PurposeBedford Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball, Inc. (BBRBS) is for the recreation of boys and girls from the ages of 6 to 18 and shall be geared strictly for the recreation of these boys and girls. At no point shall winning become more important than the pl
Registration for Spring season is open beginning January 4, 2021 for all Bedford residents and Hanscom Airforce Base residents who meet the individual League qualifications. An early-bird rate will be given to all players who register on or before February 14, 2021. Late fees will be assessed beginning March 15, 2021. Please register early so we can plan our season accordingly. Parent volunteers should also register by completing the Volunteer registration below.
Registration for Winter Training is open for individual weekly batting and fielding training sessions, and each session will remain open for new registrations until 2 days before the clinic.
Fees
Individual league fees are noted in the league registration information below. There is a family maximum cap of $400 per family for the season. We also have scholarships available, please contact Paul Schuman, for scholarship information.
Uniforms
Uniforms consisting of a team shirt and hat will be provided for Spring leagues. Players will be required to wear baseball/softball pants, and cleats.
There will be no uniforms for winter training. Players are asked to wear sneakers, baseball/softball pants or sweatpants to the clinics.
Equipment
All players are required to bring their own baseball/softball equipment to include: glove, bat, mask, batting gloves, catcher’s equipment, batting helmet. If you do not own this equipment, please purchase and have available prior to the first practice. If you do not have the means to purchase, please know that we have ample gently-used equipment to offer for season use.
GUIDELINES FOR PLAY - WINTER
Updated guidelines for the 2021 Spring season will be sent closer to the season start date. Please see below for our Winter Training Guidelines.
Please note that while we are extremely excited to get on the turf for some winter practices, we must do so while adhering to all social distancing guidelines from the state and town. If any of these guidelines are not followed, we risk an abrupt end to our training season, and major disappointment for our players. These guidelines are highlighted below, but are subject to change.
Bedford Babe Ruth Notice on Field Usage During COVID
Players must wear masks and stay socially distanced (6 feet) while not on the field of play.
Batters must wear masks, and there are no exceptions.
Spectators from a given household must both wear a mask and stay socially distanced from spectators from other households.
Coaches must wear a face covering and stay socially distanced.
After practices and scrimmages, team meetings should comply with the above.
All players must bring their own hand sanitizer and/or sanitizing wipes to the field.
Waivers
All families will be required to sign a waiver which states that despite all reasonable efforts, we cannot guarantee that you, your child, other family members, etc. cannot be held liable in any way. You freely and knowingly accept the risk of participating in the winter 2021 training season. You will also adhere to the Commonwealth's and Town of Bedford's guidelines for return to play. Without the signed waiver, your child will not be allowed to participate in any activities. This waiver is available on ourwebsiteand copies will be available at the first practice.
Miscellaneous
We ask all parents to check their child’s temperature before practice. If your child has a fever, please keep them home.
If anyone in your family is not feeling well, we would ask that your entire family (including player) STAY HOME. Please just communicate this to our Training Officer, Tony Melfi at .
We are thankful and excited that we are able to offer winter training for our baseball and softball players. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please Register For A Program Below
If you have any questions about registration, please reach out to our Player Agent, Nina Tate, at .
If you have any questions specific to leagues, please reach out to our Baseball/Softball Commissioner, Chris LaCamera, at .
Spring 2021 USA Softball Sunday League
USA Softball Sunday League
Participants would represent the town of Bedford in a league against other towns. Bedford would like to participate in the U10, U12 and U14 levels, but final decisions will be made on registration interest. We will do our best to maximize participation numbers, but may need to hold a tryout depending on interest level. Registration is open to girls who are residents of Bedford and Hanscom AFB.
The season starts in late-April and ends in mid-June.
Games generally Sundays with potential June playoff games during the week.
The cost of participation is $50 per player and the fees will only be collected after the teams have been selected.
Base Cost:$50.00
Opened:03/02/2021 Closes: 04/15/2021
Open to:Girls
Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 1 to 9 for 2020-21 School year
19 registrations
Spring 2021 T-Ball Baseball
T-Ball
Co-ed introduction - in a fun learning environment - to the great sport of Baseball. Focus is on relaxed teaching of the basic rules and skills of the sport. Players hit off a tee. We use a safety ball that is softer than a regular baseball but is about the same weight and size as a regular baseball.
