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Sarasota News Leader March 8, 2013 Page 63 ORIOLES TO CONDUCT YOUTH CLINICS ON MARCH 9 AND APRIL 13 As part of their Sarasota 365 commitment to the community, the Orioles and OriolesREACH have scheduled three clinics for area youth on the main field at Ed Smith Stadium over the coming weeks. Two are for pre-selected children from local Boys and Girls Clubs, a news release says, while the third, on April 13, will be open to Sarasota County youth ages 8-14. All participants will receive instruction in baseball fundamentals from Orioles players, coaches and staff members, the release points out. The first clinic was held March 2. The second clinic will take place on Saturday, March 9, at 12:30 p.m. It will include 25 participants from the Gene Matthews Boys and Girls Club in North Port and 25 youth from the Robert and Joan Lee Boys and Girls Club in Venice, the release adds. ballpark and refreshments for all the participants. The final clinic, scheduled for April 13 at 2 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium, will be open to pre-selected Sarasota County youth. Those interested must complete an application form available at the stadium or at www.orioles. com/sarasota. (Click on "Community Calendar.") Print and mail the completed form to Ed Smith Stadium, Attn: April 13 Clinic, 2700 12th St., Sarasota, FL 34237 or drop it off at the Herald-Tribune Information Booth behind home plate on any game day by March 30. From the submissions received, 50 boys and girls will be randomly selected to receive instruction in throwing, hitting, fielding and base running from Orioles minor league players and instructors, the release adds. In addition to baseball instruction, the Orioles Those youngsters selected will be notified by will provide transportation to and from the April 5. The Baltimore Orioles play the Boston Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium on Feb. 27. Photo by Norman Schimmel