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NABA Facts page
What is NATIONAL ADULT BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
The National Adult Baseball Association (NABA),
headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is one of the fastest growing
recreational and competitive programs in the country. The NABA offers
baseball to adults of all ages and abilities and has developed a
program that is a proven outlet for a wholesome and satisfying
opportunity to play America’s favorite pastime, Baseball!
The NABA is a nationally based program with
local leagues in cities across the country playing baseball under a
common set of rules; leagues that are both organized and fun, but
affordable as well. NABA leagues strive to provide quality baseball in
the best conditions and environment the local community has to offer.
Classified by age and experience level, NABA has
over 25,000 player-members playing baseball in organized leagues in
more than 43 states. Divided into 18 & Over, 28 & Over, 38 & Over, and
48 & Over age groups, the advanced, intermediate and recreational
levels of play remove the intimidation factor, giving players with
little or no experience and those whose skills are a bit rusty, the
chance to play and have fun.
Open to all NABA members, NABA regional and
national tournaments give you the chance to play against teams from
across the nation. Following the design of local leagues, NABA
tournaments are organized to be competitive and fun. NABA members
match their skills against opponents as they vie for team and
individual honors and awards. Whether representing a league as
Champions, an All Star team, or joining a team at the tournament, NABA
players get the chance to share the bond between all members: the
love of Baseball.
Whatever the situation, the NABA is committed to
providing fair, well-organized and enjoyable amateur baseball to all
interested adults.
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Giving Back to the Community
In addition to offering adults the
opportunity to play America’s favorite pastime, Baseball, the NABA ,
during the 2007 season, provided over $1,500,000 worth of
contributions and donations to local youth programs, high schools,
colleges, athletic programs and many other similar organizations
throughout the United States. Since 1992 NABA contributions of this
type have exceeded 2.5 MILLION DOLLARS.
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About the Placer Valley Woodbat Baseball League
The Placer Valley Woodbat Baseball League is an
affiliate of the Sacramento NABA (www.sacnaba.org)Starting
in 1993 with 24 teams, the Sacramento NABA has grown rapidly. This
year (2007) there will be more than 60 teams.
Click here for
2006 tournament schedule.
The Placer Valley Woodbat Baseball League
usually will play a 20-22 game schedule beginning around the middle of
July and running through third week of September with the regular
season followed by play-offs and championships at the end of
September. We hold All Star
games for each of the separate leagues (described above) about the ¾
mark of our season which is usually right after the 4th of
July holiday. The Placer Valley Woodbat Baseball League NABA
will play twice weekly and occasional Saturday evening games, We will
not play From Labor Day weekend Friday through labor day Monday There
are, however, Tournaments held on some of those week-ends all around
the country for those who would like to participate.
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What do I need to Get Started?
After you either become a part of a team or put
a team together, you will need the proper equipment such as a glove,
cleats and the like. But the most important requirement is a desire to
play baseball and have fun!
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Where and
When we play
The Placer Valley Woodbat Baseball League plays
primarily on high school, college, and city parks fields all around
the west Placer county and east Sacramento county area. Game times are
typically 6;30 or 7pm. Those times, however, are subject to change.
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Summary of
NABA Rules
Games are regulation 9 innings with a 2
1/2 hour time limit . Playing by primarily Major League rules, the
NABA has a few exceptions which are designed to prevent injury and
give players more playing time. For example, there is a " no
collision" rule, a no fake tag rule, a courtesy runner rule, and an
minimum 8 player play rule. There is free substitution on defense, a
batting order starter re-entry rule and a a/b batter spot . Baseball
uniforms are required – no blue jeans, cut-offs, shorts, nor sweats
are allowed for league play. Everyone must wear baseball shoes, socks,
and pants; and caps and shirts must match with numbers on the back of
the shirts. While the belts, pants, socks and sleeves do not
necessarily have to match, teams are encouraged to vote to have
matching uniforms as it adds to the image of our leagues. Wood or
bamboo bats are used and steel spikes are allowed. You cannot,
however, sharpen them and there are no Ty Cobb type sliding tactics
allowed – everyone has to go to work the next day! In addition, the
NABA has NO ALCOHOL, NO DRUGS, and NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS rules as
practically every facility where we play has those selfsame rules.
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How much are fees and where do they go?
Team fees will vary considerably because some
teams have obtained sponsorships, others sponsor themselves; some are
existing teams while others are new ; and some teams uniforms are more
elaborate than others. So depending on a particular team’s
circumstances, fees generally range between $300 to $400 per player
for the entire season including uniform.
The league entry fees portion of a players team
fee covers field rentals, required liability insurance costs, game
balls, administrative costs, and team and individual awards for
division winners and league champions. The remaining portion of team
fees covers a per player share of umpires fees and uniform and
equipment costs.
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Benefits of being a player-member of the NABA
The National Adult Baseball Association offers
membership packages that accommodate the interests and needs of local
leagues. Your league may offer some or all of the following benefits:
- 16-22 Game Schedule
- Local Weekend and Weeknight Baseball
- NABA League Commemorative Tee-shirt
- Liability insurance coverage
- All Star Games – MVP Award
- Division Winner Awards
- Championship Game & Awards
- Regional and State Tournaments
- National Tournament in Phoenix, AZ
- Discounts on merchandise and equipment
- Subscription to BASEBALL TODAY – The
official publication of the NABA
- Membership in a Nationally Recognized
Organization
- And Much More
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How can I join?
Simple! You can participate in our open try-outs
( usually held in early June) and get drafted by one of our teams OR
you can get assigned to a team from our Players Pool. To sign-up
and/or get placed on the Players Pool if you are unable to attend
try-outs but would like to play,
contact us by phone or our easy
Web Sign up page.
PLAY BALL!
Contact
Us @;
Sacramento National Adult Baseball
Association
P.O. Box 346
Citrus Heights, CA. 95611-0346
CALL : (916) 729-3373
FAX : (916) 729-4775
E-MAIL:
info@sacnaba.org
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