The Texas Blaze Girls’ Fastpitch Club is an Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The Blaze fields teams ranging in age from 10 and under through 18 years old. The Blaze is nationally
recognized and have played at the highest levels of statewide and national competitions in California,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. Blaze players strive to earn athletic
scholarships to play college softball and achieve higher education. This is the ultimate goal of most Blaze
players; but, by no means, is it the only goal. Fostering a strong mind, body, and spirit through athletic
competition is paramount. Promoting healthy lifestyles among our players and creating community leaders
also are Blaze priorities.
Blaze teams’ list of noteworthy accomplishments include: finishing eighth in the prestigious Amateur
Softball Association (ASA) national tournament; winning the Gold bracket of the Colorado Sparkler
Tournament; back to back ASA Gold National appearances; back to back 16u ASA National appearances;
winning the ASA Hall of Fame Qualifier; finishing 25th at ASA 18U “Gold” Nationals; and finishing 25th
at 16U ASA “A” Nationals. These are just some of our accomplishments. All Blaze teams routinely
record top finishes throughout the greater Centex region and the State.
Continuing to achieve our goals and history of excellence is costly. Blaze operating costs include, among
other things: team insurance, tournament entry fees, umpire fees, field rental fees, equipment and uniform
costs, and modest salaries and wages for our professional coaches. The primary source for paying these
costs is the players’ families, which comes from player dues. In addition to these costs, players’ families
pay travel expenses, including hotel, dining and other related expenses. Blaze fundraisers help defray some
of these costs and expenses, but they amount to only a fraction of the organization’s total income.
That is why the Blaze is seeking sponsorships and/or charitable contributions from companies and
individuals such as you. Charitable donations make it possible for the Blaze to continue to offer its players
and their families the ability to represent Central Texas in some of the finest girls’ fastpitch softball
tournaments throughout Texas and the rest of the country. So won’t you please support the Blaze with a
tax-deductible sponsorship or contribution?
Checks should be made payable to “Texas Blaze” and mailed to the below address, along with a copy of
this letter. Any questions may be directed to the Blaze President at the phone number listed above. Also, if
you would like to make a specific donation on behalf of a particular Blaze team or player, please indicate
that as well. For your convenience contributions can be made via credit card as well.
You can download a hard copy of both our sponsorship form & letter below.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
JB Slimp
Mailing Address:
Texas Blaze
2005 Caspian Cove ● Round Rock, TX 78665
512-255-4955
The Blaze fields teams ranging in age from 10 and under through 18 years old. The Blaze is nationally
recognized and have played at the highest levels of statewide and national competitions in California,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. Blaze players strive to earn athletic
scholarships to play college softball and achieve higher education. This is the ultimate goal of most Blaze
players; but, by no means, is it the only goal. Fostering a strong mind, body, and spirit through athletic
competition is paramount. Promoting healthy lifestyles among our players and creating community leaders
also are Blaze priorities.
Blaze teams’ list of noteworthy accomplishments include: finishing eighth in the prestigious Amateur
Softball Association (ASA) national tournament; winning the Gold bracket of the Colorado Sparkler
Tournament; back to back ASA Gold National appearances; back to back 16u ASA National appearances;
winning the ASA Hall of Fame Qualifier; finishing 25th at ASA 18U “Gold” Nationals; and finishing 25th
at 16U ASA “A” Nationals. These are just some of our accomplishments. All Blaze teams routinely
record top finishes throughout the greater Centex region and the State.
Continuing to achieve our goals and history of excellence is costly. Blaze operating costs include, among
other things: team insurance, tournament entry fees, umpire fees, field rental fees, equipment and uniform
costs, and modest salaries and wages for our professional coaches. The primary source for paying these
costs is the players’ families, which comes from player dues. In addition to these costs, players’ families
pay travel expenses, including hotel, dining and other related expenses. Blaze fundraisers help defray some
of these costs and expenses, but they amount to only a fraction of the organization’s total income.
That is why the Blaze is seeking sponsorships and/or charitable contributions from companies and
individuals such as you. Charitable donations make it possible for the Blaze to continue to offer its players
and their families the ability to represent Central Texas in some of the finest girls’ fastpitch softball
tournaments throughout Texas and the rest of the country. So won’t you please support the Blaze with a
tax-deductible sponsorship or contribution?
Checks should be made payable to “Texas Blaze” and mailed to the below address, along with a copy of
this letter. Any questions may be directed to the Blaze President at the phone number listed above. Also, if
you would like to make a specific donation on behalf of a particular Blaze team or player, please indicate
that as well. For your convenience contributions can be made via credit card as well.
You can download a hard copy of both our sponsorship form & letter below.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
JB Slimp
Mailing Address:
Texas Blaze
2005 Caspian Cove ● Round Rock, TX 78665
512-255-4955