IDEAS NEEDED!!

Approximate location of proposed indoor batting cages.

This project is made up of ideas submitted by people just like you who love the sport of baseball. Some of the ideas we receive are not possible on the field design at this time, but might be some day.

We have had ideas submitted such as an irrigation system that waters down the baseline paths between games. Water line in the dugouts, power and water supply behind the pitchers mound, and recessed storage area for the umpires to keep game balls, water, or items needed in the officiating of games. These are just a few of the things people have suggested. These ideas are what we need to make this the best park in little league use around Idaho.

It is the ideas coming from people like you, that make this a facility that will be used and appreciated well into the future.

We have many ideas, some still need to be put on paper and drafted by the Engineer. Other ideas, like our outfield display system, are being incorporated as soon as possible, and still others are just worth mentioning before we even get them off the ground. One of these is our proposed indoor batting cage (approximate location indicated above in blue). Approximately 2 - 1/2 times the size of the current batting cage in use now, this structure will house two separate batting cages and have limited lighting with some seating for parents and athletes. Heating is not an option at this time, but could be someday depending on donations.

The purpose of this facility is to better train our kids in the skills of placing the bat correctly for a powerful drive of the ball. Improving bat to ball/ hand to eye coordination is key to improving our kid's skills and abilities and staying competitive when playing the teams from out of town. Ever wonder why East Boise has such good hitters? They have access to indoor batting cages the year around! (and you can bet they use it!)

In light of this new Kuna facility with proposed indoor batting cage, it is interesting to note that with the new 225' fields (with warning track) it will be that much harder to hit home runs out of this park! The new fields also have an eight foot outfield fence to get over.

If our kids are conditioned to hit the balls out this park it could give them a distinct advantage over unsuspecting visitor teams, not to mention the boost of confidence they will have with the added benefit of improved batting skills.

Bad weather would no longer be a problem when our kids start up in March, and with the addition of these cages they can have more access and time at batting practices.

Coaches will appreciate the fact that they don't have to pack up the pitching machines anymore, and can leave them locked up in the building! If approved, this structure could be built within the next two years. We are working on it.

Okay folks, honestly, that is a big idea, but any ideas are the kind we are looking for. Please send any you have into us, and we will happily contact you!

Thank you for your time.