Baseball Fundraising

Deep Run has 3 primary annual fundraisers.  ALL PROCEEEDS BENEFIT DEEP RUN BASEBALL FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS.

1. Annual Cow Plop Fundraiser (AA, AAA, Majors Divisions)
2. Deep Run @ Iron Pigs or Phillies
3. Parents Night Out @ German Club

Cow Plop Fundraiser: How it Works

• Each player in the AA, AAA, and Majors Divisions will participate in our Cow Plop Fundraiser. A $50 fee is added during Spring registration, and you'll receive 5 Cow Plop tickets (valued at $10 each) to sell. This helps families recoup the fee while supporting Deep Run. Need more tickets? Contact Chuck Roller at croller@drvsa.org.
• This fundraising approach, similar to other baseball organizations, helps us raise funds for capital improvements without increasing registration fees. It empowers our families and players to directly contribute to enhancing the Deep Run experience for current and future players.
• In May, a cow will be brought to Deep Run and will roam a designated 50'x40' area. Wherever the cow makes its "deposit" determines the winning spot! You don't need to be present to win.
• Prizes include:
• WINNING DEED RECEIVES 20% up to $4K
• Seller of winning deed receives $250
• Closest neighbor wins $500
• 2nd closest neighbor wins $250
• Player who sells the most deeds $150
• 2nd highest seller $100
• 3rd highest seller $50

Deep Run Day at the Iron Pigs or Phillies

• Each spring, Deep Run families head to either Coca-Cola Park in Allentown or Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia for a special baseball outing. Players get the chance to go onto the field and meet some of the players before the game. It's a great way for families to enjoy a day of baseball together
• Proceeds from each ticket sold help support improvements to Deep Run's facilities.

Deep Run Parents Night Out!

• Join us for a Parents Night Out at the German Hungarian Club in Hilltown, PA, as we wrap up the Deep Run Baseball Spring season! The event is held late in the spring and costs $50 per person or $90 per couple.
• Games, Music, Food, and Drinks!
• All proceeds benefits Deep Run Facility improvements.

WHAT BASEBALL FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE PAST?

• Permanent AA fence installed - previously had been a temporary fence put up every season
• Permanent single A backstop fencing installed
• AA & AAA scoreboards installed
• AA & AAA bullpens & netting installed
• AA dugouts installed
• AA 1st baseline fence installed
• AA 1st baseline tall netting installed
• Majors sound system installed
• Majors, AAA, AA locally hand-made wood benches installed
• Majors & AAA outfield bleachers installed
• AA sod basepaths installed (help with infield erosion during rainstorms)
• Continuous field improvements where needed (sod, seed, soil, infield mix, soil conditioner, edging, aerating)

WHAT BASEBALL FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE MADE IN 2025?

• 4 new batting cages with lighting will be installed at the Majors Field ($20K+).  This will allow more teams to practice hitting and pitching both during the day and late into evening after dark.

WHAT FUTURE BASEBALL FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS DO WE HOPE TO MAKE?

• LIGHTS!!!  This is a massive expense ($100K+) and requires Township approval, but it would give us more field time during the busy Spring season.  Plus, who doesn't enjoy a game under the lights on a warm Summer or Fall night!
• Backstop padding on all fields
• Re-sod Connie Mack and Majors fields + installation of a sprinkler system to keep the turf in good condition year-round
• Improved drainage on Connie Mack field (reduce infield erosion and ponding of water).  This will result in a resilient field that bounces back quickly from heavy rain.

Have ideas on how we can make improvements?  Contact the Baseball Board at baseball@drvsa.org or join us for our monthly baseball meetings at 7pm on the first Tuesday of every month in the Deep Run Clubhouse (upstairs).

Deep Run Baseball Board

Ryan Alderfer - President
Evan Lowery - Intramural Commissioner
Todd Montigney - Travel Commissioner
Jeff Tiemann - Connie Mack Commisioner
Chuck Roller - Player Agent
Nick D'Angelo - Fundraising Coordinator
Rebecca Beidleman - Safety Coordinator
Kim McKenna - Treasurer
Mike Piechoski - Equipment Manager
Luke MacDade - Equipment Room Manager
Tom Lopit - Member at Large

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