Willmar, MN – The Willmar Stingers and Coordinated Business Systems are excited to announce the return of the Community All-Stars Program for the 2025 season. This program recognizes and rewards nine local youth who have demonstrated exceptional community involvement and leadership, making a positive impact on those around them.

Starting today, the Community All-Star Program is accepting applications through Friday, April 25th, 2025. Youth between the ages of 8 and 14 are invited to submit their answers to four questions about their community involvement and how they make a difference. Applicants can either fill out the online form on the Stingers’ website or mail their answers to be considered for selection. A committee will review all submissions and select nine winners based on their responses, experiences, and local contributions.

2025 Coordinated Business Systems Community All-Star Experiences – Monday, July 21st

The nine-youth selected for the 2025 Community All-Star Team will be treated to an unforgettable experience, getting a chance to live a day in the life of a Stingers baseball player. The special Community All-Star Night will take place on Monday, July 21st, 2025, and will include the following experiences:

• Press Conference: The All-Stars will be introduced at an official press conference, where they will receive a custom Willmar Stingers jersey (with their name and number) and an official cap.
• Personal Baseball Card: Each All-Star will be given their own Willmar Stingers baseball card, which will be featured in the Community All-Star Trading Card Packs given to the first 250 fans at the game.
• One-Day Promotional Contract: The All-Stars will sign a one-day promotional contract with the Willmar Stingers Baseball Club.
• Pre-Game Fun: All-Stars will take part in batting practice and infield/outfield drills with the Willmar Stingers.
• Introductions: The All-Stars will be introduced to the crowd alongside the starting lineup as official members of the Stingers.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Each All-Star will have the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Stingers game.
• Dugout Experience: The All-Stars will have the chance to sit in the dugout with the team for the first part of the game.
• On-Field Activities: All-Stars will also participate in several on-field activities during the game.

How to Apply

To apply for the 2025 Community All-Star program, complete the online registration form available on the Willmar Stingers website, or mail the completed form to Willmar Stingers, PO Box 201, Willmar, MN 56201. All applications must be received by April 25th, 2025 to be eligible.

Apply Here!

bit.ly/CommunityAll-Stars

Ticket Packages

Season ticket packages, group tickets, and Kwik Trip 5-game and 7-game plans are available. The Kwik Trip ticket plans include premium select games throughout the summer, including the 2025 Home Opener and Fan Appreciation Night.

For more information and other stories about the Willmar Stingers, visit wctrib.com, your official source for Stingers baseball.

Visit willmarstingers.com or call 320-222-2010 to reserve your seats today. The 2025 season is presented by J.D. Kreps Financial Group, empowering investors with powerful financial advice.

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The Willmar Stingers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 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 325 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 World Series Champion Max Scherzer (NYM), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.willmarstingers.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Stingers as your favorite team.