Charter and Insurance 2018.Pdf

What’s Inside Your League Kit:

2018 Rule Books with all of the current Babe Ruth League rules & regulations. You will receive one rulebook for each team that you initially charter as well as a rulebook for the league president. Remember ... you can order additional rulebooks for discounts plus no shipping when buying as part of the league charter.

Babe Ruth Alumni Association Brochure and Pledge Card with an opportunity for you to “Stay in the Game!”

Official Scorebooks for all of the teams in your Local League.

All Patches and Banners that your Local League has ordered.

1 Table of Contents The Beginnings of Babe Ruth League...... 6 Babe Ruth League Alumni Association...... 8 Divisions of Babe Ruth League...... 12 How to Apply for NUA Umpire Certification...... 20 The Babe Ruth League Brand...... 22 Babe Ruth League Tournament Trail...... 24 Babe Ruth League Regional Map...... 28 Babe Ruth League Chain of Command...... 30 Chartering & Insurance Information...... 34 Meet Bambino Bear...... 52 Coaching Education Program...... 56 How to Assemble Your Tournament Credentials...... 60 Authorized Regional Award Suppliers...... 64 World Series Dates & Locations...... 70 National Qualifier Tournament...... 74

2 3 Chartering

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4 5 Today, Babe Ruth League, Inc. ranks as the premier amateur baseball and softball program in the world. From that first 10-team league in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, it has grown to a combined size of over one million players on over 59,000 teams in more than 10,000 leagues. The continuing success of the baseball and softball programs is due to the tireless efforts of the many volunteers and the countless hours they contribute. Each and every volunteer—from the local league manager to the chairperson of the 17-member international board— is dedicated to the good character development of our young athletes and the continued development of their baseball skills.

The Beginnings of Babe Ruth League The year is 1951. Local businessman Marius In 1954, Claire Ruth—the widow of Babe D. Bonacci leads a group of 10 dedicated Ruth—hears of the merits of the new community members in discussions based organization and its tremendous growth, and around developing a baseball program for meets with the League’s administrators. She boys between the ages of 13 and 15. When subsequently authorizes the organization to the group finally emerges from the Yardville change its name to Babe Ruth League. Hotel in Hamilton, New Jersey, they have set in “Babe was a man who loved children and place the groundwork for what would soon be baseball,” she says. “He could receive no known as “Little Bigger League.” greater tribute than to have a youth baseball On May 14 of that same year, the first 10- program named after him.” With that, Babe team Little Bigger League plays its very first Ruth League, Inc. quickly gains national, and game between Homedell Civic Association and then international, recognition. the White Horse Fire Company at Switlik Park. More games soon follow. So inspired was League President Willard Carson Jr. by the competitive spirit of the young players and the enthusiastic crowds, he submits an article to the Sporting News, seeking interested parties to join baseball leagues for this age group. Within a year, 98 municipalities across the country have responded to that article and the new league is on its way to becoming a national organization.

6 7 Great futures start here. Why Join the Alumni Association? • You remember getting so caught up in the game you nearly forgot to breathe. • Because of the countless life lessons Did yours? learned in between those white lines. • You look back fondly on your time involved with the Babe Ruth League program, • Because of the friendships brought whether as a player, manager, coach, together and carried on for the rest of your and softball programs in the commissioner or volunteer. Cal Ripken, Jr., Jimmy life. Rollins, Michael Jordan, world. The main goal will • And you would be especially proud to carry Tom Selleck, Bruce always remain the same … • You remember the moments of selfless on the tradition of Babe Ruth League to Springsteen, Spencer TO PUT KIDS FIRST! acts of sacrificing glory for the good of the make sure the program is available for team. Levin, Torii Hunter, Mike The Babe Ruth Alumni generations to come. Piazza, Rob Gronkowski Association and Friends is a … What do all of these network of people who care people, and millions more, and have a strong desire to have in common? succeed. Why? Because the youth Contact the BRL Alumni Association at 609-695-1434 of our country depend on us. That has They are all graduates and friends of a been and will always be our driving force. for further information! Babe Ruth League program. Millions of kids have benefitted from While many have achieved particular We are asking all Babe Ruth League Alumni and Friends to Stay participation in Babe Ruth League, Inc. since distinction in fields such as entertainment, the first league was established in 1951. in the Game with the Babe Ruth League Alumni Association. sports or business, the average alumnus/ Babe Ruth League, Inc. has truly become a friend may not be famous. Most have place of hope and opportunity for all young achieved success by getting an education, people … male and female. A BRL Alumni Association Brochure and Pledge Card raising a family, serving their country, pursuing a career or supporting their This is about welcoming you with an have been included in your League Kit! community. understanding of our mission, while tapping into the great resources that you and the other alumni and friends can provide.

Our Mission The purpose of the Alumni Association is to advance the general welfare of Babe Ruth League, Inc. and to support the needs and mission of Babe Ruth League, Inc. through engaging alumni, friends and partners of Babe Ruth League, Inc. Photo courtesy of Stamford Historical Society We aim to help youth prepare to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood, Alumni & Friends … Stay in the Game With as well as encourage their drive for personal the Babe Ruth League Alumni Association excellence and achievement. Through special The Babe Ruth League program began programs, activities, campaigns, scholarships with a vision. Through group commitment, and much more, the Alumni and Friends can motivation and dedication, it has now help Babe Ruth League achieve these most become one of the leading youth baseball important goals.

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Order your banner online at 10 http://store.baberuthleague.org/personalized-player-banners 11 The Baseball & Softball Babe Ruth Baseball League - Babe Ruth Baseball League - Divisions of Babe Ruth League Ages 13-15 Ages 16-18 Founded in 1951, Babe Ruth Baseball The primary objective of the 16-18 Division League was created for ballplayers ages is to provide a community level program 13-15 who wished to continue their baseball which eventually gives players the chance to playing experience beyond the age of 12. compete to reach the 16-18 Year-Old In this division, teams are eligible to enter World Series. tournament competition and move along Babe Ruth League serves over the tournament trail, culminating in a World 16-Year-Old Prep League: The primary objective of the 16-year-old prep Series. 1 million players through Babe program is to provide players the opportunity Ruth Baseball, Cal Ripken 13-Year-Old Prep League: to stay involved in organized baseball while Baseball, Babe Ruth Softball, Babe Ruth League introduced this prep sharpening their skills against competition Xtreme Fastpitch and Bambino league—comprised of teams with only in their own age group. Through its own Buddy-Ball. 13-year-old players—to foster more tournament trail, players also have the chance participation in the game for this age group. to advance to the 16-Year-Old Regional This league offers the 13-year-old player the Tournament. assurance to play without age intimidation and the chance to participate in the 13-Year-Old World Series.

