NATCHITOCHES – Sponsorship opportunities are still available for Northwestern State volleyball's most popular fundraiser each year DigFest.
 
Scheduled for Nov. 7 at the newly completed PARC Natchitoches, this year's fundraiser, also known as GrassFest because of the location, offers the same 4-on-4 volleyball fun fans have come to expect.
 
"We are very excited for our first GrassFest tournament," assistant coach Stacey Aldredge said. "Our DigFest tournaments are always important to our program, but this year especially." 
 
The Lady Demons are offering three different sponsorship opportunities to the community, including a coveted title sponsorship.
 
The "Title Sponsor" is available for $750 which includes a court side banner along with exclusive naming rights to this year's DigFest.
 
A "Giveaways Sponsor", for $350, also offers a court side banner with the opportunity for logo-printed promotional items to be given away at the tournament. Court side banners are available in the "Banner Sponsorship" level for $200.
 
"We know these are very trying times and it has been challenging for everyone, but we hope to help businesses out just as much as they are helping us out," Aldredge said. "NSU and Natchitoches have always had that family feel. In difficult times it's special when we can all come together to help each other out. We are all in this together and are so thankful for all of our current and past sponsors and hope to have more."
 
Supporting DigFest means supporting the Lady Demons in multiple ways. 
 
Money raised at DigFest goes towards the team's summer scholarship fund, travel expenses, locker room renovation and many other program needs. In short, it helps NSU volleyball stay competitive not only in the Southland Conference but regionally and nationally.
 
Businesses and fans may also easily donate to the program in any desired amount by visiting www.nsudemons.com/outdoordigfest.
 
For more information about sponsorship opportunities and DigFest contact assistant coach Stacey Aldredge at 832-797-6855 or difrancescoa@nsula.edu.