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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 Central Minnesota through participation in Baseball and Softball activities.


Summer 2023 registration for all softball and baseball age levels is now closed.  Thank you to everyone who signed up!  Details regarding teams, coaches, schedules and more will be communicated in the near future.


T-Ball/Baseball - ages 5 and 6

This level is intended for an introduction to baseball & softball. Coaches will focus on the fundamentals and teach the game to all participants focusing on having fun and learning. The season will begin on Monday, June 5th and conclude on Wednesday, July 27th. All activities will be at the Rivers Edge Complex in Waite Park on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm. Each player will receive a Waite Park hat and team jersey.

 

What will your player need?

  • Baseball/softball glove

  • Baseball/softball helmet

  • Baseball/softball pants & rubber baseball/softball cleats (OPTIONAL)

T-Ball/Baseball Questions? Contact Karen Loch kadloch@gmail.com

Baseball - ages 7 and 8

The next step in the progression for the baseball player. The players will continue to learn the game and focus on fundamentals to help with improvement. Before each game a 15 practice session will take place and then a game will follow. The season will begin on Monday, June 5th and conclude on Wednesday, July 27th. All activities will be at the Rivers Edge Complex in Waite Park on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:15pm. Each player will receive a Waite Park hat and team jersey.

 

What will your player need?

  • Baseball/softball glove

  • Baseball/softball helmet

  • Baseball/softball pants & rubber baseball/softball cleats (OPTIONAL)

Baseball 7/8 Questions? Contact Karen Loch kadloch@gmail.com


May 2023 WP Newsletter

Please Read Our May 2023 Newsletter Below! 


Bat Guidance Chart

Please see the attached document to see which baseball bats can be used at each age level and league.


 

Do you need help paying
registration fees?

The Every Kid Sports Pass can help. Receive up to $150, four times per year, per child.

Do you qualify?

  • Is your child enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC?
  • Is the sport recreational (not elite or travel team)?
  • Does the sport season lasts at least 4 weeks?
  • Is the child ages 4-18?

 

Apply Now

 

 

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 or see details visit: www.everykidsports.org
  • Some restrictions apply.


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 Contact us at:

 

   waiteparkbaberuth@gmail.com

   WPBR
   PO Box 552
   Waite Park, MN  56387

 

 


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