Friends of the Fields Funding Proposal

Friends of the Fields ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS Funding Proposal

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Friends of the Fields ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS Overview The Friends of the Fields Committee (FOTF), was formed in 2021 for the purpose of raising additional funds for specific upgrades to the new athletic facilities on the campus of Barrington High School and the district owned Fields of Dreams complex located just north of BHS. While the March 17, 2020 referendum funding will accomplish numerous repairs, renovations and improvements to our current fields and facilities as outlined below, Friends of the Fields decided to pursue the task of raising private funds to pay for specific upgrades above and beyond what was included in the referendum projects.

The additional upgrades to the Fields of Dreams complex and Varsity Baseball stadium will meet the needs of both the baseball and softball programs by providing a state-of-the-art experience for players at every level of the game from youth players through varsity high school athletes. Further, the enhancement projects will attract high-level programs and tournaments now and into the future by elevating both the player and spectator experience at these fields with facility attributes that incorporate the latest features seen at modern community and high school ballparks.

The purpose of this proposal is to provide information to support an informed decision to pledge funds towards proposed upgrades not included in the successful March 17, 2020 referendum. The enhancement projects will support upgrades to our high school athletic facilities, as well as the Fields of Dreams complex.

These upgrades include: Fields of Dreams Items

High School Campus Items

Varsity Softball bleacher expansion

Bronco Way athletic corridor entry archway

Varsity Softball scoreboard upgrade

Bronco Way athletic corridor sun shades

Varsity Softball sun shades

Varsity Baseball entry archway

Field of Dreams entry archway

Varsity Baseball seating/patio expansion

Fields of Dreams scoreboard upgrades

Varsity Baseball outfield lighting

Fields of Dreams sun shades

Varsity Baseball scoreboard upgrade

Fields of Dreams batting cages

Varsity Baseball sun shades

FOTF will collect donations for disbursement to Barrington Community Unit School District 220 for the sole and exclusive use of supplementing the enhancement projects.

Background

Friends of the Fields (FOTF) is a separate committee of the Barrington High School Horseshoe Club, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, and an approved Charitable Organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Horseshoe Club supports all BHS co-curricular activities.

The Fields of Dreams (FOD) baseball and softball complex started operations in 1991. The March 17, 2020 referendum will provide funding to address several necessary renovations to the Fields of Dreams complex, which is now more than 30 years old. Examples of items that will be completed by the referendum include: address the infield and grass surfaces of the three community fields, install a synthetic turf field for the Varsity Softball field, replace backstop and dugout fencing, replace lighting, provide new concrete and asphalt surfaces, renovate the main concession building, renovate the press box, and expand the storage building.

The current Varsity Baseball bleachers and press box opened in the spring of 1990. While the current field and stands have served our high school baseball program well for a number of years, many of the facilities and equipment are outdated and require replacement.

Examples of items that will be completed by the referendum include: new press box, replace existing bleachers, install infield synthetic turf, replace fencing, and install a batter’s eye.

Funding Goals

Friends of the Fields (FOTF) is seeking pledged contributions and/or in-kind donations. These funds will pay for specific upgrades as follows:

Item

Cost

Varsity Softball bleacher expansion

$400,000

Varsity Softball scoreboard upgrade

$75,000

Varsity Softball sun shades

$110,000

Fields of Dreams entry archway

$120,000

Fields of Dreams community fields (3) scoreboard upgrades

$50,000/board

Fields of Dreams sun shades

$200,000

Fields of Dreams batting cages

$540,000

Bronco Way athletic corridor entry archway

$135,000

Bronco Way athletic corridor sun shades

$200,000

Varsity Baseball entry archway

$135,000

Varsity Baseball seating/patio expansion

$825,000

Varsity Baseball outfield lighting

$775,000

Varsity Baseball scoreboard upgrade

$75,000

Varsity Baseball sun shades

$50,000

TOTAL

$3,790,000

In order to accomplish the facility and field upgrades, the Barrington 220 School Board has agreed that in addition to traditional smaller monetary donations, to allow for limited donor recognition and naming rights within the Fields of Dreams and BHS Athletic Complex. In addition, all donors that provide any level of monetary support will receive designated recognition within the facilities.

Donor Opportunities Include: Recognition Level

Category

Donations

Terms

PERFECT GAME Fields of Dreams Entry Archway

Exclusive Panel Signage

TBD

10 Years

Varsity Softball Field

Naming Rights

TBD

10 Years

Varsity Baseball Field

Naming Rights

TBD

10 Years

FOD Fields 2,3,4

Naming Rights

TBD

10 Years

Varsity Baseball Entry Archway

Panel Signage (Exclusive)

TBD

7 Years

Bronco Way Entry Archway

Panel Signage (Exclusive)

TBD

7 Years

Varsity Softball Scoreboard (3)

Panel Signage (1 of 3)

TBD

5 Years

Varsity Baseball Scoreboard (3)

Panel Signage (1 of 3)

TBD

5 Years

Covered Batting Cage

Panel Signage (1 of 3)

