by posted 01/18/2012
 
Registration for the 14th Annual Mickie Gordon Tournament is now open.

Registration is limited to 8 teams per age group. Don't delay; click the link to head to the registration page and choose your age group.

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by posted 01/17/2012
 
Marquis Baseball Academy 14U baseball team is looking to add players for the Spring 2012 season. We will play in GLBR and Northern Virginia Travel Baseball leagues. The team will be coached by the 2011 GLBR District Manager. For more information contact Mark W. Gothard at 703-929-9145 or
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by posted 01/11/2012
 
 
GLBR was recently selected to host the 2012 Babe Ruth 14U Southeast Regional Tournament this coming August.  Being the tournament host, GLBR automatically qualifies to field a 14U team to participate in the tournament.  As a result, GLBR is seeking a qualified 14U Team Manager and 2 Coaches to assume the team coaching duties for the tournament. 
 
Interested candidates should have experience in managing and coaching baseball, leading try-outs, conducting practices, developing players and assume overall general team responsibilities including communications with parents and other interested parties. It should be noted that the individuals chosen to be the Southeast Regional Team Manager and coaches will be required to manage or coach a registered 14U team in the Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth Spring 2012 season.  Player tryouts and practices are expected to begin in mid-March.
 
If you are interested in the Southeast Regional team manager or coach position, please send a formal expression of interest indicating the position desired, a brief summary of your managing/coaching experience and a brief explanation as to why you want to manage or coach the 14U team. 
 
Please email this information to no later than 5:00 pm on February 10th, 2012. The 14U Southeast Regional Tournament selection committee will review the responses and information submitted and will invite qualified candidates for interviews, which will be conducted in mid-February.  The selection committee will make its final recommendation to the GLBR Board of Directors by the end of February and those individuals chosen will be notified at that time. 
 
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the selection committee at .

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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.
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by posted 11/27/2011
 
13U and 14U Travel teams encouraged to register with GLBR for the Spring 2012 season. Travel team players participating in the League season will be eligible for post-season play with GLBR (subject to try-outs and minimum game participation). 

Travel team players sign up as individual players for registration purposes, and the rosters are coordinated with the league and team management. There is no additional cost to register a travel team with GLBR for local season play.

Additional Information:

• Team manager and all coaches are required to complete the Babe Ruth Coaching Certification found here.
• Travel teams are asked to advertise any team try-outs with GLBR (at no additional cost).
• Player age cut-off date is May 1, 2012. Players must be no older 13 or 14 respectively to play with their travel team in the age bracket.
• Players may request to play in the age group above their age with their parents consent. Players seeking to play "up" are subject to try-outs and waiver approval from the League President.
• Minimum participation for post-season play is 50% of the games played within the GLBR League. Participation in games played outside the GLBR season is not considered for the minimum participation requirement for post-season eligibility.

Contact with any additional questions or to get started with GLBR.
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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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by posted 08/08/2011
 
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posted 07/23/2011
 

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