What is a Miracle League field?
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What is a Miracle League field?
Miracle League baseball fields are custom-designed with cushioned rubberized surfaces to help prevent injuries. The fields are completely flat to eliminate any barriers to wheelchair-bound or visually impaired players.
What is a Miracle League buddy?
Buddies are a vital part to the success of the Miracle League game. Each Miracle League player is assigned a buddy for each game. The buddy is there to protect the player from balls, assist the player in batting and running the bases, and to be a friend on and off the field.
Is Miracle League nonprofit?
We are a non-profit registered 501(c) 3 organization so your contributions are tax deductible.
Who started the Miracle League?
the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association
The Miracle League was founded in 1998 by the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association in Conyers, Georgia. There are now more than 200 local Miracle Leagues across the country, with 100 completed rubberized fields already built and 100 more currently under construction.
What type of surface has the Miracle League incorporated in some of their new facility?
rubberized surface to help prevent injuries), wheelchair accessible dugouts, and a completely flat surface to eliminate any barriers to wheelchair-bound or visually impaired players. The design also included three grass fields, which could be converted to the synthetic rubber surface as the league grew.
How long is a miracle league game?
approximately one hour
Games last approximately one hour. Each team has one head coach, as many as four assistant coaches, and no more than 15 players. Every player receives a uniform jersey and ball cap.
When was Miracle League created?
1998
Who founded the Miracle League?
The concept of the Miracle League first began in Georgia in 1997 when Rockdale Youth Baseball Association coach Eddie Bagwell invited the first disabled child, Michael, to play baseball on his team.
Who created the Miracle League?
In 1998, the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association (RYBA) formed the Miracle League to further its mission of providing opportunities for all children to play baseball regardless of their ability.