TBD

5 Years

Fields of Dreams Entry Fence Line

Windscreen Ads

TBD

3 Years

Bronco Way Fence Line

Windscreen Ads

TBD

3 Years

Back of Field of Dreams Bleachers

Windscreen Ads

TBD

3 Years

Back of Varsity Baseball Bleachers

Windscreen Ads

TBD

3 Years

Wall Plaque FOD Center Building

Engraved Plate

TBD

N/A

Wall Plaque Baseball Pressbox

Engraved Plate

TBD

N/A

Brick Pavers Bronco Way

Engraved Brick

TBD

N/A

Brick Pavers Varsity Baseball

Engraved Brick

TBD

N/A

Brick Pavers Fields of Dreams

Engraved Brick

TBD

N/A

Baseball Cap

TBD N/A

NO HITTER

GRAND SLAM

HOMERUN

PITCHING ACE

LEADOFF HITTER Custom Friends of the Fields Apparel

*All pledges over $2,000 may be paid in equal annual payments over five years. For example, a $75,000 pledge can be provided in an annual installment of $15,000 for 5 consecutive years.

Enhancement Projects FIELDS OF DREAMS ENTRY Each year the Fields of Dreams (FOD) complex welcomes thousands of families from Barrington and surrounding communities throughout the spring, summer and fall months. In addition to hosting youth baseball and softball games and tournaments during the weekdays and weekends, FOD welcomes high school softball teams from throughout the state of Illinois, as well as local College/University programs like DePaul and Loyola. The Illinois High School Association consistently selects the facility to host regional and sectional state series softball games. Last year the high school super sectional game had more than 900 spectators. Exclusive Single Panel Advertising on the Fields of Dreams Archway is available.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Fields of Dreams Entry Archway Sponsorship

Pricing:

Fields of Dreams Entry Archway Panel Signage (Exclusive) 10 Years

FIELDS OF DREAMS SCOREBOARDS The March 17, 2020 Referendum will provide a basic replacement scoreboard for the lower level high school softball teams/community fields at the Fields of Dreams complex. The upgraded scoreboards would be larger in overall size (height and width) making it easier to read by spectators. In addition, the upgraded scoreboard would include additional features beyond the total game score for Home and Guest teams, by providing additional game information such as the current count (balls/strikes) and runs earned per inning. Field Naming Rights and Advertising Panels are available for all three fields.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Fields of Dreams Naming Rights 10 Years

Pricing:

Fields of Dreams Scoreboards (3) Panel Signage (1 of 2) 5 Years

VARSITY SOFTBALL FIELD/SCOREBOARD The March 17, 2020 Referendum will provide a replacement scoreboard for the Varsity Softball Field at the Fields of Dreams complex. The proposed upgraded scoreboard would be larger in overall size (height and length) than the replacement board, making the upgraded scoreboard easier to read by spectators. In addition, the upgraded scoreboard would include additional features beyond the runs scored per inning on the replacement board.

Features of the upgraded scoreboard include display of the count (balls/strikes), the at bat player’s number, the total hits and errors, etc. The upgraded scoreboard would also proudly display the Barrington Fillies name and Mascot. Field Naming Rights and Advertising Panels are available.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Varsity Softball Field Naming Rights 10 Years

Pricing:

Varsity Softball Scoreboard (3) Panel Signage (1 of 3) 5 Years

SOFTBALL FULL BOWL BLEACHER SEATS The March 17, 2020 Referendum will address the Varsity Softball player experience by completely replacing the existing grass field with a full (infield and outfield) synthetic turf surface, as well as installing new fencing, lighting, and backstops; however, the existing bleachers will remain. A full bleacher bowl system has been designed that would extend completely around home plate from the home to the visitor dugout. This upgraded bleacher system would add approximately 400 additional seats for spectators at the Varsity Softball field. Windscreen Advertising along the back of the bleacher bowl is available.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Fields of Dreams Softball Full Bowl Bleacher Seats Sponsorship

Enhancement Projects VARSITY SOFTBALL SUNSHADES One of the comments that has been mentioned by parents and community members over the past several years is the lack of trees, structures, canopies, etc. at the Fields of Dreams complex to provide shelter for spectators from the sun and rain. We have identified a shade system that can be installed over the bleachers and seating areas at the Fields of Dreams complex, the Varsity Baseball Field, and the Bronco Way athletic fields. The shade material will block up to 98% of harmful UV rays while also providing cover during rain and inclement weather. Advertising and donor recognition plaques are available.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Fields of Dreams - Varsity Softball Sun Shades Sponsorship

BATTING CAGE The March 17, 2020 Referendum will address aging facilities and equipment, and provide new or renovated field surfaces. One upgrade that was discussed during the Build 220 design phase but was not identified in the master facility plan developed during Referendum planning was the concept of a covered batting cage area where teams could warm up prior to a game or work on specific skills such as hitting and pitching. A new covered batting cage area would replace the existing cages on the stone filled pad located at the Fields of Dreams complex.

