Thurston Babe Ruth

08/29/2025

Spring is almost here… and so are All-Star tryouts! ⚾ Registration for evaluations for 10U–12U teams are now open, with 9U tryouts coming in the spring. Get ready to show off your skills!

🚨 All-Star Registration is LIVE! 🚨

If your player, 10u-12u, would like to try out for the 2026 WVBR All-Stars, please register now through our website:
👉 https://oregonbaberuth.com/wvbr/all-star-player-registration-2026/

We’re excited to kick off another great season and look forward to seeing everyone at tryouts!

-WVBR All-Star Committee

08/20/2025

TBR Families - see below for important information about upcoming All Star Evaluations.

Summer 2026 teams, with the exception of 9u, will be formed this fall. Don’t miss the opportunity!

SAVE THE DATE – 2026 WVBR All-Star Evaluations

Mark your calendars! WVBR All-Star evaluations for 2026 10u, 11u, and 12U all stars is set for September 27 at the complex. Players will be trying out for the “baseball age” that they will be during our 2026 spring season.

10u & 11u
8:00am - 10:00am first session
11:00am - 1:00pm second session
(Players need to attend both sessions)

12u
2:00pm - 5:00pm

9u
Evaluations will take place in the spring

Stay tuned for more details and where to sign-up as we get closer!

LET’S GO VALLEY!! ❤️⚾️💙

07/23/2025

Great opportunity for fall ball that’s local this year!

PCYBL Fall-Eugene-Sundays details on Sep 7 - Oct 19, 2025 at - Eugene, OR

06/17/2025

📸 Let’s see that Thurston spirit!

📸 Photo Submission Reminder — NEW LINK!

Help us celebrate the season at Closing Ceremonies by sharing your best photos! We’re looking for:
• Candid shots from the season
• Team photos of playoff winners and regular season teams

📥 Please note this is a NEW upload link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cjwfOLO891lObru-pZoYvnofEEZPES6b

✅ JPEG format preferred

Let’s fill the screen with your favorite moments!

06/10/2025

⚾️ This small, but mighty crew is headed to the Championship game! ⚾️⁣⁣
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Don't let their cute smiles fool you. These kids are tough, crushing two playoff games in blazing heat. The only thing hotter than the temps were their bats, and they are ready to do it again! 🔥⁣
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Come cheer on our Thurston Rookie Minor team as they battle Elmira for the title tomorrow night! ⁣⁣
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▪️ Wednesday, June 11th @ 6 pm⁣⁣
▪️ Ted Norman Babe Ruth Complex | Field 2⁣⁣
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⁣Photo: Aubrey Jenson⁣
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06/07/2025

🏆 Championship Bound! 🏆

Our Thurston Major Minor team is playing for the CHAMPIONSHIP today, Saturday, June 7th! Come cheer them on as they take on Elmira for the title!

📅 Saturday, June 7
🔴 Major Minor Championship
🕕 1:00pm | Ted Norman Complex – Field 3

GO COLTS!!❤️⚾️🖤

06/06/2025

⚾️ Grab your tickets for one last celebration to close out the season! ⚾️⁣
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On Thursday, June 19th, plan for a fun night out at PK Park for WVBR Closing Ceremonies.⁣
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▪️ Game starts at 6:35 PM⁣
▪️ Tickets available here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Willamettevalley27⁣
▪️ TBR families will be in Section 3⁣
▪️ Ticket purchasing deadline is June 12th⁣
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Let’s pack Section 3, cheer together, and celebrate another awesome season of baseball!

06/04/2025

⚾️ Drifters Hitting & Fielding Camp – This Saturday! ⚾️
Calling all young ballplayers ages 8–14!
Join the Springfield Drifters coaching staff and players for a one-day skills camp focused on hitting and fielding fundamentals. Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up, this is the place to be!

🗓 Saturday, June 7
🕙 10 AM – 1 PM (Check-in at 9:30)
📍 Hamlin Sports Complex, Springfield
💵 $50 per player – Limited spots available!

🎯 Skill development
👥 Direct coaching from Drifters staff
🔥 High-energy instruction

👉 Register now before it’s full: https://www.playnsports.com/event/drifters-hitting-and-fielding-camp/

06/02/2025

🔥 Playoffs Are Here! 🔥

Let’s rally behind our teams as they head into the postseason! Come out and cheer loud! These Colts have earned it! 🐴⚾️

📅 June 2
🔴 Major Minor vs Springfield
🕕 6:00 PM | Ted Norman Complex – Field 3
Come support them TONIGHT!

📅 June 3
⚫ Majors vs South Eugene
🕕 6:00 PM | Ted Norman Complex – Field 2

📅 June 7
🔴 Rookie Major vs Churchill
🕙 10:00 AM | Ted Norman Complex – Field 4

⚫ Rookie Minor vs Pleasant Hill
🕓 4:00 PM | Ted Norman Complex – Field 2

📅 June 8
🔴 Prep Nationals vs Churchill
🕓 4:00 PM | Hamlin Complex

Let’s fill the stands in red and black and support these hard-working players!
GOOD LUCK & GO COLTS! 🖤❤️

05/29/2025

🚨 REMINDER: Babe Ruth Night with the Drifters is TOMORROW Friday, May 30!

All players and coaches should meet on the grass field next to Hamlin Stadium at 5:30pm. Everyone will walk in together on the field before the game!

🎟️ Players get in FREE but must be wearing their jersey and hat from their respective area to enter.
🎟️ Family and friends can buy tickets here:
https://tickets.driftersbaseball.com/event/springfield-drifters-vs-walla-walla-sweets-vuf3ri

🕡 Game time: 6:35 PM
📍 Location: Hamlin Sports Complex, Springfield

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🚗 PARKING INFO
Hamlin Middle School’s parking lot will be open for first-come, first-serve parking. Once it fills up, overflow parking is available about 6 blocks away on 7th Street at the Springfield High School parking lot, located directly across from the high school.

05/22/2025

Let’s fill the Colts stands with TBR pride! 🖤❤️⁣
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Join us Friday, May 23 at the Thurston High School baseball fields for the last Varsity home games of the season — a double header starting at 2 pm.⁣
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So many of these players started out in Thurston Babe Ruth, so let’s show up for them! ⁣
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Bring your team spirit for a fun afternoon cheering on our Colts. ⁣
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05/20/2025

☀️ Summer’s better with baseball! ☀️⁣
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Thurston Babe Ruth/WVBR is offering a Summer Ball program for players ages 8–12 who want more baseball after the regular season wraps.⁣
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🔹 Divisions: AAA (8–10) & Majors (10–12)⁣
🔹 Season: June 23 – August 4⁣
🔹 Games: Weekdays only, 8–12 games over 6 weeks⁣
🔹 Cost: Just $50⁣
🔹 Umpires included!⁣
🔹 Each area will run its own registration, and teams may combine based on registration numbers.⁣
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Ready to play? Register here:⁣
https://thurstonbrl.sportngin.com/page/show/7557941-registration