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Welcome to the 2012 Spring Season of Bear Babe Ruth Baseball & Softball!
Baseball and Softball for boys (ages 4-15) and girls (ages 4-16)
IF YOU ARE NEW TO BEAR BABE RUTH AND REGISTER A CHILD TO PLAY BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FOR THE 2012 SEASON PLEASE BRING A COPY OF YOUR CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND PROOF OF RESIDENCE; I.E., UTILITY BILL, SEWER BILL, ETC. FOR VERIFICATION ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 FROM 6-8 PM OR SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 FROM 1PM - 3PM AT RED LION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (UPPER SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM).
We’re gearing up for another great year. Please make sure to read all included as it may affect you.
Online Account: Your account that you created for the 2010 or 2011 season is still active. In order to register for this coming season, log back into that account and register your player(s). This database is the primary means of us contacting you with important information throughout the season, so please keep your contact information (especially e-mail) current. Note: Select the words “click here” next to “Forgot my password” to have your password sent to the email address on file. To have your account unlocked, send an email to gnpanchis@comcast.net Registration: As you sign-up your player, the respective division(s) they are eligible for will be available, as it was last year, based on player’s “playing age”. Playing age for baseball is determined by the player’s age on April 30, 2012. Playing age for softball is determined by the player’s age on December 31, 2011. See the chart below depicting options for each age group. We will use this registration selection to group divisions for try-outs. Those that have registered in the 46/60 division will try-out as a group and will ONLY be eligible for that division (not the 50/70 division). Note: Registering your 9 or 10 year old for the 46/60 division is not a guarantee that they will be selected for that division. They will try out and be selected via a draft. Any 9 or 10 that has not been selected for a 46/60 team will play in the AAA division. 11 year old players that register for 50/70 that do not get drafted in that division will play in the 46/60 division. Watch for tryout times to be posted to the website in early February.
Please read each description below and give some thought to which division is the best fit for your child prior to registering.
BASEBALL
Playing Age
Division
Description
Try-out Required
4
A
This division is our first introduction to baseball and combines players hitting off of a tee and coaches pitching to the batters. Special requests are honored.
No
5
No
6
No
6
AA
This is our machine pitch division. This is the first division where the game is played on an actual field. Special requests are honored.
No
7
No
8
No
8
AAA
A semi-competitive division where the kids get their first exposure of live pitching from other players. The teams are selected via a blind draft, so therefore special team/coach requests are not honored.
No
9
No
10
No
9
Major 46/60
Our 46/60 division is our first true competitive division. There are playing rules stating that each player needs to play a minimum of 2 innings in the field and get 1 at-bat per game. Teams are selected by each manager via a draft. This is the lowest division available for an 11 year old to play in. Any 9 or 10 year old who registers and tries out for 46/60 but is not drafted will automatically be put into the AAA draft.
Yes
10
Yes
11
Yes
11
Major
50/70
Our 50/70 division is the most competitive of the "Cal Ripken" (5-12) divisions. The bases (70') and pitching rubber (50') distances are increased. Runners are able to lead-off and pitchers pitch from the stretch with runners on base. This division's objective is to help the player transition to the 13-15 Babe Ruth division where the game is played on a bigger field with the bases at 90' and the pitching rubber at 60'6". Teams are selected by each manager via a draft.
*** NOTE FOR PARENTS OF 12 YEAR OLD PLAYERS: ***
12 year old players are only eligible to register for the 50/70 division. If you believe that your child should not play at the 50/70 level, and would prefer them to play at the 46/60 level, you must send an email request to gnpanchis@comcast.net. Please include, as detailed as possible, your concerns about your child playing at this level. If your request is approved, your child will be placed in the 46/60 draft.
Yes
12
Yes
13-15
Senior
This division is a competitive division. The game is played on a bigger field with the bases at 90' and the pitching rubber at 60'6". Teams are selected by each manager via a draft.
Yes
1. Special requests in the A and AA divisions consist of or are a combination of the following: requesting
to be on the same team as a friend or to be on a certain manager's team. The inverse also could apply
"I don't want my son to be on a certain manager's team", etc.
