The Big Train was established with visions of baseball and community in mind. There are many ways that you can be involved in the Big Train experience at Shirley Povich Field. From financial contributions through the purchase of season passes and game-night sponsorships to participation as a Big Train volunteer or host family, every effort you make towards the Big Train goes a long way in enhancing the Big Train community and helps us to reach our goals of restoring youth baseball and softball fields in Montgomery County and the District of Columbia.

We want you to be part of our Volunteer All-Star Team! The Big Train Booster Club assists in the day-to-day operation of Big Train games at Povich Field, as well as developing awareness and raising funds for the continued operation of Big Train baseball.

It's a great way to get involved, meet new friends, and give something back to the community. There are many ways that you can assist - serving as a game night usher, assisting in food and merchandise sales, parking cars and serving as goodwill ambassadors in our community.

As a Booster Club volunteer, you will witness the excitement of Big Train baseball and assist in its growth. Join us and be instrumental in sustaining the vision of baseball for the Bethesda-Chevy Chase community. Download, print and complete our volunteer form. Mail it to us here and it to us to get started as a Big Train volunteer! If you have any further questions about volunteering at the Big Train, please call 301/983-1006.

Begin your Big Train experience with a picnic at Povich Field. What better way to spend a corporate outing, family get-together or birthday party than at a Big Train ballgame at Shirley Povich Field! Picnic options include Ledo pizza or Shofar hot dogs. Pricing is $10 for adults and $7 for kids under 12 years of age. Kids attending a picnic receive free admission to the game. Adult game tickets are $6 each.

The Davis Family Picnic Pavilion opens at 6:00 pm on Big Train game nights. 15 minutes prior to game-time, kids attending a picnic get to run on the field with the Big Train players for the singing of the National Anthem, and birthday kids and adults of all ages who reserve a picnic get to throw out a ceremonial first pitch!

To reserve your space under the Davis Family Picnic Pavilion, please download, complete and return the form below, or contact General Manager Elda Hacopian at 301/983-1006.

Purchasing a season pass is a great way to support the Big Train! With your season pass, you will have admission to all 2003 Big Train home games, without having to wait in line to buy tickets!

Season pass options include:

2003 Family season pass $100
2003 Corporate season pass $100 (for up to 4 people)
2003 Individual season pass $50

To purchase your 2003 season pass, download, complete and mail this form along with payment to P. O. Box 30306, Bethesda, MD 20824-0306.

Sponsoring a Big Train game or event is an excellent way for your business or firm to show its support for the community. Game-night sponsorships include:

Inclusion of your company name or logo in our game-night program insert
A ceremonial first-pitch before the start of the game
An entry in the Home Run Derby competition for the Big Ugly Trophy.

The Home Run Derby competition takes place after the 5th inning at every Big Train home game. Your company representative will get four chances to hit a softball as far as he or she can. The longest hit of the season wins the Big Ugly Trophy! Also, if the contestant hits the ball through our "Hit-Through-Tire, Win Car" board set up in centerfield, he or she wins a brand new Honda from Ourisman Honda!

For further details on sponsoring a Big Train home game and for sponsorship pricing, contact Bruce Adams at 301/983-1006.