• The field at DMB Community Bank Stadium is in need of replacing. It was last done well over 30 years ago. Reconditioning the field could mean the field would not be usable for at least a year.
• With the referendum building project slated to start in Spring 2020, there will be fewer practice fields for a couple years. This would allow high school teams to have a safe practice field. There would be less wear and tear on practice fields that have been also used for practices and less risk of injury on those torn up practice fields.
• Less than 50% of all contests that were scheduled to be played in DMB Stadium have actually been played there over the last two years (Fall 2018 - Fall 2019). Contests have been moved to offsite locations or played on practice fields because the field has been unplayable. This causes more expense for the school district to bus athletes and unsafe playing conditions on worn out practice fields.
• DAHS is very fortunate to have one of the best high school stadiums in the area. The stadium could be used on weekends and/or nights for youth competitions and practices. DASD would also be able to host community events and WIAA postseason events.
• Annual maintenance costs for artificial turf are much less than a natural surface.

• Installation of artificial turf in DMB Community Bank stadium WILL Improve the safety of the playing surface. The plan is to install one of the safest artificial turf surfaces available. A consistent surface would reduce the injury rate, especially knee injuries and concussions.
• The stadium would be able to host at least three times the number of events currently held in the stadium.
• Athletic teams, clubs, and marching band would be able to practice and/or hold competitions in the stadium. Spring sports like baseball, softball, and track would also benefit from artificial turf.
• Youth athletic events and community events could be hosted inside the stadium. Youth soccer, youth football, youth lacrosse, and village recreation youth programs would be able to access the field for camps or contests.
• High school and middle school physical education classes and the school's strength and training program would benefit from the artificial surface.

There is a group working with the school district to raise funds to pay for this project - they are hoping to raise investment funds from individual donors and sponsors, with a fundraising goal of approximately $800,000. Below is a listing of sponsorship levels that are available. All sponsors will have recognition on a sponsorship board in DMB stadium and recognition on social media. Please see the sponsorship levels below and consider a tax deductible donation today.

All-American - $50,000 ($25,000 first year, $12,500 for next two years)

• Name/logo on field & around stadium for life of turf (10-12 years)
• Large plaque for sponsor to display at place of business
• 2 advertising spots per home contest for football, soccer, & lacrosse games
• Special Recognition Night for Company during a 2020 season home football game

All-State - $25,000 ($12,500 first year, $6,250 for the next 2 years)

• Name/logo on bleacher section + name/logo on fence around field for 3 years
• One advertising spot per home contest for football, soccer, & lacrosse games
• Large plaque for sponsor to display at place of business

All-District - $20,000 ($10,000 first year, $5,000 for the next 2 years)

• Name/Logo on fence around field for 3 years
• Medium plaque for sponsor
• Thank you in DeForest Times, all sport program (3 years), and website/Facebook page

All-Conference - $10,000 ($5,000 first year, $2,500 for next 2 years)

• Listing on Sponsorship board in Stadium
• Large plaque for sponsor to display at place of business

Gold - $5,000 ($2,500 first year, $1,250 for next 2 years)

• Listing on Sponsorship board in Stadium
• Medium plaque for sponsor to display at place of business