The Town of Fountain Hills Community Services Recreation Department will host a local Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run competition for youth on Saturday, April 8, at Golden Eagle Park beginning at 11 a.m.

Pitch, Hit and Run is a free skills competition that provides boys and girls, ages 7-14, the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities.

With four divisions, youngsters are challenged to pitch strikes from 45 feet, hit off stationery tee for distance and accuracy, and run a sprint from second base to home plate.

In each age group, the local competition individual skill and overall champions are crowned and advance to the sectional competition. Sectional champions are eligible for MLB Team Championships and the opportunity for the ultimate-dream-come-true, a trip to the All-Star Game for the National Finals. Volunteers are needed for this event.

Preregistration will be required and may be done online at fh.az.gov/recreation or by visiting Town Hall or the Community Center. Register using Course #2689.