12 13 Babe Ruth Softball League - Ages A special highlight of Babe Ruth Softball is its annual tournament trail. Tournament 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U teams from each local league are eligible to Since its inception in 1984, Babe Ruth Softball participate in District competition with winners has grown tremendously to become a premier advancing to the State and Regional levels. softball program throughout the United States Entry to the official Babe Ruth Softball and Canada—and is also the fastest growing tournament trail is free. 12 & Under and 16 & division in Babe Ruth League, Inc. Under Divisions advance to a World Series. In Designed for girls ages 4-18, age divisions the 10 & Under, 14 & Under, and 18 & Under offered include: 6 & Under, 8 & Under, 10 & Divisions, we have a National Invitational Under, 12 & Under, 14 & Under, 16 & Under Tournament that any Babe Ruth regular and 18 & Under. The primary emphasis of season or tournament team is welcome to Babe Ruth Softball is on education, skill sign up and participate in. development, participation for all levels of ability and of course, having fun.

Cal Ripken Baseball Division - Minor: Ages 4-12 Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. Players build and refine their fundamental Keeping baseball fun—especially in the skills while beginning to understand game early stages of youth baseball—is a primary strategy and teamwork. In most regions, concern of Babe Ruth League’s Cal Ripken participants first experience post-season Division, which is comprised of the following tournament competition in this level. levels: Major/60: Tee-Ball: Currently the most popular level offered, this Ballplayers ages 4-6 learn hitting and division is recommended for ballplayers ages fielding fundamentals in a supportive team 11-12. Features a 46’ pitching distance and environment. Young athletes hit the ball from a 60’ base paths. batting tee which is height-adjusted for a level Major/70: swing, batting in order through the line-up for Featuring a 50’ pitching distance and 70’ the entire game. base paths, this new division is offered as Rookie: an option to current league format, and still Designed primarily for ballplayers ages 7-8, includes a tournament trail from District this division makes use of a pitching machine competition through World Series. to allow for more hittable balls at the plate and more action in the field. Please Note: The age groupings listed above are recommendations. Local leagues can set their own age groupings for divisions based on their enrollment.

14 15 Bambino Buddy-Ball - Ages 5-20 fitness as well as their social skills. The joy and emotion you experience when a Babe Ruth League, Inc. believes that every challenged child puts on that first baseball child has the right to participate in the uniform or wears that first cap is like no games of baseball and softball. We have other. As you can see, the Bambino Buddy- always encouraged our member leagues Ball Division is an emotionally rewarding to accept all players regardless of their experience for everyone as it also allows physical or mental ability. The Bambino the “buddies” to feel good about helping Buddy-Ball Division was established for their friends, while at the same time organizations who wish to charter a league making it a fun and memorable time for all. that encompasses players ages 5-20 Before the Bambino Buddy-Ball Division, who are either physically and/or mentally our special needs kids were often unable to challenged. This division makes allowance enjoy the game of baseball. Now, through for a “buddy” to help the player swing a the assistance of a special buddy, they are bat, round the bases, catch a ball, etc. able to enjoy the same thrills of batting, There are no restrictions to the age of the hitting and throwing just like the other kids. “buddy.” A Bambino Buddy-Ball team may The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division opens be comprised of players ages 5-19 and up a whole new world to our challenged sometimes older. The Bambino Buddy-Ball kids—not only do they experience the thrill division is designed so that everyone has of participating, they also get to experience the opportunity to have fun. team play and camaraderie. Xtreme Fastpitch - Ages 8-18 team come from. Participating leagues The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division allows can sign up a group of players from any Advancing the personal development of any our challenged or special needs athletes child through team participation and Babe Ruth League is proud to announce the geographical make-up and form a team to to develop confidence and positive kinship is an important step along the road creation of a new, high-performance softball play other Xtreme teams in special games or self-esteem. It allows them to be part of to success and happiness. division—Xtreme Fastpitch. tournaments throughout the year. organized sports and assists with physical Babe Ruth League, Inc. has always been Xtreme teams are eligible to play at their deeply committed to providing all our own facility … or in local tournaments that participants with the very best educational might only be a quick drive away … or farther sports experience possible. This commitment away anywhere across the country where applies to our players who wish to play tournaments are being held! Playing rules will baseball or softball on a recreational level match High School and College playing rules to those who seek a higher degree of to better prepare players for the next level of competition to hone their skills, with the competition. goal of continuing play into high school and Want to learn more about beyond. In all divisions, Babe Ruth League adding an Xtreme Division core values are to be recognized and adhered to your local league? Our to, using regulation competitive baseball and free guide will help guide softball rules to teach skills, promote mental you and answer your and physical development, nurture a respect questions. Call Babe Ruth for the rules of the game and reinforce basic League Headquarters at ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. 1-800-880-3142 for a There are no geographical boundaries limiting free download of the where the players who sign up for an Xtreme guide today.

16 17 18 19 How to Apply for Renew Your Umpire Certification Today! NUA Umpire Certification Get started by logging on to BabeRuthLeague.org Renew your certification online! Click on the “UMPIRES” Tab at the top of the new website and then Interested in becoming an umpire? log into your account. Once in your account, simply click “renew” and pay securely online. You’ll be done Babe Ruth League, Inc. established the Baseball and Softball National in minutes! Umpires Associations to assist the local leagues affiliated with the program to educate men and women on the rules and mechanics of After your Certification is paid, you can print your ID the game and improve the quality of umpiring in their games. It has Card and your Certificate. Your name will automatically always been the intent of Babe Ruth League, Inc. to improve the quality appear on your State and Regional Commissioners’ of umpiring in youth leagues through innovative teaching, educational accounts for tournaments. And your rule book will programs, and superior educational resources. arrive via US Mail. Babe Ruth Headquarters continually educates all National Umpire’s Association members through instructional clinics, videos, and the periodic newsletter, UMPIREGRAM, which includes informative articles and offers valuable tips and advice for the amateur umpire. Every league president should appoint an Umpire-in-Chief to coordinate 2018 promises to be an exciting season. As we progress through the and supervise the league’s umpires. By having your umpires join the year, there will be additional tools available to you, such as electronic B A E B National Umpires Association, you are assured they will have a thorough E U R AG UTH LE UmpireGrams and bulletins, online refresher tests and much more. knowledge of the rules of Babe Ruth League, Inc. and how to apply them on the field. This is YOUR Association, so please feel free to contact us any time. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