Registration is open to all Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents ages 5 and over by 9/1/20.
The season starts in late-April and ends in early-June.
Normal game days are Monday and Wednesday.
Players arrive between 5:30 pm and 5:45 pm and typically play until about 7:00 pm.
The cost for this program: $125 ($110+ $15 field user fee)
Base Cost:$125.00
Opened:01/01/2021 Late date/fee: 03/15/2021$25.00
Open to:Boys & Girls born between: 09/02/2014and09/01/2015
Residents of: 01730, 01731
29 registrations 71 open positions.
Spring 2021 Farm Baseball
Farm Baseball
Farm Baseball is a step up from T-Ball where players learn to hit with their own coaches pitching to them. They continue to learn correct fielding and throwing technique as well as learning to hit a pitched ball. This is done in a fun atmosphere with a focus on learning to love the game!
Registration is open to all Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents in 1st and 2nd grades for the 2020-21 school year.
The season starts in late-April and ends in mid-June.
Normal game days are Tuesdays and Thursdays, with one weekend practice.
The cost for this program: $125 ($110 + $15 field user fee).
Base Cost:$125.00
Opened:01/01/2021 Late date/fee: 03/15/2021$25.00
Open to:Boys & Girls
Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 1 to 2 for 2020-21 School year
55 registrations 45 open positions.
Spring 2021 National Baseball
National League Baseball
National League baseball is the next step up in baseball. Beginning at this level, players rather than coaches, pitch to their opponents. They continue to develop their fielding, throwing, and hitting techniques as well as learning to correctly play specific game situations. Scores and standings are kept with a playoff at the end of the season to determine the league championship. Teams are formed by a draft following a player tryout. All registered players are placed on a team.
Registration is open to all Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents in the 3rd grade for the 2020-21 school year.
The season starts in late-April and ends in mid-June.
Normal game days are Monday and Wednesday (some Friday and Saturday evenings) with one weekend practice.
The cost for this program: $180 ($165 + $15 field user fee).
Base Cost:$180.00
Opened:01/01/2021 Late date/fee: 03/15/2021$25.00
Open to:Boys & Girls born on or after: 04/30/2009
Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grade: 3 for 2020-21 School year
28 registrations 22 open positions.
Spring 2021 American & Atlantic Leagues Baseball
American and Atlantic Leagues
Baseball players aged 9 (in 4th grade), 10, 11, and 12 (as of 4/30/2021) are eligible to play in the American, Atlantic, and National Leagues. These players will attend a combined tryout in late-March. Teams are formed by a draft following the player tryout. All registered players are placed on a team. Scores and standings are kept with playoffs for each league at the end of the season to determine the league champion.
First, players aged 10, 11, and 12 will be drafted into the American League.
Next, players age 9 (in 4th grade), 10, 11, and 12 will be drafted into the Atlantic League.
Finally, players aged 9 and 10 (in 4th grade) may be drafted into the National League with all of the 3rd grade players.
Registration is open to all Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents who are in grades 4, 5, 6, and 7 for the 2020-21 school year, andages 9, 10, 11, and 12 (as of 4/30/21).
The season starts in late-April and ends in mid-June.
Normal game days are Monday and Wednesday (some Friday and Saturday evenings) with one weekend practice.
The cost for this program: $180 ($165 + $15 field user fee).
Base Cost:$180.00
Opened:01/01/2021 Late date/fee: 03/15/2021$25.00
Open to:Boys & Girls born between: 04/30/2008and04/30/2012
Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 4 to 7 for 2020-21 School year
86 registrations 24 open positions.
Spring 2021 Babe Ruth Baseball
Babe Ruth League
Babe Ruth Baseball is for players who are between the ages of 13 and 16 years-old as of April 30, 2021. Bedford Babe Ruth will have Bedford based teams for Spring play, but the playing options will be dependent on the number of registered players and their ages and level of play. The season will begin the week of April 26,2021. Games and practices will be scheduled to avoid conflicts with participation on Middle School and High School teams.
