Escambia County Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce the start of the Gulf Coast Recreation Classic at John R. Jones Ballpark, 555 E. Nine Mile Road. The games begin Monday, June 19 and last until Saturday, June 24. Game times are 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 7:15 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 2:45 p.m. Saturday. Roger Scott Athletic Complex will host the 10U division games June 20-22 at 5:30 and 7:15 p.m.
Over 60 recreation-based all-star teams will participate in the Gulf Coast Recreation Classic, including teams from Escambia County, City of Pensacola, City of Gulf Breeze and Santa Rosa County. Teams consist of youth baseball players ages 7-15. The tournament is open to the public at no charge. All spectators are welcome to come support the recreation all-stars. Escambia County teams include players from Northwest Escambia Baseball, NEP Baseball and Molino Recreation Association.
"It's an honor for us to host the event again this year," said Parks and Recreation Director Michael Rhodes. "Our team really stepped up to the plate and brought their A-game last year to get the field ready to host the teams. We were thrilled for the chance to do it again, this time with over 60 teams participating. We look forward to welcoming the teams and giving our community another outlet for recreational opportunities."
For more information, please contact Escambia County Parks and Recreation at 850-475-5220.