20 21 The Babe Ruth League Brand The Babe Ruth League Color Palette Our color palette emphasizes the energy of Babe Ruth League and its divisions as an organization. By using this color palette consistently over time, the unique combination of colors creates instant association with Babe Ruth League. CMYK values are provided for each color The Babe Ruth League, Inc. brand was designed to present a consistent, recognizable image to as a baseline for printing on coated paper. Adjust the CMYK values accordingly for printing both honor and emulate the high level of play by the immortal George (Babe) Herman Ruth. The conditions and paper selections to match the Pantone color as closely as possible. RGB and HEX logo consists of four principle elements: the name of the organization in a clean, bold typeface; values are provided for each color as a baseline for web publishing. a baseball with seams to symbolize the sport; a baseball diamond to represent the playing field; and a silhouette of Babe Ruth in the iconic full swing. These elements are in fixed positions and must never be removed or altered. Babe Ruth League Blue Pantone Reflex Blue C C100/M89/Y12/K6 R0/G37/B150 #002596

Babe Ruth League Red Pantone 185 C C3/M100/Y85/K0 R231/G0/B51 #e70033

Babe Ruth Softball Yellow Xtreme Light Blue Process Yellow 80 C Process Cyan 100 C C0/M0/Y80/K0 C100/M0/Y0/K0 R255/G244/B80 R0/G174/B239 #fff450 #00aeef Approved Babe Ruth League Division Logos You can access the Babe Ruth League Logo Center from your League Portal Account. Cal Ripken Orange Pantone 1655 C C0/M83/Y99/K0 R255/G81/B19 #ff5113

Cal Ripken Black Process Black 100 C C0/M0/Y0/K100 R35/G31/B32 #231f20

Cal Ripken Gray 1 Cal Ripken Gray 2 Process Black 64 C Process Black 55 C C0/M0/Y0/K64 C0/M0/Y0/K55 R121/G122/B125 R138/G140/B142 #797a7d #8a8c8e

Cal Ripken Gray 3 Cal Ripken Gray 4 Process Black 34 C Process Black 20 C C0/M0/Y0/K20 Local Leagues cannot use the above logos for trophies or plaques C0/M0/Y0/K34 Please Note: R179/G181/B184 R209/G211/B212 without special permission from Babe Ruth League Headquarters. Please call us #b3b5b8 #d1d3d4 at 1-800-880-3142 if you have any questions or need further clarification. 22 23 Babe Ruth League Babe Ruth League, Inc.’s numerous ways: by bringing in revenue, by uniting their community and by competing in Tournament Trail tournament trail is a win-win the tournament as the “host team.” experience! We offer an exciting and challenging post-season When post-season tournament play requires overnight accommodations, our highly- tournament trail for all of our age successful Host Family Program welcomes divisions. the teams. Babe Ruth League, Inc. offers 12 real World Our Host Parents are happy to open up Series: Softball 8U, Softball 10U, Softball their hearts and homes to the tournament 12U, Softball 14U, Softball 16U, Cal Ripken players. During the tournament, the Host Baseball 10-Year-Old, Cal Ripken Baseball Parents take on full responsibility for the Major/60, Cal Ripken Baseball Major/70, players staying with them. They provide 13-Year-Old Baseball, 14-Year-Old Baseball, room and board, transportation to and from 13-15 Baseball and 16-18 Baseball. practices, games and events as well as What is a Babe Ruth League World facilitate new social and cultural experiences Series? It is a World Series where you have for the participants. They are there to root for to earn your way in to play. their visiting guests and their teams. They are there to encourage them if they strike Players first participate in a full local out, miss a catch or lose a game. The only league schedule. At the end of the season, disadvantage for the players and their host the league selects its best fifteen (or parents is having to say good-bye when the eighteen) players to its tournament team. tournament is over. In fact, we have found The tournament trail starts with District that many players and host parents often competition, with the winner going to the write and/or visit each other after the event State tournament. The State champion is over. then goes to the Regional tournament, and the Regional champion earns the honor of Babe Ruth League, Inc. is about the kids advancing to the World Series. and in making dreams come true. For some kids, the hours spent on the baseball or Xtreme Fastpitch Tournament Trails softball diamond participating in local league Rostered players are eligible to play in or tournament play will be one of the most tournament trails for both Babe Ruth Softball memorable experiences they ever have. That and Xtreme Fastpitch tournaments. Teams is why we work very hard to provide them enter tournaments from September 1st with a playing experience second to none! through the National Championship dates to qualify for the National Championship. There will be one National Championship for each of the 4 age groups: X8, X10, X12 and X14. There is NO participation fee to play in official Babe Ruth tournament-trail tournaments. We count on our local leagues to play host to all levels of tournament play, including the World Series. By hosting a tournament, the local league benefits in

24 25 26 27 To contact a Regional, District or State Commissioner, log onto BabeRuthLeague.org and click on “Officials.” Then select “Find Officials by Region.” Select your Region by clicking on it on the map. Contact information for your Region will appear. You can also get contact information by calling Headquarters at 1-800-880-3142.

This map illustrates the eight regions of Babe Ruth League, Inc. Each region is comprised of the state organizations.

