ASL Jersey Auction
The Sea Dogs' ASL Jerseys are now up for auction. The auction benefits the Pine Tree Camp Dirigo Experience, which brings Maine’s Deaf and hard-of-hearing youth together.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Night
June 4, 2025
The Portland Sea Dogs have partnered with the Pine Tree Society and the Maine Association of the Deaf to host a second annual Deaf & Hard of Hearing awareness night, presented by Yarmouth Audiology, at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field.
The Sea Dogs will wear specially designed jerseys that replace the traditional Sea Dogs script with American Sign Language (ASL). The jerseys will be auctioned off after the game to benefit the Pine Tree Camp’s Dirigo Experience. Each jersey will be autographed. Check back after the game for auction info.
To enhance the fan experience and to create an inclusive experience for members of the deaf community, sign language interpreters will be located on top of the third base dugout throughout the game. Interpreters will also be available at Guest Services to assist fans with any questions or concerns. Fans requiring interpreter services can purchase tickets through the link above in sections 211 and 212, where interpreter services will be available.
Gates will open at 4:30 PM for the 6:00 PM game against the Hartford Yard Goats (Giants).
The Governor Baxter School for the Deaf Middle School will perform the National Anthem.
The first 1,000 fans to enter the ballpark will receive a William Hoy baseball card. Hoy was one of the best deaf players to play Major League Baseball and he inspired the use of baseball signals that we still use today.
ASL Merchandise
The Dirigo Experience
Pine Tree Camp’s Dirigo Experience brings Maine’s Deaf and hard-of-hearing youth together at Pine Tree Camp for unique opportunities year-round. Most Deaf youth have never had the chance to meet another Deaf person their own age. The Dirigo Experience breaks that cycle by providing students the chance to make new friends and develop a greater sense of self-esteem through trying new things with peers.
The camp was established by Pine Tree Society's Director of Interpreting Services Joshua Seal, who was tragically killed in the Lewiston tragedy.
Slugger Performs Take Me Out to the Ballgame in ASL
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