The Pelicans have teamed up with Special Olympics South Carolina Area 16 to once again host a BaseAble clinic and demonstration game on Saturday, October 17 at Pelicans Ballpark. The mission of BaseAble is to provide and encourage an inclusive environment for individuals with mental or physical disabilities to play the great game of baseball. Prior to the clinic and baseball game on that Saturday, the coaches and athletes will visit Pelicans Ballpark for a private tour of the Pelicans Home Clubhouse and newly renovated facilities on Friday night.

The event will welcome athletes from South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. While prior BaseAble events have been held in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, and North Carolina, this marks the second time the organization has come to South Carolina – with both events taking place at Pelicans Ballpark.

The “Swing for Inclusion” baseball clinic, which will take place from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, will be run by Tony Vlahovic – a former professional athlete and experienced entrepreneur in the fields of sports mental conditioning and post rehabilitation therapy. Vlahovic is also the Chairman of the Special Olympics Baseball Development Committee. High school baseball teams from around the area will join Vlahovic and other Special Olympics coaches in executing the clinic and working with the Special Olympians on developing their skills.

Following the clinic, the athletes and coaches will be treated to lunch at the ballpark before the members of the National Special Olympics Baseball Team take the field at 1pm for a demonstration game. Admission to the game is free and community members and supporters are encouraged to come out and cheer on the athletes.