Where the Dream Begins…
The Goals of Little League
•To help children develop citizenship,
discipline, teamwork and physical well
being through sports
•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
• 1963 -- First year of operation
• 1974 -- First year girls play softball at SWFLL
• 1974 -- First boys Majors team to win a state title
• 1975 -- First girl plays baseball at SWFLL
• 1982 -- First year at Poindexter complex
• 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)
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
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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
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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