28 29 Babe Ruth League The State Commissioner is responsible for: The Regional Commissioner is responsible for: • Assisting local league officials when needed • Assisting local league officials when Chain of Command or requested by District Commissioners. needed or requested by District or State • Holding elections for District Commissioners Commissioners. elected by the local leagues within the The Local League Level • Holding one or two workshops per year respective district. The foundation of the Babe Ruth program is the local league where the operations of the region and the • Holding several meetings per year, level. Each Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, and Babe Babe Ruth program are reviewed thoroughly. Ruth Softball league is organized within a community by a group including an election meeting where each of select people, who usually serve as a temporary Board until District Commissioner votes for the State • Operating and administering the Regional regular elections of officers can be held. State Commissioners Commissioner; a meeting devoted to league Tournaments in conjunction with his/her help local leagues establish geographical boundaries—which eligibility for tournament play, as well as a Assistant Regional Commissioners. complete review of all Babe Ruth Rules and are protected by Babe Ruth League, Inc.—from which to draw • Presenting to Babe Ruth International Regulations for local league and tournament their players. Headquarters (the next level) for review any play; and meetings to review the special regional concerns and subsequent action. Babe Ruth local leagues operate with the spirit of democracy programs offered by Babe Ruth International and with much autonomy. In addition, Babe Ruth League, Headquarters to address any District International Headquarters Inc. provides materials to help leagues establish their own concerns and review possible policy and Elected by the Board of Directors is the Constitution and By-Laws and plan meetings. rule changes. President/CEO of Babe Ruth League, Inc. All league officers, managers, coaches, umpires and • Operating State Tournaments and working who leads the program’s operation and miscellaneous personnel should be volunteers from within the through his/her District Commissioners to administration. Full-time staff members community and should be individuals who care about teaching make certain all leagues are eligible for (including the President/CEO) work with the the youth of their community the ideals of sportsmanship, fair tournament play. program’s volunteer network of over one play, respect for self and others and high morality. • Presenting to the Regional Commissioner million individuals to provide the very best (the next level) for review all District educational, sports experience possible for The District Level concerns within his/her state in order that participants. A District is an established area within a state that can consist the state’s recommendations are presented The International Headquarters for the of between five to ten leagues. A District Commissioner is a properly to Babe Ruth International administration of Babe Ruth League, Inc. is volunteer who operates the Babe Ruth program within each Headquarters. district according to the Babe Ruth Rules and Regulations, located in Mercer County, New Jersey. State’s Constitution and By-Laws and its policies. The Regional Level The State Commissioner reports to the The Board of Directors At the top of the chain of command is the The District Commissioner assists the local leagues whenever Regional Commissioner, of which there are Babe Ruth League International Board of needed. He/she holds several meetings per year to keep his/her eight. A regional organization consists of Directors, including the President/CEO leagues updated on the special programs as well as possible several states. A Regional Commissioner who directs the affairs and policies of policy and rule changes. The District Commissioner serves as operates the Babe Ruth program within each Babe Ruth League, Inc. The eight Regional the local league’s liaison with the State Commissioner. region according to the Babe Ruth Rules and Commissioners serve as Board Members, Regulations and the program’s policies and The State Level along with eight “at-large” members. The District Commissioner reports to the State Commissioner. procedures. Depending on its size and the population of its leagues, a state organization may consist of an entire state or a portion of a state. State Commissioners are volunteers who operate the Babe Ruth program within each state organization according to the Babe Ruth Rules and Regulations as well as any applicable State-level by-laws and policies. For more information on Babe Ruth League, contact our International Headquarters at 1-800-880-3142. 30 31 32 33 2018 Babe Ruth League Babe Ruth League Approved Accident, General Liability, Directors’ & Officers’ Liability, Equipment & Contents, and Crime Insurance Plans

Apply for Coverage No more stamps. No more overnight mail charges. Apply online at: www.baberuthleague.org Simply pay online by eCheck and save! All Chartered Teams in the League Must Purchase the Coverage (No Exceptions) Term of Insurance for Accident, General Liability, Directors’ & Officers’ Liability, Chartering your league has never been easier! Equipment & Contents, and Crime Coverage will begin the day following the postmark date of your payment to Babe Ruth League Just go to BabeRuthLeague.org and log into your account. (New leagues will need to call Babe Ruth League Headquarters for mailing, or available the next day if paying online by eCheck. The postmark will be kept on at 1-800-880-3142 before getting started.) file for verification of payment mailing date. Coverage is subject to approval by K&K Insurance Group, Inc. However, no coverage will be provided prior to 2/1/2018, and coverage will end on Board Members must complete all of the contact information that is required, including: 1/31/2019 regardless of when you enroll. Exception: New or first-time league enrollees may First and Last Name, Street Address request accident and general liability coverage to begin as early as January 1, 2018. (Do not use a P.O. Box for the League President’s address because UPS does not deliver to P.O. Boxes.) The premium is fully earned and there will be no refunds for cancellation of coverage. The City, State and Zip, Email along with Mobile, Work and Home Phone Numbers. only refunds given will be for team adjustments to the General Liability & Participant Accident You have your own insurance? policies that result in less premium due than what was originally paid. If so, you will need to submit your insurance certificate along with naming Babe Ruth League, Inc. as “additional insured” for liability coverage at the time of chartering. Evidence of Coverage You will be able to submit an electronic copy of the certificate. The electronic certificate Each insured league will receive a Certificate of Insurance with a summary description of must reflect that there is coverage for claims of negligence brought by an athletic participant the benefits online through the Data Center at www.baberuthleague.org. For a complete (i.e. no athletic participant exclusion) on the policy. description, please refer to the actual policy on file with the policyholder. In the event of any conflict between this brochure, the summary and the policy, the policy provisions govern. Savings! Order regular season and tournament supplies now and save. You can order additional Rulebooks and Patches/Emblems while filling out your Charter Information. Please note: The information on this and the following pages is for illustrative purposes (Remember tournament trail teams are required to have the patch on the uniform. only and is not an insurance contract. You must refer to the policy on file with the policy Also no more stitches! The patches are iron-on. ) holder for specific limits, conditions and exclusions. Once you have completed all the required information and submitted your application online, Very Important! Headquarters will review the application and will email to all league officers that you are cleared to move forward and make payment for the charter/insurance. Because of recent changes made to insurance regulations, leagues that enroll with K&K (It will usually take up to 3 business days from the time that you submit to the time Insurance must issue 2 separate checks: Headquarters will complete the review. ) 1st Check: Payable to “Babe Ruth League, Inc.” for your 2018 Babe Ruth League Charter Fee. Once we have received your payments for charter and insurance and both are posted, 2nd Check: Payable to “K&K Insurance” for your 2018 Insurance Fee. your league account will be clear to print your insurance certificates as well as create and print additional insured certificates. In order to make sure there is no delay in your charter approval, please submit both checks and both invoices together in the same envelope and mail to the address provided. Upon receipt, Once your league is officially chartered: Babe Ruth League Headquarters will process your charter, and approve and forward your If you need to go back and add teams later in the year, simply log in and insurance funds to K&K Insurance. click on “Edit Team Counts.”

Babe Ruth League Chartering/Insurance Babe Ruth League Chartering/Insurance Insurance is solicited and administered by K&K Insurance Group. 34 For questions regarding the insurance, please call 1-800-736-7358. 35 Approved Accident Insurance Program Big League Benefits

• $250,000 Accident Medical for each participant • $15,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage for each participant

Eligibility The plan, which is administered by K&K Insurance Group, and placed with an A.M. Best “A” rated carrier, covers Babe Ruth League rostered players, team managers, coaches, scorekeepers, bat and ball boys/girls, umpires, league officials, volunteers and members of a league’s Booster Club.

