SLVLL 

Home Run Derby

Fundraiser

Goal: $12,000

(click above to be taken to the Home Run Derby site!)

Sunday, May 7th

(changed from original date of April 23)

Times:

9 AM - A Ball

10 AM - AA

11 AM - Majors

12 PM - AAA

1 PM - T-Ball

Attire

Be sure to wear your full uniform.

Show up at least 15 minutes early, so that

we can make sure everybody gets a chance to participate.

Why are we having a Home Run Derby Fundraiser?

From our "FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)"

Q.  How much does it cost to play in SLVLL?

A.  The registration fees have been held at $130 PER PLAYER since 2010 (with a slight rise in price for late registration, BUT with sibling discount for families with more than one player).

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Q.  What does it cost the league to run, per player?

A.  SLVLL did a study and found that it annually costs about $300 per player to run our league.  This amount includes many small items but the big ones are fields rental, uniforms, photography, equipment (balls, team gear, pitching mounds, etc.), and umpires.  Keep in mind that some players participate under partial or full scholarship.  SLVLL makes up the difference between the registration fees and actual costs through fundraisers, the snack shack, and team/player sponsorships.

We think a Home Run Derby is a relatively easy way to include ALL players in a fundraising effort.  There are no sales involved, no product to deliver later, just a fun activity where Little Leaguers seek pledges/donations and get to swing a bat at the ball AND help the local league at the same time!  From the newest T-ballers to the 12-year old Majors players, ALL can participate!  Each player can utilize the Home Run Derby site to seek support from family and friends near and far!  EVERY player registered for the Spring 2017 season has his/her own special page on the Home Run Derby website, which can be customized with photos of your choosing, special messages, etc.  You can share the link to your player's page via email and social media.  Pledging via the Home Run Derby page is a great way to include distant relatives in supporting our league (and your player).  

The actual Home Run Derby will take place on Sunday, April 23rd, at the Majors field at SLV High School, starting at 9 AM (see detailed schedule above).  If EVERY player in our league gets only five $10 pledges (or ten $5 pledges), we will exceed our goal of $12,000! 

Within each division (T-ball, A, AA, AAA, and Majors), there will be prizes for most home runs (each division will have an appropriate distance set so that 'home runs' are achievable) AND for the top fund-raiser.  For the player who raises the most money overall in pledges and donations, there will be a special prize.

If you have any questions regarding this fundraiser, please contact Morgan Scarborough at mscarby@gmail.com (please put Home Run Derby in the subject line).