On October 3, 2014, the members of the Stockton Public Relations Student Society of America traveled from Galloway, New Jersey, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to participate in an activity that some people will never be able to take part in. Club members were given the opportunity to take a personal tour of Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.

Before starting the tour, an expert guide gave each of the members an overview on the history of the Phillies through a short video presentation. Once the clip concluded, the PRSSA was off to explore the ins and outs of the stadium. The tour started with a look at the private suites that overlook the field. Then, the guide took everyone into the broadcasting booths along with the press box to show all of the club members exactly what it looks like on the opposite side of the camera. After exploring the media rooms, the tour guide then took the tour group down a special hallway filled with the history of baseball and the Phillies team. Some of the items showcased included a chair from the original home stadium, the molded hand of Roy Halladay, and photographs of famous players spanning from the beginning of the sport until the present day. A visit to the Diamond Club was next on the list, where everyone got to take a peek at the batting cages that the team uses for practice. After the club, a visit to the field was scheduled. The guide allowed all of those on the tour to step onto the field and into the dugouts. Everyone took pictures to savor the moment because many will probably never get the chance to do such a thing again. Finally, the tour ended in the press conference area. After everyone was seated, a speaker came in to answer any questions that the group had about the Phillies, the park, or even the business of it all. Once all questions were answered, each member of the group received a special pin to commemorate the day.

As a big fan of Philadelphia sports teams, I knew that I would adore the activities offered during the tour before the group even left campus. I enjoyed being able to see the entire park without anyone being there because during games, it can get very crowded and overwhelming. Not only was the tour interesting, but the information about the business and how the park and franchise is run was also very helpful. I would love to be able to work for the Phillies or any Philadelphia team one day. It would surely be a fun experience.