Your Coverage Coverage in the amount of $250,000 is provided while participating in any regular approved baseball/softball activity of the league. This includes practice sessions, regularly scheduled games and tournament games organized and supervised by the league. The maximum limit is reduced to $100,000 for accidental injuries during team or group travel to or from the site of a covered event under the supervision of a coach or designated representative of the league.

$250,000 Accidental Medical Expense Insurance Benefits The plan pays for Covered Medical Expenses which occur within one year after an accident. Once these expenses exceed the $100 per person deductible, a maximum of $250,000 per accident for each insured person is provided. The benefits provided under the plan are excess to any valid and collectible coverage. In the absence of other coverage, this policy will provide primary benefits, subject to the deductible. Covered Medical expenses include the reasonable and customary charges for services and supplies such as: • Treatment and care by a physician, surgeon, or registered nurse • Hospital confinement or outpatient care in a hospital • Emergency ambulance service • Prescription drugs and medicines • X-rays • Dental expenses are covered only if required because of injury to natural teeth

Deductible Per Person The deductible applies to each person in an insured league including players, managers, coaches, umpires, volunteers and league officials during the preseason tryouts, regular playing season and tournaments. The deductible per person may be satisfied as the result of one or several accidents to that person which occur during the season when coverage is in force for his/ her league. After the $100 per person deductible is satisfied, they do not need to pay for another deductible during the season; additional medical expenses which are eligible under the plan will be paid up to the limits of the policy.

Babe Ruth League Chartering/Insurance Insurance is solicited and administered by K&K Insurance Group. 36 For questions regarding the insurance, please call 1-800-736-7358. 37 Approved Accident Insurance Program Big League Benefits Approved General Liability Insurance Program

(continued) Coverage Description $15,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment The program is administered by K&K Insurance Group and placed with an A.M. Best “A” rated If an insured person dies or loses his sight or limbs during a covered event, or while carrier. The program provides: traveling to or from a covered event as a team or group under the supervision of a coach or • Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability • Personal and Advertising Injury Liability designated representative of the league, a benefit will be paid upon proof that: • Products and Completed Operations • Contractual Liability • The loss occurred within 52 weeks after the injury, and • Participant Legal Liability • Non-owned and Hired Automobile Liability • The loss was a direct result of the injury. Also includes coverage for injuries arising out of: Type of Loss Benefit • Maintenance or use of ballparks, bleachers and playing areas Life...... $ 15,000 • Consumption or use of food products • Cost of investigation and defense against claims, even if they are groundless Both hands or both feet or sight of both eyes...... $ 15,000 • League sanctioned events One hand and one foot...... $ 15,000 • Liability assumed under written contract Either hand or foot and sight of one eye...... $ 15,000 • Hosting of Babe Ruth League sanctioned tournaments* Either hand or foot or sight of one eye...... $ 7,500 Examples of Limits: Loss of a hand or foot is actual severance through or above the wrist or ankle joint, or total $5,000,000 General Aggregate per League and irrecoverable loss of use of these members, as a result of damage to tissue of that $1,000,000 or $2,000,000 Options per Occurrence member. $1,000,000 Non-Owned/Hired Auto Liability Loss of an eye is total and permanent loss of the eye. $300,000 Damage to Premises Rented to You A maximum of $15,000 will be paid under this benefit if an insured person suffers more than $5,000 Medical Payments Expense one loss. $1,000,000 or $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate per League (equivalent to the per occurrence limit chosen) $1,000,000 Sexual Abuse/Molestation per Occurrence with a $2,000,000 Aggregate per League Defense, investigative and other related costs are in addition to the limits of liability. Policy limit applies per occurrence, regardless of the number of insureds on the policy, person or organizations who sustain injury.

* Hosting of non-sanctioned tournaments should be reported so that the proper procedures are in place and coverage can be extended. Call K&K Insurance at 1-800-736-7358 for further information. Leagues who own or lease their own facility and have 24/7 premises exposure should contact K&K Insurance at 1-800-736-7358 to discuss any potential additional exposures that may require additional insurance.

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Who Is Covered Coverage is provided for the insured league, its teams, sponsors, officers, directors, managers, coaches, umpires or trainers of the insured and any volunteer workers or affiliated organization while acting within the scope of their duties as such.

Additional Insureds Some of our leagues are required to add names of owners of the field they play on as “Additional Insureds.” If so, the policy makes it easy. The policy automatically covers any person, organization or entity engaged in sponsoring or providing the premises for Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball/Softball operations of the Named Insured. This is included at no additional charge.

Examples of Exclusions • Property of others in care, custody and control of insured, e.g. personal property of players, coaches, etc. • Injury or death of an employee • Non-owned/Hired Auto Physical Damage • Liquor Liability – Sale of Alcoholic Beverages • Fireworks • Amusement Devices (e.g.: Dunk Tanks & Inflatables)*

Important Insurance Program Terms and Conditions The Babe Ruth League endorsed Commercial General Liability Insurance described above will only be provided if the Named Insured purchases and maintains in effect Babe Ruth League’s endorsed approved Group Accident Insurance or an equivalent approved Group Accident Plan with limits of $250,000 Medical. The premium is fully earned and there will be no refunds for cancellation of coverage. The only refunds given will be for team adjustments to the General Liability & Participant Accident policies that result in less premium due than what was originally paid.

