13u District Team Tryouts | Friday Location Change
posted 5/17/2012 by GLBR | Communications
---------LOCATION CHANGE FOR FRIDAY-------------
13u District Team Tryouts – Manager: Mike Keim (Leesburg Lumber)
The 13U District Team will be holding tryouts Friday, May 18th and Monday May 21st at Woodgrove Park. times are listed below. The District Team will represent Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth in post-season play, with the first tournament, District 8, the weekend of July 6-8.
Players need to send an email to register for tryouts. Send your name and your regular season team name to GLBR-13u@glbr.org.
Dates and Times:
*Friday, May 18th - 5:30 to 8:00pm - FRANKLIN PARK, #4 (registration required)
Monday, May 21st - 5:30 to 8:00pm - Woodgrove Park (registration required)
*Correction - originally listed as Saturday, May 18th Mickie Gordon Tournament Volunteers Neede
posted 5/16/2012 by GLBR | Communications Volunteers are needed to serve in the following capacities during this year's Memorial Day Mickie Gordon Tournament:
Field Directors
Act as liaison for the League at the assigned field during their scheduled times. Games at Franklin Park are usually scheduled simultaneously on both fields, Woodgrove HS has only one field and a very nice press box as does Fireman's Field.
Field Directors report scores to the Tournament Director, attend the plate conference with the team managers and umpires, serve as a protest committee member and are generally in charge of the game operations.
Scoreboard Operators
Scoreboard operators will function as the person responsible for keeping the scoreboard updated with the current score, balls, strikes, outs and inning. This position requires the person be able to sit for the duration of the game. It is a position a player not on either team may hold.
Official Scorekeepers
The individual with this assignment is responsible for keeping the official scorebook for the game assigned. Tracking of balls and strikes, as well as pitch counts, and scoring the game in a typical scorebook. Requires a functional knowledge of the game and common scorekeeping practices. This position could be filled by a responsible 16-18u player or an adult. Position requires interaction with the umpires during the game to maintain correct records.
Announcers
At Fireman's Field and Woodgrove HS, there are public address systems for announcing the games, batters, scores at other fields and other information. This position should be staffed by an adult, but could be filled by a player wishing to contribute to the success of the tournament. Announcers will be familiar with the aspects of the game and be respectful of both teams in the competition on the field.
The success of the Mickie Gordon Tournament rests on the shoulders of the community and its volunteers. If you love the game of baseball and support youth sports in general, your assistance in making the tournament a huge success is welcome and very much needed!
Interested individuals should email tournaments@glbr.org with any questions or to volunteer their services.
Thank you!
GLBR | Board of Directors
District (Post-season) Teams
posted 5/8/2012 by GLBR | Communications District (Post-season) Teams
GLBR will be sending teams to the Babe Ruth League post-season tournaments. The first tournament for these teams is the Virginia District 8 tournament. The winning team in the District tournament goes on to represent District 8 in the State Tournament. Winning the State tournament gains the team a spot in the Southeast Regional tournament and the winner of the Regional tournament goes on to play in the Babe Ruth World Series.
Tournament Locations and Dates
|
2012 Babe Ruth Post Season Schedule |
|
Age |
District VIII Tournament |
VA State Tournament |
Regional Tournament |
World Series |
|
Group |
Host |
Start |
Host |
Start |
Host |
Start |
Host |
Start |
|
13 Year-Olds |
Stafford |
Fri., 7/6/12 |
Summit Point |
7/12/2012 |
Hickory, NC |
7/26/2012 |
Kitsap, WA |
8/15/2012 |
|
14 Year-Olds |
Gainesville |
Fri., 7/13/12 |
Manassas
E.G. Smith |
7/19/2012 |
GLBR
Purcellville |
8/2/2012 |
Murray. UT |
8/18/2012 |
|
13-15 Year-Olds |
GLBR |
Fri., 7/13/12 |
Greene County |
7/19/2012 |
Ocala, FL |
8/2/2012 |
Van Buren, AR |
8/18/2012 |
|
16-18 Year-Olds |
TBD |
Sat., 6/23/12 |
D13 |
6/28/2012 |
Alexander City, AL |
7/12/2012 |
Welmar, TX |
7/28/2012 |
GLBR will be hosting this year’s District 8 tournament for the 13-15u age group the weekend of July 13-15 and possibly the 16-18u tournament the weekend of June 23-24.
District teams will begin practices immediately following our end of season tournament in preparation for their District tournaments. Players and parents will need to be committed to the team and that commitment would extend through the Babe Ruth World Series, should the team win Districts, State and Southeast Regionals.
Fielder's Choice Summer Camp Offering
posted 4/28/2012 by GLBR | Communications
Fielder's Choice Presents
High School Prep Baseball Camp
at Fireman’s Field, Purcellville
Ages: Rising 7th-9th Graders
Babe Ruth League Scholarship Program
posted 3/26/2012 by GLBR | Communications In 2001 Babe Ruth League, Inc. established a College Scholarship Program for players who participated in the Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball divisions. The program was created to provide assistance to individuals who plan on furthering their education beyond high school. Funds for the scholarship program were generated from our Annual Golf Outing along with donations from our good friends at K&K Insurance Group, Rawlings Sporting Goods and MBNA America.
