Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Upper Chesapeake Baseball Festival
\nLegal Name (if Different): Hickory Fountain Green Rec Council
\nAlso Known As: UCBF
\nMailing Address: 2310 Commerce Road
\nCity: Forest Hill
\nState: MD
\nPostal Code: 21050
\nMain Phone: 4433713803
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: ucbftournaments.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 52-1219472
\nOrganization Tax Status: 509(a)(1)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 10\/7\/2024
\nRequested Amount: $5,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: 2025 Spring and Summer Classic
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Upper Chesapeake Baseball Festival (UCBF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the growth of youth baseball in Harford County, MD. Our two annual tournaments serve youth baseball programs for kids 8-18, including teams from Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. Our tournaments annually attract about 300 teams from 10 states, with over 3,000 participants and over 7,000 spectators.
\nUCBF’s mission is threefold:<\/p>\n
(1) Raise money to directly support local recreation councils, funding Harford County baseball programs\u2019 essential operations (purchasing field maintenance and supplies, equipment, insurance, etc.) while keeping registration fees for participants as low as possible. Youth development of work ethic, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love of the game should be for all \u2013 without a financial barrier to entry. <\/p>\n
(2) Provide Harford County baseball teams with a high-quality baseball tournament \u201cin their backyard,\u201d reducing the cost and administrative burden. We meet our participants \u201cwhere they are,\u201d offering A Divisions for elite teams seeking top competition. Perhaps more importantly, our B and C Divisions ensure that all our young athletes and their families have access to the same high quality tournament experience.<\/p>\n
(3) Positively impact the local economy of Harford County, MD. We seek to be an economic driver in terms of impact on the local hospitality sector, local restaurants, gas stations, and shops. We source exclusively Harford County vendors, including our umpiring association partners, equipment, trophies, promotional materials, etc. <\/p>\n
Specific focus for 2025 is the availability of officiating. There is a national shortage of umpires in youth baseball. While there are many factors at play, it is undeniable that UCBF \u2013 like all other baseball organizations \u2013 faces a dwindling, aging population of umpires. The funds we raise will help us increase the number of umpires available, and ensure that our pay structure is in keeping with the officials\u2019 competing opportunities.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $210,000.00<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Maryland Sports Commission Grant (potential)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: April 2025 – June 2025
\nGeographical Area Served: Harford County, MD
\nAge Group To Be Served: 8-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Jake
\nContact Last Name: English
\nContact Title: Tournament Director
\nContact Phone: 4433713803
\nContact Email: contact@ucbftournaments.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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