Category: Youth Sports

West Akron Baseball League

⚾️🥎Help the Akron Youth by stopping into VanDevere Chevrolet! All you need to do it come in and let the front desk know that you are going to do a test drive to support West Akron Baseball League (WABL).  Our store’s address is 1490 Vernon Odom Blvd. Akron, OH 44320

VanDevere Chevrolet works with WABL every year to raise money, get needed equipment, etc. so that these kids can continue to play the sport they love. Pictured is one of many teams you will be supporting this year. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to VanDevere Chevrolet at 330-867-3010 and ask for Katie Bender. She will be able to go over any other details needed. Hope to see you soon and thank you for your continued support!⚾️🥎

The VanDevere Bunch To Support West Akron Baseball & Softball League

Akron, March 23, 2022   The VanDevere Bunch is partnering with West Akron Baseball & Softball League in Akron. The VanDevere Bunch has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball & Softball program to provide new equipment , invitations to free instructional clinics and an opportunity for community members to earn donations for their league via a test drive fundraiser.

“Playing baseball and softball helps kids develop skills like leadership, cooperation, and sportsmanship while bringing families and communities together to show their support. The VanDevere Bunch and Chevrolet Youth Baseball & Softball are proud to participate in a sport that brings so many smiles to kids and families in Akron.” said Lori Sams, Marketing Director for The VanDevere Bunch. “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.”

2022 marks the seventeenth year of Chevrolet’s Youth Baseball & Softball program and has benefitted over 9 million players since it launched in 2006. Last year, more than 1,100 Chevrolet dealers participated across the country.

The VanDevere Bunch will present West Akron Baseball & Softball League an equipment kit that includes useful items such as equipment bags, first aid kits, batting tees, and ball buckets. The sponorship also includes youth clinics featuring current and former MLB/MiLB players and coaches, or instruction from Ripken Baseball.

In addition, The VanDevere Bunch will present a check representing a one-time donation to West Akron Baseball & Softball League. Sponsored leagues across the country will have the chance to earn additional funds to support the league as community members take test drives at their partnering dealership.

“Chevrolet designs and builds its vehicles with busy families in mind, featuring a comprehensive suite of available safety features; technologies that make the journey more comfortable and engaging for the entire family; and the space and flexibility needed to haul people and cargo. We encourage everyone to take a look at what Chevrolet has to offer,” said Sams.

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