Babe Ruth Program

Ages: 14 and 15 with Birthdate cutoffs defined by national rules

Philosophy:  The Babe Ruth program is a competitive program that plays in a Dane County league and has both state and national affiliations.  This program requires a major commitment by players and parents.  Middleton typically assembles two teams. One team comprised of age eligible 14 year olds and one of age eligible 15 year olds.

Season:  The season begins in late May.  Games are on Monday and Thursday evenings beginning at 6:00 PM.  The Dane County league is completed around the 2^nd weekend in July.  A playoff scenario follows for teams that win their division in the Dane County league.  The divisional winners in the Dane County league are permitted by state and national rules to pick up additional players from their division for the playoffs.  Winners of this playoff qualify for a state tournament, with the state winner advancing to a national level tournament.  In June and  July teams attempt to participate in weekend tournaments.

Team Composition:  Teams are selected through a tryout process.  The tryouts are held in early April for 14-year old players and 15-year players. .  The Middleton teams typically are comprised of 13-15 players.  Middleton teams are typically organized based on the results of the tryouts.