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 2009
Baseball Fever...Catch It!!
The Vincennes Cub League has
extended the registration for the 2009 Bambino Buddy Ball season.
Games begin on Saturday, May
28th.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!
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More Detail
The 2009 season will begin on
Thursday, May 28th at 6:00 p.m. on the Red Diamond.
Elementary age players will play at 6:00 p.m. and Middle School-High
School age players will play at 7:00 p.m.
VCL Bambino Buddy Ball Schedule 2009.pdf
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 2009 season will begin
on Thursday, May 28th at 6:00 p.m. on the Red
Diamond. Elementary age players will play at 6:00 p.m. and
Middle School-High School age players will play at 7:00 p.m. Registrations are still
being accepted and players can come to Cub League’s Red
Diamond on Saturday, May 10th from 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. to register and get additional information. Registration forms can also
be obtained at
www.vincennescubleague.com , Civitan Children’s Center
at St. Clair and Washington Avenue or at the Cub League
concession stand..
