January 11, 2008 - Middleton, MA: Baseball and softball fanatics will have the opportunity to start the New Year off right when Extra Innings brings its unique game to the Ocean County region in New Jersey. Extra Innings, the leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, will debut its newest New Jersey facility at Extra Innings-Jackson with a Grand Opening on January 12th from 10 AM-6 PM at 56 Progress Place in Jackson. This is the third Extra Innings franchise location in New Jersey. The other facilities are located in Hanover and Hillsborough.

During the grand opening celebration, visitors will be able to try out the facility’s state of the art batting cages and tunnels for free and enjoy complimentary soda and treats. There will also be instructional activities, membership discounts and giveaways.

Extra Innings Jackson is the premier indoor baseball and indoor softball training facility Ocean County - dedicated to fulfilling the needs of players of all ages and abilities. Their state of the art, year round, indoor facility has over 16,000 square feet of training area with 20 foot ceilings, 11 multi-use indoor batting and pitching tunnels, one automated batting cage, fully stocked pro shop, member’s training area, and private birthday area.

"We are thrilled to bring Extra Innings to Jackson and hope to provide a great resource to the local community,” said Anthony Savoia, Owner of Extra Innings Jackson. “It is our goal to help players of all skill sets improve their game while providing a quality environment for our youth to spend time.”

The facility’s tunnels will be available for rental on a half-hour and hourly basis. Extra Innings Jackson will also offer private and group baseball and softball instruction, camps and clinics featuring its staff of former and current professional players, college all-stars, and area high school and college coaches. Hours of operation will be 10 AM-10 PM Monday through Friday and 8 AM-10 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information on Extra Innings Jackson, memberships and upcoming clinics, visit www.extrainnings-jackson.com or call 732-928-7990.

About Extra Innings Franchise Company:

Founded in 1996 and based in Middleton, MA, Extra Innings provides practice facilities, professional instruction and a nationally recognized Pro Shop to baseball and softball players of all ages and ability levels. Extra Innings Franchise Company is committed to providing these same opportunities and services to ballplayers across the country with its franchise initiative. Extra Innings currently has 34 facilities open nationwide. Additional locations are set to open in California, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Texas and Washington in 2008. For more information, visit www.extrainnings.us.

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