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What is Xtreme Fastpitch?

Xtreme Fastpitch is Babe Ruth League’s new, high-performance softball division.

Babe Ruth League, Inc. has always been deeply committed to providing all our participants with the very best educational sports experience possible. This commitment

applies to our players who wish to play baseball or softball on a recreational level to those who seek a higher degree of competition to hone their skills, with the goal of continuing

play into high school and beyond. That’s where Xtreme Fastpitch comes in.

As in all other divisions, Babe Ruth League core values are recognized and adhered to, using regulation competitive baseball and softball rules to teach skills,

promote mental and physical development, nurture a respect for the rules of the game and reinforce basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play.

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Any local league may register players for Babe Ruth Softball, Xtreme Fastpitch or both.

A player wishing to play Babe Ruth Softball must do so in the local league whose geographical boundaries the player resides within.

A player wishing to play Xtreme Fastpitch must also do so in the local league whose geographical boundaries the player resides within, provided that local league offers Xtreme Fastpitch. If not, then the player may register for Xtreme Fastpitch in whichever league the player wishes.

There are no geographical boundaries limiting where players who sign up for your Xtreme Fastpitch team reside.

An Xtreme Fastpitch team in a local league can add Xtreme Fastpitch players from outside of it’s geographical boundaries, provided they are not currently rostered in another Babe Ruth Softball program that already offers Xtreme Fastpitch.

A player that is currently rostered in a local Babe Ruth Softball league that does not offer Xtreme Fastpitch can sign up to play on an Xtreme Fastpitch team in another league (but will continue to play regular Babe Ruth Softball in the local league whose geographical boundaries the player resides within).

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If you run an independent fastpitch softball program and have been con-tinually searching for other quality national programs to play tournament level softball, this is for you. You will no longer have to search different affiliations to complete your season schedule of games or constantly work to secure placement in regional or national play.

You can create an Xtreme Fastpitch team simply by logging onto BabeRuthLeague.org and going through the steps to create an Xtreme Fastpitch only team.

You are also able to purchase Xtreme Fastpitch insurance for your team, and this coverage can be used at non-Xtreme Fastpitch Tournaments for no additional charge. Your team will receive all the benefits of playing in a program that is backed by Babe Ruth League, Inc., the second larg-est youth baseball and softball program in the United States. Babe Ruth League, Inc. was founded in 1951 and serves over 1.1 million ballplayers across the United States.

Go to BabeRuthLeague.org, click on the Xtreme Fastpitch logo and select “Register an Xtreme Team.” You’ll be on your way in minutes!

Did you know ... You can create an Xtreme Fastpitch team without having to be a chartered Babe Ruth “local league.”

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Do the players that form my league’s Xtreme team have to be from our own district?

No. There are no geographical boundaries limiting where the players who sign up for your team come from. Participating leagues can sign up a group of players from any geographical make-up and form a team to play other Xtreme teams in special games or tournaments through-out the year.

Where will my league’s Xtreme team be playing their games?

Your Xtreme team will be eligible to play at your own facility … in local tournaments that might only be a quick drive away … or farther away anywhere across the country where tournaments are being held!

What rulebook will Xtreme teams follow?

Playing rules will match High School and College playing rules to better prepare players for the next level.

How should we schedule the games?

Give the players and coaches the flexibility to schedule Xtreme games around local league play in Babe Ruth Softball, so that they can play as many games as possible under a dual charter.

What age groups are available?

X8, X10, X12, X14, X16 & X18.

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What about insurance?

Xtreme Fastpitch is a division of Babe Ruth League, so teams have the ability to purchase Babe Ruth Insurance provided by K&K Insurance, which offers teams the ability to have Primary Coverage and allows them to also use this insur-ance in Xtreme Fastpitch or Babe Ruth Softball tournaments.

Who organizes the tournaments and what do the proceeds go toward?

You organize and run your own tournaments and use the profits to help run your team/local league.

What is the “24/7 Xtreme Fastpitch Network”?

24/7 Xtreme Fastpitch Network is an initiative to assist players whose goal it is to continue playing softball beyond high school. This online resource will offer players the ability to compile all their playing stats, school achievements and community service activities in their own private online profile which they will manage. Players

will be able to make this information available for college coaches and recruiters, and can also alert them to tournaments they are playing in.

If the local league offers both Babe Ruth Softball and Xtreme Fastpitch …

… then players wishing to play Xtreme Fastpitch must do so in the local league whose geographical boundaries the player resides within.

If the local league offers just Babe Ruth Softball …

… then players wishing to play Xtreme Fastpitch can do so in any league the player chooses.


