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GGBC completes fourth year at OLG

June 27, 2008

Scott Township, PA - Gold Glove Baseball Camp concluded the first half of its summer 2008 schedule with a week of camp at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

"I'm very grateful to Fr. Infante (pastor) for allowing us to use all of the facilities, " said Camp Director Don Fontana. "We had a great week of camp and are looking forward to continued growth next year.”

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July 22, 2008

Tonawanda, NY - Gold Glove Baseball Camp concluded its 2008 schedule with a week of camp at Cardinal O’Hara High School..

"This has been our best year ever,” commented Camp Director Don Fontana. “I’m grateful for the support of Angelo Sciandra (Athletic Director, Cardinal O’Hara) and look forward to continued growth in the years to come.”

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GGBC completes fifth year at O’hara

GGBC Camp Director Quoted in Dick’s Sporting Goods GAME ON Magazine

Baseball Chapel, Buffalo Bisons, GGBC Sponsor Clinic on August 18th.

August 19, 2008

Buffalo, NY - Baseball Chapel in cooperation with the Buffalo Bisons, conducted a free baseball clinic on Monday, August 18, 2008, from 9 am to 12 pm at Veteran’s Park on Grand Island, NY.
   The Grand Island Little League hosted the clinic with Jason Cooper, Rich Rundles, Morgan Ensberg, Trevor Crowe, Chris Gimenez, and Todd Linden of the Buffalo Bisons instructing the campers in baseball fundamentals. The clinic program was designed by Milwaukee Brewers part-time Scout, Don Fontana, who also directs Gold Glove Baseball Camp of Pittsburgh, PA.
   Following the baseball clinic, Buffalo Bison’s outfielders Jason Cooper, Trevor Crowe, and Todd Linden spoke to the campers about the importance of keeping God at the center of their lives.
   Baseball Chapel is an international Christian ministry recognized by Major and Minor Leagues.

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May 25, 2008

Scott Township, PA - With the summer camp season quickly approaching, an article in Dick’s Sporting Goods GAME ON Magazine gives parents “9 Things To Consider When Choosing The Perfect Summer Sports Camp.” Gold Glove Baseball Camp Director, Don Fontana, was included in the story, being quoted at its conclusion, “I appreciate being given the opportunity to contribute to the story and hope that it helps parents find the right summer camp for their children.”
The story’s author, Chris Adamski, explained that GAME ON magazine is mailed out to more than 2 million homes nationwide and also is available in the lobby of all Dick's Sporting Goods stores. The article can be downloaded and read at the following link:

Camp, Stroke, Swish, and Slam: GAME ON Magazine, Dick’s Sporting Goods

From L-R: Jason Cooper, Morgan Ensberg, Trevor Linden, Bisons Chaplain: Joe Ciffa, Milwaukee Brewers Scout/Gold Glove Baseball Camp Director: Don Fontana, Trevor Crowe, Rich Rundles, Chris Gimenez

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GGBC joins WNYHeroes Buffalo Bisons Opening Day Fundraiser

February 21, 2009

Pittsburgh, PA - Gold Glove Baseball Camp has donated two camper spots to this summer’s youth baseball camp at Cardinal O’Hara High School as part of a fundraiser for WNYHeroes, a non-pofit organization dedicated to making a difference for Western New York veterans and troops. “This is a great cause and I glad our camp is able to contribute,” said GGBC Director Don Fontana. To register please email dkane@wnyheroes.org.
Winners of the two spots will be announced during the Opening Day contest between the Buffalo Bisons and Pawtucket Red Sox on April 10th. The Bisons enter their first year as the AAA affiliate of the New York Mets. More fundraiser information is available at www.WNYHeroes.com.

GGBC Director Speaks to Hertel North Park Little League Coaches

April 18, 2009

Buffalo, NY - Gold Glove Baseball Camp Director Don Fontana presented “90 minute practice for Youth league players” to 25-30 coaches of the Hertel North Park Little League on Saturday, April 18th.
“I appreciate the invitation to speak again this year and hope that the coaches found the presentation helpful,” said Fontana. The Hertel North Park Little League serves 700 boys and girls in the North Buffalo area.