Rochester, Minn. – The Northwoods League Foundation, in partnership with NWL teams and Official Uniform & Equipment Supplier, Rawlings Sporting Goods, has awarded 25 equipment grants to youth baseball and softball organizations this season.
The Share the Glove initiative supports participation in youth baseball and softball activities throughout Northwoods League communities and was introduced in 2018 as part of the League’s 25th Season Celebration. Annually, Northwoods League affiliates promote the grant and collect applications from youth organizations in their local markets.
Each grant features a collection of Rawlings equipment, including one set of catcher’s gear with mitt, nine fielding gloves, six batting helmets, three bats and one bucket of practice balls.
“These grants are about more than gloves and bats—they’re about creating memories, promoting community connections and nurturing a love for softball and baseball,” said Tina Coil, Northwoods League Deputy Commissioner. “The strength of our sport depends on the strength of our communities, and we remain dedicated to investing in the next generation of players, families, and fans.”
A grant is still available in the Wisconsin Rapids, WI, market. For more information, please contact the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters directly or visit their website at https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/community/share-the-glove/.
The Northwoods League Foundation proudly recognizes the following organizations as this year’s recipients of a Share the Glove equipment grant, and the NWL market they represent:
| Recipient | Affiliate |
| Battle Creek Area Little League | Battle Creek, MI |
| Beulah Baseball | Bismarck, ND |
| Mustang Baseball Program (Little League) | Dickinson, ND |
| Proctor Area Youth Baseball | Duluth, MN |
| Oriole Diamond Club | Eau Claire, WI |
| Mt. Calvary Athletic Club | Fond du Lac, WI |
| Grand Forks Fastpitch | Grand Forks, ND |
| Southwest Softball Association | Green Bay, WI |
| Alamo Little League | Kalamazoo, MI |
| North Crawford Baseball Club | La Crosse, WI |
| Wauwatosa Little League | Lakeshore, WI |
| East Madison Little League Softball | Madison, WI |
| Wisconsin Heights Softball | Madison, WI |
| BSA Bulldogs Baseball and Softball Association | Mankato, MN |
| Stanley Park District | Minot, ND |
| Indiana Venom Travel Baseball Club | Richmond, IN |
| Byron Youth Baseball Association | Rochester, MN |
| Ken-Rock Community Center | Rockford, IL |
| Berkley Moms Club Softball | Royal Oak. MI |
| Milaca Youth Travel Baseball Association | St. Cloud, MN |
| Port Arthur Nationals Little League | Thunder Bay, ONT |
| Traverse Area Girls Softball | Traverse City, MI |
| Jr. Wahawk Baseball | Waterloo, IA |
| Abby Heat Youth Softball | Wausau, WI |
| BBE Baseball Association | Willmar, MN |
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The Northwoods League Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves as a vehicle to transform a shared passion for baseball and softball into positive change and support for communities. The Mission of the Northwoods League Foundation is to utilize the games of baseball and softball to enrich the quality of life for children and families with an enduring and caring focus on Northwoods League communities.