2010 fcsl overview
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Florida Collegiate Summer League
2010 Pure Baseball!
Our Mission
Provide top-level college baseball players a competitive wood-bat summer experiencein a fan-friendly community environment
Our Players
•All college players
•Student-athletes recruited by teams with no paid contracts
•Over half from out of state and housedby volunteer host families
The Result
•Players give back to other communities
•Better prepared for life in pro baseball and non-baseball careers after college
•23 players chosen in 2009 MLB draft, 111 in all through first six seasons
•2009 League Attendance of Over 56,000 Fans
23 Players chosen in 2009 MLB draftMycal Jones/ Atlanta BravesKent Matthes/ Colorado RockiesThomas Berryhill/Atlanta BravesJabari Blash/ Texas RangersAvery Barnes/ Colorado RockiesChris Heston/ San Francisco GiantsShane Greene/ New York YankeesJeffrey Walters/ Baltimore OriolesScott Shuman/ Tampa Bay RaysEric Thomas/ Seattle MarinersCarmine Giardina / Pittsburg PiratesBuddy Monroe / Minnesota Twins
Taylor Wrenn/ Arizona DiamondbacksBobby Rauh / Atlanta BravesJohn “Nick” Ebert/ New York YankeesJohn Lambert/ Chicago CubsPeter Mooney/ Chicago CubsJohn Durham/ St. Louis CardinalsChadd Hartman/ San Diego PadresShane Brown/ New York YankeesJose Jimenez/ Los Angeles AngelsDaley Cox / Chicago CubsJovan Pickett / Kansas City Royals
Structure
501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2003League operates summer college teams in Central FloridaAdheres to all NCAA guidelinesSupported and partially funded by Major League Baseball
Field: Melching Field at Conrad Park, DeLand (Stetson University)
General Manager: James Stem (Winthrop)
Coaches: Rick HallJeff Shaw
2009 Attendance: Over 10,000
DeLand Suns
Summer Fun with the Suns!
Field: Pat Thomas Stadium, Leesburg
General Manager: Bruce Ericson
Coaches: Frank ViolaFrankie ViolaTony DardenJames Scrubbs
2009 Attendance: Over 20,000
Leesburg Lightning
2009 FCSL Champions
Field: Orel Hersheiser Field, The First Academy, Orlando
General Manager: Jon Wano (Rollins College)
Coaches: Scott Makarewicz
Attendance: Expecting Over 9,000
Orlando Mavericks
Stars of tomorrow in your backyard tonight!
Field: Sanford Memorial Stadium
General Manager: Marc Wassum (Mars Hill)
Coaches: Davey JohnsonKevin Davidson
2009 Attendance: Over 16,000
Sanford River Rats
Your Boys of Summer are back
Field: Alfond Stadium at Harper-Shepherd Field, Winter Park (Rollins College)
General Manager: Cheryl Lacey (UCF)
Coaches: Mark Leavitt
2009 Attendance: Over 9,000
Winter Park Diamond Dawgs
Diamonds in the Ruff
Scout Day / HR Derby / All StarsEach year players show their individual skills to pro baseball scouts
The Tampa Bay Rays host our Championship Game at Tropicana Field
Championship Game
•The five Florida League teams operate a youth league in partnership with their hometown Boys and Girls Clubs
•Players volunteer weekly as instructors and coach teams during an end-of-year tournament at Sanford Memorial Stadium
•Last year our players provided 120 boys and girls a memorable baseball experience
Ken Griffey Jr Youth League
The Florida League hosts a spring high school tournament for local and out-of-state schools.
Baseball at all levels
Florida League, Rollins College and the Winter Park Little League partner to run camps for kids in June and July.
The Florida League supports younger players learning solid fundamentals, preparing for baseball at the collegiate level
Volunteers always appreciated!
•Community volunteers team up with the Florida League to create a fantastic game experience for both players and fans
•Host families open their homes housing our out-of-state players
50-50 Community Nights
•Exciting fundraising opportunity available to groups, youth teams and civic organizations
•Your very own “Community Night” - your group sells a minimum number of tickets, splitting the ticket revenues 50-50 with the Florida League team.
•Your group gets involved in the game – on-field events, First Pitch Opportunity, etc…
•Nov. 16, 2009 at Interlachen Country Club
2009 Celebrities attending:•Davey Johnson•Hunter Pence•Zack Grienke•Dave Clark•Jim Hickey•Jarrod Saltamacchia•Andrew McCutchchen•Mike Stanley•Gene LaMont•Mike Cuellar•Jon Niese•Sal Butera
Celebrity Golf Tournament
•J.R. House•Ray Lankford•Jackie Brandt•Jack Billingham•Ozzie Timmons•Daryl Boston•Darryl Talley•Kevin Gallaher•Rick Knapp•Tim Raines Jr.•Rick Eckstein
Sponsorship Opportunities
OVERALL ATTENDANCE FOR THE 2009 SEASON: 56,000 FANS!!
Print Poster SchedulesYearbook / Media GuideWebsiteTicket Sponsor
Media Internet Broadcast(every game broadcast online throughout the season)
Television
Signage Field Signs (outfield and concourse)
Promotions Game Night SponsorsIn-Game Fan Events
(First Pitch, Rubber Chicken Chuck, etc.)
Food Team Meals
Special Events Celebrity Golf Tournament
2010 Ticket PackagesSingle Game Tickets Season Passes
General Admission $5 All home games, all-star game, postseasonChildren (6-12) $2 General Admission $80
Military w/ ID $2 Reserved Box Seat $100Senior Citizens $2 Park Hopper Pass (League-wide) $100
Children (5 & under) FREE
Family Season Pass $175 (add $25 for additional family member)2 Adult Season Tickets2 Kids Season Tickets1 Food Voucher for each home game (good for free hot dog, popcorn and drink)Team Hat
Family Fun Night $254 General Admission Tickets4 hot dogs4 soft drinks4 bags of chips
Group Outings $10 per person (20 person minimum)Hot dog, side, soda (additional food choices available for upgrade)Flier inserted in game programPA announcement1st pitch opportunitySpecial seating section
Birthday Party / Team Celebration $10 per person (10 person minimum)Hot dog, side, chipsOn-field event for entire partyPA recognition1st pitch opportunityAutograph ball for Birthday Child
2010 schedule coming soon
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