Note: Registrations require payment via credit card at time of registration.

6U Baseball (Age 4-6) SPRING Babe Ruth

The Tavares Babe Ruth League is our local Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball chapter, incorporated into the national organization. Our league is an annual dues-paying member, managed and directed by the City of Tavares Recreation Department. The City offers both baseball and softball programs for our community. Each season, the recreation office runs background checks, and certifies all volunteer coaches are both safe and qualified to coach in our league.

Based on age, players will be divided into the following divisions:
6U (4-6 years old, baseball only)
8U baseball and softball (7-8 years old)
10U baseball and softball (9-10 years old)
12U baseball and softball (11-12 years old)
15U baseball and softball (13-15 years old)

The Babe Ruth League is a national organization that serves over 1 million players from ages 4-18 in Babe Ruth Baseball, Cal Ripken Baseball, and Babe Ruth Softball. It is played in more than 6 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Babe Ruth League, Inc.’s approved accident insurance is PRIMARY COVERAGE—not secondary for every child participating in its programs. These insurance programs cover leagues and teams for up to 12 months allowing local leagues to run programs year round.

Note:

- Schedule currently listed are general time frames for registration purposes. A detailed schedule will be uploaded once determined.

- Complete payment is due at the time of registration.

- If an age group does not meet the minimum registrants, then we will call to ask if your child would be willing to play up to the next age group.

Important Dates:
- Coaches will reach out to players after the coaches meeting on January 22, 2026 to introduce themselves and provide practice schedule.

Jan 5, 2026 - Online registration fee increases to $95
Jan 21, 2026 - Online registration closes
Jan 22, 2026 - Coaches meeting
Jan 23-25, 2026 - Players contacted with team assignments
Jan 26, 2026 - Practices begin
Feb 2, 2026 - Last day for refunds
Feb 28, 2026 - Opening Day
Feb 28, 2026 - Games Begin
March 16-20, 2026 No games or practice (Spring Break)
May 8, 2026 - Season Celebration

Registration Fee Covers: Insurance, jerseys, hats and umpires
Parents Provide: pants, belt and shoes

Based on age, players will be divided into the following divisions:
6U (4-6 years old, baseball only)
8U baseball and softball (7-8 years old)
10U baseball and softball (9-10 years old)
12U baseball and softball (11-12 years old)
15U baseball and softball (13-15 years old)
*If you would like your player to play up please indicate that in the notes section.

*Signed waiver is required prior to participation.

Program Type Youth Leagues
Program Subcategory Babe Ruth Baseball
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 11/25/2025
Enrollment End Date 1/22/2026 8:00 AM
Instructor(s) -
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 10
Maximum -
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 4 years Enforced - As of date 5/1/2026
Maximum 6 years Enforced - As of date 5/1/2026