GLBR Hosting the Southeast Regional 14YO tournament!
posted 2/8/2012 by GLBR | Communications Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth League is pleased to have been selected as the Host League for the 2012 14-year old Southeast Regional Tournament. The SE Regional Tournament is scheduled for August 2nd through the 6th.
The tournament brings renewed excitement to the area’s Babe Ruth baseball family. Hosting a tournament of this size is nothing new to GLBR; nevertheless, the enthusiasm is building as plans are being readied for the tournament!
Volunteers will be needed to serve in a variety of capacities. Attend a GLBR board meeting (first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm in the Don Rose Press Box at Fireman’s Field, Purcellville) or email the league’s communications director at communications@glbr.org for more information.
Interested sponsors should contact the Fundraising Director at fundraising@glbr.org.
2012 Rule Changes
posted 1/4/2012 by GLBR | Communications
Babe Ruth Leagues
Latest Rule Changes for 2012
Updated 11/23/2011
CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 33” in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2-1/4” in diameter. Only 2-1/4” barrel non-wood bats marked BPF 1.15 will be allowed. Wood 2-1/4” barrel bats are allowed.
13-15 BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 34” in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2-5/8” in diameter. All aluminum/alloy barrel bats and all composite handle (only) aluminum/alloy barrels are allowed. Only composite barrel bats certified and marked BBCOR .50 will be allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed.
16-18 BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 34” in length and the bat barrel many not exceed 2-5/8” in diameter or be greater than a -3 length to weight ratio. Only metal/composite bats certified and marked BBCOR .50 are allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed.
PENALTY
If the illegal bat is discovered prior to a batter completing his “at bat” the bat is simply removed from play and the “at bat” continues.
A player who uses an illegal bat or non-conforming barrel dimension and hits a fair ball will be ruled out. No advancement on the bases will be allowed, and any outs during the play shall stand. This is an appeal play. The “at bat” will be considered legal once a pitch is thrown to the next batter.
Any bat discovered prior to the game that does not conform to the above rule shall be directed to be removed immediately and not be allowed for use during the game. | | |
HEADLINES  |  | | | | | | 13u District Team Tryouts | Friday Location Change | | | | by
posted 05/17/2012
---------LOCATION CHANGE FOR FRIDAY-------------
13u District Team Tryouts – Manager: Mike Keim (Leesburg Lumber)
The 13U District Team will be holding tryouts Friday, May 18th and Monday May 21st at Woodgrove Park. times are listed below. The District Team will represent Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth in post-season play, with the first tournament, District 8, the weekend of July 6-8.
Players need to send an email to register for tryouts. Send your name and your regular season team name to
.
Dates and Times:
*Friday, May 18th - 5:30 to 8:00pm - FRANKLIN PARK, #4 (registration required)
Monday, May 21st - 5:30 to 8:00pm - Woodgrove Park (registration required)
*Correction - originally listed as Saturday, May 18th Back to top  | | | | Mickie Gordon Tournament Volunteers Neede | | | | by
posted 05/16/2012 Volunteers are needed to serve in the following capacities during this year's Memorial Day Mickie Gordon Tournament:
Field Directors
Act as liaison for the League at the assigned field during their scheduled times. Games at Franklin Park are usually scheduled simultaneously on both fields, Woodgrove HS has only one field and a very nice press box as does Fireman's Field.
Field Directors report scores to the Tournament Director, attend the plate conference with the team managers and umpires, serve as a protest committee member and are generally in charge of the game operations.
Scoreboard Operators
Scoreboard operators will function as the person responsible for keeping the scoreboard updated with the current score, balls, strikes, outs and inning. This position requires the person be able to sit for the duration of the game. It is a position a player not on either team may hold.
Official Scorekeepers
The individual with this assignment is responsible for keeping the official scorebook for the game assigned. Tracking of balls and strikes, as well as pitch counts, and scoring the game in a typical scorebook. Requires a functional knowledge of the game and common scorekeeping practices. This position could be filled by a responsible 16-18u player or an adult. Position requires interaction with the umpires during the game to maintain correct records.
Announcers
At Fireman's Field and Woodgrove HS, there are public address systems for announcing the games, batters, scores at other fields and other information. This position should be staffed by an adult, but could be filled by a player wishing to contribute to the success of the tournament. Announcers will be familiar with the aspects of the game and be respectful of both teams in the competition on the field.
The success of the Mickie Gordon Tournament rests on the shoulders of the community and its volunteers. If you love the game of baseball and support youth sports in general, your assistance in making the tournament a huge success is welcome and very much needed!
Interested individuals should email
with any questions or to volunteer their services.
Thank you!
