ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Community Ticket Program is designed to distribute complimentary tickets to nonprofit organizations in North Dakota serving youth and families that may not otherwise have the resources or opportunity to attend a Bismarck Larks baseball game. This program is funded by the Larks Community FUNd.
CRITERIA & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The goal of this program is to provide qualifying non-profits and community organizations with tickets that they otherwise would not be able to afford and that provide youth, their families, and/or their support group to create a positive life experience together around a sporting event. These tickets are not meant for raffles, fundraising donations, promotional purposes, or for organizations that have revenues and budgets to afford these types of experiences for their members. If you are interested in a donation for a charity event, please click here.
Program applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis beginning January 1 of each year and will be reviewed and filled on a rolling basis throughout the Larks regular season. The application window will close once inventory is depleted.
Eligible organizations must request tickets by completing an official application located at the bottom of the page. Requests will not be accepted over the phone or email.
Applying does not guarantee tickets. Every application will be notified of their approval status.
Eligibility
- This program is open to 501(c)3 non-profits or community organizations that primarily serve underprivileged or at-risk youth and families.
- Businesses, schools, and individuals are not eligible to apply.
Number of Games & Tickets
- Eligible organizations may apply for one game during the Bismarck Larks season.
- Each group is allowed to apply for a maximum of 100 tickets which includes chaperones/supervisors per game date.
- Groups may also request assistance for concession costs in the application form. These also are not guaranteed but will be considered by the board based on need/application.
ADA Accessible Tickets
- We are happy to provide ADA-accessible seating through this program, but please note accessible/wheelchair seating is limited. Please only request accessible seating if needed. While we work to accommodate your needs, we may not be able to satisfy every request.
- Tickets are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, and seating is limited. It is possible that some groups may not be awarded tickets due to availability and funding.
- Organizations will be selected based on need, previous participation in the program, and date availability.
- You will be notified as soon as possible if you’ve received tickets and will be notified no later than one week prior to the game date you have been selected
- You will receive an email with the ticket date and quantity and the tickets will be distributed by the end of the month prior to your game date.
- Tickets will be sent to the attention of the organization’s CEO/Executive Director. Tickets will be distributed digitally unless otherwise arranged.
- Please allow a month for application review. Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, you will receive an email confirmation to the email address provided. If your group cannot be accommodated, you will be notified via email as well.
- If you have questions about the application, please contact Roxanne Van Zomeren via email at roxanne@larkscommunityfund.com.
- Some groups may not be awarded tickets due to availability and program funding.
- Organizations may be disqualified if they do not meet the nonprofit organization criteria.
- Organizations may also be disqualified if they were awarded complimentary tickets during the past season and had poor attendance at the game or didn’t show up. Attendance is tracked by the number of tickets scanned.
- Groups may not receive tickets if they appear to be requesting for fundraising purposes. Tickets for fundraisers should be requested by emailing the Bismarck Larks at info@larksbaseball.com.
- Re-selling or misuse of donated tickets will result in permanent disqualification from the program. It is imperative that you make ALL ticket recipients aware of this policy. Your organization will be held directly responsible for any re-selling or misuse of tickets. It is your responsibility to communicate this policy to all of your ticket recipients.
- Applications may be denied if you submit more than one request from the same organization.
- Unfortunately, due to high demand, tickets cannot be exchanged. If something changes, and your group is no longer able to use the tickets, please notify roxanne@larkscommunityfund.com. Your tickets will be returned, and it will not impact your future eligibility. However, we will not be able to provide tickets to a new game. Please submit the form carefully.
- If your organization can no longer use the tickets, please notify roxanne@larkscommunityfund.com in advance of the game. The tickets will be deactivated and re-entered into the system for another group. As long as the tickets are returned with enough advance notice, it will not impact your eligibility for the next year.
- We will be tracking the use of tickets. If you fail to show up for a game or have low attendance (under 50%) you may be ineligible to apply for the Community Ticket Program again. If you anticipate low attendance, contact roxanne@larkscommunityfund.com.Game times are subject to change. Please monitor the Larks Schedule for updates. Your tickets will still be valid. If you can no longer attend due to the time change, please contact roxanne@larkscommunityfund.com
- Recipients may be featured on the Larks video board during the game. Organizations wishing not to be featured for client privacy reasons should alert roxanne@larkscommunityfund.com in advance of the game.
- The Larks Community Fund asks that you send a final report detailing the use of the tickets. Please include copies of any pictures or notes of gratitude you have.
- Organizations are asked to recognize the Larks Community Fund ticket grant contribution in some form to your supporters and clients.
