Clinic Basketball Program

Commissioner- open : contact Gary Stewart if interested in being the commissioner at  301-526-5681 or garystewart@aol.com

• Clinic basketball is for girls and boys ages 4 to 7 years old.

• The cost for clinic basketball is $40.00.

• Practice starts the first Saturday in January.

• Practice is held at the Beltsville community center.

• Practices are held every Saturday form 12:00 to 1:30.

• The clinic basketball season is 10 to 12 weeks.

• Clinic basketball teaches basic skills of the game

• Clinic basketball gets the players ready to play in a county basketball league when they turn 8.

• There is an Intramural peewee league that 12 - 14 girls/boys will be chosen to play in. As the other players develop more skills, they will have a chance to be added to the Intramural league with the other boys & girls. All players will practice together.

• Games are on Saturdays and Sundays.

• All children will receive participation trophies.

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Basketball Program

Commissioner - Robert Tyler: 301-595-7422

Assistant Commissioner - Karen Tyler: 301-595-7422

• The cost of Basketball is $40.00.

• Ages are 7-16.

• All membership dues and sports dues must be paid prior to the start of the season.

• All teams must play county basketball. You will be traveling to other PG County schools for games.

• Call the commissioner if you are interesting in coaching or assisting a team. All coaches and assistants are ASEP trained.

• Practice is 1 to 2 nights a week depending on the coach.

• Younger players, 11 and under will practice at 6:00 and the older players 12 and up will practice at 8:00.

• The following gyms are used for practices; High Point HS, Buck Lodge MS, Martin Luther King MS, Beltsville ES and Beltsville community center.

• The first game is usually the first week in January.

• Our home game gym is Buck Lodge Middle School.

• There are games every day of the week; schedules will be given to each player as soon as the commissioner receives them. Usually the first Thursday of January.

• Each team will play 10 to 12 games.

• Uniforms are given out the week before games begin.

• There is an end of season awards banquet for all basketball players; there is a fee for the banquet.

• Uniforms are to be given to the coach at the last game; players must bring a change of clothes with them. There is a $50.00 charge for any lost or damages uniform.

• If your child's team has a winning record there will be playoff games.

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Cheerleading Program

Commissioner - Kim Thomas: 301-931-3058

Assistant commissioner - Rhonda Woodley - 240-286-7637

Winter Cheerleading

• 40.00 sport fee

• Season runs from January to March

• NO COMPETITIONS, fall season only

• We will NOT cheer at games

• We will work on Technique, gymnastics and stunts

• Practice will be 1 night a week for 2 hours

• all ages will practice together with all coaches

Spring Cheerleading

• 40.00 sport fee

• Season runs from March to June

• NO COMPETITIONS, fall season only

• We will NOT cheer at games

• We will work on Technique, gymnastics and stunts

• Practice will be 1 night a week for 2 hours

• all ages will practice together with all coaches

Fall Cheerleading

• You must be a minimum of 5 years old and a maximum of 16 years old. You must be turning the minimum or maximum age within the cheerleading year.

• The cost of cheerleading is $60.00. There are additional fees throughout the season for shoes, body liner,, and socks. Other items are optional.

• All coaches and assistant are ASEP trained.

• Registration and sport fees are due before the start of practice.

• Practice nights are 2 nights a week; nights are picked by the coach.

• The cheerleading season is from August to November.

• Teams are divided by age, not grade.

• Fundraising is mandatory for all cheerleaders. If you choose not to fundraise you must make a $35.00 donation to the BABGC cheerleading program.

• Cheerleaders participate in 3 competitions during the season, if fundraising allows.

• There is a spirit night and pep rally.

• The cheerleaders cheer at football games.

• Uniforms are issued in September and due back at the end of the season.

• There is an end of the season awards banquet for the cheerleaders and their families. There is a fee for each cheerleader.

• Practices are mandatory

• Team parent and cheer dads are needed

• Parent meeting prior to start of season

• Each cheerleader will receive a trophy at the awards banquet in January.

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Clinic Soccer Program

Clinic Soccer Commissioner - Gary Stewart: 301-526-5681

• The clinic soccer sport cost is $40.00.

• All membership and sport fees must be paid prior to the start of the season.

• Age for clinic soccer is 4 through 6.

• You must be 4 by February 1st to play clinic soccer.

• Spring clinic soccer is from March to May.

• Fall clinic soccer is from August to November.

• Practice is twice a week. The coach decides the practice nights.

• Each player will receive a T-shirt uniform.

• All players must have soccer cleats and shin guards.

• All games are played in Beltsville against other BABGC teams.

• End of season participation awards are given to each player.

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Soccer Program

Commissioner - Gary Stewart: 301-526-5681

• The cost of Soccer is $40.00.

• All membership and sport fees must be paid prior to the start of the season.

