Weston Area Youth Baseball League Announces Formation of a Bambino Buddy Ball

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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.

For more information, or to give an interest in participation for our

Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 Seasons, please contact

info@... or visit us at

http://www.waybetterbaseball.org/