Fund raising letters were recently sent to "baseball families", including amateur players, alumni, and parents of players in grades 7 and up.  The letters ask for contributions to the Champion Field renovations. 

These FAQs are designed to provide more information about the renovation project.  If you have any questions or ideas about the project please contact any member of the Champion Renovation Committee:

Steve Gabrielson          stevegabrielson@gmail.com                  654-6343

Pete Johnson                johnson.pete@hotmail.com                   493-2267

Kaye Wenker               kwenker@charter.net                           267-0559

Bruce Miles                  bruce@bigrivergroup.com                    260-2612

How much do the renovations cost? 

Phase I renovations were begun last fall in partnership with the city of Sartell.  The city paid $74,000 for demolition, excavation, and the poured concrete wall that forms the dugouts and new backstop.

The Sartell Baseball Association is responsible for finishing Phase I projects, including roofing the dugouts, turf repair, backstop, netting, and fencing, and construction of a permanent storage building.  The total Phase I SBA cost is projected to finish around $70,000.

Will all of my donation go to Champion Field?

Yes.  Donations from this fund raising effort will pass through the Pinecone Central Park Initiative, but 100% of the money will benefit the Champion Field renovations.  This process makes your donations tax deductible.

Fund raising for Champion Field has been coordinated with fund raising for Pinecone Central Park.  Money raised from large donors has been shared with Champion Field and has funded the SBA commitment so far.  The remaining SBA commitment will be funded by the Champion Renovation Committee, with your help.

How much money is being raised?

About $20,000 is needed to complete Phase I renovations, which is why the storage building has not yet been constructed.  The renovation committee is also raising money for Phase II renovations.

What is included in Phase II renovation plans?

The primary goal of Phase II renovations is to construct a new bathroom and concessions building in partnership with the city of Sartell.  The city will install the sewer and water connections at their expense if the Sartell Baseball Association can raise the money to construct the bathroom/concession building.

We hope this fund raising campaign will give us a jump start on Phase II.  We are also targeting businesses for a naming rights gift that can fulfill Phase II needs.  The cost of the bathroom/concessions building is unknown, since the scale of the building will depend on the amount of money available.

An additional goal for Phase II is resurfacing and leveling the infield, which could cost as much as $15,000.

How can I help?

We need donations and pledges, of course, but we also need volunteers to run fund raisers, solicit matching gifts or corporate donations, and provide volunteer labor.  The work we’ve completed is thanks to many hours of volunteered labor. 

Please contact any member of the Champion Renovation Committee with any ideas or to volunteer.