Oct
20
1:00 PM13:00

Power Hitters 2: Women Leveling the Playing Field

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Join us for a discussion with some of Chicago’s most successful and prominent women in sports.

  • Amy McDevitt - VP Marketing, Marquee Sports Network.

  • Dr. Wendy Borlabi - Chicago Bulls Director of Mental Performance and Health

  • Alicia Gonzalez - Executive Director, Cubs Charities

  • Tasha Buchmiller Director of Student-Athlete Development, UIC

  • Our Host and Moderator, Jahaan Blake - Career Coach for Women in Sports and Host of the Game of Her Own Podcast

During this unique and challenging year, we want to continue highlighting strong individuals that have unique stories and tales of overcoming obstacles.  Join us for a virtual discussion and submit your questions!

This is a free virtual Zoom event. Clicking register takes you to the Zoom registration page of the event.

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Batter Up Bash: CBEA Fundraiser and Auction
Feb
13
5:30 PM17:30

Batter Up Bash: CBEA Fundraiser and Auction

Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy’s 2nd Annual Fundraiser
Presented by Rita and John Canning

Support the children of Chicago by contributing to the Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy in its mission to provide continued baseball education and mentorship. Your participation makes a difference to the entire city.

February 13, 2020
Taste 222
5:30pm - 9pm

Event includes substantial appetizers, open bar, silent auction, live auction, and special guests including MLB All-Star outfielder, Curtis Granderson, Founder and President of CBEA.

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Winter Girls Baseball Training Program
Feb
2
to Mar 8

Winter Girls Baseball Training Program

Illinois Girls Baseball and CBEA are excited to announce our winter training camp — a six-afternoon weekly series of instructional workouts for girls of all abilities from ages 8 to 18. Girls will work on all facets of baseball to get ready to hit the diamond this spring. Most of the training will take place in small groups determined by both age and skill level. Girls will also work on their overall athleticism with activities focused on strength, speed, agility and injury prevention. 

WHEN: Sundays, February 2 through March 8, 2020.

Ages 13-18: 2:00-3:40pm (with option to mentor ages 8-12 from 3:40-5:30pm).

Ages 8-12: 3:30-5:00pm on the field. 5:00-5:30pm dinner with mentors. 

Note: Schedule is subject to change based on the number of registrants at each age level.

WHERE: CBEA, UIC Indoor Baseball Facility, Physical Education Building, 901 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Interested players from ages 13 to 18 will have an option to stay an extra two hours to get experience mentoring and coaching younger athletes. These future leaders will be empowered with the skills to make an impact on and off the field. Immediately following the on-field instruction, the mentors will receive leadership instruction from 3:40-4:00pm, then return to the field from 4:00-5:00pm to assist in coaching the 8-12-year-old athletes. Then, from 5:00-5:30pm, they will be treated to dinner (i.e. sandwiches, pizza, pasta) and mentor the younger athletes under the supervision of our coaches and volunteers. Space is limited to 40 youth mentors.

COST: $25 covers all 6 sessions. If you need financial assistance, email ILGirlsBaseball@gmail.com.

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Power Hitters: Women Leveling the Playing Field
Oct
15
6:00 PM18:00

Power Hitters: Women Leveling the Playing Field

  • Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy (Curtis Granderson Stadium at UIC) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

As part of Chicago Baseball & Education Academy (CBEA) hosting the Baseball for All girls camp at Curtis Granderson Stadium, CBEA will host a panel of women leading in sports. The panel includes women who stand out as leaders and have prominent roles in the front office of large sports institutions.

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Girl's Fall Baseball Camp
Oct
1
to Nov 5

Girl's Fall Baseball Camp

  • Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy (CBEA) and Baseball for All have partnered together to produce a six-week baseball training camp for girls ages 10-18. Girls will register to attend six, two-hour sessions, at CBEA’s facilities on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago. Girls will receive professional instruction from professional coaches and athletes. 

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CBEA Advisory Council All Star Mixer
Jul
9
6:00 PM18:00

CBEA Advisory Council All Star Mixer

Please join Curtis Granderson and our Advisory Council as we raise awareness of the work being done at the Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy (CBEA) while enjoying the MLB All-Star Game at the upscale sports bar, Theory, in River North.

The Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing high quality baseball education and mentoring programs to inner-city youth who otherwise would not have access. We serve Chicago in three ways: First, we work with more than 60 existing neighborhood organizations serving 10,000 children by providing high quality practice facilities, professional baseball staff, and training opportunities for their volunteer coaches. Second, we provide professional quality baseball camps to Children between the ages of 10 and 18. Third, we we work to strengthen the capacity and impact of existing neighborhood organizations through leadership development. The Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy mission is to build great citizens through baseball, education, and mentorship.

The event is free to attend but registration is required. There will be a cash bar with drink specials. Light appetizers will be served and there is a full menu available. Please register to be on the guest list by filling out the form below:

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Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy Associate Board Social
May
7
6:00 PM18:00

Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy Associate Board Social

We hope you can come to our social event to meet the Associate Board and learn more about the Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy (CBEA) and our Associate Board while watching the Cubs vs. Marlins game that will feature CBEA President & Founder, Curtis Granderson. Appetizers will be provided.

Learn more about the Associate Board here.

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CBEA Spring Training Camp
Mar
19
to Apr 25

CBEA Spring Training Camp

CBEA is doing a 6 week Spring Training Camp pilot program in hopes of providing young athletes even more access to professional quality baseball facilities and services. Hosting some of Chicago’s best little league organization, we are providing coaching and mentoring for 150 kids.

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