We already have Babe Ruth All-Star Softball Teams that play in travel tournaments. How do we register these teams as Xtreme Fastpitch?

You simply go to the “Tournaments” tab on BabeRuthLeague.org and click on “Search Xtreme Tournaments.” You’ll then select the age group and timeframe, and a selection of tournaments will appear, along with maps and other tourna-ment details … everything you need!

If girls are rostered on two teams (one Babe Ruth and one Xtreme), do they have to pay separately to be on the two teams (uniforms, etc.)?

This up to the local league. If the local league takes Babe Ruth Insurance, for instance, there is no additional charge for insurance coverage if all the players that play Xtreme also are on Babe Ruth Softball roster within that league. Now, play-ers are not required to purchase an additional uniform and can wear whatever uniform the team or league wish to wear.

If we let Xtreme teams play Babe Ruth teams, the competition level might make it unfair. Is anybody doing this now?

This is similar to the local league option to do “Inter League” play option. When you take differ-ent leagues who have different rules on forming teams, there will always be a concern over the talent level for each team. The local league needs to make the determination as to what they see as the best option for assembling teams in the different divisions.

It seems inevitable that there will be travel tourneys for the Xtreme Fastpitch team that conflict with the Babe Ruth Softball schedule. Are players “allowed” to miss BRS practices/games without being penalized?

Yes. Since the local league controls the Xtreme Fastpitch and Babe Ruth Softball practice/games schedules, they can craft schedules that have limited conflicts verses if they were tied to another group for travel ball.

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We have talked about starting small by recruiting local travel ball teams to sign up as Xtreme Fastpitch teams. Does this fit the mold for Xtreme?

Yes … and it’s a great way to possibly add more practice fields to the program and schedule non-tournament special games with other Xtreme Fastpitch teams.

We have discussed holding Xtreme Fastpitch tourna-ments, but wonder about the value to our local league. Can you help me understand the benefit?

We understand that many other travel programs take a larger portion of the fees when running tournaments. Our feeling is that this should be profitable for the host site and that is why we al-low you to set team fee and we retain only $50 of that. Other programs are the complete opposite. If you do need staff from Babe Ruth League Head-quarters, then contact us and we will be glad to help with the tournament. (Don’t forget that when you create a tournament you will have a dedi-

cated staff person from Headquarters helping you from start to finish!)

Can I create an Xtreme Fastpitch team without having a chartered Babe Ruth League program?

Yes! You can create an Xtreme Fastpitch team simply by logging onto BabeRuthLeague.org and going through the steps to create an Xtreme Fastpitch only team. You are also able to purchase Xtreme Fastpitch insurance for your team, and this coverage can be used at non-Xtreme Fast-pitch Tournaments for no additional charge. Your team will receive all the benefits of playing in a program that is backed by Babe Ruth League, Inc. second largest youth baseball and softball pro-gram in the United States. Babe Ruth League, Inc. was founded in 1951 and serves over 1.1 million ballplayers across the United States.


Approved Accident Insurance Program$50,000 Accident Medical – Excess Limit

EligibilityThe plan, which is administered by K&K Insurance Group, and placed with an A.M. Best “A” rated carrier, covers Xtreme rostered players, team managers, coaches, scorekeepers, bat and ball boys/girls, umpires, team officials, volunteers and members of a team’s Booster Club.

Your CoverageCoverage in the amount of $50,000 is provided while participat-ing in any Softball Activity. This includes practice sessions and fast pitch softball games, and transportation directly to and from a covered event under the supervision of a designated representa-tive of the insured.

$50,000 Accidental Medical Expense Insurance BenefitsThe plan pays for Covered Medical Expenses which occur within one year after an accident. Once these expenses exceed the $250 per person deductible, a maximum of $50,000 per accident for each insured person is provided. The benefits provided under the plan are excess to any valid and collectible coverage. In the absence of other coverage, this policy will provide primary benefits, subject to a $250 deductible.

Babe Ruth League, Inc.

Xtreme Fastpitch Softball Insurance GuideApply online through the Data Center at www.baberuthleague.org

Insurance is solicited and administered by K&K Insurance Group.

For questions regarding the insurance, please call 1-800-736-7358

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Covered Medical expenses include the reasonable and customary charges for services and supplies such as:• Treatment and care by a physician, surgeon,

or registered nurse• Hospital confinement or outpatient care in a

hospital• Emergency ambulance service• Prescription drugs and medicines• X-rays• Dental expenses are covered only if required

because of injury to natural teeth

Deductible per PersonThe deductible applies to each person on an insured team including players, managers, coaches, umpires, volunteers and officials during the regular playing season and tournaments. The deductible per person may be satisfied as the result of one or several ac-cidents to that person which occur during the season when coverage is in force for his/her team. After the $250 per person deductible is satisfied; additional

medical expenses which are eligible under the plan will be paid up to the limits of the policy.