Registration is open to all Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents between the ages of 13-16 years old (by 4/30/21).
Games will start in late-April and will end in mid-June.
The cost of this program is: $180 ($165 + $15 field fee).
Base Cost:$180.00
Opened:01/01/2021 Late date/fee: 03/15/2021$25.00
Open to:Boys & Girls born between: 05/01/2004and04/30/2008
Residents of: 01730, 01731
31 registrations 4 open positions.
Spring 2021 Farm Softball
Farm Softball
Farm Softball is a step up from T-Ball where players learn to hit with their own coaches pitching to them. They continue to learn correct fielding and throwing technique as well as learning to hit a pitched ball. This is done in a fun atmosphere with a focus on learning to love the game!
Registration is open to girls who are residents of Bedford and Hanscom AFB in grades 1 and 2 for the 2020-21 school year.
The season starts in late-April and ends in mid-June.
Normal game days are Tuesday and Thursday.
The cost for this program: $125 ($110+ $15 field user fee).
Base Cost:$125.00
Opened:01/01/2021 Late date/fee: 03/15/2021$25.00
Open to:Girls
Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 1 to 2 for 2020-21 School year
15 registrations 35 open positions.
Spring 2021 Minors Softball
Minors Softball
Minors Softball is the next step up in softball. Beginning at this level players rather than coaches will be pitching to their opponents. They continue to develop their fielding, throwing, and hitting technique as well as learning to correctly play specific game situations.
Registration is open to girls who are residents of Bedford and Hanscom AFB and are in grades 3 and 4 during the 2020-21 school year.
The season starts in late-April and ends in mid-June.
Two games per week (generally any weeknight Monday through Friday) with practice on Saturday or Sunday.
Games will be played in Bedford and surrounding towns.
The cost for this program: $180 ($165 + $15 field user fee).
Base Cost:$180.00
Opened:01/01/2021 Late date/fee: 03/15/2021$25.00
Open to:Girls
Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 3 to 4 for 2020-21 School year
23 registrations 13 open positions.
Spring 2021 Majors Softball
Majors Softball
Majors Softball is the next step up in softball. Players continue to develop their fielding, throwing, hitting, and pitching technique as well as learning to correctly play specific game situations. Scores and standings are kept with a playoff at the end of the season to determine the league championship.
Registration is open to girls who are Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents and in grades 5 and 6 during the 2020-21 school year.
The season starts in late-April and ends in mid-June.
Two games per week (generally any weeknight Monday through Friday) with practice on Saturday or Sunday.
Games will be played in Bedford and surrounding towns.
The cost for this program: $180 ($165 + $15 field user fee).
Base Cost:$180.00
Opened:01/01/2021 Late date/fee: 03/15/2021$25.00
Open to:Girls
Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 5 to 6 for 2020-21 School year
23 registrations 13 open positions.
Spring 2021 Senior Softball
Senior Softball
Senior Softball teams play in a league with teams from nearby towns. Scores and standings are kept with a playoff at the end of the season to determine the league champion. High school varsity players are not allowed to play in this league.
Registration is open to girls who are residents of Bedford and Hanscom AFB in grades 7-9 for the 2020-21 school year.
The season starts in late-April and ends in mid-June.
Games generally Friday night and Saturday or Sunday, and are scheduled to not conflict with Middle School and High School teams.
The cost for this program: $180 ($165+ $15 field user fee).
Base Cost:$180.00
Opened:01/01/2021 Late date/fee: 03/15/2021$25.00
Open to:Girls
Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 7 to 9 for 2020-21 School year
10 registrations 14 open positions.
Spring 2021 Volunteers
Volunteers
Please indicate whether you'll be able to help out with any of our special events or be a manager, coach, or scorekeeper for any of our teams. All managers, coaches, and scorekeepers working with children need to have a CORI check done per Massachusetts state law. Volunteers will need to complete a CORI form and present it to our CORI Officer, Jennifer Holman, along with a picture ID. Thank you for volunteering your time.
