GENEVA – The Kane County Cougars will host a pair of events in February as the organization prepares for its first season of affiliation with the Cubs.

The Cougars will host a “Meet the Cubs” hot stove event Feb. 1, and a free coaches clinic Feb. 2.

The Meet the Cubs party, to take place inside the Fifth Third Bank Ballpark Super Suite from 6-9 p.m., will provide fans a proper introduction to Kane County’s affiliation with the Cubs.

Scheduled speakers include Cubs senior VP of scouting and player development Jason McLeod, Cubs director of player development Brandon Hyde and new Cougars manager Mark Johnson.

Admission is $60 and includes an all-you-can-eat buffet, draft beer and a question-and-answer session with the evening’s guest speakers.

A portion of proceeds will be donated to JDRF, in honor of the late Cubs Hall-of-Famer Ron Santo.

Seating will be extremely limited, and fans are encouraged to order their tickets early. Tickets can be purchased by calling 630-232-8811 or by visiting kccougars.com.

On Feb. 2, the Cougars will be holding a free coaches clinic that will features professional instructors from the Cougars and Cubs organizations.

The clinic will take place from 9 a.m. until noon inside the Fifth Third Bank Ballpark upper deck level.

Attendees are asked to RSVP by calling the Cougars at 630-232-8811 or by emailing sfreed@kanecountycougars.com.

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 to learn valuable pointers in specific areas of on-field execution, practice techniques and coaching style.

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