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(SUPERIOR, AZ) – The Superior Little League announced today that it was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $24,120 from the Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF). The grant will provide funding for the replacement of the existing dugouts at the Superior Little League baseball field.
The existing dugouts will be demolished and replaced with new surface dugouts to address safety concerns and to better accommodate players and coaches. The field hosts approximately 100 games and practices per season.
The total cost of the project is approximately $48,000. The funding received from BTF will be utilized for earthwork, foundations and dugout structures. The Superior Little League and local donors will provide funding for fencing, curbing, demolition and dump fees.
Major supporters of the project include Resolution Copper Mining and 5D Mining & Construction, Inc., which is the project contractor. The Superior Little League is still accepting in-kind and monetary contributions for the demolition of the existing dugouts. Those interested in donating to the project may contact Martin Navarrette at 928-701-7451.
About the Baseball Tomorrow Fund
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) is a joint initiative between the Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Baseball designed to promote the growth of youth baseball and softball throughout the world by awarding grants to support field renovation and construction projects, equipment and uniform purchases, coaches training material and other selected program expenses. Since its formation by the MLBPA and MLB in 1999, BTF has awarded more than 800 grants totaling over $28 million to non-profit and tax-exempt organizations in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia. BTF also facilitates league-wide initiatives including the collection and distribution of new and gently used equipment to organizations in need as well as field maintenance education clinics. For more information, visit baseballtomorrowfund.com and follow BTF on Facebook, Twitter and MLBlogs.
About the Superior Little League
Superior Little League is incorporated and a 501c3 organization chartered in 1952 with Little League International. The mission of Superior Little League is “to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in Little League.” Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists youth in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By supporting the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the Little League program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes. Superior Little League serves over 150 athletes, ranging in ages from 4 to 16. The League consists of T-Ball, Minor Baseball, Major Softball, Major Baseball, Senior Softball and Senior/Jr. Baseball Divisions. In addition, over 100 volunteers serve as board members, coaches, umpires, concession workers and assist with field maintenance. Please visit us at superiorlitteleagueaz.weebly.com. You can contact us at superiorlittleleagueaz@gmail.com or on Facebook.
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