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

2. 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
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3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. BABR – League Admin
Served over 7,500 youth baseball players in 20 years
Served over 13,000 youths in our program through our giving
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

7. BABR – Board
Contact Information:
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8. BABR – Giving since 2005 Babe Ruth Baseball League Execution
Equipment Investment $ 219,323
Umpire Administration $ 158,500
Various League Fees $ 162,050
Youth Training and Clinics $ 15,500
Other Administration Costs $ 71,940
Total Baseball Administration Donations: $627,313
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

9. 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

10. PC and Osseo have reached down to 13s and 14s.
BABR – League Map
Age
BABR
High School
13s
Traveling AAA
Traveling AA
City League
PC and Osseo have reached down to 13s and 14s.
CPHS does not.
14s
Traveling AAA
Traveling AA
City League
15s
Traveling AAA
Traveling AA
9th Grade A/B
16s
Traveling
VFW
17-19s
Traveling
American Legion
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11. BABR – Season Format Age April May June July Aug 13s 14s 15s 16s
Practice
City League games and tournaments w/OMGAA
Evals
Tryouts
Practice
MYAS Traveling AAA/AA games and tournaments
14s
Tryouts
Practice
MYAS Traveling AAA/AA games and tournaments
14/15s City League games and tournaments
w/OMGAA
15s
HS 9th Grade A/B
MYAS Traveling AAA/AA games and tournaments
16s
High School 10th Grade
VFW
Practice
MYAS Traveling
Tryouts
17-19s
Practice
MYAS Traveling
High School JV, and Varsity
American Legion

12. BABR – Fields 13s – Bases 75’ - Pitch 52’
Northport Field Northport School 5625 Northport Dr , Brooklyn Center
Zane 3 & 4 Edinbrook School 8905 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park
Maple Grove 13s– Basswood, Cedar Island, Gleason, MG Middle School
14/15s – Bases 90’ - Pitch 60’
JMF& Zane 2 Edinbrook School 8905 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park
Evergreen* nd Ave. N, Brooklyn Center
Cohen* th Ave N Brooklyn Center
Noble Sports Park* Regent Ave N, Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Center HS V&JV th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center
(*Lighted Field)
Maple Grove 14/15s – Gleason, Elm Creek, Basswood, Cedar Island
Field maps have all been, and will continue to be, available online.
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13. BABR –Updated League Fees
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14. BABR – Player Evaluations
All incoming 13s get evaluated to establish a data point to guide drafts
Stations are:
City League 13s, 14/15s use the evaluation scores to balance drafts
Batting T, Front Toss, and machine fed Live
Fielding
Running
Throwing
Optional Pitching

15. 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

16. 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:
April Evaluation Positions (46 jobs)
Zane Field Clean-up
Umpire Spring League games
MYAS Tournaments in June & August
Field Maintenance
Concessions
Field Leader

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