How to Make Money for Kids Baseball

Running a youth baseball league or team requires money. Uniforms, equipment and travel expenses -- if a team plays in neighboring communities -- costs coaches and families. Raising funds for the team allows all kids the chance to play, regardless of finances. However, most coaches have full-time jobs outside of baseball, so finding the time to raise money for the team or league can prove difficult. Experienced coaches raise money through creative events and by enlisting the help of others.

Instructions

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      Get a business or two to sponsor your team by buying the team uniforms. A business can advertise the company by simply putting its name on the back of each uniform. This shows the community the business supports a worthy cause, and it also puts the company name out there on a regular basis.

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      Teach your youth a simple sales sentence when selling candy. The "pitch" should explain why the team needs help from the community. Set up a table, with permission, at a high-traffic retail or department store on a Saturday. Make large signs stating the specific purpose for the candy sale.

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      Sell branded sports memorabilia at all games. Enlist parents to help man a table, selling T-shirts, stickers, flags, water bottles and key chains with the team's name prominently displayed on each item. Take samples of each item or make a simple flier or catalogue to PTA meetings, church socials and other community events to support the team or league.

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      Host a fundraising dinner. Invite the community to a dinner supporting the team or league. Recruit the help of a local semi-professional or minor league team. Promote the opportunity to have dinner with players from these teams.

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      Plan a baseball carnival. Team members can wear their uniforms while manning booths. Sell hot dogs, popcorn and peanuts. Dunk the coach in the dunk tank. Call area businesses for their sponsorship of the overall carnival, as well as for each booth. Contact the local radio and television stations and ask them to run free public service announcements for the event.