**Please Note -- when registering multiple children please do so at the same time. This will guarantee that you get the multi-child discount and also not be charged a concession stand retainer per child**
· Online Account: Your account that you created for the 2009 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.
o Note: Select the words “click here” next to “Forgot my password” to have your password sent to the email address on file.
o To have your account unlocked, send an email to bearbaberuth@gmail.com.
· 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”. 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 46/60division will try-out as a group and will be 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. Players that register for the 50/70 division that do not get drafted will play in either the 46/60 or AAA division depending on skill level. 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.
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BASEBALL
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Playing Age
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Division
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Description
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Try-out Required
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4
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A
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This division is our first introduction to baseball and combines players hitting off of a tee and coaches pitching to the batters. 1Special requests are honored.
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No
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5
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No
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6
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No
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6
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AA
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This is our machine pitch division. This is the first division where the game is played on an actual field. 1Special requests are honored.
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No
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7
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No
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8
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No
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8
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AAA
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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.
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Yes
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9
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No
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10
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No
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9
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Major 46/60
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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 consecutive innings in the field and get 1 at-bat per game. Teams are selected by each manager via a draft.
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Yes
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10
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Yes
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11
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Yes
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12
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Yes
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10
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Major 50/70
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Our 50/70 division is the most competitive division in the "Cal Ripken (5-12)" division. The bases and pitching rubber distances are increased in this division. Runners are able to lead-off and pitchers pitch from the stretch position 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.
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Yes
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11
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Yes
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12
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Yes
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13
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Senior
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Our senior division is played on the bigger field with the bases at 90’ and the pitching rubber at 60’6” (same size as the pros). Teams are selected by each manager via a draft.
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Yes
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14
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Yes
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15
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Yes
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16
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Super Senior
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This highly competitive division starts later than all of the other divisions and is played on the same bigger field that the senior division uses. League boundaries are not in effect for this division thus players can play for any team they want to.
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No
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17
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No
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18
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No
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1. Special requests in the A and AA divisions consist of or are a combination of the following: requesting
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to be on the same team as a friend or to be on a certain manager's team. The inverse also could apply
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"I don't want my son to be on a certain manager's team", etc.
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SOFTBALL
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Age
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Division
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Description
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Try-out Required
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7
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Minor
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This division is the player's first introduction to softball. This division is designed to teach the girls the fundamentals of the game and therefore is deemed an instructional level. For the first part of the season a manager/coach will pitch to the batters. As the season progresses players will pitch the 5th and 6th innings. Batters will get up to 10 pitches at the beginning of the season. As the season progresses the number of pitches will be reduced. 1Special requests will be accepted.
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No
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8
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No
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9
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No
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10
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No
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9
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Major
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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.
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Yes
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10
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Yes
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11
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Yes
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12
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Yes
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13
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Senior
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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.
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Yes
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14
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Yes
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15
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Yes
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16
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Yes
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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.
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· **New this Year** -- 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.
· **New this Year** 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), this year we introduce the early sign-up bonus – Sign-up prior to 2/1/10 and the fees remain the same as the 2009 season. After 1/31/09 the fees will increase by $20 -- See chart below (this excludes the A and Super Senior Divisions):
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Division
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Registration PRIOR TO 2/1/10
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Registration AFTER 1/31/10
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A
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$80
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$80
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AA & Minor Softball
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$95
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$115
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AAA
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$110
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$130
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46/60, 50/70, & Major Softball
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$110
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$130
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Senior Baseball & Softball
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$125
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$145
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Super Senior
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$140
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$140
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· **New this Year** 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.
· **New this Year** 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.
· **New this Year** Snack Shack Obligation: This year we’ll be using an online scheduling website that will enable you to pick your Snack Shack shifts dates. In addition, all Shifts will be reduced to 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.
If you have problems with your registration, please email: bearbaberuth@gmail.com.
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.”
