ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS FOUNDATION APPLICATION SRPMIC 2016.PDF

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General information
Organization Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
Contact First name Debbie
Contact Last name Castaldo
Contact e-mail dcastaldo@dbacks.com
Contact phone number 6024626595
Address
Street 401 East Jefferson Street
City Phoenix
State AZ
ZIP Code 85004
What is the name of the program or project for which your organization is
requesting grant funds?
D-backs Science of Baseball
For what grant amount has the organization requested from the tribe?
125,000
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SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 / Fax 480-362-7593
12% Gaming Contributions Application
Date of Application: July 15, 2016
Organization Name: Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
Organization/Municipal Government Street & Mailing Address: 401 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Contact Person and Project Manager if different from Contact Person: Debbie Castaldo
Title: Vice President, Executive Director
Address:401 East Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602-462-6595
Fax:
Email Address: dcastaldo@dbacks.com
Project Name: Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball – STEM Education Initiative
Please provide a brief description of the project being submitted to the 12% SRPMIC
Grant program.
Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball is a series of programs and initiatives that
promote the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
The program is offered free of charge to any interested Arizona school and provides a
mechanism for elementary and middle school students to improve their academic
performance. The goal is to translate the American love of baseball into an appreciation,
understanding, and passion of the science and mathematics underlying the sport.
This season-long program aims to engage and empower students with a university
research-based curriculum, designed with College Professor and STEM Expert Ricardo
Valerdi. Each year, more than 6,000 students, 200 teachers at schools across the state will
participate in the program.
The objectives of this program are to promote STEM through classroom theory and
practical applications of the sport of baseball. Through the D-backs Science of Baseball
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SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 / Fax 480-362-7593
12% Gaming Contributions Application
Program, over 15 lesson plans are executed through interactive principles of the game of
baseball either as: (1) an after school program delivered by volunteers (e.g. coaches,
scientists, engineers) in partnership with teachers and parents, or (2) a supplement to
classroom activities in elementary schools or middle schools.
There are four objectives that drive the scope of the program:
Objective 1: Increase Student Awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
(STEM) Fields as a Future Education and Career Option
Objective 2:Motive Students to Excel Despite Obstacles
Objective 3:Provide a Measurable Opportunity for Individual Transformation
Objective 4:Establish a Framework for Sustainable Change
Math and science topics covered in the curriculum directly support Common Core
Standards by focusing on the National Science Education Standards defined by the
National Academy of Science (NAP 2009).
The curriculum mixes classroom activities (demonstrations, films and clinics), athletic
activities (drills, scrimmages and coaching), and take-home activities, "Baseball to Go", at
the appropriate level for the targeted age groups. The mixed mode of instruction promotes
student engagement and addresses specific learning styles in each cohort (i.e. visual,
auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic).
Curriculum includes:
Lesson 1 - Baseball Positions
Lesson 2 - Scoring
Lesson 3 - Strike Zone
Lesson 4 - Baseball Statistics
Lesson 5 - Baseball Field Geometry
Lesson 6 - Nutrition for Peak Performance
Lesson 7 - Physiology
Lesson 8 - Biomechanics
Lesson 9 - Reaction Time
Lesson 10 - Trajectory of Ball Flight
Lesson 11 - Elasticity
Lesson 12 - Weight Shifting
Lesson 13 - Base Running
Lesson 14 - Data Visualization
Lesson 15 - Baseball Strategy
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SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 / Fax 480-362-7593
12% Gaming Contributions Application
Lesson 16 - Aerodynamics
Lesson 17 - Bat Chooser
Lesson 18 - Sports Vision
Lesson 19 - Seat Pricing and Revenue
Lesson 20 - Road Trips
Lesson 21 - Favorite Baseball Player
Lesson 22 - Throw, Hit, Run
Lesson 23 - Ballpark Design
Lesson 24 - Dollars per pitch
Lesson 25 - Probability of becoming a pro ballplayer
Beginning Date of Project: January 1, 2017 End Date of Project: December 31, 2017
Geographic Area to be served: Program is available statewide
** Attach Detailed Budget**
Amount of Total Project: $250,000 Amount of 12% Request: $125,000
(No Multi-Year Request will be accepted)
If the amount of funding received is less than the amount needed for the project, do you
have other funds to complete the project? (Please Explain):
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation receives charitable support from two team
sponsors to support the initiative. Additionally, the Foundation’s Board of Directors has
approved the allocation of other unrestricted funds to ensure the programs sustainability
and success. The additional funds requested will allow us to expand the program and
increase the number of schools and students impacted.