Advertising Panels are available.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Batting Cage Sponsorship

Pricing:

Batting Cage Panel Signage (1 of 3) 5 Years

BRONCO WAY ENTRY Bronco Way will be a new student walkway located between the Stadium and the relocated Tennis Courts.

The new pathway will provide access to these athletic facilities and the Fields of Dreams complex. The March 17, 2020 Referendum will provide large new porticos (covered entry points) around Barrington High School.

These porticos will visually highlight the main entrances to BHS and assist with students, parents and visitors to easily identify entry points and wayfinding around the campus. The archway at the entrance of the new Bronco Way will be constructed using the same design and materials as the large porticos placed around the high school.These eye-catching archways will have an Exclusive Advertising Panel available.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Varsity Baseball Bronco Way Entry Sponsorship

Pricing:

Bronco Way Entry Archway Panel Signage (Exclusive) 7 Years

VARSITY BASEBALL FIELD/ SCOREBOARD The March 17, 2020 Referendum will provide a replacement scoreboard for the Varsity Baseball field at the high school athletic complex. The upgraded scoreboard would be larger in overall size (height and width) making it easier to read by spectators. In addition, the upgraded scoreboard would include additional features beyond the runs scored per inning such as the count (balls/strikes), at bat player’s number, total hits and errors, etc. The board would also proudly display the Barrington Broncos name and bucking bronco Mascot. Field Naming Rights and Advertising Panels are available.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Varsity Baseball Field Naming Rights 10 Years

Pricing:

Varsity Baseball Scoreboard (3) Panel Signage (1 of 3) 5 Years

Enhancement Projects VARSITY BASEBALL ENTRY The March 17, 2020 Referendum will provide large new porticos (covered canopy entry points) around Barrington High School. These porticos will visually highlight the main entrances to BHS and assist students, parents and visitors to easily identify entry points and wayfinding around the campus. The archway at the Varsity Baseball Field will be constructed using the same design and materials as the large porticos placed around the high school. These eyecatching archways will have an Exclusive Advertising Panel available.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Varsity Baseball Entry Archway Sponsorship

Pricing:

Varsity Baseball Entry Archway Panel Signage (Exclusive) 7 Years

VARSITY BASEBALL SEATING/ PATIO EXPANSION The March 17, 2020 Referendum will replace the existing bleacher with a new seating area directly behind home plate of the Varsity Baseball Field. There is space available between the center bleacher and both dugouts to expand seating capacity and provide an individual seat option instead of a traditional aluminum bleacher bench.

The additional seats would add approximately 120 more fixed available seating for spectators. In addition, a larger patio area could provide space for folding and camp chairs. Windscreen Advertising along the back of the bleacher and seating area is available.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Varsity Baseball Seating/Patio Expansion Sponsorship

VARSITY BASEBALL SUNSHADES One of the comments that has been mentioned by parents and community members over the past several years is the lack of trees, structures, canopies, etc. at the Fields of Dreams complex to provide shelter for spectators from the sun and rain. We have identified a shade system that can be installed over the bleachers and seating areas at the Fields of Dreams complex, the Varsity Baseball Field, and the Bronco Way athletic fields. The shade material will block up to 98% of harmful UV rays while also providing cover during rain and inclement weather. Advertising and donor recognition plaques are available.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Varsity Baseball Sun Shades Sponsorship

Timeframe Phase One (November 2021 - February 2022) Fundraising - Obtain financial commitments from individuals and corporate donors.

Phase Two (June 2022 - December 2022) Construction - Demolition and field preparation is scheduled to begin on the high school complex immediately after classes conclude for summer break. Heavy construction will begin at the Fields of Dreams complex starting in late July after summer youth tournaments are completed. The new BHS athletic fields are scheduled to open with the start of the 2022-2023 school year, and Fields of Dreams will open with the Varsity Softball season in March of 2023.

Phase Three (February 2022 - February 2027) Donor Collection - Collect a minimum of 20% of pledged donations in February 2022, and annually thereafter until full contributions are satisfied.

Next Steps

1.

Donors decide on donation category 2.

Make a donation at https://tinyurl.com/evta97dr 3.

Deliver initial payment by February 1, 2023, payable to: Friends of the Fields c/o BHS Horseshoe Club 4.

Contact Information: John Sciaccotta (847) 347-9686 Friends of the Fields (FOTF) PO Box 3286, Barrington, IL www.bhshorseshoeclub.org

Team Members The key personnel responsible for completion of the field enhancement projects, as well as other individuals involved in the project: • You, the Donor!

• Architect: DLR Group • General Contractor: Pepper Construction • Barrington CUSD 220 Administration: Dr. Robert Hunt, Dr. Craig Winkelman, Dr. David Bein, Mrs. Nichole Satera, Mr. Steve McWilliams, Dr. Heath McFaul, Mr. Mike Obsuszt • President of Barrington 220 School Board: Mrs. Sandra Ficke-Bradford • Friends of the Fields Committee: John Sciaccotta, Dave Jacobs, Burke Groom, Holly Madden, Jon Stickney, Brad Sparesus, JP Hills

Upgrades & Projects

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