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Every Child Deserves The Chance to Play Baseball

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Every Child Deserves The Chance to Play Baseball

Spring season is underway!

If you are a buddy or volunteer, don't forget to check out our training video before heading to the field.

Join

Be an Athlete, Be a Buddy, Be a Volunteer
Come join us on weekends in the Spring and Fall to play ball and have some fun too!

Be a Player

On weekends in the Spring and Fall, children with special needs show up to play baseball. Some use wheelchairs or walkers.  They have a variety of special challenges, such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism or brain damage. But here, they are all ballplayers.


Our registration fee is $85 per season, however we offer full scholarships to anyone who requests for this fee to be waived.  Our goal is to have everyone play baseball, regardless of their financial situation.


Need More Information?

Please contact Richard Ruprecht 

Be a Buddy 

Miracle League Buddies are volunteers ranging in age from elementary school to senior citizens.  These include family members, individuals, and local youth and civic groups.  All Buddies are expected to demonstrate appropriate maturity, and to exhibit sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with Players.”  Many people refer to the Buddy volunteers as “Angels in the Outfield.”   Buddies can bring their own equipment but that is not required. What is required is to provide smiles and laughter to the Miracle League Players.


The minimum age for a Buddy is 13.  All Buddies are expected to demonstrate appropriate maturity, and to exhibit sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with Players.  The goals for Miracle League Buddies are:

  • To protect the Miracle League Player at all times.
  • Always allow the Miracle League Player as much freedom as possible to play his/her own game.
  • Assist Miracle League Player according to their needs.
  • Be good spirited with enthusiasm, love, good attitude and concern in motivating the players and their families.
  • Become their friend; get to know the players and their families.
  • Arrive at field 15 minutes prior to game time.
  • Be properly dressed and dressed in Buddy Shirt.
  • Demonstrate high morals and integrity on and off the field.

Be a Buddy 

Miracle League Buddies are teenage volunteers ranging in age from 13-17 years old. These include family members of Players, individuals, local youth groups, and school athletic teams. All Buddies are expected to demonstrate appropriate maturity, and to exhibit sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with Players. Buddies can bring their own equipment but that is not required. What is required is to provide smiles and laughter to the Miracle League Players! Please review the Guidelines below, and watch our training video [link] before attending your first Miracle League game.

Be a Volunteer

Volunteers are adults aged 18 years and up, including family members of Players, individuals, and local civic groups. We are always looking for volunteers to help with Miracle League during game day and behind the scenes. Volunteers interact with Miracle League coaches, as well as assist individual players. Volunteers are required to have a criminal background check performed every two years. The link to submit a background check request is available through the online registration portal.

Guidelines for Buddies & Volunteers

As a Volunteer (18 years and older) or Buddy (ages 13—17), you serve a key role helping ensure our players stay safe and enjoy playing the game. During most games, you will accompany a designated player for the duration of the game while she/he bats, runs the bases, plays in the field, and sits with the team awaiting her/his turn to bat.


Before you arrive at the Miracle Field, please watch our instructional videos from another Miracle League team posted on the Miracle League website to learn more about your role as a Volunteer or Buddy. Please arrive at the Miracle Field at least 15 minutes prior to game time and sign in at the table behind home base. Coaches will provide a quick briefing to all new Volunteers and Buddies and assign them each a player to accompany.


  • Please note the following Guidelines to assist in your role with our Miracle League players:
  • Protect the safety of players at all times from thrown or hit balls, as well as from baserunners and other players.
  • Always allow players as much freedom as possible to play baseball with her/his own style of playing (as long as it is safe to do so).
  • Assist players, as needed, when they bat, run, and throw. Accompany the player as she/he runs between bases.
  • Show good spirit, enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and compassion to players and their families as you assist them.
  • Become the player’s (and their family’s) friend, so that the player feels comfortable on the Miracle Field with other players, coaches, and volunteers.
  • Proactively anticipate players’ needs before and during the game, and work quickly, efficiently, and constructively to resolve them. Seek assistance from League coaches if necessary. If appropriate, speak with the player’s parent(s) or guardian(s) prior to the game about potential needs and other concerns. Note that players in wheelchairs may require assistance when transporting themselves.
  • Try to attend as many games as you can during the season to develop a relationship with a particular player for the duration of the season.
  • Dress appropriately and wear closed, rubber-soled shoes. Cleats are never allowed on the Miracle Field.
  • Demonstrate model volunteer behavior and integrity while participating in the Miracle League program.


Have fun!

Training Video

Please watch this several minute video before attending your first Miracle League game as a Buddy or Volunteer. It was created by the Miracle League of San Diego. Although not all of what is portrayed in the video is the same as what we do at the Miracle League of Montgomery County, Maryland, it is very similar. The video will give you a good context for the Miracle League game format, its players, its customs, and the fun it creates!


Watch the video by clicking here.

Registration Policy

Please find a copy of our registration policy for Players, Volunteers, and Buddies by clicking here.

Volunteers 18 years of age and over are required to submit a criminal background check every two years.

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