BELGRADE BABE RUTH LEAGUE (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NON-PROFIT AFFILIATE OF CAL RIPKEN/BABE RUTH BASEBALL. THE FOCUS OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE SPORTSMANSHIP AND EXCITEMENT IN AMERICA'S PASTTIME FOR THE YOUTH OF BELGRADE, MONTANA AGES 5-18. A SMALL REGISTRATION FEE FROM EACH PLAYER ENSURES PLAY IN AN ORGANIZED LEAGUE, COMPLETE WITH UNIFORM, APPROVED COACHING, AND QUALITY PLAYING FIELDS. THE ORGANIZATION IS GOVERNED BY A DULY ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND CONDUCTS MONTHLY MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FUNDS GENERATED THROUGH REGISTRATION FEES AND CONCESSION SALES, ARE USED TO MAINTAIN HIGH-QUALITY, SAFE BASEBALL EQUIPMENT, PROVIDE UNIFORMS, PAY FOR LEAGUE CHARTER AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE, AND CONDUCT THE ROUTINE BUSINESS OF RUNNING THIS PROGRAM, WHICH INVOLVES MORE THAN 400 PLAYERS EACH YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF BELGRADE AND THE BELGRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN 10 BASEBALL FIELDS WHICH ARE USED FOR LEAGUE GAMES AND POST-SEASON ALL-STA