Opened:01/01/2021 Closes: 06/01/2021
Spring 2021 Umpire Application
Umpires
Players or former players in grades 7 and up are eligible to apply to be umpires for the 2021 season. An email address must be entered for the umpire's registration record. This will be used when connecting to the umpire section of the website. Umpire's cell phone numbers, as well as parent's email address and cell phone numbers, are requested as well. If a cell phone service provider is selected, umpires will be able to receive text messages from the website regarding game cancellations or schedule changes.
Opened:01/01/2021 Closes: 04/30/2021
Open to:Boys & Girls
22 registrations 28 open positions.
Winter 2021 Baseball/Softball Batting Clinic - March 11
Winter Training - Batting
BBRBS will be running weekly clinics this winter. These weekly clinics are open to baseball and softball players of all skill levels in grades 3-8.
Batting clinics will happen at AtBats Training Center at 235 Summer Road, Boxboro. Each clinic will run for 1.25 hours and encompasses batting skills, both basic and advanced, needed for a player’s development. Players should arrive at the clinics in sneakers, baseball/softball or sweat pants, and with their bat and a batting helmet.
Information
Thursday, March 11 (4:30 pm - 5:45 pm)
Cost: $15
Participation is limited to 14 players, and all players must register on the BBRBS website. There will be a waitlist if the clinic is sold out.
Registration will close 2-days before the clinic. Any cancellations made more than 24-hours prior to the clinic will receive a refund.
Players will be expected to follow COVID-19 precautions, club and facility rules, and all players must wear a mask.
A COVID-19 waiver must be signed for each player.
Base Cost:$15.00
Opened:01/09/2021 Closes: 03/11/2021
Open to:Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 3 to 8 for 2020-21 School year
8 registrations 6 open positions.
Winter 2021 Baseball/Softball Fielding Clinic - March 12
Winter Training - Fielding
BBRBS will be running weekly clinics this winter. These weekly clinics are open to baseball and softball players of all skill levels in grades 3-8.
Fielding clinics will happen at the Edge Sports Center at 191 Hartwell Road, Bedford. Each clinic will run for 1 hour and encompasses fielding skills, both basic and advanced, needed for a player’s development. Players should arrive at the clinics in sneakers, baseball/softball or sweat pants, and with their gloves, a bat, and a batting helmet.
Information
Friday, March 19 (8:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Cost: $15
Participation is limited to 20 players, and all players must register on the BBRBS website. There will be a waitlist if the clinic is sold out.
Registration will close 2-days before the clinic. Any cancellations made more than 24-hours prior to the clinic will receive a refund.
Players will be expected to follow COVID-19 precautions, club and facility rules, and all players must wear a mask.
Base Cost:$15.00
Opened:12/20/2020 Closes: 03/12/2021
Open to:Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 3 to 8 for 2020-21 School year
NOTE: This program is currently only accepting waitlisted registrations. Register for the current waitlist by clicking the Join Waitlist button below.
Winter 2021 Baseball/Softball Batting Clinic - March 18
Winter Training - Batting
BBRBS will be running weekly clinics this winter. These weekly clinics are open to baseball and softball players of all skill levels in grades 3-8.
Batting clinics will happen at AtBats Training Center at 235 Summer Road, Boxboro. Each clinic will run for 1.25 hours and encompasses batting skills, both basic and advanced, needed for a player’s development. Players should arrive at the clinics in sneakers, baseball/softball or sweat pants, and with their bat and a batting helmet.
Information
Thursday, March 18 (4:30 pm - 5:45 pm)
Cost: $15
Participation is limited to 14 players, and all players must register on the BBRBS website. There will be a waitlist if the clinic is sold out.
Registration will close 2-days before the clinic. Any cancellations made more than 24-hours prior to the clinic will receive a refund.
Players will be expected to follow COVID-19 precautions, club and facility rules, and all players must wear a mask.
A COVID-19 waiver must be signed for each player.
Base Cost:$15.00
Opened:01/09/2021 Closes: 03/18/2021
Open to:Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 3 to 8 for 2020-21 School year
8 registrations 6 open positions.