Approved General Liability Insurance ProgramThe program is administered by K&K Insurance Group and placed with an A.M. Best “A” Rated Carrier. The program provides:• Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability• Personal and Advertising Injury Liability• Products and Completed Operations• Contractual Liability• Participant Legal Liability

Also includes injuries arising out of:• Maintenance or use of ballparks, bleachers and

playing areas• Consumption of use of food products• Cost of investigation and defense against claims,

even if they are groundless• Team Sanctioned Events• Liability assumed under written contract


Examples of Limits$5,000,000 General Aggregate$1,000,000 or $2,000,000 Options

Per Occurrence$300,000 Damage to Premises Rented to You$5,000 Premises Medical Payments$1,000,000 or $2,000,000 Products/Completed

Operations Aggregate per Team (equivalent to the per occurrence limit chosen)

Defense, investigative and other related costs are in addition to the limits of liability.

Policy limit applies per occurrence, regardless of the number of insureds on the policy, person or organiza-tions who sustain injury.

Who is CoveredCoverage is provided for the insured team, sponsors, officers, directors, managers, coaches, umpires or trainers of the insured and any volunteer workers or affiliated organization while acting within the scope of their duties as such.

Additional InsuredsSome teams are required to add names of owners of the fields they play on as “Additional Insureds.” If so, the policy makes it easy. The policy automatically covers any person, organization or entity engaged in sponsoring or providing the premises for Xtreme Fastpitch operations of the Named Insured. This is included at no additional charge.

Examples of Exclusions• Property of others in care, custody and control of

insured, e.g. personal property of players, coaches, etc.

• Injury or death of an employee• Liquor Liability – Sale of Alcoholic Beverages• Fireworks• Amusement Devices (e.g.: Dunk Tanks &

Inflatable’s)• Sexual Abuse/Molestation

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Term of Insurance for Accident, General LiabilityCoverage will begin the day following the date your payment check is received by Babe Ruth League. The postmark will be kept on file for verification of pay-ment mailing date. Coverage is subject to approval by K&K Insurance Group, Inc.

Evidence of CoverageEach insured team will receive a certificate of insur-ance with a summary description of the benefits on-line through the Data Center at www.baberuthleague.org. For a complete description, please refer to the actual policy on file with the policyholder. In the event of any conflict between this brochure, the summary and the policy, the policy provisions govern.

Please Note: The information on this and the preced-ing pages is for illustrative purposes only and is not an insurance contract. You must refer to the policy on file with the policy holder for specific limits, condi-tions and exclusions.

Xtreme Fastpitch Softball RatesSeptember 1, 2013 through February 1, 2014: General General Liability Liability 1 Million 2 Million Participant Option Option Accident

Age Division Rate per Team Rate per Team Rate per Team

X8 $45.00 $68.00 $11.00X10 $45.00 $68.00 $11.00X12 $45.00 $68.00 $11.00X14 $45.00 $68.00 $40.00X16 $45.00 $68.00 $40.00X18 $45.00 $68.00 $51.00

February 1, 2014 through February 1, 2015: General General Liability Liability 1 Million 2 Million Participant Option Option Accident

Age Division Rate per Team Rate per Team Rate per Team

X8 $60.00 $90.00 $15.00X10 $60.00 $90.00 $15.00X12 $60.00 $90.00 $15.00X14 $60.00 $90.00 $53.00X16 $60.00 $90.00 $53.00

X18 $60.00 $90.00 $68.0011

Xtreme Fastpitch Tournaments - Local & Regional

Xtreme Faspitch Tournaments are a great way for your local park to raise much needed funds, while putting on some

of the best softball tournaments in the country!

The cost to host a tournament is only $150, plus $50 per team. We’ll help you market your event and you’ll be assigned a

tournament specialist at Headquarters to assist in organizing your tournament … from ordering supplies to creating awards!

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Here’s how it works …First, we’ll create an announcement in the Xtreme online tournament center and give you access to your very own tournament page so you can customize your event. Here, you’ll also be able to track all your teams coming in for your tournament.

After your tournament is published, we will help you with ordering supplies from softball to what type of awards you’d like to present. We’ll also help you with customized event merchandize and will work with you to find ways to make your event as profitable for your local league as possible.

