Each year at Southside Little League, we provide a safe and fun filled summer for close to 400 area children and their families. Our organization is run entirely by volunteers and relies each year on registrations, fundraising events, donations and generous sponsors to fund our services.
This year, with the help of many generous volunteers and sponsors who donated time, materials and monies we were able to accomplish several things. We were able to: build new picnic tables to be used throughout the park; disengageable bases for minor SB, Major BB/SB, Minor BB, and Jr/Sr BB diamonds, built new pavilion, purchased a new popcorn machine, new Minor BB scoreboard, T-ball field added clay and grass and installed an irrigation system on the softball diamond. We extend a warm thank you to all who made this possible.
There are several projects that need to be completed with your support through sponsorship and donations. Park volunteers will not be able to work on these projects without help from our community. The projects will enhance safety and aid in providing adequate services to our players and patrons, as well as provide beautification throughout the park.
Below is our list of projects to accomplish:
Projects
Estimated Completion
Pour concrete in the minor softball/pee wee dugouts
within 12-24 months
Refurbish dugouts on minor baseball field
within 12-24 months
Refurbish dugouts on junior/senior field
within 12 months
Installation of larger windows in major softball tower
within 24-48 months
Concrete slabs for all bleachers
within 12-24 months
Handicap accessible entrance & gate from the parking lot including concrete sidewalk*
2-3 years
New accessible entrance and steps to the clubhouse*
within 2-3 years
Installation of new water lines and irrigation system*
within 12-24 months
*These projects are still in the planning phase and definitive costs have not been defined. As the information becomes available, it will be posted on our website.
More detailed information can be obtained by directing questions to the
As a way to honor those who contribute to one or more of our projects, sponsors will have their names placed on the project itself and/or have a vinyl signboard displayed.
In addition to the Project List, as with each year, we are in need of obtaining sponsorship for almost 30 teams for the 2009 season.
For those of you who are returning sponsors, we wish to thank you for your continued support of Southside Little League.
Our players and families greatly appreciate the opportunities your contributions have provided for us.
The sponsorship fee for one team is $325.00 per season. Your sponsorship of a team includes your organization’s name on the players’ hats and a 3’ X 6’ vinyl signboard, which lines our outfield fences for hundreds to see.
If you are unable to sponsor a team, you may still support Southside with a vinyl signboard. The sponsorship fee for a vinyl signboard is $150.00 per signboard* per season. (*Multiple signboards may be sponsored by the same company for different fields.)
The sponsorship fee for new picnic tables for the pavilion is $200.00.
As a Little League, we have a duty to provide a safe and healthy environment for our children to grow and play in an environment that fosters a sense of community, and encourages growth and participation amongst its members. Please help make our 2009 season a success for our children and community by completing and returning the enclosed sponsorship contract with your donation or check or money order made payable to "Southside Little League" and return to:
Southside Little League
P.O. Box 2571
South Bend, Indiana 46680
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by emailing us at
Thank you in advance for your help and support!
The Sponsorship / Fundraising Committee
Jennifer Kajzer / President
Jessica Knight / Co-Chairperson
Cindy Holderbaum / Co-Chairperson