Grassland Baseball League has been in existence since 1987 and proudly operates as a member of Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Baseball Leagues. GBL is a non-profit organization serving over 500 families (over 700 children ages 5-17) each year with boy's baseball and girl's softball. It is funded entirely by registration fees, concession profits, and sponsor donations, and is operated by many volunteers.  Thank you to all of you who make this league what it is!  Here, you'll be able to get news, information, schedules, rosters, game results, directions and much, much more. Check back frequently for the latest information about our league.

by posted 12/26/2011
 
Happy holidays from the Grassland Baseball League!

It may be cold outside but we are looking forward to the warmer days of spring and hope that you plan to join us for the Spring 2012 season of the Grassland Baseball League.  We are pleased to announce that registration is now open.

Grassland Baseball strives to provide an environment whereby all players, regardless of skill level, will have a home league for their entire baseball career.   As in previous years, we will have options for kids ranging in age from 5 to 18.  When determining which age group is appropriate for your player please use your player's age as of April 30th of 2012. 
 
Registration will remain open until February 25th with practices starting on March 3rd.  Games will begin around March 26th and we plan to complete our season on the weekend of June 2nd.
 
Please refer here for more information.
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by posted 11/15/2011
 
The Babe Ruth League has recently announced new bat requirements.  The Grassland Baseball League, as a member of the Babe Ruth organization, will be following these guidelines for the 2012 season.  The requirements are as follows:
 
CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL DIVISION
 
The bat may not exceed 33”in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 ¼” in diameter. Only 2 ¼” barrel non-wood bats marked BPF 1.15 will be allowed. Wood 2 ¼” barrel bats are allowed.
 
13-15 BASEBALL DIVISION
 
The bat may not exceed 34” in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 5/8” in diameter. All aluminum/alloy barrel bats and all composite handle (only) aluminum/alloy barrels are allowed. Only composite barrel bats certified and marked BBCOR .50 will be allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed.
 
16-18 BASEBALL DIVISION
 
The bat may not exceed 34” in length and the bat barrel many not exceed 2 5/8” in diameter or be greater than a -3 length to weight ratio. Only composite bats certified and marked BBCOR .50 are allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed.
 
The official memorandum concerning 2012 bat requirements can be found here.

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