Babe Ruth League Chartering/Insurance Insurance is solicited and administered by K&K Insurance Group. 40 For questions regarding the insurance, please call 1-800-736-7358. 41 Approved Directors & Officers Insurance Program Approved Directors & Officers Insurance Program Including Cyber Privacy & Client Identity Theft Supplementary Payment (continued) Notable Exclusions Why You Need This Protection This insurance will not pay any claim based upon: Although the General Liability policy provides excellent coverage to directors and officers for • Advertising Injury • Failure to maintain proper insurance claims that are bodily injury and property damage in nature, other claims could occur which • Nuclear • Pollutants result from professional decisions made that may not have caused bodily injury or property • Wrongful Death • Bodily Injury damage. This is where the Directors and Officers Liability policy would provide coverage to • Fungi • Personal Injury the directors, officers, coaches and managers who may be putting their personal assets at • Property Damage risk. Explanations Notice: Following are several items related to claims made policies that should be considered. Program Description This program provides important protection for amateur sports organizations chartered with Prior Acts If a claims made policy contains a retroactive date, that policy provides no coverage for Babe Ruth League, Inc. for claims arising out of allegations of errors, omissions or wrongful claims arising out of incidents, occurrences, or alleged wrongful acts which took place prior acts committed by its directors, officers, employees or volunteers. This coverage will respond to that retroactive date. to allegations of discrimination, wrongful dismissal, acts beyond granted authority, failure to deliver services, and wrongful employment practices. Defense costs are paid in addition to Claims Made During Policy Period the limit of liability. Coverage is provided on a Claims Made basis, applying only to claims first This policy covers only claims actually made or incidents reported against the insured while made during the coverage period. policy remains in effect, or any applicable extended reporting period. All coverage under the policy ceases upon the termination date, except for the automatic extended reporting period Directors & Officers and Employment Practices Liability coverage, unless the insured purchases additional extended reporting period coverage. Coverage Limit Extended Reporting Period Maximum Aggregate Limit of Liability $1,000,000 each year The automatic extended reporting period is sixty (60) days from the termination or expiration Deductible $500 each claim date of the policy. The additional extended reporting period, if purchased, may be up to three (3) years for non-profit policies. If this extended reporting period is not purchased and the Who Is Covered? subsequent policy does not provide full prior acts coverage or is an occurrence policy, there The local league itself, directors, officers, and other volunteers including coaches, managers, may be gaps in coverage. committee personnel, committee members and trustees. Claims Made Policy Maturity When the retroactive date on a claims made policy is concurrent with the effective date of the Eligible Organizations policy or less than five years prior to the effective date, there is considered to be a reduced Organizations that meet all of the following criteria are eligible to submit an enrollment form level of exposure in relation to an occurrence policy. For this reason, claims made rates are for coverage under this program. comparatively lower than occurrence rates. As the claims made relationship matures, the insured can expect substantial annual premium increases independent of overall rate level 1. Board that oversees a chartered Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken League. increases. If, however, the retroactive date on a claims made policy is more than five years 2. Chartered Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Leagues must purchase the Babe Ruth League prior to the effective date of the policy, that claims made relationship is considered mature endorsed Accident and General Liability plans. and rate levels will not increase for this reason. 3. Must operate as a not-for-profit organization.

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NEW COVERAGE ENHANCEMENT - Cyber Privacy and Client Identity Theft Supplementary Payment Endorsement 1. Up to $25,000 during the policy period for Network Remediation Work to investigate, remediate, develop or improve your network security systems to address any network security issues raised as a result of a claim made against you. 2. Up to $10,000 per person/$100,000 policy period aggregate to reimburse you for any sums you become legally obligated to pay as damages because of loss or theft of personal information or data about any client which is in your care, custody or control. 3. Up to $12,500 during the policy period to reimburse you for attorney fees, attorney costs and court costs you incur, regardless of the number of investigations or the number of you who are subject to such investigations. 4. “Personal information” means an individual’s identity with any one or more of the following: 1. Social Security number; 2. Medical or health care data, or other protected health information; 3. Driver’s license number or state identification number; 4. Account number, credit card number or debit card number in combination with any required security code, access code or password that would permit access to that individual’s financial account; or 5. Other non-public personal information as defined in a “privacy regulation.”

Babe Ruth League Chartering/Insurance Insurance is solicited and administered by K&K Insurance Group. 44 For questions regarding the insurance, please call 1-800-736-7358. 45 Optional Coverage Available Equipment and Contents Optional Coverage Available - Crime/Fidelity

(Inland Marine) Optional Coverage Available to Leagues Who Purchase the This coverage is for direct loss or damage to equipment due to fire, theft, vandalism or other Babe Ruth General Liability and Participant Accident Coverages: covered causes excluding earthquake and flood (subject to the actual policy terms and conditions). Crime/Fidelity Coverage – Employee Theft Items eligible for coverage include: • Employee Theft Limit: $25,000 • Sports equipment (such as balls, uniforms, pads, helmets, netting, pitching machines) • Deductible: $500 • Field maintenance equipment (such as lawn mowers, grooming equipment) Employee Theft coverage pays for loss or damage of money and securities resulting directly • Concession stand equipment excluding food & beverage inventory • Portable storage units and portable bleachers (not permanent structures) from theft committed by up to 5 employees (which includes trustees acting as a member of any committee duly elected or appointed by resolution of your board of directors or board Should you need coverage for permanent structures, light poles, scoreboards, tents, etc., or if of trustees to perform specific directorial acts on your behalf). Coverage is limited to the 5 your total values exceed $200,000, please contact K&K Insurance at 1-800-736-7358. individuals named on the application. Coverage Conditions: Coverage Conditions: • Only Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Leagues who purchase the Babe Ruth League Endorsed General Liability and Participant Accident plans are eligible for this coverage. • Only Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Leagues who purchase the Babe Ruth Endorsed General • Coverage cannot be extended to cover glass or permanent structures such as concession Liability and Participant Accident plans are eligible for this coverage. stands, bathrooms, storage units that are permanent or press boxes. • Only 5 people can be named. • You must insure the full replacement cost* of all your equipment and contents to avoid a co-insurance penalty at the time of loss. Should you add additional equipment or contents • Bank accounts/ledgers must be audited on a quarter basis by an executive officer or to your inventory, please contact K&K to have your insured value amended to avoid a co- annually by an independent auditor to be eligible for coverage. insurance penalty. • There cannot have been a theft by a board member in the last 4 years to be eligible for coverage. * FULL REPLACEMENT COST EXAMPLE: If you have a 10 year-old tractor worth $500 that would cost $3,000 in the stores to replace, you need to insure it at the $3,000 limit. Fraud Warning: K&K Insurance Group, Inc., for the insuring company, shall be permitted but not • Any items valued over $5,000 must be individually listed. obligated to inspect a proposed insured’s, or an insured’s, property and operations Losses are subject to a Deductible according to the following Deductible schedule: for underwriting purposes at any time. Any person who knowingly and with intent Total Value Per Location Applicable Deductible to defraud any insurance company or another person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information, or $1 - $10,000 $250 conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material $10,001 - $100,000 $1,000 thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime and subjects the person to criminal and civil penalties and insurance benefits may also be denied. $100,001 - $200,000 $2,500

Rate of Coverage: Total Replacement Cost Value X $.03 = Calculated premium subject to a $100 minimum premium Calculations Examples: • Example #1 - $50,000 Replacement Cost Value X $.03 = $1,500 • Example #2 - $2,000 Replacement Cost Value X $.03 = Less than $100 so $100 minimum premium applies.

