Fundraising Banners Approved at Two Ball Parks

The Lake Zurich Baseball and Softball Association (LZBSA) recently got the go-ahead from the Lake Zurich Village Board to display temporary banners at two ball parks to support fundraising efforts for field improvements and maintenance.

Trustees voted to give the association relief from the village sign ordinance that normally allows a maximum of two signs per property. 

LZBSA plans to display as many as six banners in each of the seven fields located at Richard E. Staples and Lions parks.  Interested businesses can advertise on the three-by-eight banners for $650.

Money raised will go toward capital improvements for all 13 fields used by the organization.

“We use the village’s ballparks, but we maintain everything from replacing fences, cutting and fertilizing the grass and all other field maintenance from the fence line in,” said Gloria Palmblad, LZBSA representative. 

“Our biggest complaints are about the restrooms at Staples Park,” said Palmblad. “Renovation will be at a substantial cost, but we are working toward being able to afford it.”  

An example of the costs incurred by the association includes installation of lightning detection systems at Staples and Lions Park last year which totaled nearly $12,000, said Palmblad.

“We would like to have all of our sponsors set by the beginning of April; in addition to having their name on banners, they will also receive a sponsor plaque,” said Palmblad.

Other incentives for interested businesses include having their name displayed on league hats and mention on the website.

Banners will be displayed on the fences, but will vary depending on the different layouts of each field. 

Palmblad said centerfield fences will remain vacant so as not to distract batters. She added that special consideration will be given to residences located adjacent to the parks so banners are not facing their homes.

For information on how to help raise funds and become a sponsor of LZBSA, visit their website at www.lzbsa.org.