March 14, 2008 - Middleton, MA - Extra Innings, the national leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, is taking its game to Columbia, SC. Continuing its expansion nationwide, the Middleton, MA-based franchise company today announced the signing of its first franchise agreement in the state of South Carolina. Extra Innings Columbia, SC is expected to open in fall 2008.

Extra Innings Training Centers are unique in the marketplace. Each facility, regardless of size, offers year-round practice facilities for ballplayers of all ages and ability levels, professional instruction, and a nationally recognized Pro Shop carrying the top brands of baseball and softball equipment and apparel available today.

In addition to year-round indoor practice facilities and the Pro Shop, Extra Innings Columbia will also offer private and group baseball and softball instruction, camps and clinics featuring a staff of former and current professional players, college all-stars, and area high school and college coaches

The new facility in Columbia will serve the baseball and softball players of the capital city region.

For more information on Extra Innings Columbia, please call (803) 318-4923.

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 locations open nationwide. Additional locations are set to open soon in Michigan, New Jersey, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Texas and Washington in 2008. For more information, visit www.extrainnings.us.

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