Brakettes' Opening Weekend 2008: Youth League Players In Uniform To Be Admitted Free!!!

May 19, 2008 - The Brakettes will play their 2008 home opener on Thursday, June 12th at DeLuca HOF Field in Stratford. The defending ASA Women's Major National Champions will host the Stratford Seahawks in a 7 pm doubleheader, as they kick off a four-day, seven-game Opening Weekend. Friday night will feature a single 7:00 matchup vs. the Connecticut High School Senior All-Stars. The Brakettes will battle both Saturday night and Sunday afternoon in doubleheaders with the New Jersey Elite.

All youth league softball players wearing their team's jersey will be admitted absolutely free for Opening Night, as well as any of the other games on Opening Weekend. Group Seating Reservations are available for interested leagues and teams. E-mail us at brakettes@hotmail.com to reserve seats for your team or league.

The Brakettes have already announced the roster commitments of Italian Olympian Leslie Malerich, and former NPF star Denise Denis. Providing a boost to the already solid starting rotation will be two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist Danielle Henderson, returning for a third stint with the Brakettes. Numerous members of the 2007 ASA Women’s Major Fastpitch champion Brakettes will return, including several Division I collegiate stars.

The Brakettes’ 2008 schedule features 28 home dates, including the July 20th matchup vs. the U.S. Olympic Team. The St. Louis Saints, perennial ASA national contenders, will come to Connecticut in early August for a pair of doubleheaders with the Brakettes, as both teams will hope to tune up for the ensuing ASA Nationals in Amherst, NY. The rest of the schedule includes games against top teams from throughout the Northeast.

To reserve Opening Weekend group seating for youth leagues and teams, or to submit a player's name for consideration to be a Brakettes' bat girl, e-mail your request to us at brakettes@hotmail.com.