Where the Dream Begins The Goals of Little League To help children develop citizenship discipline teamwork and physical well being through sports To help children learn their own strengths and weaknesses the meanings of sportsmanship and cooperation the essence of competition and the ID: 579153
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Little League Baseball & Softball
Where the Dream Begins
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The Goals of Little League
To help children develop citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well being through sports
To help children learn their own strengths and weaknesses, the meanings of sportsmanship and cooperation, the essence of competition, and the qualities that constitute effective leadershipSlide4
One of the original SWFLL teams, the Southwest YankeesSlide5
SWFLL Highlights
1963 -- First year of operation
1974 -- First year girls play softball at SWFLL
1974 -- First boys Majors team to win a state title
1975 -- First girl plays baseball at SWFLL1982 -- First year at Poindexter complex
2002 -- First Majors team to play in Little League World Series2012 – SWFLL Challenger team (for children with physical and/or mental disabilities) goes to play Rhode Island in WilliamsportSlide6Slide7Slide8
SWFLL complex consists of two parcels of land, one on Dillon Industrial Drive & one on Topsider Drive.
We offer:
- 9 Baseball & Softball Fields
- 6 Outdoor Batting Cages
- Indoor Batting/Fielding Complex
- Concessions Facility - 2 Outdoor pavilions
SWFLL Complex hosts regular season & Tournament games 10 months a year.
27012 Demographic Data: Population 25,461 (9928 Households)Median Income - $73,963
Median Age – 38.6(Based on 2010 census data uszip.com)Slide9
87 Spring and Fall League Teams in 2012-2013 with 950 players
2012-2013 park attendance reached 200,000 people
Travel ball tournament growth up over 100%
Number of travel ball teams (non SWFLL) playing at our complex -197
Host Site for District and State level All-Star Tournaments
SWFLL Complex supports and accommodates local baseball play from:
Calvary Baptist Day SchoolClemmons Middle SchoolMeadowlark Middle SchoolSlide10
Core Spring and Fall Play 2013
Spring and Fall Ball consists of over 950 players
Our complex is used 10 months of the year, February through November
Our Registration fees have maintained consistent for the last 8 years
We host numerous post season tournaments including All Stars and the Winter World SeriesSlide11
Travel Ball at Southwest Forsyth LL
Our travel ball has grown every year since its inception in 2011
The majority of the teams that play are local but some come from as far as Virginia, the Mountains of NC and East to Raleigh
Traditional Tournaments are two day, Saturday and Sunday
Benefits to our CommunityLocal Businesses benefit from the hotel stays, dining and shopping
Our Village benefits from the additional tax revenue
What are Our Needs?New and Repaired LightingConcrete Work at Main EntranceNumerous Maintenance ProjectsSlide12Slide13
How Can Local Businesses Benefit from SWFLL
Visibility
Increased Foot Traffic
Numerous Special Event Opportunities
Regional and National Recognition through All Star and Post Season Tournament Play
Advertising OpportunitiesComplex SponsorshipField SponsorshipsOutfield Banner Sponsors
Team SponsorshipsBrick Paver AdvertisingCustomized Advertising Opportunities Depending on Budgets Slide14
Team Sponsors- (Junior or Senior)- $350
Team Sponsors- (Minor/Major/Junior/Softball)- $300
Fence Signage (Banners) Erik Walker or Juniors Field $700
Fence Signage (Banners) Minors or Softball Fields $500
Team and Fence Signage SponsorJunior or Senior/Erik Walker and Juniors Field $950
T-Ball, Minors, Majors or Softball Team/Minors or Softball Field $700New for 2014- Capital Campaign Package- Includes Team Sponsor, Outfield Banner, Website Recognition. Engraved Brick Paver- $1250
***Renewals for 2015 and beyond will be at a reduced rateSlide15
Key Take
Aways
Last Year, we had over 200,000 people visit our complex
Our player and family demographic is desirable for marketing
We have a wide variety of options to market your businessAs low as $500 a year for Large Outfield Banner on one our fields
Our main complex is in full “swing” 10 months a year Try us a this year and renewals for 2015 and beyond are cheaperOur player and fan base is growing every yearWe are a non-profit 501c (3) organization that has been proudly serving our community for over 50 years