The Akron Racers will host a coaching seminar May 28 at Firestone Stadium, the home of the Akron Racers, located in Akron. The seminar will provide instruction on how coaches can help their athletes improve their softball skills, knowledge and ability to execute through proper communications with their players.

Instructors are currently scheduled to be Akron Racers’ players Nicole Trimboli (outfielder/first base), Lisa Modglin (outfielder), Taylor Schlopy (outfielder) and Kristina Thorson (pitcher). More instructors may be announced as the seminar date approaches.

The Akron Racers will turn its baseball cleats for bowling shoes at Stonehedge Family Fun Center May 29 for the Strike Out Cancer charity event. Members of the Akron Racers professional softball team and coaching staff will be in attendance for bowling.

They have the skills for softball, but can they bowl? Residents who attend the event will find out. The cost is $10 per person, and group rates are available for a group of four for $35. Check-in is at 6 p.m. and the event start at 6:30 p.m. and complete once all bowlers are finished. The registration fee includes two games of bowling and shoes.

The Akron Racers now offers 2012 single game tickets for all 25 regular season home games. The Racers team will begin its 11th campaign in professional softball and its ninth season in National Pro Fastpitch with an exhibition game against the Northeast Ohio All-stars at June 4 at 7:05 p.m.

The 2012 regular season opener will take place at Firestone Stadium on June 7 as the Akron Racers host the newly formed Carolina Diamonds in a four game series.

Aspiring singers may attend open auditions Saturday, 9 a.m. at Canal Park

The Akron Racers (women’s pro softball) and Akron Aeros (Double-A baseball affiliate of the Cleveland Indians) will host open auditions for national anthem singers and instrumentalists at Canal Park this Saturday, March 24, at 9 a.m.

“We felt this was a great opportunity to collaborate with the Aeros,” said Andrew Phillips, director of Marketing Services/PR for the Racers. “We see the Aeros as our big brother of sorts, and being part of something this important to every home game is a special opportunity. Canal Park is a great facility, and it should give us a great gauge on the performers’ talents.”

This is an open tryout and an opportunity for fans to earn a spot in both teams' pre-game ceremonies for games at Firestone Stadium and Canal Park this summer. Those who pass the “judge’s test” will be scheduled to sing prior to Aeros and Racers’ home dates this season. All performers will be required to fill out an information sheet when they arrive.

Gentlemen, get a pair of high heels and show your support as downtown Akron and ZAR Nightclub present the 7th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®” event.

The Akron Racers are pleased to announce the ball club will be the 2012 photo booth sponsor for the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event. The photo booth will be set up at Lock 3 for the duration of the event. Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress and take your best picture. Photos will be free. The after event at Lock 3 will be a child-friendly atmosphere and everyone is encouraged to join in.

This year the group will meet at Lock 3 downtown April 27 at 5 p.m. to kick off the pre-walk rally. The evening will be filled with music by DJ Kenny Kid, food and drinks, and an after party at ZAR Nightclub and Martini Bar.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a playful, international event that gives men the opportunity to show support and solidarity towards women while raising awareness of rape, sexual assault, and gender violence.

Just 26 days after placing the franchise tag on Nicole Trimboli, allowing the Akron Racers more time to discuss a contract, Racers’ President/GM Joey Arrietta announced today the two sides had struck a deal for the 2012 season.

Nicole Trimboli is one of the longest tenured players in National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). She began her career in 2004 with the Racers as a pick in the Supplemental Draft. After two seasons with the Racers, Trimboli moved on to the Chicago Bandits where she won a league championship in 2008 and was crown 2008 NPF Championship Series MVP. In 2010, Trimboli moved to the USSSA Florida Pride where she missed the entire 2010 season due to a broken leg she suffered before the season began.

With the third overall pick in the 2012 National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) draft, the Akron Racers chose shortstop Lexy Bennett from the University of Texas.

“Bennett’s versatility in the infield makes her very valuable,” said Akron Racers’ President/GM Joey Arrietta. “From first base to second to shortstop she has performed flawlessly in every position. She is fluid, she’s graceful, she is the real deal! And she brings a big bat.”

The Akron Racers' second pick (seventh overall) came when Arrietta selected pitcher Hllary Bach from Arizona State University.

Akron Racers’ General Manager Joey Arrietta added more depth and defensive talent to the Racers roster by recently announcing the signing of University of Georgia standout Brianna Hesson today.

Hesson comes to the Racers as a free agent after spending one season with the NPF Diamonds.

“There is no question, defensively that Hesson has been one of the best in the SEC,” said Arrietta. “If you look at the body of work while she was at Georgia, you cannot ignore that she was a difference maker for the Bulldogs in games. She rose to the occasion when Georgia needed a hit. Bringing her here and putting her in our environment, I know she’s going to thrive here.”

Akron Racers’ General Manager Joey Arrietta took a step forward in an effort to solidify the Akron Racers infield by announcing the signing of University of Florida standout second baseman Aja Paculba.

Paculba comes to the Racers as a free agent after spending one season with the NPF Diamonds.

As the second baseman for the University of Florida, Paculba garnered several achievements including tying the UF softball record for longest hitting streak (16 games), career runs scored (188), on-base percentage (.459) and single-season records for runs (69), walks (49) and stolen bases (27).

Event will be streamed live online

The Akron Racers have announced that Legends Sports Pub and Grille will be the official host of the 2012 National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) College Draft watch party March 7.

Fans are invited to join Akron Racers’ outfielder Sharonda McDonald and Racers staff beginning at 5 p.m. for the draft. Raffle prizes and an Akron Racers trivia contest will take place before the draft broadcast begins at 5:45 p.m.

The Akron Racers hold the third overall pick in the first round of this year’s draft. Last season, Racers’ GM Joey Arrietta selected Taylor Schlopy with their first round pick.