West Hartford Babe Ruth Baseball League 2016 Registration Letter

West Hartford Babe Ruth Baseball League

2016 Registration Letter
The West Hartford Babe Ruth League is affiliated with Cal Ripken baseball and is also a proud member of the West Hartford Amateur Baseball Association (WHABA). The league provides all West Hartford youth aged 13 – 16 (As of May 31, 2016) with a place to enjoy playing organized baseball. The focus is on playing games and having fun without missing out on your summer vacation activities. Individual instruction will be provided to those who are interested in improving their skills, but there are very few team practices.
Summary of Summer Baseball Options (Details at www.WHABA.com):
Babe Ruth Baseball (13-16): 6/1 – 7/7, Fee $125, 14-18 games, No tryout, no cuts.

Farmington Bank/Vantis Life (13-19): 6/1 – 7/31, Fee $250+, 14-18 games, Tryout required.

Jr. Legion: (15-17) 6/1 – 7/31, Fee TBD, 14-20 games, Tryout required.
How to register for Babe Ruth Baseball

1. 
   Registration can be done online at: https://active.leagueone.com/OLR/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=15563
   
2. 
   Registration form can be obtained at the website: http://westhartford.baberuthonline.com
   
3. 
   Please mail form to: Robert Reale, 17 Farm Hill Road, West Hartford, CT 06107 Please return ASAP. The registration fee is $125.00. It is fully refundable prior to the start of the season. Checks should be payable to West Hartford Babe Ruth Baseball.
   
4. 
   SPOTS ARE FILLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.
   

Some facts about the West Hartford Babe Ruth Baseball League

1. 
   There are no tryouts or cuts for Babe Ruth Baseball. All players are welcome.
   
2. 
   Alumni League baseball players are encouraged to play Babe Ruth baseball. The Babe Ruth season will not start until the Alumni season has ended.
   
3. 
   High School baseball players who meet the age requirements are also eligible to play Babe Ruth Baseball. The Babe Ruth season will not begin until after the High School baseball season has ended.
   
4. 
   Teams will play a 12-16 game league schedule in June followed by a short playoff in early July. Babe Ruth District select teams and an informal after season program provide additional games.
   
5. 
   Almost all of the games will be played in West Hartford, but each team will be scheduled to play games against out of town opponents during June.
   
6. 
   There will be a max of 15 players per team and players will be assigned to teams in late May, 2015.
   
7. 
   If you are interested in being a coach or assistant coach, contact Bob Reale at 860-913-3089 or at [e-mail].
   
8. 
   If you are interested in umpiring, contact Greg D’ Amato, Umpire in Chief, at 860-561-0739, or email at [e-mail]
   

Please visit our website at: www.westhartford.baberuthonline.com and click on the tab located in the right hand margin to obtain registration form. You may also contact me at [e-mail] or 860-913-3089 with any questions.

Sincerely,

Bob Reale

President, West Hartford Babe Ruth League