Babe Ruth League, Inc. believes that
every child has the right to participate in the games of
baseball and softball. We have always encouraged our
member leagues to accept all players regardless of their
physical or mental ability. The Bambino Buddy-Ball
Division was established for organizations who wish to
charter a league that encompasses players ages 5-20 who
are either physically and/or mentally challenged. This
division makes allowance for a “buddy” to help the
player swing a bat, round the bases, catch a ball, etc.
There are no restrictions to the age of the “buddy”. A
Bambino Buddy-Ball team may be comprised of players ages
5-20 and sometimes older. The Bambino Buddy-Ball
division is designed so that everyone has the
opportunity to have fun.
The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division allows our challenged or
special needs athletes to develop confidence and
positive self-esteem. It allows them to be part of
organized sports and assists with physical fitness as
well as their social skills. The joy and emotion you
experience when you put that first baseball uniform or
cap on a challenged child’s head is like no other. As
you can see, the Bambino Buddy-Ball Division is an
emotionally rewarding experience for everyone as it also
allows the “buddies” to feel good about helping their
challenged friends, while at the same time making it a
fun and memorable time for all.
Before the Bambino Buddy-Ball Division, our special
needs kids were often unable to enjoy the game of
baseball. Now, through the assistance of a special
buddy, they are able to enjoy the same thrills of
batting, hitting and throwing just like the other kids.
The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division opens up a whole new
world to our challenged kids – not only do they
experience the thrill of participating, they also get to
experience team play and camaraderie. Advancing the
personal development of any child through team
participation and kinship is an important step along the
road to success and happiness.
VINCENNES CUB LEAGUE BUDDY BALL
Baseball Fever...Catch It!!
The Vincennes Cub League is proud
to begin its third year of
Buddy Ball, and we would
like for you to participate. In 2008, 45 players participated in
the league. We also were fortunate to have over 30 “Buddies” to
assist the players if they needed help hitting, pitching, catching
or running the bases. We will have two age groups this year:
Elementary and Middle/ High School!
BAMBINO BUDDY BALL REGISTRATION
The Vincennes Cub League
has extended the registration for the 2009 Bambino Buddy
Ball season. Buddy Ball is for players,
with special needs, between the ages of 5 and 20. In
addition to the players, there are “buddies” that assist the
players if they needed help hitting, pitching, catching or
running the bases. Players can be from Knox and Lawrence
Counties.
The Vincennes Cub League is proud to begin its third
year
of Buddy Ball, and we would like for you to participate.
In
2008, 45 players participated in the league. We also
were fortunate
to have over 30 “Buddies” to assist the players if they
needed help hitting, pitching, catching or running the
bases.
We will have two age groups this year: Elementary and
Middle/
High School!
Games will begin on Saturday, May 16th and end on
Saturday,
June 20th. Most games will be played on Saturday, but
we will also have some weekday games. Games will be
played
on the Red Diamond at the Vincennes Cub League Complex.
Starting time for Saturday games will be 11:00 a.m.
Weekday
games will begin at 6:00 p.m.
• With the assistance of funding from various corporate
sponsors, you will play Buddy Ball
FREE
this year!
• Screen Printing Plus will once again provide a
FREE
shirt to each player!
• Vincennes Cub League will provide a
FREE
drink to
each player after the game!
• Bambino Buddy Ball is for any player from 5 to 20
years old, so sign up to play now!
• Complete the registration form on the back of this
brochure, and mail it in a self addressed envelope or
bring it to the Civitan Children’s Center located at St.
Clair and Washington Avenue in Vincennes. You can
also give the form to your school principal.
• If you want to be a “Buddy,” please complete the
registration
form on the back.
We look forward to a great Bambino Buddy Ball season!
