Thank you for your interest in sponsoring Walter Pop Smith Little League!
Click below for the appropriate 2023 Sponsorship Packet:
As a local non-profit and community service organization, we rely on the generosity of local businesses and donors to provide our programming to the youth of New Haven.
Here are a few things you might not know about Walter Pop Smith Little League:
- Walter Pop Smith Little League was founded over 60 years ago, and is one of the few leagues in the Northeast to represent the Eastern Region at the Little League World Series (read about our 1974 team here).
- 2022 registration was 330 players! We were delighted that our registration numbers bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- We offer programming for all children ages 4 through 12, encompassing t-ball, coach pitch, junior majors, and majors.
Sponsorship Tiers
We offer five sponsorship tiers for your consideration. No matter how much you give, you're making an impact in the lives and development of New Haven children and their families.
LEVEL 1: Home Run ($200)
Regular 2’ x 4’
Fence Banner
Listed on Pop Smith website sponsor page, with business name and link to your site/pageA great way for local businesses to become first-time sponsors and begin a relationship with Pop Smith Little League!
LEVEL 2: Grand Slam ($425)
Regular 2’ x 4’
Fence Banner
Listed on Pop Smith website sponsor page, with business name and link to your site/page
Logo on Pop Smith website homepage
Opening Day Ceremony Table (Guidelines: Bring your own table and materials no more than 4’x8’)
1 Ad in Periodic League Email Newsletter
LEVEL 3: All Star ($650)
Regular 2’ x 4’ Fence Banner
Listed on Pop Smith website sponsor page, with business name and link to your site/page
Logo on Pop Smith website homepage
Banner Ad on WPSLL website, with link
Opening Day Ceremony Table & Acknowledgement
1 Ad in Periodic League Email Update
Social Media Recognition or Shout Out
Team Sponsorship, with name printed on uniform
Team Plaque
LEVEL 4: MVP ($1,300)
Large 3’ x 7’ Fence Banner
Listed on Pop Smith website sponsor page,
with business name and link to your site/page
Logo on Pop Smith website homepage
Logo on Registration
Fliers (distributed to all NHPS Elementary Schools)
Opening Day Ceremony Table and Acknowledgement
Permanent Logo in Periodic League Email Update
Social Media Recognition or Shout Out on Pop Smith channels
Team Sponsorship, with name on uniform
Team Plaque
LEVEL 5: Hall of Fame ($2,600+)
Large 3’ x 7’ Banner Back Stop Fence Location
Additional Large 3’ x 7’ Banner Outfield Fencing
Listed on Pop Smith website sponsor page, with business name and link to your site/page
Logo on Pop Smith website homepage (premium placement)
Logo on Registration Fliers (distributed to all NHPS Elementary Schools)
Opening Day Ceremony Table and Acknowledgement
60-second Speaking Opportunity at Ceremonies
Permanent Logo in Periodic League Email Update for in season April through October
Social Media Recognition or Shout Out in season April through October
Team Sponsorship, with name on uniforms
Team Plaque
Become a Partner
For some of you, the love of baseball and care for New Haven youth is so great that you want to give beyond these sponsorship levels. This is a truly humbling thing, and makes an enormous impact in how we're able to develop and invest in the City of New Haven and our youth during some of their most formative years.
Past partners have provided funds for projects like indoor batting cages, new equipment, technology, uniforms, and so much more.
If you'd like to give $5,000 or more, please contact Fundraising and Sponsorship Officer Sheniquia McCrea at [email protected] or 203-508-0158.
Your Generosity Makes an Impact
A gift to Walter Pop Smith Little League is a gift to New Haven youth. Every dollar you give is tax-deductible and goes directly to youth programming. None of our directors or staff are paid—everyone volunteers their time to provide a foundational love of baseball, and very important life lessons to our beloved players.
Thank you for considering a sponsorship with Walter Pop Smith Little League!
Wayne Morrison
President and Board Chair
Walter Pop Smith Little League
Mailing Address, or to Donate
Walter "Pop" Smith Little League
P.O. Box 3322
New Haven, CT 06515
501(c) 3 EIN # 06-1370470