FAQs

1.    NEW BAT RULE for 2010: for the 13-15 Division- Babe Ruth baseball has adopted standards for metal bats that limit the diameter of a bat to 2 5/8". Wood bats conforming to the dimensions described in Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are approved for use in Babe Ruth League.

2.       Are the teams created new each season or will my son join an existing team?

        Teams are re-drafted every year. We divide the teams such that players from Leesburg and East form teams and players from Leesburg and West form teams. Every registered player is on a team.

3.    How many games/practice per week?

        Prior to the season beginning its usually 3 practices per week. Once the season starts and weather permitting we have 2 games (1 weeknight, 1 Saturday) and 1 practice per week. The 14/15 division usually plays on Thursdays and Saturday afternoons to have the least amount of conflict with High School ball.

4.    Are most practice and games scheduled out near Purcellville or are they all over?

        Games are all over. We assign coaches based on the geography so practices for Eastern players are in Leesburg and East and practices for Western players are in Leesburg and West.

5.     What are Sunday Select teams?

      The Sunday Select Teams have limited space and play in the Northern Va travel Baseball League, most games are in Loudoun County. There is usually one 13-year-old team and one 14-year-old team which start games in April. There is no team for 15-year-olds but we normally have a JV team (16U) and Varsity team (18U) which play on Sundays starting at the end of May till June. There are tryouts for all Sunday Teams. These teams don't get much practice time but play Sunday doubleheaders. There is an additional registration fee for these teams.

6.   When are playoffs? What are District Teams?

        There are end of season playoffs for all our teams.   13 and 14/15 year old teams' playoffs are in early June.   16-18 year old team playoffs are in late June.   The District Teams are "All Star" teams for which there are tryouts after the regular season starts. Tournament play starts in July.

7.     What is the age cut off for Fall ball?

          GLBR's 13-year-old Prep division has a fall and spring session.   For the Fall, players are eligible if they will be 13 by April 30 of the following year.   For example, if your child has become ineligible for Cal Ripken or Little League and is 12 years old, he can play Babe Ruth in the fall if he will be 13 by April 30 of the coming spring.   In addition, you can request an exemption from the League President if your 12-year-old would like to participate. Email .

8.     My child is 18 years old this year and starting college, how long can he still play Babe Ruth?

        Players can still play Babe Ruth when they are 18 years old no matter where they go to school.   Currently, as long as they are no older than 19 years old by the end of the year (Dec 31), they can play in the 16-18 year-old division.

9.       Where can I find the age chart which tells me which age division my child will play in?

        The age chart is on the Babe Ruth League website under League Resources at   http://baberuthleague.org/resources/2010BBBirthChart.pdf

10.     When does baseball start?

       GLBR has 3 playing seasons--spring, summer, and fall.   Please see our "Programs Offered" page for further information. Also, keep checking the calendar for updates.

11.    I missed sign ups, can my child still play?

   Email and .   GLBR wants every player to be allowed to play. However, in addition to late fees, placement on a team will depend on available space.   Limits on the number of players on a team are set by the Board before the season begins, although these can be changed if the situation warrants.   The number of teams depends on the number of players who sign up and whether enough coaches volunteer.