Perfect Game USA is proud to announce it will host the third annual Chuck Fulton Memorial Home Run Derby at Veterans Memorial Stadium Saturday, September 6. The derby is held in memory of Chuck Fulton, longtime Cedar Rapids baseball supporter, and is FREE to boys and girls ages 12 and under.

Along with Perfect Game, the derby is sponsored by the Strellner Agency of Life Investors, Rawlings and the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Support for the Home Run Derby is also provided by Metro Studios, Quality Print/Lucky Awards and Velocity Sports Performance.

The goal of the Home Run Derby is to create a lifelong memory in hopes that one day these kids will fall in love with the great game of Baseball. With many people in the Cedar Rapids area affected by record flooding in June, the hope is the Home Run Derby will bring a day of enjoyment to participating children and their families.

Four age groups will participate:
   6 year old and under - 9 am
   8 and under - 10:30 am
   10 and under - Noon
   12 and under - 1 pm

Check in at the stadium will begin one hour prior to the start of each age group.

Pre-registration required (Deadline: September 2, 2008)
Download and print registration form HERE
Please return the form via fax or to either of the following locations.

Fax: 319-298-2924
Perfect Game USA Pro Shop: 1203 Rockford Rd SW.Cedar Rapids, IA
Kernels Bimm Ridder Diamond Shop at Veterans Memorial Stadium

Registration forms are also available at the Perfect Game Pro Shop, 1203 Rockford Rd. SW, and the Bimm Ridder Diamond Shop at Veterans Memorial Stadium as well as the Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids, Jane Boyd Community House and the YMCA. Registrations must be submitted by Tuesday, September 2nd.

Awards will be presented for the most home runs and longest home run in each age group. Door prizes will also be awarded during the day. Past winners in the Home Run Derby for Most Home Runs include Blair Brooks, Jared Eivins, Nolan Arp, Jason Buckallew, Kellen Sweeney, Trevor Brady and Nate Woods. Longest Home Run awardees include Brant Charipar, Drew Dostal, Layne Sullivan, Ben Stutt, Matt Goiffen, Brandon White and Nate Woods.