The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters will begin accepting applications for the 5th "Diamond Brush" project from Thursday, June 29th.

The "Diamond Brush Project" is an initiative that utilizes donations from the "Fighters Fund" to repair and maintain youth baseball fields in Hokkaido, making them safer and more comfortable.

This project, which began in 2020, has supported the renovation of seven baseball fields up to its third phase. In the fourth phase, we are proceeding with the renovation of Nishioka Central Park Youth Baseball Field (Sapporo City) and Nakashibetsu Sports Park Baseball Field (Nakashibetsu Town) with the support of our project supplier, Kanatec Co., Ltd. We sincerely look forward to receiving applications from all over Hokkaido.

Renovation examples

Phase 3 Nakanozawa Baseball Stadium (Minami Ward, Sapporo City)

Phase 3 Aibetsu Town Mountain Village Plaza

The project will target several stadiums each year and will be implemented by the Fighters in collaboration with local governments, stadium management organizations, stadium users, and local businesses. We encourage applications from municipalities and facilities of all sizes (organizations that applied in the first to fourth phases but were not selected are also eligible to apply again).

Targets supported by the Fighters

• Repair, maintenance, and construction of infield and outfield fences, dugouts, and temporary spectator seating.
• Repair and maintenance of Scoreboard and sound systems.
• Excavation and maintenance of the infield grounds, and supply of soil.
• Maintenance, care, and cultivation of the outfield grass.
• Repair and maintenance of the ball-catching nets
• In addition to the above, repairs and maintenance tailored to the specific needs of each stadium.

Application Guidelines

• Application period: June 29, 2023 (Thu) - November 30, 2023 (Thu)
• Planned repair period: April to June 2024
• The application must be submitted by the management organization of the target baseball field.
• The supervising organization and the Fighters will be able to coordinate renovations for the owners of the baseball stadiums in question.
• The managing organization must be able to proactively promote the project in collaboration with the Fighters. (The Fighters will provide as much support as possible, but the organizing body will ultimately be the organization that applies.)
• If the expenses incurred for this project exceed the amount donated by the Fighters Fund, the managing organization or local government will be able to cover the costs. (Even with the three stadiums in the first phase, the financial burden was not significant, but we received cooperation from many local companies and residents in the form of providing necessary materials and technology.)
• It is a baseball field located in Hokkaido, primarily used by youth baseball teams.
• There are youth baseball teams and tournaments that are regularly used.
• There must be several volunteers available to participate on the day the repairs are carried out (players and their families who regularly use the stadium, members of the Fighters Official Supporters Club, general supporters, etc.).

How to apply

Please download the application form from the link below and send it by mail or email along with images of the areas requiring repair or maintenance.

Shipping address

(1) By mail
1 F Village, Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido 061-1116
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Co., Ltd.
To the "Diamond Brush" Project Team

（2）Eメールの場合
「ダイヤモンド・ブラッシュ」プロジェクト係宛　diamond@fighters.co.jp

Application deadline

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Contact Information

お客様センター
Tel：0570-005-586
E-mail：info@fighters.co.jp

Comment from Atsunori Inaba, Sports Community Officer (SCO)

"With the impact of the coronavirus subsiding, last year we were able to gather children, parents, and other related parties to carry out repair work."
I feel that this project has returned to its original form, with everyone involved with the stadium cooperating to create a better environment.
I believe there are still many baseball stadiums in Hokkaido that are aging or in poor condition due to snow and natural disasters. Our aim is to improve these facilities and polish these future gems—that's the idea behind the project name, "Diamond Brush." We believe that creating an environment where players can play to their heart's content, alongside teaching the sport, is a crucial aspect of professional baseball's promotion and development. It would be wonderful if, after the repairs, these stadiums become symbolic places in the community. We look forward to receiving many applications."