Swing Big, Dream Bigger: Daikin Comfort Technologies and Houston Astros Team Up to Host Youth Sports Clinic

HOUSTON, Texas — October 15, 2025 — Get ready to swing for the fences, Houston! Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (Daikin) and the Houston Astros are teaming up to host a high-energy youth sports clinic this fall at Daikin Park, the Comfort Zone of the Astros, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9-11:30am. The clinic invites local kids ages 7 to 14 to sharpen their baseball skills, meet Spencer Arrighetti, and enjoy an unforgettable day at the ballpark.

The event will kick off with a special welcome from the Astros and Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, a Houston-area native. Participants will rotate through interactive stations from pitching and batting drills to base-running challenges and a custom baseball card-making station. Every child will leave with new skills, big smiles, and a keepsake to remember the day—a true home run!

“We’re excited to welcome young fans to Daikin Park to play ball and experience the big leagues,” said Kristi Pittman, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Daikin. “By investing in opportunities like this, we’re helping build a healthier, more connected community, one where kids stay active, engaged, and inspired while creating memories that last a lifetime, right here in Houston.”

Parents are required to stay and are encouraged to bring their best gameday energy from the stands while their kids play. Parking will be available in official Astros lots and details will be shared with confirmed registrations.

Registration Details: Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration opens at 12 p.m. CST on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, and will close once it is filled. Families must first sign up for the Astros MLB Youth Academy to receive the registration link.

· Sign up for the Youth Academy: https://lalink.io/42AJg8Q

· Complete the parent/guardian form

· Receive a confirmation email with event details and check-in instructions

“We’re thrilled to welcome young fans into Daikin Park for this one-of-a-kind experience,” said Duane Stelly, Director, Houston Astros Youth Academy & Youth Initiatives. “This clinic is designed to help kids sharpen their skills, learn from our team, and feel like part of the Astros family.”

This clinic is part of Daikin and the Astros’ shared commitment to empowering Houston’s youth through sports, education, and community engagement. Together, they’re creating meaningful experiences that go beyond the ballpark helping kids dream big, stay active, and feel supported both on and off the field.

About Daikin

Daikin Industries, Ltd. (DIL) is a Fortune 1,000 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide and a leading indoor comfort solutions provider. Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (DNA) is a subsidiary of DIL, providing Daikin, Goodman, Amana® and Quietflex brand products. DNA and its affiliates manufacture heating and cooling systems for residential, commercial and industrial use that are sold via independent HVAC contractors. DNA engineering and manufacturing is headquartered at Daikin Texas Technology Park near Houston, TX.  For additional information, visit www.daikincomfort.com.

Amana® is a registered trademark of Maytag Corporation or its related companies and is used under license. All rights reserved.

About Daikin Park

On January 1, 2025, the Houston Astros and Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (Daikin) entered into a 15-year, exclusive naming-rights partnership that brands the home of the Astros as Daikin Park. The agreement runs through the 2039 season, and includes official naming rights, partnership benefits, and giving back to the Greater Houston community through educational programming and youth sports development in underserved communities.

Overall, Daikin has invested more than $1 billion in the Houston area, including more than $500 million in building Daikin Texas Technology Park. Also, in August 2024, Daikin launched an initiative with the City of Houston to equip low-to-moderate income homes with advanced air conditioning and heating solutions, providing more comfort and energy efficiency for homeowners. Daikin is always looking for new ways to support their community and to create innovative technologies, with an unwavering commitment to making sustainable and responsible choices. For more information on Daikin Park, visit https://daikincomfort.com/about-daikin/daikin-park.

About Houston Astros:

The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West Division. Established as the Houston Colt .45s, the Astros entered the National League as an expansion team in 1962. The current name, Houston Astros, reflecting Houston’s role as the host of the Johnson Space Center and space exploration, was adopted three years later, when they moved into the Astrodome. The Astros moved to their current home ballpark in downtown Houston in 2000. The Astros have had great success on the diamond, having won two World Series (2017 and 2022), five league pennants, and advanced to a record-setting seven-straight American League Championship Series, winning four of the last seven American League pennants.

A tenant of the organization is to give back to the greater Houston community, and that is done through the Astros Foundation, the official 501(c)(3) team charity of the Houston Astros. The foundation seeks to harness the passion of baseball fans to support youth baseball and softball programs, the recognition and honor of our nation’s military, childhood cancer awareness, domestic violence awareness and efforts to reduce homelessness. The cornerstone initiatives include the Community Leaders program, the Astros Youth Academy and the Astros Nike RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Program. For more information on the Astros Foundation, please visit www.astros.com/foundation.