FIELD MAKEOVER GRAND SLAM FOR YOUTH BASEBALL APPLICATION. The Field Makeover Application Deadline is June 15, 2007

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1 Since 2002, Grand Slam for Youth Baseball has been performing Field Makeovers on youth baseball and softball fields throughout the Houston area. Grand Slam for Youth Baseball, a partnership between the makers of Minute Maid and the Houston Astros, makes it easier for boys and girls to play, learn about, and experience baseball, thus seeking to foster self-confidence, involvement, teamwork, and fun among area children. Hundreds of applications have been received since the Grand Slam for Youth Baseball Field Makeover program began. In that time, five youth ball fields have had a including the Boys and Girls Club Morefield unit field in In these Field Makeovers, Grand Slam for Youth Baseball has: Rebuilt and resurfaced infields Rebuilt, leveled and planted new grass in outfields Fenced entire fields and installed fence toppers Covered dugouts Built bleachers for fan seating Installed new scoreboards Landscaped areas around the ball field All of the Field Makeovers were planned and completed with the help and support of the leagues that played on the field and the entities that were responsible for the land. In teaming up with these two groups, Grand Slam for Youth Baseball has been able to help the leagues strengthen and expand their baseball program and help the local community have a safer place for young people to play. All of those associated with Grand Slam for Youth Baseball are looking forward to receiving your application. Please fill it out completely with as much information as possible. This will help Grand Slam for Youth Baseball give your field full and proper consideration. Please review the and Selection Process Schedule at the end of the application. For more information, visit to learn about previous Field Makeovers, Going for the Fences, and all of the other programs that are supported by Grand Slam for Youth Baseball. Thank you for applying for the Grand Slam for Youth Baseball Field Makeover. Deadline is 1.

2 Name of Ball Park Street Address City County Zip Code of Ball Park League or Group that Uses Ball Park Are there Multiple Fields at this Ball Park? Yes No If Yes, for which Field are You Applying for a? Name of Person Filling Out Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Address Mailing Address What is Your Affiliation with the Field or League? Is the Ball Field on Public or Private Property? What is ir Contact Information? 2.

3 Approximately how many user groups (teams, leagues, etc.) use this ball field and who are they? What months is the field used? Who maintains the field and what is the maintenance schedule? Please breakdown the number of youths participating in your league or group What is the age range of the youths that play in your program? How many adult volunteers participate in your program? 3.

4 Please rank (in order of importance) what needs a Makeover on this field to make it a better and safer place for youths to play ball. Please be specific. (Note: Grand Slam for Youth Baseball program does not provide elements that are non-essential for playing baseball/softball such as concession stands, lights, bathrooms, meeting rooms, etc.) 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 9.) 10.) (Please use a separate sheet if necessary) Briefly state why this field should be chosen for a Field Makeover. Please include any interesting history or facts about the field and/or your league or group. (Please use a separate sheet if necessary) 4.

5 AND SELECTION PROCESS SCHEDULE 2008 April 5 June 15 Beginning July 2 Beginning August 1 Beginning August 15 September 15 October/November January, February and March, 2008 s Available Deadline Review Process and Select Semi-Finalists Tour by Grand Slam for Youth Baseball officials to meet seim-finalists and review fields Grand Slam for Youth Baseball makes offer to select youth league or group of a Announcement of the 2008 Grand Slam for Youth Baseball recipient Begin assessment process and work on field Complete work DEADLINE: JUNE 15, 2007 Mail completed application and any additional material to: Grand Slam for Youth Baseball P.O. Box 288 Houston, TX Or fax completed application and any additional material to: Grand Slam for Youth Baseball Fax: (713) For More Information, Please Visit: 5.