Even though Babe Ruth League, Inc. is not the major leagues, with more than one million participants worldwide, it’s truly a BIG LEAGUE. The program is driven by its purpose and mission to teach beyond the field of play and is known for developing positive life skills among its participants.
Hosting a Babe Ruth World Series could be one of the most important things your league/group could do both financially) and for the welfare of your players and community.
From an economic standpoint, the hosting community and surrounding areas will benefit greatly. In addition to the participating teams, the Babe Ruth World Series will draw volunteers, officials, families, team followers, fans, collegiate and professional scouts from all over the country. Tournament schedules are established to promote the areas in which the players and parents will be staying. Usually, each team plays a minimum of games over a set period. Each team has scheduled days off during which the participants, parents and team followers can take advantage of the local flavor and attractions within the hosting and surrounding areas. Hotels are filled with visitors. The local shopping malls, outlets and stores are very busy with “Babe Ruth” tourists. Area restaurants and fast food establishments are filled to capacity. And, sometimes these ‘tourists” return to your area again and again.
Hosting a Babe Ruth World Series will not only bring your community together, but will provide them with a special sense of pride. Many volunteer hours will be put in and what you accomplish as a group will unite and bond all of your residents.
The Host Family Program is one of the most positive aspects of the World Series. The tasks are few and the rewards are many. Special friendships are forged, many that last a lifetime.
The Babe Ruth World Series provides many wonderful and lasting memories for the participants and your community. The Babe Ruth World Series provides breathtaking competition, a financial success from a well-run tournament and will be remembered as a privilege that will be unmatched by any other project your league/group ever takes on.