SOFTBALL
Age
Division
Description
Try-out Required
6
Rookie
This division is the player's first introduction to softball. It is designed to teach fundamentals of the game and therefore is deemed an instructional level. Coaches will pitch throughout the season. Special requests will be accepted.
No
7
No
8
No
8
Minor
This division is a semi-competitive division where the players get their first exposure to live pitching from other players. Teams will be selected via a blind draft, but special requests will be accepted.
No
9
No
10
No
9
Major
This division is a competitive division. The players pitch the whole game and stealing bases is allowed. Since this division is a competitive division no special request will be granted. The managers select their team via a draft.
Yes
10
Yes
11
Yes
12
Yes
13
Senior
This division is a competitive division. The players pitch the whole game and stealing bases is allowed. Since this division is a competitive division no special request will be granted. The managers select their team via a draft.
Yes
14
Yes
15
Yes
16
Yes
1. Examples of special requests in the minor division: requesting to be on the same team as a friend or to be on a certain manager's team. The inverse also could apply "I don't want my son to be on a certain manager's team", etc.
All-Star Eligibility: to be eligible for the 8 year old all-star team, the player MUST play in the AAA division – this team will be selected only from the AAA division. To be eligible for the 9 year old all-star team, the player MUST play in the 46/60 division – this team will be selected only from the 46/60 division.
Payment/Fees: Credit/Debit Cards (no cash or checks accepted). In addition to our normal multi-child discount ($10 off of each child registered with one full price registration in the same household), we again have the early sign-up bonus – Sign-up by 1/22/12 and save $10.After 1/22/12 the fees will increase by $10 -- See chart below (Early Registration discount excludes the "A" Baseball Division):
Division
Registration BY 1/22/12
Registration AFTER 1/22/12
A
$85
$85
AA & Rookie Softball
$105
$115
Minor Softball
$110
$120
Major Softball
$120
$130
AAA, 46/60, 50/70, Senior Baseball
& Senior Softball
$125
$135
Refund Policy: Bear Babe Ruth League will offer a full refund less a $20 administrative fee to any parent/guardian whose child is withdrawn from the league prior to the start of the first regular season game. Refunds will be issued the 3rd Wednesday of every month and are conditional upon the child's team uniform being returned to Bear Babe Ruth in its new, unworn condition. Snack Shack Retainer: This year we will require a $50 retainer (per family) at registration for your snack shack commitment. Once you have completed your snack shack assignment you will be eligible to receive your retainer back. More information to come on how to request your retainer refund. Information on how to sign up/pick dates for your Snack Shack shifts will be sent out via email and available on the website after registration. Snack Shack Obligation: Again this year we’ll be using an online scheduling website that will enable you to pick your Snack Shack shifts dates. All Shifts will last 2 hours. Each family must work one 2-hour shift per child to obtain their retainer refund. Refunds will be issued on a rolling basis on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Mandatory Fundraising: This year we will require a $50 Fundraising Fee per family. Each family will receive 5 discount cards that contain discounts to various local businesses on them which can be sold for $10 each. Because this fee is paid up front, after you have sold the cards, you keep the money. The cards will be distributed at the mandatory parent meetings in March.
Mission Statements: Babe Ruth League, Inc.
The Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball program, using regulation competitive baseball and softball rules, teaches skills, mental and physical development, a respect for the rules of the game, and basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. In all aspects, Babe Ruth League, Inc., is committed to providing our participants the very best educational, sports experience possible. It is our fundamental belief that every child with a desire to play baseball or softball be afforded that opportunity.
Bear Babe Ruth
Bear Babe Ruth founded its league on the guiding principles of the Babe Ruth League, Inc., Mission Statement. We are a league that upholds a strict Code of Conduct by stressing the importance of sportsmanship, character, and ethical behavior with our Board of Directors, Managers, Coaches, Players, and Parents. Bear Babe Ruth will continue to support the community by welcoming new players and families into the league, thus providing the boys and girls of our community the opportunity to play baseball and softball. We will continue to raise the bar on the quality of the league and will strive to be considered the “Best Game in Town.”
