NOTICE:  JUNE 11, 2009  3:40 PM, Tonight's game scheduled for 5:30 and 8:30 have been cancelled due to wet field conditions.                               

    FALL BASEBALL PLUS 

Fall Baseball Plus is planning another fall season of baseball to begin in August 2009 consisting of two leagues: one for players 13-15 and one for high school age players 16-19.

 The 13-15 age group games will be played at the Thomas Park Babe Ruth Diamond and the 16-19 age group games will be played at Lafferty Field in McCulloch Park. All players in the 16-19 age group must still be attending high school.

 The league will consist of no more than 6 teams in each league. The season will begin play on August 15/16 and play through October 17/18. Games will be played on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. 10 games will be scheduled. IF fewer than 7 games can be played due to weather, a $10 per game refund will be available.

Games are scheduled for 7 innings with a two hour time limit.

Each team will be composed of 12-15 players with all players guaranteed playing time.

Pitchers will be rotated on a pitch count.

There will be a $100 player fee with ALL proceeds dedicated to up-grades at both facilities.

Accident and liability insurance for each player will be provided by the league.

Teams will be formed upon receipt of the completed registration form. Registration forms are to be mailed to P.O. Box 2526 Muncie, In. 47307 along with a check or money order made out to Fall Baseball Plus for $100.

NO registration will be accepted after July 31, 2009.

Teams will be organized in accordance with IHSAA rules.

Registration forms may be picked up at Small Engine Warehouse on Wheeling, The Muncie parks Office in Heekin Park, M C Sports and The Muncie Visitors Bureau or any of the local high schools or at www.munciebaberuthbaseball.com (go to "handouts" in the menu bar)

Fall Baseball Committe Members are:

Francis Laferty, Sec/Treasurer   Ed Jones  Doug Sprunger  Bruce Qualls

For any questions or more information please call Ed Jones @ 789-4741 or  Francis Laferty @  288-7155

Anyone interested in coaching or managing a team contact Ed or Francis by July 1, 2009 

        The big addition to Thomas Park and the diamond is a new two story press box and concession stand. To see our new addition either drive by and take a look at the improvements that have been made this fall or "click" on the albums button in the menu bar and take a look at the photos. The press box was built entirely from donations of material, labor, and money. No tax dollars were used to build and make the improvements at the diamond. We look forward to using the press box next summer for Babe Ruth Baseball.

We are pleased to announce that Muncie Babe Ruth Baseball League, Inc., is now a 501 (c) (3) charity.

Our baseball program is for boys age 13-15 and 16-18. We do not have a league for ages under 13. We do however recommend the Muncie Baseball and Softball Association League at Northside Middle School on Bethel Avenue. This league offers t-ball to Cal Ripkin League ( to age 12) and girls Babe Ruth Softball.Their web site is listed in our "links" tab to the left in the menu bar. 

       An additional  feature to the 2009 web page is for our sponsors. When a sponsor is listed on our web page their company name, address, and phone number appear. If that sponsor has a web page of their own then that information is also included. The sponsors name appears "underlined" and when a visitor clicks on that sponsor they are automatically linked to that sponsor's web page. The "star" to the left of each sponsor's name when "clicked" on opens up a Yahoo street map page that shows that particular sponsor's locatiopn. We will also be able to put individual sponsor logos onto the sponsor page when they are provided to us. There are a limited number of player fee scholarships available. To get more information and requirements contact a coach, league officer or league president.

Thank you,

Bruce Qualls, President  

                                    
Bob Rector, Vice President

John Coers, Secretary

Drumm & Company, Treasurer

James Dixon Jr., Umpire in Chief 

Doug Sprunger, Grounds Supervisor           


MISSION STATEMENT OF
BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC.

The Babe Ruth Baseball / Softball program, using regulation competitive baseball and softball rules, teaches skills, mental and physical development, a respect for the rules of the game, and basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. In all aspects, Babe Ruth League, Inc. is committed to providing our participants the very best educational, sports experience possible. It is our fundamental belief that every child with a desire to play baseball or softball be afforded that opportunity.


The Sportsmanship Code of
Babe Ruth League

Develop a strong, clean, healthy body, mind and soul.
Develop a strong urge for sportsman-like conduct.
Develop understanding of and respect for the RULES.
Develop courage in defeat, tolerance and modesty in victory.
Develop control over emotions and speech.
Develop spirit of cooperation and team play.
Develop into real, true CITIZENS.

Copyright, 1954 by Babe Ruth League, Inc.


It is the fundamental belief of Babe Ruth League, Inc and the Muncie Babe Ruth Baseball League, Inc, that every child with a desire to play baseball be afforded that opportunity. There are a limited number of player registration scholarships available. To determine if a child qualifies for a scholarship or to obtain more information about this program contact a league coach or a league official.


                   **************SPONSORSHIP*************

             If you as an individual,business or corporation are interested in finding out more about becoming a Babe Ruth Baseball sponsor the following will explain how that can be accomplished. There are several levels of sponsorship. To get more information about becoming a sponsor "click" on the "handout" to the left. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and "click" on the "sponsor letter." When the window opens "click" on "download now." The sposnor letter will open and explain the different levels of sponsorship. You may print out a copy of the letter. If you want a sponsor form to fillout "click" your back button until you are back to the bottom of the handouts page. "Click" on the "sponsor form" and when the window opens "click" on "download now." When the sponsor form opens it can be printed. Fill it out and mail it in with your check or money order. If you have any questions or concerns contact a coach, league officer or contact the league president by email or phone.