Babe Ruth Other Policies Y N Y N Has a per person, per accident limit of $250,000. Y N Y N Maximum limit of $100,000 per person for accidental injuries sustained while traveling as a team or group under the supervision of a coach or designated representative of the league. Y N Y N Provides up to $15,000 for accidental death or dismemberment claims for insured persons participating in a covered event or while traveling to or from a covered event as a team or group under the supervision of a coach or designated representative of the league. Y N Y N Deductible of only $100 per person regardless of the number of claims. Y N Y N Provides “annual” rather than “seasonal” coverage. Y N Y N All league personnel, managers, coaches, umpires, board members, players, volunteers, etc., are provided coverage under the plan. Y N Y N Provides dental coverage for natural teeth. Y N Y N Provides coverage for medical bills that occur within 52 weeks of the date of the injury. Y N Y N Provides coverage for play against non-Babe Ruth teams or in non-Babe Ruth tournaments provided the activity is sanctioned by the local league, your team is made up entirely of participants from your local league’s Babe Ruth rosters, and it does not interfere with the Babe Ruth League, Inc. tournament trail.

The benefits provided under the plan are excess to any valid and collectible coverage. As long as the other insurance pays $100 or more, the Babe Ruth plan deductible is waived, and the remaining balance of the reasonable and customary fees will be paid. In the absence of other coverage, this insurance will provide primary benefits, subject to the deductible.

Babe Ruth League Chartering/Insurance Babe Ruth League Chartering/Insurance Insurance is solicited and administered by K&K Insurance Group. Insurance is solicited and administered by K&K Insurance Group. 48 For questions regarding the insurance, please call 1-800-736-7358. For questions regarding the insurance, please call 1-800-736-7358. 49 Special note about Xtreme Insurance: There is a separate insurance plan, administered by K&K Insurance Group, and placed with an A.M. Best “A” rated carrier, that covers Xtreme rostered players, team managers, coaches, scorekeepers, bat and ball boys/girls, umpires, team officials, volunteers and members of a team’s Booster Club. Call Babe Ruth League Headquarters at 1-800-880-3142 for your free Xtreme Fastpitch Insurance Guide.

Want to learn more about adding an Xtreme Division to your local league? Our free guide will help guide you and answer your questions. Call Babe Ruth League Headquarters at 1-800-880-3142 for a free download of the guide today.

Contact Headquarters at 1-800-880-3142 about online player registration. Your league can sign players up for local league play via the internet with the safety and security of participating with Babe Ruth League.

50 51 Meet “Bambino Bear” … the Official Mascot of Babe Ruth League. Bambino Bear has arrived to help promote the spirit and tradition of Babe Ruth League and its players, coaches and volunteers. Bambino is a very versatile bear and will be introducing new games and activities to our players throughout the season. He will also be on hand at times to throw out the first pitch, teach some drills and just hang out at the field and watch a few games. Bambino Bear wants to help represent Babe Ruth League in a fun and positive manner, and is asking everyone to help him teach that to all players … especially our very young players who are experiencing Babe Ruth League Baseball and Softball for the first time.

Help young players learn all about the game with Bambino Bear Coloring and Activity Sheets! Download a free set at BabeRuthLeague. org today!

52 53 54 55 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Babe Ruth League Ripken Baseball Coaching Education Program

What is the Babe Ruth League Coaching How long is the certification valid? Education Program requirement? By taking the ASEP course, coaches are Since 2008, the requirement has been that certified for life. all baseball and softball coaches affiliated with either organization must become Can someone not affiliated with Babe certified. Ruth League or Ripken Baseball take the course? What are the online courses being Yes, but we would recommend the coach offered through ASEP? consult his or her organization to ensure Coaching Education Program Coaching Youth Baseball: that the Babe Ruth/Ripken version will Powered by Ripken Baseball www.BabeRuthCoaching.org The Ripken Way for Babe Ruth satisfy the coaching education requirements Baseball Coaches of the non-affiliated organization. If a person Coaching Youth Softball: is taking the course for his or her own The Ripken Way for Babe Ruth professional development and not to satisfy There is no one single action that can have more Softball Coaches a requirement, the coach would simply of a positive impact on our players than improving select “Other” from the drop-down menu the quality and knowledge of our managers and How much does the course cost? during the registration process. coaches. It is a fact that managers and coaches The courses are $19.95 each for Level I, and are the ones who spend the most time interacting $24.95 for Level II. The certification will be Will coaches receive a certificate of with our participants and the ones who can make a good for life. course completion? child’s experience in youth sports fun and memorable. Coaches will have the ability to print a How do I purchase the course? certificate of completion and wallet card Therefore, it is very important for youth coaches to be Visit www.BabeRuthCoaching.org, click on directly from the site. However, we will not properly trained to focus more on the child’s baseball “For coaches” link under “Quick Clicks” be mailing certificates. and softball experience and less on winning games. section of the home page, and follow the The Babe Ruth League/Ripken Baseball Coaching prompts. You will need a Visa or Mastercard Will there be a National Coaches Registry Certification Program consists of the coaching credit or debit card to make the purchase for the site? certification online courses Coaching Youth Baseball: through the website. Yes, there will be a National Coaches The Ripken Way for Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball Registry, but it will not be open to the public. What is the format of the course? Only administrators will have access to the Coaches and Coaching Youth Softball: The Ripken Way The courses are PDF-based courses, registry to run reports for their individual for Babe Ruth Softball Coaches. Babe Ruth League, meaning course takers do not receive any leagues. Inc. and Ripken Baseball, Inc. exclusively endorse ancillary course materials (no book, CD, these online courses, which are being provided by the or video) in the mail. All course content is What are the technical requirements for American Sport Education Program. delivered electronically through the course. viewing the course? Coaches who complete the course with a score of Go to www.BabeRuthCoaching.org/ How long does the course take to 80% or better will receive the Babe Ruth League/ techSupport.cfm for a detailed listing of complete? technical requirements. Ripken Baseball Coaching Certification Program Coaches should expect to spend two to certification for baseball or softball and will be able to three hours going through the online course. print a certificate of completion and wallet card from Careful reading of the PDF book and other the website. materials found within the course will require additional time (well spent!).

