Calling all STUDENTS GRADES 4-12
POETRY CONTEST
The National Baseball Poetry Festival is a celebration of poetry whose themes focus on Baseball and/or Softball! The Festival takes place at Polar Park, May 2-4. All grades 4-12 students and Little Leaguers are invited to submit poems with a baseball and/or softball theme, for example: opening day, ballpark food, Polar Park, first pitch, athletic heroes, uniforms, ball parks, Little League, dugout chatter, the season of the game, etc.
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Contest Rules
The contest is open to ALL 4th-12th graders..
Submit one poem only related to the theme of baseball.
Poem must not exceed 200 words.
Entry will be evaluated for creativity, originality, and style by members of the WCPA’s Clemente program.
Prizes
Winners attending the Festival at Polar Park have the opportunity to read their poems on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Winners will receive a Certificate and National Baseball Poetry Festival t-shirt!
Winners will include up to 20 elementary school students, 20 middle school students, 20 high school students.
Guidelines for Submission
Deadline: All entries must be submitted by or before noon on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (ET).
Submission: Please submit your poem in the body of your email to baseballpoetryfest@gmail.com (no attachments will be accepted).
Must Include: Category of Submission (Grades 4 – 12); Poet’s Name, School, Grade, Email (if applicable); Guardian Name & Email.
Winners Notification: Winners will be notified by or before Friday, April 25, 2025 via email.