Welcome to the Official Website of Waite Park Babe Ruth!
Our Association seeks to provide a safe, fun, developmental experience for youth and families of the St. Cloud Community and Schools through participation in Baseball and Softball activities.
2025 T-Ball / Coach Pitch ages 3-8 years old
Exciting Partnership for Youth Baseball & Softball!
PLEASE scroll to the Softball Registration mid page if you want to play 8U-14U softball (in-house/local league)
Waite Park Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball Association and the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA are teaming up for the upcoming season to offer T-Ball and Coach Pitch programs! This partnership allows us to provide a great introduction to baseball and softball in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment for young athletes.
How to Register:
All registrations for T-Ball and Coach Pitch will go through the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA. Be sure to visit the link below to sign up and secure your spot for the season!
We're excited to work together to grow the game and provide a fantastic experience for our young players. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Foster at 320-253-2664 ext. 123 or by email at Todd.Foster@scyma.org.
See you on the field!
Summer 2025 Baseball Registration
If you're interested in playing summer baseball, please contact Brooks Marquardt using the information below to see if there is availability.
Below is some important information about our 2025 summer baseball leagues. Please read if you have questions because many answers are found in these links.
CMCBL
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Registration Link - Or click on the red button above. Must register by Tuesday, April 1st to guarantee your spot on a CMCBL roster
CMCBL questions?
Contact:
Brooks Marquardt
320-292-7386
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING WAITE PARK BABE RUTH!!
Softball In-house/Local League Registration for Summer 2025 is still OPEN!!!
Click on the red button below to register for softball until April 13th.
Travel Tryouts were completed last August and will be completed for 2026 this coming August 2025. Watch for details in late June or early July.
The Registration "WPBR Home" is not currently available.
Waite Park Softball Teams Descriptions
The age of your child determines which level of in-house and/or travel they will play in. Please use the age calculator link below to determine the correct age level to sign your daughter up for. Age Calculator | Minnesota Softball (mnsoftball.com)
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Division |
Age |
Description |
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In-House |
6-8U |
Practice and games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm or 7:15 pm. Games will be played at the Rivers Edge Complex or City Hall Field in Waite Park, Sauk Rapids, and Sartell. Practices will begin Tuesday, June 4th and games will begin mid-June after a few practices. The season will end in late July. |
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Local League |
10U |
Games (double-headers) will be played on Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the Waite Park Main Complex and area towns through the St. Cloud Fastpitch League such as Cold Spring, New London, Sauk Rapids, St. Augusta and others. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays until games 6:00 pm or 7:30 pm and will begin in mid to late May. Games will begin June and go through end of July |
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Local League |
12U |
Games (double-headers) will be played on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the Waite Park Main Complex and area towns through the St. Cloud Fastpitch League such as Cold Spring, New London, Sauk Rapids, St. Augusta and others. Practices are on Tuesday until games start and Thursdays 6:00 pm or 7:30 pm and will begin in Mid-Late May. Games will begin June and go through the end of July. |
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Local League |
14U |
Games (double-headers) will be played on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the Waite Park Main Complex and area towns through the St. Cloud Fastpitch League such as Cold Spring, New London, Sauk Rapids, St. Augusta and others. Practices will begin in Late May on Tuesday and Thursday. Games will begin in June and go through the end of July. |
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Travel |
6-8U |
New in 2025 for 8U games will play in a Wednesday Night League one game against teams in Elk River, Becker, Zimmerman, Monticello and Princeton. Practices will be Mondays Starting in late April- Early July. They will play in 3 tournaments as well as a State Tournament and possibly Nationals. |
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Travel |
10U |
We will play in the Big West League https://mnsoftball.com/pages/cms/big-west with Double header games that will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in Mid May with Thursday games not starting until June going through early July. They will play in 3 tournaments as well as State Qualifier, possibly State and Nationals. Practices will be 1-2 days a week. |
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Travel |
12U |
We will play in the Big West League https://mnsoftball.com/pages/cms/big-west with Double header games that will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays starting in Mid May going through early July. They will play in 3 tournaments as well as State Qualifier, possibly State and Nationals. Practices will be 1-2 days a week. |
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Travel |
14U |
We will play in the Big West League https://mnsoftball.com/pages/cms/big-west with Double header games that will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting the end of May going through July. They will play in 3 tournaments as well as State Qualifier, possibly State and Nationals. Practices will be 1-2 days a week. |
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Travel |
HS (16U-18U) |
We will play in the Big West League https://mnsoftball.com/pages/cms/big-west with Double header games that will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays starting in June going through July. They will play in 3 tournaments as well as State Qualifier, possibly State and Nationals. Practices will be 1-2 days a week |
Starz of Tomorrow Youth Baseball Camp
Hosted by St. Cloud State University Head Coach, Pat Dolan. See the flyer below for more details.
Waite Park Babe Ruth Rox Night
Check out these Q&A Umpire Spotlights with local umpires!
Bat Guidance Chart
Please see the attached document to see which baseball bats can be used at each age level and league.
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If your family or someone you know needs help with registration costs for softball or baseball, we now have an option for you. Dick's Sporting Goods has created a new program called "Sports Matter, Help Save Youth Sports".
Below is a link to the flyer and eligibility requirements.
Dick's Sporting Goods - Sports Matters Help Save Youth Sports Flyer
Registration is open now and is first come first serve. See below for eligibility requirements.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be for a child, 4-18 years of age, who is currently enrolled in SNAP, ACA Insurance Program, WIC, or Foster Care system.
- Must be registering for participation in a recreation-level sport hosted by a youth sports organization or school.
- Must be registering for an upcoming sport season
- Learn more and apply at www.everykidsports.org
- Some restrictions apply.
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