56 57 58 59 How to Assemble Step 7 Quick Note: You will be uploading a photo when you do your rosters online as well. Insert your Babe Ruth Your Tournament Credentials Remember only players and coaches that are ID Cards. Quick Note: on the official tournament roster are permitted Remember to order your in the photo. ID Cards when doing your rosters online. You may use Step 1 don’t have the option to print the LOE, contact your State Commissioner. Commissioners original birth certificates in Step 10 Access your account at BabeRuthLeague.org. place of ID Cards; however, will not be able to approve LOE’s until after Place Certificates of Certification for Your league president or appointed officer will notarized copies of birth June 5th of each year. See LOE section for each manager and coach that has be able to help you with gaining access to certificates will not be accepted. step-by-step instructions on obtaining your successfully completed the Coaches your account. LOE. See ID Cards section for ordering instructions. Certification Program.Quick Note: Visit www.baberuthcoaching.com for Step 2 Step 5 information on how you can enroll in this Step 8 superb training program. Start your Credentials book Insert a copy of your by using a 1/2" ring binder tournament team roster Insert Consent for that you can find in an office in the binder. If you Treatment forms. Step 11 - Check List supply store. You can print out have any Add/Drops • Did I order Official Emblems or the Cap Treatment Forms that are made on your Emblem option for my players and coaches? tournament roster after from the Babe Step 3 • Do I want to order District, State or Regional June 30th, please be Ruth Website! Champion and Runner-Up Pins? Place clear sheet sure to put the revised approved roster in Quick Note: Be sure to have 1 Consent form protectors for the front, keeping the original roster in the binder. for each player on the roster. The Consent for • Does my team have the schedule for documents inside the Quick Note: Only Add/Drop that are with Treatment form can be found under League games as well as the contact numbers binder. When using a letter from Headquarters giving specific Resources on BabeRuthLeague.org. for the host league and tournament Babe Ruth ID Cards, use approval are valid. Also, remember that director?

“business card” sheet protectors to hold the when you drop a player you can only • Do my team managers and coaches have

cards inside the binder. Quick Note: Babe add one player. Your roster must stay the rule books?

Ruth ID Cards are available for purchase same size throughout the tournament trail.

through your roster tool. Simply select the You must have an official roster from your

players you need ID Cards for and supply the league’s SI-Play Roster System with Babe

shipping information. You can have your cards Ruth League. sent back Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air or regular Ground. Step 6

Step 4 Insert a copy of your league’s Certificate of Insurance for Accident and Liability Insurance. Step 9 Insert your league’s If you have Babe Ruth insurance and your Place a printed copy of your team photo, in LOE (Letter of Eligibility). league took both Accident and Liability Questions? uniform, in your binder. Please remember This is approved by your coverage with Babe Ruth, they will both that this photo may also be used for Contact Babe Ruth State Commissioner and appear together on the certificate form. available once approved program books and other publications as League Headquarters for printing from your you advance in the tournament trail. League Portal. If you Make sure to have a good photo taken. at 1-800-880-3142.

60 61 62 63 Official Babe Ruth & Cal Ripken Trademarked Awards Authorized Regional Award Suppliers

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64 65 66 67 68 69 For all tournament dates and locations, … throughout the entire year. We’ll provide please visit BabeRuthLeague.org … updates, brackets and more! 70 71 72 73 Punch Your Ticket to a 2018 Attend and host as many National • Teams who win a National Qualifier will be Qualifiers as you want to! asked to place a deposit with the host site upon winning your qualifier. There is no Babe Ruth League World Series! What do you need to host a National team entry fee for a World Series, however, Qualifier? the host will retain the deposit in full if your • At least 5-6 teams to complete in an age team does not attend the World Series. group. • The team will not be listed as a team • Select which award type you would like to attending until the deposit is paid and present to the teams, however, they must be recorded by the World Series host site. purchased through Sharps Trophy. • World Series instructions will be sent to • Use NUA National Association of Certified each team upon winning your qualifying Umpires for the games. tournament. • Pay $100 host fee for each age group you • All teams are asked to dual charter under host and fill out online so that Headquarters both Babe Ruth Softball and Xtreme can publish on the web and on Facebook. Fastpitch so that teams could attend both the World Series and National Championship • Set your game format and entry fees for for Xtreme if they wish. teams attending. We would like for your league to participate in the National Qualifier Tournament • Teams in the 12U and 16U age levels that • Have a great tournament and raise funds for Trail, and have your local league possibly participate in a Babe Ruth Softball win a Regional Tournament will be known on your local league program! the schedules as the Regional Champion, World Series in the 5 different age groups being offered as well as the 4 For Teams participating in a National Qualifier: however, if that team has already qualified National Championships for Xtreme Fastpitch. Here are your options to enter this for a World Series in that age group, they additional tournament trail today! • Team must be a chartered Babe Ruth will not receive travel funds from Babe Ruth Softball program to qualify for a World Series League. Babe Ruth League will provide Option #1: berth in any age group. travel funds to the runner up or highest Host a National Qualifier at your home park! • Tournaments are open to Xtreme Fastpitch team that does not have a berth to the Simply go to the following link to sign up: teams as well. However, if the team is not series since those teams may not have http://www.baberuthleague.org/xtreme-tournament.aspx also a dual chartered team under Babe Ruth enough time to fundraise and so that the You will pick which age groups, the dates, the Softball, they will be asked to attend the World Series pool does not shrink. format and number of games, entry for teams National Championship for Xtreme Fastpitch. • 8U,10U,14U age levels do not have any to attend and award types. The cost is $100 • Team entry fees to the National Qualifiers travel funds for regional winners since the per age group. The winner of your tournament are paid to the host league. No monies World Series host is not paying a host fee will earn a berth to the World Series in that age outside of your charter fee and proper that covers World Series Travel costs. Teams group. (The team will still be required to attend insurance coverage is required to will be required to book their own travel to the normal Babe Ruth Softball Tournament Trail Headquarters. and from the World Series. to completion.) • If your team wins a National Qualifier for the Option #2: World Series, you must still play in the Babe Questions? Have your team or teams attend a National Ruth Tournament Trail in District, State and Contact Babe Ruth Qualifier event anywhere in the country. Regional Play if offered in your state and Simply sign up for a tournament and, if region. Failure to participate in the normal League Headquarters you win the Qualifier and your team competes to completion the regular Babe Ruth Babe Ruth Tournament trail to completion at 1-800-880-3142. Softball Tournament Trail, your team is going to the World Series. will void your berth to the World Series.

74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 The Sportsmanship Code of Babe Ruth League Develop a strong, clean, healthy body, mind and soul. Develop a strong urge for sportsman-like conduct. Develop understanding of and respect for the RULES. Develop courage in defeat, tolerance and modesty in victory. Develop control over emotions and speech. Develop spirit of cooperation and team play. Develop into real, true CITIZENS.

Mission Statement of 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.

1670 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 www.BabeRuthLeague.org Contact Our International Headquarters toll-free: 1-800-880-3142.