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Fans will be able to submit their own designs for new home jerseys
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.- The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are eager to announce the first home jersey design contest! The jersey design that is selected will be the inspiration for the Rafters new home jersey. This jersey will be worn by all Rafters players and coaches for all 36 home games in the 2019 season and the years to come.
Rafters’ fans of all ages are encouraged to submit their designs. Click here for a blank template to start designing. Submissions can be computer designed, painted, colored with pencils/crayons/markers, or any other way to convey concepts.
The jersey must include the following for the submission to be considered:
- All colors must be Rafters brand colors
- The base color of the jersey must be white
- Numbers should be located on the front and back of the jersey
The winning artist will receive their own Rafters home jersey inspired by their design. They will also have the opportunity to throw out a first pitch on Opening Day, along with up to six tickets for their friends and family.
The deadline for all jersey submissions is January 2nd, 2019. Submissions may be sent via e-mail, mail, or in person at the Rafthouse.
Please send submissions to Hannah at Hannah@raftersbaseball.com or 521 Lincoln Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494.
Want to attend a Rafters game next season? Rafters 9-Game Ticket Packages are on sale now! For more information on all Rafters ticket offerings visit Raftersbaseball.com, call the Rafthouse at 715-424-5400, or come visit us over at historic Witter Field. The Rafthouse is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday at Witter Field, 521 Lincoln Street in Wisconsin Rapids.
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The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 22 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 200 former Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist (CHC) and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (BOS), Jordan Zimmermann (DET) and Curtis Granderson (TOR). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League portal. For more information, visit www.raftersbaseball.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Rafters as your favorite team.