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Curve charities hand out more than $84,000 to area groups

From Mirror reports Altoona Curve Charities, a 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting local youth programs and organizations that promote exercise, health, activity and education for the betterment of youth and community, announced on Thursday the recipients of grant money and in-kind services for the 2024 grant cycle. The 2024 cycle raised over $84,000 after donating over $175,000 in its first two years. Altoona Curve Charities raises money throughout the year through the purchase of 50/50 tickets at every home game. Donations are also accepted directly here. “We want to ...

Curve slated to host two preseason events

From Mirror reports The Altoona Curve announced Monday that CurveFest will return to Peoples Natural Gas Field on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m.--1 p.m. with single-game tickets going on sale. In addition, the Curve invite fans to join them on Monday, Feb. 24 at Levity Brewing Company in downtown Altoona for First Pitch: A 2025 Season Preview. The event is open to all Curve fans, who are encouraged to come out to see the unveiling of the upcoming season’s promotional calendar, including jersey reveals, theme nights, and special events, as well as learn about what is new at PNG ...

Sox coach named new manager

Fox spent 2011-24 with Boston Red Sox From Mirror reports The Pittsburgh Pirates and Altoona Curve announced the 2025 coaching staff for the Curve on Friday, headlined by new manager Andy Fox. “The Pirates hit an absolute home run with this group, and I cannot wait to see them in action this season,’’ Curve general manager Nate Bowen said. Fox is the 16th manager in Altoona’s franchise history and spent the last three seasons on the Boston Red Sox major-league coaching staff after serving as the team’s infield coordinator from 2011-21 and as the team’s assistant field ...

Curve field manager moves on

The Altoona Curve will take the field in just a few short months, but they’ll be doing so under a new manager during the 2025 season. This comes after 2024 manager Robby Hammock left the Pirates organization recently to take a role as the Major League field coordinator for the San Diego Padres. Hammock led the Curve to a 62-76 record last season after coaching the High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers the previous two seasons. Hammock will return to the Padres organization where he served as hitting coach for the Triple A El Paso Chihuahuas in 2022 prior to coming to joining the ...

Curve announce safety measure improvements

Safety is the name of the game for those attending any type of sporting event, especially a baseball game where balls, bats, and players can leave the playing field. PNG Field has already undergone safety upgrades leading up to the 2025 season, as the Altoona Curve recently extended safety netting on both the first and third base sides of the field. “Fan safety at the ballpark is one of our top priorities and extending the netting down in front of the Stuckey Automotive Picnic pavilion and the Weis Markets first base bleachers makes it much safer for the fans in those areas,” ...

Curve charity applications available

Altoona Curve Charities, a 501(c)3 organization devoted to supporting local youth programs and organizations, announced on Friday that Grant Applications for the 2024 Grant Program are available now to area nonprofits that promote healthy living for the betterment of youth and community. The 2024 Grant Program will accept applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a federal tax-exempt letter that specifically supports local youth programs and organizations that promote exercise, health, activity, and education. Grants may be awarded in the form of financial assistance or ...