MARYSVILLE – Two former professional players will help coach a free baseball clinic for kids ages 6-13 at noon Sunday, March 22, at Cedarcrest Middle School.

In past years, there has been a fee for the Marysville Baseball Association skills camp – but not this year.

“We wanted to make our camp accessible to kids whose families might normally be unable to afford sending their kids to a sports camp,” MBA President Jeff Barker said.

Previous camps have been used as community fund-raising events. Last year’s camp raised $3,800 for the Oso Relief Fund.

Players in the fifth annual event will participate in drills including fielding, hitting, catching, pitching, base running, and speed and agility. The camp will be instructed by coaches and players from the 13 and under, 14u, 16u and 18u teams.

The coaches with pro experience include Brent Lillibridge, who played at Jackson High in Mill Creek and then at the University of Washington. He also played infield in the major leagues for six teams from 2008-13. His best year was with the Chicago White Sox in 2011, when he hit .258.

Rick Smith, the city’s police chief, played three years in the Montreal Expos and California Angels organizations.

The camp is mandatory for Hawks Select players to participate in to teach them the value of giving back.

“A prominent philosophy within our organization is we believe in the importance of community, and it is our intent to mentor our players towards that philosophy,” MBA Vice President Jason Hauck said. “Our players know they are very fortunate to participate in a highly organized and competitive baseball program, and we want them to learn to share what they have with others who may be less fortunate.”

One of the Hawks Select players, TJ Lamoureux, said he enjoys the camp.

“It’s a blast teaching younger kids to play baseball. The camp is a really fun day for me,” TJ said.

Participants will get a free T-shirt and barbecue lunch. The school is located at 6400 88th St.