Babe ruth league inc.

Text Box: Babe Ruth League, Inc. is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to developing better citizens by providing properly supervised baseball competition for players 5 through 18 years of age. Established in 1951 and incorporated in 1952, there are now over 45,000 teams competing in over 7,300 leagues in the United States and Canada. Unquestionably, one of the primary reasons for the success of this organization is the rules and regulations which have been established through democratic procedures, with the guidance of professional recreation directors, high school athletic authorities and college coaches. After much research Babe Ruth League Inc. in 1981 used a 12-Year-Old and under division as a test-pilot program in 11 states covering three regions. Because of its huge success the Board of Directors of Babe Ruth League, Inc. voted to expand nationwide and into Canada starting in 1982, and named it the Bambino Division of Babe Ruth League, Inc. In 1999, the Board of Directors of Babe Ruth League, Inc. changed the name of the Bambino program to Cal Ripken Baseball, A Division of Babe Ruth League, Inc. (effective for 2000). The Cal Ripken Division, as in all divisions of Babe Ruth League, Inc. strives to play under the rules as close to the Official Baseball Rules as possible. However, because of the age of the participants, certain special rules, such as using a 60-foot-square diamond and allowing a maximum number of innings for a pitcher, are necessary within this division. The addition of the 70-foot diamond and 50-foot pitching mound for the Major division has taken the Cal Ripken program to the next level. It is the basic intent of Babe Ruth League, Inc. that every candidate be given the opportunity to play in the program. Each league must advertise registrations, conduct tryouts and draft players. Each team should not be permitted to recruit its own players. Babe Ruth tries very hard to accommodate the local leagues and to be "all things to all leagues". Babe Ruth has a large and varied number of established programs and tournaments. Many of the players are eligible for more than one "age group" tournament (but may participate in only one World Series "tournament trail") tournament per year. Currently, Babe Ruth Baseball (including Cal Ripken Baseball) has the following age levels of participation: 10 and Under (T-Ball, Rookie, Minors and AAA; normally 5-10 year olds). Cal Ripken (the "Majors"; normally 11 and 12 year olds... but legally 5-12 year olds). 13 year old Prep League. 14 year old Prep League. 13-15 year old League. 16 year old Prep League. 16-18 year old League. Babe Ruth Softball has similar age group and tournament categories. Core Values Northern Oregon Cal Ripken is a community youth program dedicating itself to the advancement of amateur baseball and softball through progressive leadership by ensuring meaningful opportunities, fair play and enjoyable experiences in a safe sportsmanlike environment. We believe that the lives of individuals of all ages and abilities should be enriched by their experiences in our program. We believe that we can contribute to the development of baseball and softball by promoting ethics, sportsmanship, honesty, safety and integrity. We believe in fairness on and off the field of play, as characterized by equality, integrity and trust. We believe in respect between the players, coaches and officials. We believe in the development of coaching, fairness and athletic leadership capabilities. We believe that all who participate in the North Oregon Babe Ruth program should be responsible and accountable for their actions and decisions. We believe in emphasizing and encouraging the involvement of those volunteers who place principle of the game ahead of their own personal interests. We believe in respecting the foundation statements of Babe Ruth League, Inc. and Northern Oregon Cal Ripken. Thank you... and welcome to the Babe Ruth world. 

North Oregon Cal Ripken
North Oregon Cal Ripken

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North Oregon Softball

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