The St. Cloud Rox are excited to announce that the organization will be accepting applications for a grant, courtesy of the Northwoods League Foundation’s program entitled “Share the Glove”. The Northwoods League Foundation will be awarding 25 communities with youth baseball and softball equipment through Share the Glove. Grants to be awarded this spring. Each grant will include one set of catcher’s gear (plus mitt), nine fielding gloves, six batting helmets, three bats and one bucket of practice balls.

What is the grant?
The grant is a standardized set of Rawlings equipment, sized for youth ages 9-12. There will be thirteen (13) baseball grants and twelve (12) softball grants awarded throughout the Northwoods League affiliates. St. Cloud has been chosen to award one of the baseball grants for the 2024 season.

Who is eligible to receive the grant?
The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to receive the grant

• Organization qualifies as a 501(c)(3) organization, school or school-based program, or community-based organization as defined under US IRC section 501(c)(3);
• Organization is not an individual, for-profit business, political, or religious organization;
• Organization provides opportunities for kids ages 9-12 to play baseball within a community that is served by a Northwoods League affiliate.

How will grant applications be accepted and awarded?
The Rox organization will be accepting grant applications from organizations within the Central Minnesota community. To complete an application click here. Grant recipients will be notified in mid-May, ahead of the Rox Home Opener scheduled for May 31st. The application deadline is April 15th.

“This program was originally launched in honor of the Northwoods League 25th season,” recalls Northwoods League Deputy Commissioner Tina Coil. “As we head into our 31st season this summer, Share the Glove has become a fundamental program of the Northwoods League Foundation, helping to grow the games of baseball and softball throughout our member communities.”

The Rox home opener is May 31st at 7:05 PM against the Duluth Huskies. There will be a huge post-game fireworks show presented by Coborn’s. Group tickets and Kwik Trip 5-game and 7-game plans are available. Call 320-240-9798 or visit stcloudrox.com to reserve your seats today.

The 2024 season is presented by Morrie’s Auto Group.