You don’t have to worry about collecting the funds for the teams because we handle that for you. You set your own tournament entry fee. We retain $50 per team and then send you an electronic funds transfer within 5 days of the closing of sign-ups for your tour-nament.

You’ll have all your funds in hand well before your first pitch!

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WORTH Tournament Series of Xtreme FastpitchStarting in the late fall of 2013 and for the 2014 sea-son, your local league could be selected to host an Xtreme Fastpitch premier event—a WORTH Tourna-ment Series event.

How do you get your park on the list to host? Here are some tips:

First, you must hold at least four Xtreme Fastpitch Tournaments (4 of one age group or 1 of 4 age groups) to qualify for consideration.

Next, you must have a “A” rating from Head- quarters on the hosting of your previous events for Xtreme Fastpitch. This rating is based on feedback from the teams that attended your tournaments.

If your local league is selected, Headquarters works with you on merchandize sales, selecting vendors working the event and area hotels that are approved for teams to stay in.

What is the cost to your local league of hosting a WORTH Tournament Series event?

Just like a regular Xtreme Fastpitch tournament, the cost to your local league is $150 per age group and $50 per team, plus two hotel rooms for staff at Headquarters who will be working the event.

WORTH will provide equipment to the winning team of your tournament. It could be helmets, bat bags, a bat, or other special products WORTHY of being a champion of an WORTH Xtreme Fastpitch Tournament Series event. Only 40 of these tournaments will be held nationwide each year.

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Be Part of the Action!

Xtreme Fastpitch National Championship Tournament Trails

Rostered players are eligible to play in tournament trails for both Babe Ruth Softball and Xtreme Fastpitch tournaments. Teams enter tournaments from September 1st through the National Championship dates to qualify for the National Championship.

There will be one National Championship for each of the six age groups: X8, X10, X12, X14, X16 and X18.

The cost to attend is $675 per team. All team players receive an Xtreme Fastpitch National Championship decal for the back of their helmet and a Participation Card and Pin as a keepsake. All players receive giveaway bags that are filled with many items to take home and enjoy.

Locations, dates open in all age groups to the first 40 teams that register.


The Xtreme Fastpitch Tournament Babe Ruth League is working to secure more sites to play more Xtreme Fastpitch tournaments all over the United States. As the number of tournament sites grows, we will create a point system for qualifiers for Regional and National Championships.

In the meantime, though, teams can sign up and prepare to enter the National Championships after playing in at least one Xtreme Fastpitch Tournament.

Of course, each age group might be limited to no more than 40 teams at the Championships depending on how many teams request entry. But we are hard at work to secure more fields and more locations that can help to host larger tournaments after this current season.

Xtreme X8 Alachua, FL June 19 - 22, 2014





Xtreme Fastpitch 2014 Championship Dates & Locations:

Submit your Xtreme Fastpitch

Tournament Host Application and

position your league as a leader in

high-performance fastpitch softball!

Every host league receives an

official Tournament Host banner.

Applications now being accepted at

www.XtremeFastpitch.org

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The Xtreme Fastpitch Network

The 24/7 Xtreme Fastpitch Network is an initia-tive to assist players whose goal it is to continue playing competitive softball beyond high school. The Xtreme Fastpitch Network makes it possible for players to share their stats, awards, highlights, etc., 24/7

This online recruiting networking resource offers players the ability to compile all their playing stats, school achievements and community ser-vice activities in their own private online profile which they will manage and update themselves.

Players will be able to make this information available for college coaches and recruiters, and can also alert them to upcoming tournaments they are playing in.

Want to take a test-drive through the Xtreme Fastpitch Network?Just log on to www.BabeRuthLeague.org and have a look!

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Features of the Xtreme Fastpitch Network Player Profile

• You don’t have attend tournament and after tournament for coaches and recruiters to be able see your stats and credentials with the Xtreme Fastpitch Network.

• Our goal is to help every player that wants to play soft-ball after the age 18 to achieve their goal—whether it’s a full ride to a D-1 college or playing at a community college.

• You’ll learn the NCAA rules for recruiting. • We’ll review the Do’s and Don’ts for marketing yourself

as a Student Athlete.• Players, with the help of their parents, enter their

information to create the player profile.• You then can enter school information.• Enter community involvement to showcase your talents

outside of softball and school. • Learn how to and update highlight videos.• Enter your stat information, including batting average,

fielding percentage, etc.• List and update the tournaments you participate in.• Have recommendations posted to your site by former

players, coaches and local officials.

• Privacy controls—share your information only with those whom you wish. This is designed to help players and parents prepare for the next level of softball after high school without paying large recruiting fees. It is part of the your annual $12 membership for being an Xtreme Fastpitch player.

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