Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with Riverside County Supervisors and Free Youth Baseball Clinic

LAKE ELSINORE – Baseball Resource Group (BRG) held a Community Day on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Lakeland Village Sports Park (16275 Grand Ave, Lake Elsinore). This event was a full day of community engagement, youth development, and a special ribbon-cutting ceremony with Riverside County Supervisors, Kevin Jeffries (1st District) and Karen Spiegel (2nd District), as BRG continues its mission to inspire and support youth athletes in Southern California.

The day kicked off with an early check-in at 7:00 am. Following check-in, BRG hosted a free youth baseball clinic from 8:00 am to 10:00 am for boys and girls ages 8 to 12 interested in sharpening their skills on the field. This clinic focused on fundamental techniques, teamwork, and game appreciation, with a maximum of 50 participants to ensure personalized instruction.

At 10:00 am, Riverside County Supervisors Kevin Jeffries and Karen Spiegel led a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the strengthened partnership between Riverside County and BRG, marking a new chapter in youth sports and community development at Lakeland Village Sports Park. This ceremony highlighted BRG’s commitment to providing high-quality baseball and softball programming for youth, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and character building.

Following the ceremony, BRG hosted three exhibition games throughout the day, with the first game starting at 12:00 pm, and two additional games at 2:00 pm. Attendees were able to look forward to a day of food, fun, and networking with a village of coaches, players, and families, along with opportunities to visit the snack bar, participate in raffles for prizes, and explore advertising and sponsorship options with BRG. Visitors were also encouraged top stop by the BRG booth to learn more about the organization’s mission and membership opportunities.

About Baseball Resource Group (BRG):
Baseball Resource Group (BRG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the development, mentorship, and training of young baseball and softball athletes in Southern California. Founded by former MLB players, coaches, and scouts, BRG combines professional-level instruction with community-building initiatives to provide accessible, high-quality programs for youth athletes. BRG is committed to fostering the growth of student-athletes by creating pathways to college and professional baseball opportunities through year-round training, coaching clinics, and community events. Learn more at baseballresourcegroup.org.

JP Raineri
JP Raineri

JP is an award-winning multimedia journalist, and head of the Sports Department for the Valley News. Over his time in the Temecula Valley, JP, a former Southwestern League head baseball coach, was also an on-air radio personality at Q103.3, KATY 101.3, Hot 103.9, and was a television host for the Outdoor Channel. When not covering local, or national sports, JP also serves as an Associate Baseball Scout with NSR.