Serving the Brooklyn Area for Decades 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 >>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 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 >>Baseball Ages 13-19

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

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

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 BPAASports.org >>Baseball >>Baseball Ages 13-19

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

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* 745 72nd Ave. N, Brooklyn Center Cohen* 1401 60th Ave N Brooklyn Center Noble Sports Park* 9540 Regent Ave N, Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Center HS V&JV 1200 65th 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. BPAASports.org >>Baseball >>Baseball Ages 13-19

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

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

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: 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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