Where the Dream Begins…

The Goals of Little League

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To help children develop citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well being through sports

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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 leadership

One of the original SWFLL teams, the Southwest Yankees

SWFLL Highlights

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1963 -- First year of operation

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1974 -- First year girls play softball at SWFLL 1974 -- First boys Majors team to win a state title

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1975 -- First girl plays baseball at SWFLL

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1982 -- First year at Poindexter complex

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2002 -- First Majors team to play in Little League World Series 2012 – SWFLL Challenger team (for children with physical and/or mental disabilities) goes to play Rhode Island in Williamsport

 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

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 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 School • Clemmons Middle School • Meadowlark Middle School

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 Series

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 Community • Local Businesses benefit from the hotel stays, dining and shopping • Our Village benefits from the additional tax revenue • What are Our Needs?

• New and Repaired Lighting • Concrete Work at Main Entrance • Numerous Maintenance Projects

TEAMS

900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2011 2012 2013

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 Opportunities • Complex Sponsorship • Field Sponsorships • • • Outfield Banner Sponsors Team Sponsorships Brick Paver Advertising Customized Advertising Opportunities Depending on Budgets

• • 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 Sponsor • Junior or Senior/Erik Walker and Juniors Field $950 • T-Ball, Minors, Majors or Softball Team/Minors or Softball Field $700 New 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 rate

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 business As 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 cheaper • Our player and fan base is growing every year • We are a non-profit 501c (3) organization that has been proudly serving our community for over 50 years