GLBR | Board of Directors
Back to top | | | | District (Post-season) Teams | | | | by
posted 05/08/2012 District (Post-season) Teams
GLBR will be sending teams to the Babe Ruth League post-season tournaments. The first tournament for these teams is the Virginia District 8 tournament. The winning team in the District tournament goes on to represent District 8 in the State Tournament. Winning the State tournament gains the team a spot in the Southeast Regional tournament and the winner of the Regional tournament goes on to play in the Babe Ruth World Series.
Tournament Locations and Dates
|
2012 Babe Ruth Post Season Schedule |
|
Age |
District VIII Tournament |
VA State Tournament |
Regional Tournament |
World Series |
|
Group |
Host |
Start |
Host |
Start |
Host |
Start |
Host |
Start |
|
13 Year-Olds |
Stafford |
Fri., 7/6/12 |
Summit Point |
7/12/2012 |
Hickory, NC |
7/26/2012 |
Kitsap, WA |
8/15/2012 |
|
14 Year-Olds |
Gainesville |
Fri., 7/13/12 |
Manassas
E.G. Smith |
7/19/2012 |
GLBR
Purcellville |
8/2/2012 |
Murray. UT |
8/18/2012 |
|
13-15 Year-Olds |
GLBR |
Fri., 7/13/12 |
Greene County |
7/19/2012 |
Ocala, FL |
8/2/2012 |
Van Buren, AR |
8/18/2012 |
|
16-18 Year-Olds |
TBD |
Sat., 6/23/12 |
D13 |
6/28/2012 |
Alexander City, AL |
7/12/2012 |
Welmar, TX |
7/28/2012 |
GLBR will be hosting this year’s District 8 tournament for the 13-15u age group the weekend of July 13-15 and possibly the 16-18u tournament the weekend of June 23-24.
District teams will begin practices immediately following our end of season tournament in preparation for their District tournaments. Players and parents will need to be committed to the team and that commitment would extend through the Babe Ruth World Series, should the team win Districts, State and Southeast Regionals.
Back to top | | | | Fielder's Choice Summer Camp Offering | | | | by
posted 04/28/2012
Fielder's Choice Presents
High School Prep Baseball Camp
at Fireman’s Field, Purcellville
Ages: Rising 7th-9th Graders
Back to top | | | | Babe Ruth League Scholarship Program | | | | by
posted 03/26/2012 In 2001 Babe Ruth League, Inc. established a College Scholarship Program for players who participated in the Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball divisions. The program was created to provide assistance to individuals who plan on furthering their education beyond high school. Funds for the scholarship program were generated from our Annual Golf Outing along with donations from our good friends at K&K Insurance Group, Rawlings Sporting Goods and MBNA America.
Back to top | | | | GLBR Hosting the Southeast Regional 14YO tournament! | | | | by
posted 02/08/2012 Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth League is pleased to have been selected as the Host League for the 2012 14-year old Southeast Regional Tournament. The SE Regional Tournament is scheduled for August 2nd through the 6th.
The tournament brings renewed excitement to the area’s Babe Ruth baseball family. Hosting a tournament of this size is nothing new to GLBR; nevertheless, the enthusiasm is building as plans are being readied for the tournament!
Volunteers will be needed to serve in a variety of capacities. Attend a GLBR board meeting (first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm in the Don Rose Press Box at Fireman’s Field, Purcellville) or email the league’s communications director at
for more information.
Interested sponsors should contact the Fundraising Director at
.
Back to top | | | | 2012 Rule Changes | | | | by
posted 01/04/2012
Babe Ruth Leagues
Latest Rule Changes for 2012
Updated 11/23/2011
CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 33” in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2-1/4” in diameter. Only 2-1/4” barrel non-wood bats marked BPF 1.15 will be allowed. Wood 2-1/4” barrel bats are allowed.
13-15 BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 34” in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2-5/8” in diameter. All aluminum/alloy barrel bats and all composite handle (only) aluminum/alloy barrels are allowed. Only composite barrel bats certified and marked BBCOR .50 will be allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed.
16-18 BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 34” in length and the bat barrel many not exceed 2-5/8” in diameter or be greater than a -3 length to weight ratio. Only metal/composite bats certified and marked BBCOR .50 are allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed.
PENALTY
If the illegal bat is discovered prior to a batter completing his “at bat” the bat is simply removed from play and the “at bat” continues.
A player who uses an illegal bat or non-conforming barrel dimension and hits a fair ball will be ruled out. No advancement on the bases will be allowed, and any outs during the play shall stand. This is an appeal play. The “at bat” will be considered legal once a pitch is thrown to the next batter.
Any bat discovered prior to the game that does not conform to the above rule shall be directed to be removed immediately and not be allowed for use during the game. Back to top | | | | GLBR Registration Refund Policy | | | | by
posted 08/14/2011
GLBR Refund Policy
Refunds will not be made for cancellations due to inclement weather, injuries, or other circumstances beyond our control. No refunds will be given after players are drafted (or placed) on teams. Pre-draft refund requests MUST be submitted in writing with signature (via mail):
GLBR REFUNDS
P.O. Box 836
Purcellville, VA 20134
There is a $20 administrative fee for any refunds and late fees are non-refundable. A $25 fee will be charged for returned (bounced) checks.
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