As we rapidly approach the 100th consecutive season providing a competitive baseball experience for players from 6 to 90 years old, we would like to thank all the wonderful volunteers. Without our member associations and volunteers giving so much of their expertise, time and resources, NABF would not exist. Thank you for making the NABF an exciting baseball experience for all players.

Looking ahead to our next exciting baseball season, the NABF is poised to build upon its rich history and tradition to grow, providing a competitive baseball experience for players of all ages. We have developed new tournaments, new locations, and retained old favorites, having volunteers committed to providing exceptional service and a quality experience for our teams.
Good luck in the new season and the seasons to come.

Charles M. Blackburn, Jr.
Executive Director




The NABF is America’s oldest national amateur baseball organization, founded in 1914. The NABF baseball operations are headquartered in Bowie, Maryland, and operates World Series (national championships) in many age divisions (from 6-under through unlimited) for its more than 100,000 players. The NABF also supports the NABF Classics, open national tournaments in several age divisions (6-under, 7-under, 8-under, 9-under, 10-under, 11-under, 13-under, and 15-under).

The following links give more details about the NABF season and general NABF information:

• Registration
• Tournament Information
• Representatives
• Scholarship Information – including the most recent recipients
• Membership and Team Roster Forms, etc. online

Behind the Seams was designed by Wanda L. Rutledge. NABF members, staff, and volunteers provide contributions on schedules, tournament results, scholarships, sponsors, award recipients, and annual meetings. Now published three times annually, Behind the Seams is the official newsletter of the NABF sent to NABF league members.

Tournament News is published annually each October and it covers all regional and national championship series results. Behind the Seams is published quarterly. J. Patrick Eaken of Perrysburg, Ohio is the editor and can be reached at sports@presspublications.com. Pat’s mailing address is 6708 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, OH 43551.