If you receive SRPMIC 12 % funding, will it be spent (Check One):
 Monthly
X Quarterly
 Lump Sum
List of SRPMIC 12% funds you have received in the past.
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SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 / Fax 480-362-7593
12% Gaming Contributions Application
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has received funding in 2011,2012,2013,2014, and
2015.
List any other 12 % grant funds your organization may be seeking from other Tribal
Governments in 2016-2017. We did not apply for any other 12% grant funds.
List any other funds you have received from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community (Enterprises Included) and identify the amount and the source: None
Has your organization ever applied for and received any local, state or federal grants? If
so, please detail. The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has not applied for or received
local, state or federal funds.
Funding for project/programs may be based on available funding. As such, if funding were
not available for the full the amount of request how would you prioritize funding.
1. All funds received will be allocated to add additional schools at an estimated cost
per school of $1000, which includes teacher training, supplies, curriculum, work
books, STEM kit and student activation event at school.
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3.
Which municipal governmental entity will serve as your pass through or accept 12% funds
on your behalf? Maricopa County
By execution of the 12% Gaming Contribution Grant Application the undersigned agrees
that the information contained in the Application is true to the best of the Applicants
knowledge. The Applicant shall notify the SRPMIC if any information in this Application
changes.
7/14/2016
Signature for the Applicant Date
Vice President and Executive Director
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SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 / Fax 480-362-7593
12% Gaming Contributions Application
Budget and Statement of Work
Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball
Projected Budget and Plan for 2017
Lead investigator $35,000
Original curriculum development and certification $25,000
Workbook design and production $15,000
Teacher training seminars $15,000
School activation coordinators and events $10,000
Science of Baseball Camps $10,000
STEM Showcase events $10,000
STEM displays and experiments $10,000
Field Trip Days $10,000
STEM supply kits for schools $100,000
Misc expenses (insurance, technology, legal, intellectual property) $10,000
January 2017-December 2017
Task 1: Expand the Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball curriculum to incorporate
updated math & science standards.
 The result will be individual booklets for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grades math and
science classrooms. (Note the expansion to 3rd and 4th grade levels)
 In addition to the in-school version of the curriculum, an after school version will be
developed which will contain enhanced family engagement activities.
 Where appropriate, we will include literacy activities that complement the lessons.
 Graphic design support will be needed in order to ensure the curriculum meets Arizona
Diamondbacks image and branding standards.
Task 2: Train a total of 250 teachers scheduled in eight (8) training workshops.
 Each training session will be approximately five hours in duration.
 The train-the-trainer model is designed for teachers to share the curriculum with five (5)
other teachers at their school (250 teachers trained x 5 = 1250 additional teachers).
 Access to Chase Field or Salt River Fields will be needed in order to perform this task.
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SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 / Fax 480-362-7593
12% Gaming Contributions Application
Task 3: Maintain online portal for teachers.
 Provide teachers with a password-protected repository with digital content that
supplements their lessons such as videos, worksheets, and baseball data sources.
 Teachers will be invited to join the Diamondbacks Science of Baseball community of
practice to share lessons learned and help enhance the curriculum.
 Digital contents will be in compliance with MLB Advanced Media regulations.
Task 4: Facilitate the Diamondbacks Science of Baseball camps for 300 kids scheduled in three
(3) camps.
 Three (3) camps will be held for a total of 300 elementary and middle school boys and
girls in Phoenix (at Chase Field or Salt River Fields) and Tucson (at the University of
Arizona or alternate site) or alternate locations identified by the Diamondbacks.
 The Diamondbacks will provide equipment, t-shirts, hats, meals, and educational
materials to students and, if available, tickets to a Diamondbacks game.
 Access to Chase Field or Salt River Fields will be needed in order to complete this task.
Task 5: Support STEM Showcase (one per year), Field Trip Days (two per year), or equivalent
events with interactive displays and presentations based on the Diamondbacks Science of
Baseball curriculum.
 Events will be supported by Science of Baseball personnel.
 Science of Baseball staff will provide interactive booths that demonstrate different
STEM concepts such as torque, reaction time, pitching mechanics, and swing efficiency.
 Science of Baseball staff will co-lead/co-host the Science of Baseball show at Field Trip
Days in collaboration with D-backs staff.
