Community Outreach
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Camp Lotsafun Day at Aces BallparkOn August 10, 2013, Aces players and Camp Lotsafun participants will play baseball on the field before the game against the Memphis Redbirds. Children and adults with special needs are given the opportunity to participate in recreational and social programs through Camp Lotsafun, which has been serving the region since 1975. Click here to view a photo gallery from Camp Lotsafun Day at Aces Ballpark on July 14, 2012. |
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Reno Aces Foundation Dream WeekThe Reno Aces Foundation "Dream Week" is designed to highlight people in our community deserving of recognition, by rewarding them with once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Driven by professional baseball, the Reno Aces Foundation grants wishes to outstanding and exceptional people that have helped make a positive impact on our community. Reno Aces fans are encouraged to submit their own dreams, or nominate others. Dream Week will be launched in April and run during the week of June 10 - June 13. There will be 1-2 requests granted each day; whether it's a select player visit, a veteran throwing out first pitch, or pre-game catch with a player. Dreams must follow within the Reno Aces Foundation mission, stated above. The Reno Aces Dream team committee will review each request and select dreams that best suit the Foundation mission. For details about Dream Week, please email daniel@renoaces.com. |
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United Healthcare Full of Life Fan of the GameUnitedHealthcare and the Aces want to recognize fans that have made a commitment to improving their own personal health, the well being of family, friends, co-workers, or have taken it upon themselves to help others through community involvement. We'll select an Aces fan that best represents what it means to be the "United Healthcare Full of Life Fan of the Game" throughout the season.
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Flip the ScriptAs a way to prevent bullying and the negative effects it has on the region's youth, Flip the Script, a statewide anti-bullying initiative, has partnered with the Reno Aces. The partnership encourages northern Nevadans to join the fight against bullying through participation in community activities and education. The partnership kicks off on Monday, April 30 when the Reno Aces host a "Flip the Script Day in the Park."
Learn more about Flip the Script |
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Brett's Big LeaguersThe Reno Aces launched Brett's Big Leaguers in 2010, as an initiative to benefit the lives of local underprivileged and seriously ill children.
The Aces have partnered with the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation to select participants for the program. The Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families by providing financial assistance and compassionate support programs, while advocating for increased research funds and raising public awareness. Levy Restaurants, concessionaire for Aces Ballpark, will provide a complimentary meal for each child and his or her families during that day's game.
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United Federal Credit Union Extra Credit ChallengeThe Challenge, a partnership between the Reno Aces and United Federal Credit Union, is an incentive-based program open to students in pre-school through middle school. Participants must complete two book reports and take two online math tests during the summer. Students who complete the program will be honored at our Saturday, August 20 game with a pre-game ceremony and the chance to run the bases before the game. Click here to learn more and enroll in the program.
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Student HeroesBack for 2013, the Reno Aces Student Heroes program brings Archie and select Aces players to school assemblies at 5 area elementary schools. The Aces will also donate game tickets to students at each of the honored schools! The Aces will bring current players from the team for a Q&A session with the students, discussing education, hard work and the perseverance necessary to become a professional as well as a few minutes to meet the players. In addition, Archie, the beloved mascot of the Reno Aces, will be there to stress the importance of education. After the assemblies, all students in attendance will receive a Reno Aces ticket based on academic achievement, attendance and superior citizenship in the classroom as determined by their teachers.
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Speakers' BureauThe Reno Aces take pride in providing assistance to community organizations, non-profits and local businesses. If your company or organization is having an event or function and would like to request a speaker from the organization, please email Daniel Mulligan at daniel@renoaces.com. |