ASL NIGHT WITH THE IOWA CUBS

The Iowa Cubs and the Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf (IBCD) continue their long partnership with Deaf Culture Night at Principal Park on Thursday, June 26.

The Iowa Cubs will wear specialty jerseys to celebrate Deaf culture and the Deaf community. The red jerseys will feature “IOWA” in American Sign Language across the chest. The jerseys will be auctioned off during the game, with proceeds benefitting IBCD.

IBCD — started in 2015 — is a week-long event that provides baseball experiences for children who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing. Four days of baseball camp experience is highlighted with a trip to an Iowa Cubs game, followed by a Principal Park tour and on-field playing experience on the camp’s fifth and final day.

Campers from IBCD, children who are Deaf or hard of hearing, will sign the national anthem and the seventh-inning stretch in American Sign Language, throw out the first pitch, and participate in between-inning promotions. ASL interpreters will be on hand throughout Principal Park.

Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf (IBCD) is an a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides baseball experiences for children who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing in an accessible, fun, and instructive environment. Partnering with Iowa Hands & Voices, IBCD is dedicated to sharing the love of the game. This year’s camp includes a record-high 42 campers and starts Monday, June 23, at Johnston Little League. Visit http://www.facebook.com/iowabaseballcampdeaf and www.iowadeafbaseball.com for more information.