The Bears Assisting Youth (BAY) program provides opportunities for the Ozarks area youth and community groups to attend Missouri State athletics events free of charge. The BAY program is supported entirely by the charitable efforts of private donors and corporate sponsors.

Your participation in the BAY program will include purchasing a season ticket to Missouri State baseball which will be donated to a charity, youth group or community group in your name. Missouri State will recognize your participation in the program during the entire baseball season.

These groups include the Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Town of Missouri and many, many more. Each group will have an opportunity to send kids to experience and enjoy the atmosphere of college baseball and to learn about leadership, teamwork and other positive attributes.

"We had great success with the BAY program last year. It provided a lot of opportunities for kids who may not have otherwise had them to see baseball games, and we are very thankful for the people who participate and make the program possible," said Bears head coach Keith Guttin.