• You must be at least 7 to play soccer.

• Spring soccer season - February/March to May

• Fall soccer season - August to November

• Teams are divided by age not grade.

• Soccer offers girls, boys and co-ed teams.

• Practice is twice a week. The coach decides which nights.

• You will be called by the coach and informed about the practice schedule. (Place, days and times)

• Each player must have properly fitting soccer cleats and shin guards.

• BABGC plays county soccer and will travel to other county fields.

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T-Ball Program

Commissioner - Donna Mabry: 301-651-3932

• The T-Ball sport cost is $40.00.

• All membership and sport fees must be paid prior to the start of the season.

• Practices and games will be held at the BABGC sports park on Powder Mill Road.

• Players must provide their own glove and cleats.

• The season runs from the beginning of April to the end of June.

• T-Ball is a co-ed sport.

• Minimum age to play T-Ball is 4. Child must be 4 before April 1st to participate.

• Maximum age to play T-Ball is 6 for boys and 7 for girls. Children must meet age requirement by April 1st. Boys turning 7 before April 1st must play coaches pitch instead of T-Ball.

• All games are played against BABGC/ St. Joseph's teams.

• All games will be played on Thursdays.

• Practice is 2 nights a week for 1 hour. The coach decides practice nights.

• Once games begin you will have 1 practice night and 1 game.

• All players will be issued a T-shirt uniform. Hats are available for sale at practice.

• Each team will play a minimum of 6 games.

• At the end of the season every player receives a trophy.

 

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Football Program

Commissioner

Age: 7 - 16

• Season: August 1st - Mid November

• Practices are held at the Beltsville Community Center.

• Practice is five nights a week until school starts, then it goes to three nights a week. Day and time will be up to the coach.

• Practice is 2 hours.

• Football Fees: 80.00

• All fees must be paid before the start of practice.

• Players are divided by age and weight.

• Equipment parents have to buy: Practice pants, girdle, football cleats, football cup, practice jersey and mouth piece.

• All coaches are ASEP trained.

• Football is a county sport and all teams will travel to other cities in the county.

• We have a football camp in July.

• At the end of the season, we have a Turkey Bowl game.

• We have an end of season awards banquet where each football player will receive a participation or county trophy. There is a family fee for the catered awards banquet.

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Girls Softball Program

Softball Commissioner - Turner Mebane: 301-902-1682

        The softball sport cost is $40.00.

• All membership and sports fees must be paid prior to the start of the season.

• Age for softball is 8-18.

• 10 and under softball is coach pitch softball.

• Practice is held 2 nights a week  for 11/2 hour. The coach determines the practice nights.

• The season runs from March to June. Practice may start as soon as there is a full registration.

• All teams play county softball and will travel to other fields in the county for games.

• Uniforms will be issued for players use and must be returned at the end of the season.

• All coaches have ASEP training.

• Need to supply your own softball glove; BABGC will supply the bats and balls. You may bring your own bat to use if you prefer.

• Home games are played at the Beltsville Community Center.

• There is an end of season awards picnic, there is a family fee.

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Coaches Pitch Program

Commissioner - Doug Suhr: 240-417-1644

Assistant Commissioner: Sonny Tapscott: 301-937-1254

• The coaches Pitch sport cost is $40.00.

• All membership and sport fees must be paid prior to the start of the season.

• Age limit is 7 to 9.

• The season runs from March to June. Practice may start as soon as there is a full registration.

• Required equipment provided by the player includes: baseball glove, athletic supporter, athletic cup, cleats, lack socks, and hat.

• Socks and hats may be purchased through the club.

• Optional equipment -personal bat

• Practice is 2 nights a week. The coach decides the practice nights and field of practice.

• All games are played at Duval field in College Park.

• All coaches and assistant coaches have ASEP training.

• Uniform pants and shirts are issued for use before the games start and are due back at the end of the season.

• There is an end of season awards picnic, there is a family fee.

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Baseball Program

Commissioner -Doug Suhr: 240-417-1644

• Age limit: 9 - 18 years

• The baseball sport cost is $40.00.

• All membership and sport fees must be paid prior to the start of the season.

• The season runs from March through Jun. The season may start as soon as there is a full registration.

• Required equipment provided by the player, baseball glove, athletic supporter, athletic cup, cleats, black socks, and BABGC hat. Socks and hat may be purchased through the club.

• Optional equipment- personal bat

• Practice is 2 to 3 nights a week. The coach decides the practice nights and field of practice.

• All teams play county baseball and will travel to other local fields for games.

• Games are usually held on Saturdays.

• All coaches and assistant coaches have ASEP training.

• Uniform pants and shirts are issued for use before the games start and are due back at the end of the season.

• There is an end of season awards picnic; there is a family fee.