Blue Thunder Sponsors

2008 Blue Thunder Advertising Opportunities.

Thank you for considering Blue Thunder Baseball as a great way to advertise and promote your business. We have an option that fits everyone’s budget. Without your continued support, baseball at this level would not be possible in our community. Our fans recognize that it takes a community effort to keep Northwoods Baseball in the Brainerd/Baxter area. We have one of the nicest stadiums in the Northwoods League and we provide an affordable and entertaining event that keeps fans coming back all summer. This is your opportunity to get involved and be part of this exciting time.

Become a Blue Thunder Host Family

Player Host Family Information

ADOPT A PLAYER


Each year, more than 360 players from all across our great nation come to Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Canada to play baseball in the Northwoods League.

Most players will arrive in Brainerd sometime between Memorial Day and June 1st. The regular season starts June 1st and ends August 15th. However, the season can be extended if the team reaches the League playoffs. These young aspiring ball players continue to hone their baseball skills playing 68 games during their time in Brainerd.

Host families will provide a home, a bed, and at least one meal per day (usually a breakfast or lunch) during the baseball season. Also, you would provide the player with lots of moral support. The player becomes a member of your family while they are away from their own families.

Hosting a player can be a rewarding experience. Some of the benefits are listed here:

Ø Your family receives free season tickets – All games home and away
Ø Your family will attend special host family events
Ø You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the future of a young man
Ø You might be getting to know a future Major League Baseball Star
Ø Lots of fun, and great memories

We will also need host families for our summer interns (college students male and female). If you are interested in becoming a host family for a player or intern during the summer, please contact Pam Marr at 218-828-2825 or e-mail at pam@brainerdbluethunder.com or return the attached application to P.O. Box 1028, Brainerd, MN 56401.


Thank you,Blue Thunder Baseball

See Them First!

See them First

Your Brainerd Blue Thunder players are the future of the Major Leagues…
and you have the chance to see them first!

The Blue Thunder competes in the 14 team, Northwoods League. A league made up entirely of the best collegiate players, coming to live and play for cities all over the north. This is their chance to suit up, travel and compete in a “home team” atmosphere. These college all-stars, come and live with host families in the community and are not paid (to keep their NCAA eligibility). But you’ll feel their pride for Brainerd as they give it their all for the Thunder, every inning.
You have a chance to see baseball at some of the highest levels without having to make the trek to the twin cities. Best of all, you’ll be supporting and cheering the future of baseball, right here in Brainerd. You’ll find yourself saying, “Oh yeah, I knew him when he played for the Thunder”
You’ll also re-discover the simple pleasure of a hot-dog, the crack of a wooden bat and perfect summer nights. The party deck at Mills Field is an excellent way to enjoy a game with a group of friends or set up a corporate night out.