DeWITT, N.Y. — The Town of DeWitt is getting ready to accept contractor bids for construction of the Superfield of Dreams for Syracuse Challenger Baseball. The Superfield of Dreams is described as a “state-of-the-art, fully accessible sports facility that will be the largest of its kind on the East Coast,” per the organization’s announcement. It […]
DeWITT, N.Y. — The Town of DeWitt is getting ready to accept contractor bids for construction of the Superfield of Dreams for Syracuse Challenger Baseball. The Superfield of Dreams is described as a “state-of-the-art, fully accessible sports facility that will be the largest of its kind on the East Coast,” per the organization’s announcement. It held a groundbreaking ceremony for the project back in September at Carrier Park in DeWitt. The project has the support of major benefactors that include Robert and Mary Helen Morris, the Lobdell family, and the Lally family, per the announcement. Other sponsors include the Central New York Community Foundation; the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation; the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation; and the Carrier Corporation, the organization’s website says. With additional funding secured through DeWitt town board-approved municipal financing and private contributions, the town will accept construction requests for proposals (RFPs) through the public-bid portal beginning Dec. 16. All submissions will be reviewed on Feb. 4, 2025. The Syracuse Challenger Baseball League encourages both local and regional companies to bid, with charitable discounts welcomed to support this project. Syracuse Challenger Baseball went on to say that it’s still seeking donations to ensure the project’s success. Interested donors can visit the league’s website at https://syracusechallengers.com/ Syracuse Challenger Baseball says it is the nation’s largest and longest-running baseball league for individuals with special needs. The nonprofit notes, “We provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where children and adults of all ages and abilities can form friendships while enjoying the team sport of baseball in a relaxed, supportive setting.”