Program Summary
The Junior Twins Equipment Kit Program, powered by Treasure Island Resort & Casino and the Prairie Island Indian Community, provides equipment kits to youth baseball and softball organizations in the Upper Midwest and Southwest Florida. The goal of this program is to provide new and safe equipment to youth baseball and softball organizations so that they can keep registration costs low and make the game accessible for youth participants.
The Twins Community Fund and all of its programs are supported in part by its Cornerstone Partners¡ªTarget, U.S. Bank, Treasure Island Resort & Casino, and Nike¡ªand fans across Twins Territory.
Program Details
Fulfilled by nonprofit partner Pitch In for Baseball & Softball, Junior Twins Equipment Kits for both baseball and softball provide new, age-appropriate equipment including gloves, balls, bats, helmets, and catcher¡¯s sets. Organizations will be able to select which equipment kit they would like to request. Organizations will be capped at a maximum of three kits in a calendar year. Applicants may not receive all the equipment requested in their application.
The following kits are available through this program:
Tee Ball Equipment Kit
- 12 gloves, 10-10.5 inch (10 right handed, 2 left handed)
- 1 tee
- 2 t-ball bats
- 2 dozen soft compression balls
- 5 helmets
- 1 equipment bag
8-10 Year-Old Baseball Equipment Kit
- 12 gloves, 11 inch (10 right handed, 2 left handed)
- 1 youth catcher's set (helmet, leg guards, chest protector, catcher's mitt)
- 2 USA Baseball bat
- 2 dozen Official League youth baseballs
- 5 helmets
- 1 equipment bag
8-10 Year-Old Softball Equipment Kit
- 12 gloves, 11.5 inches (ten right handed, 2 left handed)
- 1 youth catcher's set (helmet, leg guards, chest protector, catcher's mitt)
- 2 softball bats
- 2 dozen Official League 11 inch softballs
- 5 helmets with masks
- 1 equipment bag
11-12 Year-Old Baseball Equipment Kit
- 12 gloves, 11.5 inch (10 right handed, 2 left handed)
- 1 youth catcher's set (helmet, leg guards, chest protector, catcher's mitt)
- 2 USA Baseball bat
- 2 dozen Official League youth baseballs
- 5 helmets
- 1 equipment bag
11-12 Year-Old Softball Equipment Kit
- 12 gloves, 12 inches (ten right handed, 2 left handed)
- 1 youth catcher's set (helmet, leg guards, chest protector, catcher's mitt)
- 2 softball bats
- 2 dozen Official League 12 inch softballs
- 5 helmets with masks
- 1 equipment bag
Administration
Junior Twins applications will be reviewed by the Minnesota Twins Community Fund, who will also work closely with grantee organizations to ensure that guidelines are followed and maintain all program records. Equipment kits will be fulfilled by Pitch in for Baseball and Softball.
Applications will be evaluated based on financial need, number of youth served, and application quality.
Eligibility
The program is open to any independent Upper Midwest or Lee County, Florida nonprofit organization, educational organization or local government unit that operates youth baseball and/or softball programs.
Organizations must also be governed by active boards and have sufficient revenue to operate their leagues.
Application Process/Schedule
Applicants must complete the online application and submit other required documents. Final grant determinations will be made by the Twins Community Fund Board of Directors.
Grant Applications are now open, and will close on February 21 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
To ask any questions about the Junior Twins Equipment Kit program, please contact Wesley Jones at [email protected].