- WORK PARTIES EVERY SATURDAY MORNING 8AM
- ALL COACHES MUST VOLUNTEER FOR WORK PARTIES
- NO ALCOHOL/TOBACCO/FOUL LANGUAGE ON COMPLEX
- ALL COACHES MUST COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR 2022
- SPONSORS NEEDED FOR 2022
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2025 SPRING SEASON SIGN UPS - ALL REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
March 16, 2025: Our player drafts are completed and our roster breakdowns for all levels are complete. At this time we are no longer able to accept any late sign ups. Uniforms have been ordered and we need to move on with our remaining preparations for the season. Registration for our Fall season will open July 1, 2025. Registration for Spring 2026 season will open December 15.
2025 Season Timeline
Feb 28th - Registration Closes
First two weeks of March - Baseball & Softball drafts are completed/Rosters formed.
Third week of March - I-Ball and Tball + Coach pitch teams rosters are formed.
Third week of March - Practices begin (weather/field conditions permitting)
April 12th - Opening Day
WE STILL NEED T-BALL COACHES
We still need coaches for T-Ball If interested, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/1VosJHsR4pviVWTv7
Clearances are required - not negotiable. Details are on the form. Please do not fill out if you are looking to be an assistant or helper. Right now we are just focused on finding Head Coaches.
2025 Roxborough Rebels Travel Baseball & Softball Information
Managers
Thanks to all who submitted their names for consideration to be a travel baseball or softball manager in 2025. As appointments are made, names will be noted below.
Should the results at tryouts offer the opportunity to have more than one team at a particular age group, the manager for the additional team will be named at a later date.
2025 Rebels Managers
| Baseball | |
| 7U Blue | CJ Fink |
| 7U Red | Alex Spanos |
| 8U | Joe Brogan |
| 9U | Joe Spinks |
| 10U | Rich Bauer |
| 11U Blue | Joseph Tinneny |
| 11U Red | TBA |
| 12U/2025 Cooperstown | Joe Gratzinger |
| 13U | Jim Brighters |
| 14U | Matt Rizzo |
| 15U | TBA |
| Softball | |
| 8U | Katie Rizzo |
| 10U | Zach Torres |
| 12U | Allie Conroy |
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Sponsorship Details & Information available here
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2025 Roxborough Rebels Travel Team Rosters
Thank you to all the players who are trying out for our Spring/Summer 2025 travel Roxborough Rebels teams. As teams are selected, we will post the rosters below:
Dash Henry
Damien Mangaroo
INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCESS
We will always make every effort possible to play but the safety of the players, coaches, umpires, and spectators is our top priority, as well as providing proper notification to the umpires. In the event we need to cancel games to due to the weather we will do so as soon as possible by notifying managers via email or text, as well as announcing on our website and on our league Facebook page.
ABOUT THE 21st WARD JUNIOR LEAGUE
that serves the children of Northwest Philadelphia (the 21st Ward).
We have no paid employees, and can provide sports activities to resident children only through volunteer efforts and participation. Fees are designed to cover the cost of the baseball and softball programs that we offer. The parents or guardians of each child participating in the League's programs are asked to provide 2 hours of time per season in field maintenance and trash pickup to enable us to keep costs low and to maintain our quality facilities that are enjoyed by all.
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS & RAIN OUTS
ALWAYS assume your game is on unless your coach contacts you to tell you otherwise. Inclement weather announcements will be posted on our website and on our Facebook page at the earliest possible time. We always aim to make final decisions at least 90 mins prior to game time, but depending on the situation that is not always possible. The league will contact all coaches via email and/or text to notify them of any cancellations, delays, or postponements. Your coaches will then relay that information to you.
NEW BAT RULES IN 2018
With holiday shopping season fast approaching, we want the 21st Ward community to be up to speed on the new bat regulations that will be going into effect Jan 1, 2018. Cal Ripken & Babe Ruth Baseball will be adopting the new USA Bat standards. The new bats are designed to behave more like traditional wood bats. As discussed at the 11/15 General Body Meeting, as a Cal Ripken & Babe Ruth chartered league, it is our intent to adopt these new standards for our in-house program for the 2018 season for the AAA - Pony levels. If you want to see a list of the individual bats, sorted by bat manufacturer that are approved, visit www.usabat.com The key thing you are looking for is the USA bat stamp on the bat. Below are the new specifications for 2018.
