Union County Babe Ruth
The Union County Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball program, above all, is of, by and for youth. It especially tries to make better citizens through proper supervision of regulation competitive baseball/softball in addition to promoting mental and physical development. In adopting rules, in establishing standards and in all planning, the primary consideration is the welfare of the participants. The league currently has two age divisions of play, the 13 year old division and the 14/15 year old division. Teams compete in regular season play once school baseball is complete. At the end of the season All Star teams are selected from the league to represent Union County at the North Carolina Babe Ruth State Tournament and the Babe Ruth South East Regional Tournament. Baseball: The Spring season runs April 1st to July 1st. The Fall season runs August 15th to October 15th. There are two divisions for each age group: an A division and a B division. Games are played within there own division. This allows for more competitive play and equal playing time. Our county baseball consists of the following age groups; Middle School ; 6th, 7th and 8th graders; Season schedule begins March 1st (See Schedules) Cal Ripken Ages Tee Ball 4-6 yr olds Rookies 7-8 yr olds Minors 9-10 yr olds Majors 11-12 yr olds Babe Ruth Ages Prep League 13 yr olds 14-5 yr olds 16-18 yr olds Softball: The primary emphasis of Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball is on: education, skill development, participation for players at all levels of athletic ability, and to ensure the participants have FUN. Click Here for Field Directions
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