posted 01/04/2012
Updated 1/12/2012
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Hello SCLL Families:
With support from a generous sponsorship opportunity presented by the San Diego Padres, we are embarking on a two year program to renovate the infields at San Carlos Little League!
For the upcoming 2012 Spring Season, we are starting with the T-Ball Field and the Minors Field. Over the years, heavy usage and the weather have taken their toll on these fields and it’s time to rebuild them. We expect to spend approximately $15,000 getting the infields renovated to provide a safer and more fun place to play baseball, AND we will complete the work in time for THIS season!!
T-Ball Field
The renovation of the T-Ball field consists of removal of the uneven infield grass making it an all-dirt infield. In addition we will be extending the infield area 4 feet into the outfield. You may have noticed we already imported 50 tons of new state-of-the-art infield mix and will be laser-leveling the infield playing surface. We will also install new base anchors and a new home plate.
Minors Field
The Minors field renovation is also getting 50 tons of new state-of-the-art infield mix and laser-leveling of the playing surface. We are extending the infield approximately 5 feet into the outfield and the old (and very hard) pitcher’s mound will be removed and rebuild it with new clay materials. We are installing new base anchors and a new home plate. The work will also include extensive reworking of the existing infield grass surface to create a flatter and more consistent playing surface that will ready for play this season.
Future Plans
Contingent on the continued support of the San Diego Padres sponsorship program (and our own generous SCLL Sponsors!), we plan additional improvements in the coming years. These wish-list items include:
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Renovation of the Majors field similar to the Minors improvements (estimated cost $8,000)
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Renovation of the Caps/Rookies field similar to the T-ball improvements (estimated cost $6,000)
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Rebuild the score booths for the Minors and Majors fields (estimated cost $8,000)
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Install shade over the Minors bleachers (estimated cost $3,000)
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Install equipment storage lockers at each the field for bases, chalk, etc. (estimated cost $2,500)
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Purchase a new/used lawn mower (estimated cost $1,500)
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New score boards for the Minors and Majors fields (estimated cost $4,000)
History of this Opportunity
This sponsorship opportunity was presented to all the leagues in District 33 and most of them chose to participate. After months of discussions with district officials and San Diego Padres representatives, your SCLL Board graciously accepted the offer and the work you see happening on the fields is a direct result of the benefits of this program.
Many thanks to Angela Engquist and Robert Burner for their leadership, and the continuing hard work of the Fields crew, Dean Bettencourt and Pete De Luca, to get this project up and running for 2012!
Thank you San Diego Padres! Let's Play Ball . . . Go SCLL!!!