Community Corner
Half-Price Batting Cage Rental
As part of the Celebrate and Shop New Lenox festivities the first weekend in December, Pastime Sports Academy will offer all batting cage rentals for half off the original price. Therefore, 15 minutes of cage time will cost just $7.50; 30 minutes for $10, and one hour for $15. Stop in Friday, Dec. 6 between 4:30 and 9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pastime Sports Academy is located at 1919 Clearing Ct. in the Industrial Park northwest of Laraway and Schoolhouse Rds. in New Lenox. Call (815) 462-HITS (4487) to reserve time or for more information.
In addition, first-time patrons will receive a free hitting, pitching of catching lesson for baseball or softball with the purchase of a $200 five- lesson package with a top-notch instructor including:
Baseball
- Dietrich Enns, Yankees Organization draft pic
- Sam Fischer, former Houston Astros player
- Joe Handzik, Lincoln Way North High School coach
- Mike Victor, Lincoln Way Central High School coach
Softball
- Beth Bozeman, Andrew High School coach
- Erin Mollohan, St. Xavier College coach
- Bill Neubauer, former Orland A's Fastpitch Softball coach
- Devon Neubauer, former Stagg High School varsity pitcher
Gift certificates available. The Pro Shop will also be open featuring South wooden baseball and Easton Fastpitch softball bats. For over 17 years, Pastime has provided indoor individual and team training for baseball and softball athletes of all ages. The Academy specializes in private instruction for hitting, pitching, fielding and catching with renowned instructors. The facility is also available for recreational and travel team training. Memberships, packages, and family/team discounts are available. For more information, visit www.pastimeacademy.com or call (815) 462-HITS (4487).