ATTENTION MANAGERS & COACHES FOR 2016:
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COACHING A TOURNAMENT TEAM FOR CAL RIPKEN/BABE RUTH BASEBALL DISTRICTS/STATES/REGIONALS,YOU MUST PASS 1 CERTIFICATION COURSE ON CAL RIPKEN/BABE RUTH BASEBALL WEBSITE. THIS IS MANDATORY. ONCE COMPLETED, EMAIL YOUR CERTIFICATES TO AN ELECTED BOARD MEMBER.
ALL MANAGERS & COACHES MUST HAVE THIS CERTIFICATION. EVEN IF YOU PLAN ON PUTTING YOUR NAME IN FOR A TOURNAMENT TEAM OR POSSIBLY COACHING WITH A MANAGER, YOU MUST BE CERTIFIED.
IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED TO TAKE THESE COURSES EVEN IF YOU ARE ONLY COACHING IN-HOUSE. YOU WILL LEARN A WHOLE LOT. YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURSE AND MATERIALS AT ALL TIMES VIA CAL RIPKEN/BABE RUTH WEBSITE.
HERE IS THE WEBSITE:
http://www.baberuthcoaching.org/coaches/index.cfm
HERE IS THE COST: (PAID BY MANAGERS/COACHES)
REMEMBER, YOU ONLY NEED 1 CERTIFICATION. YOU CAN TAKE THE COURSE AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT TO PASS AND ONLY PAY ONCE. CONSIDER TAKING THE 2 BASEBALL COURSES. IT WILL OPEN YOUR EYES IMMEDIATELY. OUR KIDS WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS RIGHT AWAY.
HERE IS WHAT THE DOCUMENT LOOKS LIKE AFTER COMPLETION OF THE COURSE. YOU WILL NEED TO CARRY A WALLET SIZE WITH YOU COACHING AND SEND A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT BABE RUTH SITE TO NICK.ROSLEY@HOTMAIL.COM. CERTIFICATE ONLY, NOT TRANSCRIPT.
THANK YOU, 21ST WARD JL BASEBALL
COACHES: HERE IS A LINK FOR GREAT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS:
https://www.ripkenbaseball.com/instructional_videos
NO SMOKING/NO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES!
Contacting The Junior League
TO CONTACT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE:
1)TO KEEP YOUR QUESTION/COMMENTS PRIVATE. SEND US AN E-MAIL: 21stwardregistrar@gmail.com
2) To send email or reach a League Officer or Board Member by phone, go to the League Contacts and select mail for that official, if available. If email is not available, please contact by phone.
3) For RAIN OUTS, the league will communicate directly with team Managers. All inclement weather updates will be posted on our website and on our Facebook page in as timely manner as possible. Always assume the game is on until your manager tells you otherwise.
Code of Conduct
The code of conduct applies to All Coaches, Players, Umpires, Parents, Spectators, and Volunteers.
To stress the characteristics of honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility while upholding the mission of the 21st Ward Junior League. Furthermore, the concepts of sportsmanship, fun, fitness, participation, family, fair play, team work, skill development, and volunteerism will be upheld at all times.
1. I understand I am expected to be a positive example for the children at all times while on the complex.
2. I understand abusive and foul language will not be tolerated.
3. I understand drug and alcohol use and/or possession will not be permitted on or around the complex, parking lots, or practice fields.
4. I will not humiliate or abuse verbally or physically any player, coach, umpire, or spectator. Any type of abuse will not be tolerated and may be cause for disciplinary action, suspension, or immediate dismissal.
5. I will respect and treat all children equally regardless of sex, race, religion, or culture.
6. I fully understand and acknowledge that any form of bullying, whether physical, verbal, or cyber will not be tolerated at any time.
7. I fully understand that the umpire has control of the game, except when superseded by a board member.
8. Applicable to Coaches - I have read and fully understand article VII of the team manager's by-laws. I understand that it applies to all coaches as well as managers.
I understand that violating any of the above could result in termination of the game and possible further disciplinary action by the 21st Ward Junior League, including, but not limited to suspension from activities and/or expulsion from the league.
Last Updated: Jan 10, 2024
to respect my teammates, my opponents, the coaches, and umpires
and to improve myself in spirit, mind, and body.
I will positively support all managers, coaches, and players.
I will respect the decisions of the umpires.
I will praise a good effort despite the outcome of the game.
