The Kane County Cougars will host a “Meet the Diamondbacks” event on Friday evening, Jan. 29, and a free coaches clinic on Saturday morning, Jan. 30, 2016, at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva.

The Meet the Diamondbacks party, to take place inside the Fifth Third Bank Super Suite banquet room on Friday, Jan. 29, will continue to build the anticipation toward Opening Night, which takes place on April 7 when the Cougars host Clinton. Scheduled speakers include newly-announced Cougars manager Mike Benjamin, D-backs Director of Player Development Mike Bell and D-backs VP/Special Assistant to the GM Bob Gebhard.

Admission is $49 and includes an appetizing all-you-can-eat buffet featuring prime rib, chicken alfredo, and grilled salmon along with complimentary draft beer and wine throughout the evening. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 7 p.m. followed by the question-and-answer session with that evening’s guest speakers.

The following morning, on Saturday, Jan. 30, the Cougars will host a free Coaches Clinic that features professional instructors from the Cougars and Diamondbacks organizations. The clinic will take place from 9-11:30 a.m. inside Fifth Third Bank’s upper deck level. Attendees are asked to RSVP by calling the Cougars at (630) 232-8811 or emailing sfreed@kanecountycougars.com. The clinic is provided free-of-charge to participants as a community service from the Cougars and Diamondbacks organizations.

Although open to the public, the clinic’s purpose is to specifically instruct coaches. Therefore, the clinic is intended for adult coaches rather than youth players. Coaches are encouraged to bring video recorders and note pads for their convenience, and will have the opportunity to visit each station and learn valuable pointers in specific areas of on-field execution, practice techniques and coaching style. Doighnuts and coffee will be provided for attendees.

About the Kane County Cougars

The Kane County Cougars, the Class-A Major League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, have been at the forefront of family-friendly entertainment since 1991. In 2015, the franchise became the first Class-A team in Minor League Baseball history to welcome 11 million fans. More than 130 former Cougars have reached the Major Leagues including Miguel Cabrera, Adrian Gonzalez and Kyle Schwarber. Opening Night at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark will take place on Thursday evening, April 7 against Clinton. Fans can visit kccougars.com to learn more or follow the Cougars on Twitter (@KCCougars), Facebook (facebook.com/kanecountycougars) or Instagram (kccougars).