Spring / Summer Program
Babe Ruth Calgary offers highly-competitive, top performing baseball, for players aged 13 - 19 years old. We are the oldest baseball club in the Calgary area with deep roots and a strong history of producing elite athletes that consistently achieve college scholarships and placements in Canada and the USA.
Players register for the Spring/Summer season in December every year, with player evaluations being held in early February. Our coaches who are experienced, dedicated and committed, spend countless hours reviewing and undergoing a comprehensive evaluation process.
The Spring/Summer season begins in March and April with our indoor spring training. We move outdoors at the beginning/middle of May (weather permitting). Our Club Teams continue to play their season through the first week of August.
Summer Travel Teams
If playing 2-3 times per week with games during the week and on the weekends isn't enough for your athlete, we also offer our Summer Travel Team program. These travel teams undergo a separate evaluation process. The Summer Travel Teams are for those players that want to travel to tournaments in Alberta, the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the USA. They attend a variety of tournaments in the USA and of course the Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament. Check out our travel teams information tab.
There are two Longhorn Travel Teams and two Blues Travel Teams that play at the AA and AAA level. These four Travel Teams play throughout the summer months and evaluations for our Summer Travel Teams take place in May. The cost for the travel teams is separate from the Club Teams and those fees are determined each year based on the number of tournaments teams are attending.
Harvest League (Fall ball)
Registration for our Harvest League Fall Ball begins in August and evaluations (for new players to Babe Ruth) are held in late August.
Harvest League Fall Ball runs from early September through to mid/late October, weather permitting.
For some players new to our league, it is a big jump from Little League programs. Babe Ruth Calgary plays on 60ft mounds and 90ft baselines, which can be a huge difference for a new player moving into in this age group. We offer our 54/80 Division for new players coming out of Little League which can greatly help aid in the transition to the larger diamond. Babe Ruth Calgary expects that every player will work hard to earn their field time by dedicating themselves at practice and giving 100% during games.
Umpire Training Program
Babe Ruth Calgary runs our own umpire training clinics. It is important to have at least some understanding of baseball, but if you're a player, alumni, parent, relative or anyone else wanting to be part of the action and learn to become an umpire, it is a great opportunity.
Umpiring games is a fantastic way to earn some extra money while participating in the game that we all love.
If you have any questions, please contact Ed Rahal our Umpire-in-Chief at uic@baberuthcalgary.com.
Winter Training Program
There are winter training programs run by a number of organizations. Our friends at Diamondawgs, headed by Miki Kawahara, is one organization that offers off-season training, which is a unique opportunity for players to make significant adjustments to their game without having to compete, at the same time, in game situations. Players register for Diamondawgs winter training programs directly through Diamondawgs. It is our belief that winter indoor training provides players with the opportunity to develop and become well-rounded baseball players and superior athletes. Baseball training through the winter allows players to hit the diamonds in the spring with ready throwing arms and batting skills that have been honed over the winter months.
Alberta Cal Ripken
For players in the 10-12 range, please check out Alberta Cal Ripken by clicking here
Friends of Babe Ruth Calgary
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