Once again this year, our Missoula Osprey professional baseball team will be looking for "Dugout Kids." And according to my buddy Jeff Griffin, Osprey General Manager, you might want to hurry to get a reservation for this popular program!

The Osprey are once again inviting youth sports teams to Ogren Park Allegiance Field as part of the Dugout Team program. This is for any youth sports team in the Missoula area that wishes to take part in the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of being on the field with the Missoula Osprey.

The players from the youth team are to be in uniform (if possible) to be recognized by the crowd prior to an Osprey home game. Each youngster will run with an Osprey player to their position during player introductions and stay on the field for the National Anthem.

Due to the popularity of the program and having only 38 home games, space is limited. Each team chosen will receive up to 20 complimentary reserved tickets to the assigned game. Those tickets can be used by the team's players and coaches. Additional tickets for family and friends can be purchased as a group in advance, based on availability.

Requests to be an Osprey Dugout Team should come from the coach of each team by contacting Jeff Griffin at 406-543-3300 or via email at jgriffin@missoulaosprey.com.

Coaches will need to provide the name of their team and contact information for either themselves or a team representative when making their request. The Osprey will open their home season on Tuesday, June 21 against the Great Falls Voyagers. A pretty cool opportunity. The Osprey have sent lots of guys to the major league, so you just never know when your kid might be standing next to a future star!    DB

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