Brooklyn Area Babe Ruth Serving the Brooklyn Area

Brooklyn Area Babe Ruth Serving the Brooklyn Area for Decades November 7, 2016

Agenda Vision/Mission Sportsmanship History League Administration Board Giving Source of Funds League Map Season Format Fields Proposed Fees Player Evaluations Traveling Tryouts Volunteer Hours BPAASports. org >>Baseball Ages 13 -19

BABR – Vision/Mission The Babe Ruth Baseball program, using regulation competitive baseball 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, Brooklyn Area Babe Ruth is committed to providing our participants the best educational sports experience possible. It is our fundamental belief, that every child with a desire to play baseball, be given that opportunity.

BABR – Sportsmanship Develop a strong, clean, healthy body, mind, and soul Develop a strong desire for sportsman like conduct Develop an 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 true CITIZENS and Ambassadors of our community

BABR – History BABR has served Brooklyn Park since 1961, 55 years Executive Board led, with no compensation Executive Board combined experience exceeds 125 years Executive Board that is actively involved with the community Executive Board that meets with our local schools

BABR – League Admin Served over 7, 500 youth baseball players in 20 years Served over 13, 000 youths in our program through our giving Grants to families that couldn’t otherwise afford to participate Donations to help offset costs to support teams & tournaments Revenue streams to help keep registration cost down for families Accidental/Injury Insurance for all participants BPAA Baseball feeds BABR Brooklyn Center Little League feeds BABR

BABR – Board Contact Information: bababeruth@Hotmail. com BPAASports. org >>Baseball Ages 13 -19

BABR – Giving since 2005 Babe Ruth Baseball League Execution q Equipment Investment q Umpire Administration q Various League Fees q Youth Training and Clinics q Other Administration Costs Total Baseball Administration Donations: College Scholarships: $7, 000 High School Athletics: $9, 050 Brooklyn Park Field Improvements: $83, 179 Other miscellaneous donations: $2, 718 Cross Food Shelf Donations: $13, 750 $ 219, 323 $ 158, 500 $ 162, 050 $ 15, 500 $ 71, 940 $627, 313

BABR – Source of funds Proceeds from charitable gambling Baseball registration fees Baseball tournament concessions Baseball tournament gate fees Now part of BPAA Gambling continues separately

BABR – League Map Age BABR High School 13 s Traveling AAA Traveling AA 14 s Traveling AAA Traveling AA PC and Osseo have reached down to 13 s and 14 s. Traveling AAA Traveling AA 15 s City League CPHS does not. City League 9 th Grade A/B 16 s Traveling VFW 17 -19 s Traveling American Legion BPAASports. org >>Baseball Ages 13 -19

BABR – Season Format April 13 s 14 s Evals Age Practice July June May City League games and tournaments w/OMGAA Tryouts Practice MYAS Traveling AAA/AA games and tournaments 14/15 s City League games and tournaments w/OMGAA 16 s 1719 s HS 9 th Grade A/B MYAS Traveling AAA/AA games and tournaments High School 10 th Grade Tryouts 15 s VFW Practice MYAS Traveling High School JV, and Varsity American Legion Aug

BABR – Fields 13 s – Bases 75’ - Pitch 52’ Northport Field Zane 3 & 4 Northport School 5625 Northport Dr , Brooklyn Center Edinbrook School 8905 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park Maple Grove 13 s– Basswood, Cedar Island, Gleason, MG Middle School 14/15 s – Bases 90’ - Pitch 60’ JMF& Zane 2 Edinbrook School 8905 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park Evergreen* 745 72 nd Ave. N, Brooklyn Center Cohen* 1401 60 th Ave N Brooklyn Center Noble Sports Park* 9540 Regent Ave N, Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Center HS V&JV 1200 65 th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center (*Lighted Field) Maple Grove 14/15 s – Gleason, Elm Creek, Basswood, Cedar Island Field maps have all been, and will continue to be, available online. BPAASports. org >>Baseball Ages 13 -19

BABR –Updated League Fees BPAASports. org >>Baseball Ages 13 -19

BABR – Player Evaluations All incoming 13 s get evaluated to establish a data point to guide drafts Batting T, Front Toss, and machine fed Live Fielding Stations are: Running Throwing Optional Pitching City League 13 s, 14/15 s use the evaluation scores to balance drafts

BABR – Traveling Tryouts Traveling tryouts begin when the city lets us on the fields after the thaw Teams are picked, tryout coaches are named, traveling coaches evaluate Spring League Games for Babe Ruth qualifications Approximately 10 5 inning games We often start with a 1 -1 count All players welcome, regardless of traveling intent Minimal coaching to evaluate baseball acumen, instincts, etc. Coaches select teams

BABR – Volunteer Hours Use DIBS on-line program, same as BPBA Require Deposit Check same as BPBA Same volunteer hour commitment as BPBA Volunteer Opportunities: 1. April Evaluation Positions (46 jobs) 2. Zane Field Clean-up 3. Umpire Spring League games 4. MYAS Tournaments in June & August Field Maintenance Concessions Field Leader

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