$360,000 raised by Central Wisconsin Chevy Dealers for local youth programs

Woodchucks clinic in Medford July 18

Since 2010, 15 participating Central Wisconsin Chevy dealers have been dedicated to raising funds for local baseball and softball youth leagues. Their ongoing commitment to supporting the community has resulted in an impressive total of $360,790 raised since the inception of the program. This remarkable achievement includes contributions toward equipment, donation checks and successful fundraisers.

As part of their continued efforts, Central Wisconsin Chevy Dealers is delighted to announce its collaboration with the Chevy Youth Baseball and Softball Program once again this year. Through this partnership, the Wausau Woodchucks Clinics will be brought to the local community, providing invaluable opportunities for young athletes to develop their skills and love for the game.

One of those clinics will be held in Medford at Jaycee Field on Tuesday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Checkin will start at 9 a.m.

Mary Jo Wheeler-Schueller, president of Wisconsin Chevy Dealers, emphasized the positive impact of baseball and softball on youth development.

“Playing baseball and softball helps kids develop skills like leadership, cooperation and sportsmanship while bringing families and communities together to show their support,” Wheeler-Schueller said. “The 15 dealers that make up Wisconsin Chevy Dealers are proud to partner with Chevrolet Youth Baseball and Softball and participate in a sport that brings so many smiles to kids and families in the area.

“Chevrolet believes in the power of play as a way for young people to build the skills needed to be successful in the future and supports the spirit of teamwork that baseball and softball instills in its players,” Wheeler-Schueller added.

2023 marks the 18th year of Chevrolet’s Youth Baseball and Softball program, which has positively impacted over 9 million players since its launch in 2006. Last year alone, more than 1,200 Chevrolet dealers participated across the country, underscoring the program’s widespread success and significance in fostering youth development.

To ensure that interested participants have the opportunity to attend the clinics, Wisconsin Chevy Dealers encourages early registration as spots are limited. Here’s how to secure a spot:

  Visit chevy.com/youthsports.

  Click on the gold “Clinic Registration” box and select “Register Now.”

  From the dropdown menu, choose “Wausau LMA Baseball Clinics.”

  Enter the registration password “playball” for free entry into the clinic and click “Submit.”

  Complete the registration form and download the waiver. Participants must bring a signed waiver form to the registration table on the day of the clinic in addition to registering online.

For any questions regarding the clinics, visit baseball.youthsportsclinics. com/faq or contact John Egnot, the CYB& S coordinator, at 678-852-4781 or jegnot@gmdealerprograms.com.

Other upcoming Wausau Woodchucks clinics include June 16 in Almond and June 29 in Rhinelander.

The clinics are open to boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 14, as well as special needs participants of all ages. Baseball and softball players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Participants will be divided into groups and rotate through various stations to learn and enhance essential baseball and softball skills.

This clinic series is part of the Chevrolet Youth Baseball and Softball Program, which has successfully sponsored over 2,200 free baseball clinics for children across the country since 2006.

For more information about Chevrolet Youth Baseball and Softball, visit www. chevrolet.com/youthsports.com.