Winter 2021 Baseball/Softball Fielding Clinic - March 19
Winter Training - Fielding
BBRBS will be running weekly clinics this winter. These weekly clinics are open to baseball and softball players of all skill levels in grades 3-8.
Fielding clinics will happen at the Edge Sports Center at 191 Hartwell Road, Bedford. Each clinic will run for 1 hour and encompasses fielding skills, both basic and advanced, needed for a player’s development. Players should arrive at the clinics in sneakers, baseball/softball or sweat pants, and with their gloves, a bat, and a batting helmet.
Information
Friday, March 19 (8:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Cost: $15
Participation is limited to 20 players, and all players must register on the BBRBS website. There will be a waitlist if the clinic is sold out.
Registration will close 2-days before the clinic. Any cancellations made more than 24-hours prior to the clinic will receive a refund.
Players will be expected to follow COVID-19 precautions, club and facility rules, and all players must wear a mask.
Base Cost:$15.00
Opened:12/20/2020 Closes: 03/19/2021
Open to:Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 3 to 8 for 2020-21 School year
22 registrations 3 open positions.
Winter 2021 Baseball/Softball Batting Clinic - March 25
Winter Training - Batting
BBRBS will be running weekly clinics this winter. These weekly clinics are open to baseball and softball players of all skill levels in grades 3-8.
Batting clinics will happen at AtBats Training Center at 235 Summer Road, Boxboro. Each clinic will run for 1.25 hours and encompasses batting skills, both basic and advanced, needed for a player’s development. Players should arrive at the clinics in sneakers, baseball/softball or sweat pants, and with their bat and a batting helmet.
Information
Thursday, March 25 (4:30 pm - 5:45 pm)
Cost: $15
Participation is limited to 14 players, and all players must register on the BBRBS website. There will be a waitlist if the clinic is sold out.
Registration will close 2-days before the clinic. Any cancellations made more than 24-hours prior to the clinic will receive a refund.
Players will be expected to follow COVID-19 precautions, club and facility rules, and all players must wear a mask.
A COVID-19 waiver must be signed for each player.
Base Cost:$15.00
Opened:01/09/2021 Closes: 03/25/2021
Open to:Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 3 to 8 for 2020-21 School year
11 registrations 3 open positions.
Winter 2021 Baseball/Softball FieldingClinic - March 26
Winter Training - Fielding
BBRBS will be running weekly clinics this winter. These weekly clinics are open to baseball and softball players of all skill levels in grades 3-8.
Fielding clinics will happen at the Edge Sports Center at 191 Hartwell Road, Bedford. Each clinic will run for 1 hour and encompasses fielding skills, both basic and advanced, needed for a player’s development. Players should arrive at the clinics in sneakers, baseball/softball or sweat pants, and with their gloves, a bat, and a batting helmet.
Information
Friday, March 26 (8:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Cost: $15
Participation is limited to 20 players, and all players must register on the BBRBS website. There will be a waitlist if the clinic is sold out.
Registration will close 2-days before the clinic. Any cancellations made more than 24-hours prior to the clinic will receive a refund.
Players will be expected to follow COVID-19 precautions, club and facility rules, and all players must wear a mask.
Base Cost:$15.00
Opened:12/20/2020 Closes: 03/26/2021
Open to:Residents of: 01730, 01731
In Grades: 3 to 8 for 2020-21 School year
24 registrations 1 open positions.
Winter 2021 Volunteers
Winter Clinic Volunteers
Winter fielding clinics will happen at the Edge Sports Center at 191 Hartwell Road, Bedford. Each clinic will run for 1 hour and encompasses fielding skills, both basic and advanced, needed for a player’s development.
Fridays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4, 12, 19, 26 (8:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Please indicate if you'd like to volunteer as a coach for our Winter Clinics. All volunteers working with children need to have a CORI check done per Massachusetts state law. These volunteers will need to complete a CORI form and present it to an authorized Bedford Babe Ruth official along with a picture ID prior to our first practice.
All coaches will be expected to follow COVID-19 precautions, club and facility rules, and all coaches must wear a mask.
