ON DECK CIRCLE

Join us for Fighting Illini Softball's Signature Fundraiser and Meet & Greet
Hosted by the On-Deck Circle, you're invited to gather on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Oskee's Sports Pub at Atkins Golf Club in Urbana, Illinois for a fun-filled evening with dinner, drinks, raffles, auctions, a DJ and dancing!
Tickets are $50 each and include dinner. Youth 10 years old and younger are free with the purchase of one adult ticket. Purchase your tickets and RSVP today! Interested in having your business support Fighting Illini Softball and Dancing On The Diamond? Consider becoming a sponsor!
There are a variety of ways you or your business could support the program and increase your business’ presence among young softball players and their families.

To join us, complete and submit the RSVP Form by clicking here.

If you are paying with credit card, finalize your payment after you have submitted your RSVP, by clicking here. 

Ticket(s) to Dancing on The Diamond - $50
Tickets are $50 per person. Children under 10 years old are free with a paying adult. Each ticket includes an Italian Dinner Buffet (Gluten-Free and Vegetarian Options provided) and a Cash bar. 

Provide a student-athlete's meal - $50 each
For an additional $50, you can help cover the expense of a student-athlete's meal at Dancing On The Diamond. This helps make sure that all funds from the auction and silent auction go towards the Fighting Illini Softball program.

Table Sponsorship at Dancing On The Diamond - $500.00
Sponsor a table at the event
Host your staff or VIP customers (7 seats plus a student-athlete seated at your table)
Increase your brand awareness within the local community
Table Placard, Sponsors Highlighted on Event Signage, Social Media & Web Acknowledgements

Golden Ticket Opportunity for a 5-Night Greek Island Getaway – $100 each

Purchase a $100 Golden Ticket for a chance to win a Greek Island Choice Getaway for 2 adults. Winner will be drawn on March 12, 2026 during the Dancing on the Diamond Event. Package includes: 

-5-night accommodation in Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, or another top Greece destination
-Choose a 4- or 5-star resort
-Breakfast provided each day
-Reservation must be booked at least 90 days in advance (book within 12 months and completed within 24 months).
-Valued at $3000
-Do NOT have to be present to win! 
*Detailed instructions will be included on the issued certificate

Purchase your  5-Night Greek Island Getaway Golden Ticket HERE
 

Golden Ticket Opportunity for a 3-Night Vacation to Las Vegas or Tahoe - $50 

Purchase a $50 Golden Ticket for a chance to win a 3-Night Vegas or Tahoe Getaway for 2 adults. Winner will be drawn on March 12, 2026 during the Dancing on the Diamond Event. Package includes: 

3-night accommodation in your choice of resort in Lake Tahoe or Las Vegas
Reservation must be booked at least 90 days in advance (book within 12 months and completed within 24 months).
-Valued at $1500
-Do NOT have to be present to win! 
*Detailed instructions will be included on the issued certificate

Purchase your 3-Night Vacation to Las Vegas or Tahoe Golden Ticket HERE

Raffle or Silent Auction Items – (Raffle items $200 or less in retail value, Auction Items $200+ in retail value)
Donate items for the event raffle or silent auction
Highlight the equipment of services of your business
Increase your brand awareness within the local community
Sponsors Highlighted on Event Signage, Social Media & Web Acknowledgements

NIL Individual Athlete Sponsorship - $5,000
Sponsor one of our top athletes and enhance their Illinois experience. Support coaches in competitive recruiting initiativesIncrease the value of joining the Illinois Softball FamILLYIncrease your brand awareness within the local community