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This program for children ages 5, 6, and 7 was originated and developed by Gospel Projects, Inc. The rules (of the game) were written by our managers and coaches, who have worked with this age group for a number of years. The TEE BALL Park, specially designed for this age group, was developed by Gospel Projects, Inc. This program is unique in many ways and was developed with one goal in mind: to start children off right on the road to enjoying baseball under Christian leadership. Enjoyment of the game is what is important to the children. When the game ceases to be fun, it ceases to be a game. In this league, undue stress MUST NOT be placed on winning, but on participation. We urge parents, and we INSIST that managers and coaches not put pressure on the children, but attempt to teach them to play the game to the best of their ability while they enjoy it. We ask adults to make every effort to set a proper example by their own actions; to applaud all players or teams, never yelling AGAINST any player on any team; to show sportsmanship by enjoying victory without "rubbing it in" to the loser and accepting defeat without alibiing; and to remember that THIS IS NOTHING MORE THAN A GAME OF CHILDREN'S BASEBALL. Dayton Hobbs |