Turtle Creek Stadium and Traverse City Pit Spitters
Transition to Cashless Operations for 2025 Season
Traverse City, MI – February 17, 2025 – The Traverse City Pit Spitters announced today that Turtle Creek Stadium will transition to a fully cashless operation beginning with the 2025 season. This initiative aims to enhance fan safety, streamline transactions, and improve the overall ballpark experience. The Pit Spitters will join the growing number of Northwoods League teams and northern Michigan businesses using contactless payments only.
Following the successful implementation of cashless systems by their sister team, the West Michigan Whitecaps, at LMCU Ballpark in 2022, the Pit Spitters are confident that this change will bring similar benefits to fans in Traverse City.
Key Details of the Cashless Transition:
- Payment Methods: All purchases at Turtle Creek Stadium, including tickets, concessions, merchandise, and parking, will require credit cards, debit cards, or contactless payment methods like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Cash-to-Card Assistance: For fans who prefer, or only have cash, strategically placed locations throughout the ballpark will have staff available to assist customers in converting cash to prepaid cards for use at the stadium or any other location that takes prepaid cards.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Moving to a cashless system is expected to reduce wait times, allowing fans to enjoy more of the game and amenities with shorter lines and quicker transactions. Over 82% of Americans are already using cards on a daily basis and over 80% of Pit Spitters transactions were completed with a credit card in 2024.
- Safety and Security: This transition aligns with our commitment to providing a safe environment by minimizing physical contact and reducing the risks associated with handling cash.
“Our goal is to continually enhance the fan experience at Turtle Creek Stadium,” said Jacqueline Holm, General Manager of the Traverse City Pit Spitters. “By adopting a cashless system, we’re not only keeping up with modern trends but also prioritizing the safety and convenience of our fans. This change ensures a smoother and more efficient game-day experience for everyone.”
The Pit Spitters are dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for all attendees. Additional information and FAQs about the cashless system will be available on our official website and through social media. Fans who have additional questions on how this might affect their game day experience are encouraged to contact info@pitspitters.com.
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About the Traverse City Pit Spitters: The Traverse City Pit Spitters are members of the Northwoods League playing their inaugural season of baseball in Traverse City in 2019. Since 2019, the Pit Spitters have won two Northwoods League Championships and delivered their unique brand of FUN to hundreds of thousands of fans. The Pit Spitters share Managing Partners and principal ownership with the West Michigan Whitecaps, the High-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, based in Comstock Park, Michigan. Pit Spitters home games are played in Traverse City’s favorite multi-purpose outdoor entertainment venue, Turtle Creek Stadium. For more information visit https://northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/ or contact (231) 943 0100 or email info@pitspitters.com.
About the Northwoods League: The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 370 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network.
Leveraging the 31-year success of the Northwoods League, the first for-profit Summer Collegiate Baseball League, Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) is the first for-profit Women’s Summer Collegiate Softball League beginning play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024. The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play. Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.
