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Diamond Vision
Located at 29th and Greenwich Rd. in Wichita,
Kansas, the Central Plains Youth Sports complex is being developed as a regional facility to serve youth baseball and softball in both league and
tournament formats. Progress at the site currently includes site grading, electrical utilities and sewer infrastructure.
According to developer Galen Worley the site has a projected resumption of phase 1 in spring
2010. Phase one development includes fields on the West edge of the complex. Given the difficulties raising
private capital for this project the Northeast Baseball and Softball Association views our mission as one of league
assimilations and growth to increase the actual demand for such a complex. With our current nucleus
of teams, additional partnerships with city, school, church, and specific membership organizations we recognize the sizeable
constituent base capable of inhabiting a premier regional destination. Currently our primary location at Planeview Park,
31st and S. Oliver, will host the schedule of regular season games until a new complex is playable. We will also
forge partnerships to allow access to more age appropriate locations if possible. As you contemplate where to place your teams this summer, know that we have the administrative
experience, umpiring corps, volunteers, and teams to make this a special beginning.
Removing the Doubt
Since beginning this independent phase of league operations, the Northeast Baseball and Softball Association with Central Plains Youth Sports, have had to consistently overcome the residual sentiment of failed efforts and uncertain ownership. What does it mean that three different groups have tried to facilitate this project? It means that having a youth
sports destination has remained important enough to try again and this collection of partnerships and associations
must not fail. This coalition knows well the impact to the general quality of life and increased intrinsic community
value that properly managed youth sports programs and facilities can produce. Spreading The Word
The Northeast Baseball and Softball Association has pledged it's membership and contributed
league assets in the amount of $100,000 to create the operational organization to drive field completion. We
have made the full commitment of league reserves to show the strength of our beliefs and total support of the project.
Preparations are being made to utilize the new facility when available. Meanwhile we continue
at our current location and\or other more suitable assets of the City of Wichita when opportunities arise.
With so much to do building partnerships, setting capitalization goals, and constructing a new facility, please
check for updates and opportunities to assist in this important community project.
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