Rock Ridge Baseball Assocation
The Rock Ridge Baseball Association (RRBA) is a non-profit organization that serves as the official Booster Club for the Rock Ridge junior high and high school baseball programs. We support these teams during the Spring Season under the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and manage the Summer Season for the same age groups, affiliated with Babe Ruth, VFW, and Sr. American Legion. Fundraising is essential to our mission, helping us cover costs for equipment, uniforms, coaching, and facility maintenance. Through these efforts, we ensure a positive, competitive environment that promotes athletic skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
Summer Baseball Information
Ages
Sr Legion
Ages 16-18, Grades 11-12
VFW
Ages 14-16, Grades 9-10
Babe Ruth
Ages 12-14, Grades 7-8
When
The regular season for Sr Legion and VFW usually begins in early June and continues through mid to late July. The postseason, substate/subsections follows immediately after, with State Tournaments typically held in the first or second week of August if the teams advance that far.
For Babe Ruth, the regular season also starts in early June and runs through the end of July. The Iron Range Baseball end-of-year tournament is generally scheduled for the first week/weekend in August.
Where
Practices and games are typically held at Frandsen Bank and Trust (FB&T) Field and City Auto Glass (CAG) Field on the campus of Rock Ridge High School. Additionally, some take place at Stock Field in Virginia.
Practices
Practices are typically held 1-2 days per week, with occasional weekend sessions based on the coaches' requests and players' availability. Practices may take place during the day or in the evenings, depending on the coaches' schedules.
Games
Sr Legion and VFW teams typically play 15-20 regular season games (2-3 per week), including at least 1-2 weekend out-of-town tournaments. Games may be scheduled at any time during the day, usually in the late afternoon and evening.
Babe Ruth teams usually play 12-13 games (2-3 per week), plus the postseason tournament. These numbers can vary each season. Games are typically held in the evenings.
Jerseys & Equipment
Jerseys and hats are provided, but jerseys must be returned at the end of each season. Bats, batting helmets, and catcher's equipment are also supplied.
Players are required to provide, at a minimum, a fielding glove, protective cup, pants, belt, and cleats. They may also want to bring batting gloves and other protective equipment.
For all levels, metal cleats are allowed, except when playing on turf fields. Only replaceable spikes, tennis shoes, or turf shoes are permitted on turf fields (FB&T, CAG, and any turf fields in other communities). If players only want one pair, please ensure they are not metal.
Note: If players provide their own bats, please make sure they conform to the regulations for their respective levels. See bat information on the right-hand side of this page.
2025 Spring Season
Rock Ridge High School C, JV, Varsity
Rock Ridge Jr High 7, 7/8, 8
2025 Summer Season
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Registration Information
Sr Legion: Players born on or after January 1, 2006 – including previously- rostered high school graduates – are eligible to compete.
RRBA cutoff is May 31, 2008.
VFW: Any player who was enrolled as a sophomore, or lower, grade level during the past school year, or was born on or after June 1, 2008.
RRBA cutoff is April 30, 2010, unless a player is in 9th Grade in the 2024-2025 school year, in which case they may opt to play VFW.
Iron Range Baseball (Babe Ruth): Any player who is born on or after May 1, 2010 w/ exceptions for players cut from their town's VFW teams.
RRBA cutoff is April 30, 2012, unless a player is in 7th Grade in the 2024-2025 school year, in which case they may opt to play Babe Ruth.
Bat Regulations
Sr American Legion: Wood, metal, ceramic, composite or graphite bats may be used on the playing field.
1. All non-wood bats must carry the BBCOR certification mark on the barrel, signifying legality for use. If a bat carries the BBCOR mark, but it has been decertified, it is not legal for use.
2. Non-wood bats must not exceed 36 inches in length and 2-5/8 inches in diameter.
3. Wood bats may be comprised of laminate or composite wood.
4. Wood bats must not exceed 42 inches in length and 2-3/4 inches in diameter. An indentation in the end of the bat, up to one inch in depth (a cupped bat) is permitted.
5. The entire bat must be round, with a constant radius at any point, and the finish of the hitting area must be smooth.
6. There must be a direct line from the center of the knob to the center of the large end.
7. All bats must have an identification mark 18 inches from the end of the handle.
8. No foreign substance or material used to improve grip, which will in any way discolor the ball, may be added to the surface of the bat beyond 18 inches from the end of the handle.
VFW: National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) regulations for baseball bats are followed.
1. Material: Bats can be made of wood, aluminum, or composite materials.
2. Certification: Non-wood bats must have the BBCOR certifcation.
3. Length and Weight: The bat length cannot exceed 36 inches, and the weight must be proportionate to the length. NFHS requires that non-wood bats have a drop of no more than -3.
4. Barrel Diameter: The maximum barrel diameter is 2 5/8 inches.
5. Grip: Players using non-wood bats are allowed to use substances like resin, pine tar, or another drying agent to enhance their grip, but it must not exceed 18 inches from the base of the knob
Iron Range Baseball (Babe Ruth):
THESE ARE THE 2024 SEASON RULES. THERE ARE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT CHANGING THIS RULE, SO PLEASE INQUIRE IF NECESSARY.
The league expects that players use bats that are either BBCOR or Little League certified and have diameter of 2 1/4 or 2 5/8 inch. USSSA bats are permissible, however bats of 2 3/4 diameter are not allowed.
No bat may be more than minus-5 ounces.
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