JC World Series regionals coming to Clinton
Clinton, IA (April 30, 2018) - The National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) is bringing their Regional XI Division II (DII) rounds for the Junior College World Series to Ashford University Field Wednesday, May 9th through Wednesday, May 16th. This will mark the first time in the over 80-year history
Clinton, IA (April 30, 2018) - The National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) is bringing their Regional XI Division II (DII) rounds for the Junior College World Series to Ashford University Field Wednesday, May 9th through Wednesday, May 16th. This will mark the first time in the over 80-year history at Ashford University Field that the tournament will be coming to Clinton.
Eight teams will meet at Ashford University Field for a double elimination tournament with the winner representing Region XI in the 18 team NJCAA World Series in Enid Oklahoma.
The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference is home to the Region XI DII participants and features Kirkwood Community College, Southeastern Community College, Northern Iowa Area Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Ellsworth Community College, Des Moines Area Community College, Iowa Lakes Community College, and Northeast Community College.
The tournament will begin with a play-in game on Wednesday, May 9th between the seven and eight seeded teams with a first pitch time that is yet to be determined. Seeding for all eight teams will be determined following the conclusion of conference play on Tuesday, May 8th.
Following the play-in game, three games will be played on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday running from May 10-13. Game times for the triple headers will be at 12:00 PM (noon), 3:00 PM, and 6:00 PM.
Tickets to all tournament games can be purchased at the box office at Ashford University Field the day of the games. One ticket to a game during the tournament is good for the entire day of tournament action. Adult tickets are $10 with discounted student tickets available for $5. Tournament programs will also be for available for purchase the day of games for $3.
About the LumberKings
The LumberKings, the only remaining Charter Member of the Midwest League, are in their 63rd season in the league and their 10th as an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Since the club's inception in 1937, 279 former Clinton players have made it to the Major Leagues. The LumberKings play at historic Ashford University Field located off 6th Avenue North at 537 Ballpark Drive. Advertising and tickets for the 2018 season are available by calling (563) 242-0727 or by visiting lumberkings.com