 The D-backs will provide t-shirts and game tickets for volunteers.
 Access to Chase Field or Salt River Fields will be needed in order to complete this task.
Task 6: Implement program assessment among students and teachers who have participated in
the Diamondbacks Science of Baseball program.
 Pre and post tests will be utilized to measure the ability to improve educational outcomes
among students.
 The Diamondbacks Science of Baseball Curriculum will be reviewed by a STEM
education consultant who will provide written feedback on the module applicability and
introduction in a middle school curriculum.
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SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 / Fax 480-362-7593
12% Gaming Contributions Application
 The STEM education consultant shall participate as an observer in one Teacher Camp
session and one Student Camp session in order to review the presentation and execution
of curriculum.
 The STEM education consultant shall provide a written report of observations, feedback,
and recommendations.
Task 7: Develop scripts for ten (10) Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball educational
videos.
 To complement the Science of Baseball lessons, ten (10) video tutorials will be
developed that support lesson plans specific to Chase Field and the Diamondbacks.
 Tutorials will be designed for both students and teachers to supplement the classroom
exercises.
 D-backs video production team will help with the filming, editing, and production.
Task 8: Update Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball after school workbook with new
content.
 New STEM and literacy content will be developed for the after school program (or
equivalent).
Task 9: Support the Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball STEM program in schools
 The “D-backs STEM Ambassadors” program will be maintained and manage to enhance
the engagement and participation of students and teachers at schools that are using the
Diamondbacks Science of Baseball materials.
 Maintain a database of students, teachers, and volunteers to keep them informed of
updates to the curriculum, professional development, and upcoming camps.
Task 10: Support the Bobby and Baxter Show and Street Team with educational content.
 As the Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball program evolves, the STEM
activities and educational content will be adapted for the Bobby and Baxter show as
needed.
 Activities and educational materials will be developed for the Dbacks Street Team to
increase their effectiveness when visiting schools.
 A list of kit contents will be identified for the Dbacks Street Team school activities.
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SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 / Fax 480-362-7593
12% Gaming Contributions Application
Misc: Resources and support for current and future Diamondbacks Science of Baseball events
and initiatives.
 Graphic design services
 Printing/duplication services for posters, curriculum, classroom materials
 Mailing of marketing materials to sponsors and participants
 Baseball Equipment for Classroom/Field Kits including youth-size helmets, gloves/mitts,
bats, batting gloves (left and right handed), catcher gear, bucket of balls, whiffle/practice
balls, equipment bags, batting tees, plastic bases, nets, hula hoops, and pylons/cones.
 Site Resource Equipment (loaned out for supporting specific lessons) including laser
range finders, baseball radar guns, digital inclinometer, various collection/selection of
used bats for testing, and large fan for use in student camps and teacher workshops.
 Plastic bins for minimum 250 teacher kits (e.g., 30 quart plastic boxes).
 Provide teacher kits with materials to supplement the Dbacks Science of Baseball
lessons. Kits will include items such as: baseball cards, water balloon launcher,
protractors, calculators, whiffle bats, baseballs, tennis balls, etc.
 Provide kit contents for Bobby & Baxter Show and Street Team
 3-ring binders, curriculum lesson plans, handouts, scorecards, and baseball cards.
 Educational/marketing materials for students and teachers including scorecards, booklets,
foam balls, and promotional items.
 Science Fair and Information Booth equipment including booth signage, Diamondback
Science of Baseball tablecloth, display hardware, computer projector, portable projector
screen, wireless microphone system, and speakers with stands.
 Hotel accommodations for Ricardo Valerdi and Ballard Smith when traveling in support
of the Dbacks Science of Baseball program.
 Tickets to games (if available) for Science of Sport personnel and volunteers.
 Food for teacher and student participants attending Dbacks Science of Baseball events.
 Camera, video recording, and production equipment and media release forms.
 Access to Chase Field or Salt River Fields for Science of Baseball events.
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July 15, 2016
Ms. Angela Salazar-Willeford
Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
10005 East Osborn Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
Dear Ms. Salazar-Willeford,
On behalf of the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, thank you for the
opportunity to submit our application. We respectfully submit our grant
application for consideration by the Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian
Community’s 12% Grant Committee. Included is the completed and signed
application for Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball – STEM Education
Initiative.
Please accept our sincere gratitude for the invitation – we are honored to be
considered.
Sincerely,
Debbie Castaldo
Vice President, Corporate and Community Impact