Bambino Buddy-Ball - Ages 5-20

Babe Ruth League, Inc. believes that every child has the right to participate in the games of baseball and softball.  We have always encouraged our member leagues to accept all players regardless of their physical or mental ability.  The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division was established for organizations who wish to charter a league that encompasses players ages 5-19 who are either physically and/or mentally challenged. This division makes allowance for a “buddy” to help the player swing a bat, round the bases, catch a ball, etc. There are no restrictions to the age of the “buddy”. A Bambino Buddy-Ball team may be comprised of players ages 5-19 and sometimes older. The Bambino Buddy-Ball division is designed so that everyone has the opportunity to have fun.

The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division allows our challenged or special needs  athletes to develop confidence  and positive self-esteem. It allows them to be part of organized sports and assists with physical fitness as well as their social skills.  The joy and emotion you experience when you put on that first baseball uniform or cap on a challenged child’s head is like no other.  As you can see, the Bambino Buddy-Ball Division is an emotionally rewarding experience for everyone as it also allows the “buddies” to feel good about helping their challenged friends, while at the same time making it a fun and memorable time for all.

Before the Bambino Buddy-Ball Division, our special needs kids were often unable to enjoy the game of baseball. Now, through the assistance of a special buddy, they are able to enjoy the same thrills of batting, hitting and throwing just like the other kids. The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division opens up a whole new world to our challenged kids – not only do they experience the thrill of participating, they also get to experience team play and camaraderie.

Advancing the personal development of any child through team participation and kinship is an important step along the road to success and happiness.

***REGISTRATION INFO***

Rookie League age range is 6-8, as of May 1st, 2025.  This is a coach pitch developmental league, designed to teach your young athlete the concepts of baseball.  There will be an end of the season tournament, and an opportunity to field an All-Star team to represent Warren County in our District/State Tournament( Spring season only).

Minors age range is 9 to 10 as of May 1st, 2025. Players will play kid pitch on a 46/65 size field with leading off. We do allow travel ball players, but they must go into a draft. We strive for all teams to be even! We want everyone to learn to win and lose while still having a great ball season.

Majors age range is 10 to 12 as of May 1st, 2025. This is the best league in the area during Fall season! The players will play on a 50/70 size field with leading off, to prepare the players for Middle School tryouts.

 All Divisions will have a 10-game season with an end of season tournament.  The teams that make it to the Finals will play for Championship Rings! 

 Player Evaluations will be held August 23 at Basil Field 2&4. Minors will be at 11am on Field 4. Majors will have evaluations at 1230pm on Field 1. Rookie evaluations will be at 10am on Field 4. Players need all gear for hitting, fielding, and running. All players need to attend the Evaluation. This is the first chance the coaches get to see players before the draft. It helps in making sure the teams are as equal as they can be. If a player can't attend, then they will go into a hat and be drawn out at the end of the draft.

Every person intending to have direct, on the field, contact with players must complete and pass the WCPR Background Check, and the Babe Ruth National Background Screening.

The Babe Ruth National Background Screening is Not free.  If you successfully pass the Babe Ruth National Background Screening

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