The NJ Baseball Coalition is a group of baseball programs, organizations and industry leaders formed to support youth athletes, coaches, umpires and baseball businesses.
We recognize how important baseball is and how it can be a key building block not only to our physical health, but to our mental health as well. Being part of a team helps build character, leadership and community. This is something we need now more than ever.
It is extremely important our baseball community feels safe returning to the field. Our goal is to provide a safe way to be able to reopen baseball.
According to Dr. Bhattacharya, with proper safety protocols, youth baseball and softball is the perfect place to start when thinking about resuming sports. The nature of baseball means players are already participating in social distancing while on the field. Dr. Bhattacharya stressed the importance of carefully thinking about how to best protect participants.
Reopening golf was a good first-step, but mostly affluent people play golf with a significant portion of them being retirees who are considered “most at-risk” for serious Covid-related complications. According to the National Golf Foundation, golfers 65+ played 3x as many rounds annually as those aged 18-34. The baseball ecosystem supports people of all ages (specifically 6-18) and socioeconomic classes.
Baseball is virtually a no-contact sport played outdoors and the sport should get the same chance as golf to open up safely
As Governor Phil Murphy said "Life in New Jersey does not have to come to a complete standstill. We want people to stay healthy, both physically and mentally." The signers of this petition believe that not allowing baseball to be played in New Jersey this summer will have a profoundly negative impact on the community's health, both physically and mentally. We also feel that this is a measure that will make our lives feel as if it has come to a complete standstill.
We ask the Governor to allow us to get back out on the baseball field safely. Some of the guidelines/rules include social distancing and safety measures on the field including limiting the number of players in the dugout at one time, asking the parents to sit 6 feet apart, no team coolers, no seeds/spitting, no handshakes or high fives and more. Full list of rules/guidelines to be posted here soon.
Is it safe to play baseball? - Interview with Dr. Nicole Saphier: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=467172670748484
Here are the organizations who support this group:
*If you would like your organization added to this list please contact [email protected]
USABL
ABCCL
All Out Baseball
Alliance Baseball
Amateur Baseball Association
Adrenaline Sports Academy
Baseball Warehouse
BC Cyclones
Bloomfield Little League
Bloomfield Baseball Association
Bloomfield Buzzards
Cage Academy
CAPCO Sports
CJUA
CJ Rebels
Central Jersey Tremor
Clemente Baseball Club
CK Cardinals
Colossal Baseball
Complete Performance Baseball Academy
CrossBridge Raiders
East Coast Independent Umpire’s Association (ECIUA)
EABO Riverdawgs
Delsea Dragons
Denville Storm
Frazier Baseball
FB Braves
Fielders Choice
Flemington Raritan Softball League
Flemington Flames
Full Count Baseball
Garden State Ducks
Hamilton A's
Hillsborough Baseball League
Hit & Run
Hustle Baseball
In The Zone
Jefferson Falcons Softball
Jersey Boyz Baseball
Jersey Giants
Jersey Shore Baseball League - Est. 1912
Jersey State Bombers
Jersey Shore Wave
Jersey Girls Fastpitch
Jersey Venom
Langan Baseball
Little League Baseball NJ
Lincroft Lightning Blue
Locked In Expos
Long Valley Freaks
LumberKings
Mavericks Baseball
Manalapan Braves
Manalapan Bulldogs
Middletown Eagles Baseball
Morris County Cubs
Mount Olive Baseball & Softball Association
NJABL
NJ Heat
NJ Panthers
New Jersey Baseball
New Jersey Rising Rebels
NISF Hitmen
NJ Axemen
NJ Marlins
North Jersey Vipers
Nutley East Little League
Old Bridge Lightning
Old Bridge Thunder
Out of the Park
ParkEast Basebal
Paterson Old Timers Youth Baseball League - Est. 1949
Philly Lightning
Power 5 Baseball
Power Arm Raiders
PPH Patriots
Pro Skills Baseball
Prospects Baseball Academy
PS2 Academy
PVLL
Ridge Red Devils
Rutherford Little League
Sayen Park Warriors
SOMERSET PATRIOTS
SJ Braves Baseball & Softball
Sparta Cyclones
Sportika
The Garden State Rebels
The Hit Factory
The Upper Deck
Triple Crown Baseball
Untamed Baseball
Wall Waves
West Jersey Wildcats
West Orange PAL
Wladyka Baseball
Zoned Redhawks
Updates
Reached 5,000 supporters
May 15, 2020
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 14, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
The numbers are just climbing so fast right now even though I have barely slept checking the screen every five minutes. Can you blast this link to your group chats or just text whoever might care because we really need that thousandth signature to show them we mean business.
May 12, 2020
I was just staring at the screen and realized we are hovering right near that hundred mark which honestly feels huge even though I know we need so much more than that for the people in the statehouse to actually care. If everyone reading this just grabs one other person who misses the game as much as we do maybe we can finally break past this plateau and show them we are not going anywhere.
2,459 Comments
I believe my self to be a responsible Parent and Citizen, with this in mind I truly believe that if safe practices/guide lines are followed and with the collaboration of all involved (players, coaches, spectators) the summer baseball season can be played.
My one kid missed his whole freshman high school baseball season. He will never get that back. My other boy is 12 and missed his last season of little league. Baseball is a summer game and if Golf and NASCAR are allowed so should Baseball.
If team sports will be allowed to reopen, baseball should be next. It's not a contact sport. Lets be smart about it and we can do it safely. Get the local leagues up and running at least. Lets have the kids play and the adults can wear masks.
We are a conscious and responsible group that will abide by the Stare’s Required safety regulations. No fans required, safe time between multiple games and temperatures scans before games. Thank you considering and supporting NJ Baseball
I believe there are safe ways to allow children to play baseball which is a predominantly contact-less sport. Especially High School Students who have lost their entire Spring season, they need this the most for their mental stability and physical health!
Let’s these kids play . You took away everything else from them.
bruh
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The NJ Baseball Coalition is a group of baseball programs, organizations and industry leaders formed to support youth athletes, coaches, umpires and baseball businesses.
We recognize how important baseball is and how it can be a key building block not only to our physical health, but to our mental health as well. Being part of a team helps build character, leadership and community. This is something we need now more than ever.
It is extremely important our baseball community feels safe returning to the field. Our goal is to provide a safe way to be able to reopen baseball.
According to Dr. Bhattacharya, with proper safety protocols, youth baseball and softball is the perfect place to start when thinking about resuming sports. The nature of baseball means players are already participating in social distancing while on the field. Dr. Bhattacharya stressed the importance of carefully thinking about how to best protect participants.
Reopening golf was a good first-step, but mostly affluent people play golf with a significant portion of them being retirees who are considered “most at-risk” for serious Covid-related complications. According to the National Golf Foundation, golfers 65+ played 3x as many rounds annually as those aged 18-34. The baseball ecosystem supports people of all ages (specifically 6-18) and socioeconomic classes.
Baseball is virtually a no-contact sport played outdoors and the sport should get the same chance as golf to open up safely
As Governor Phil Murphy said "Life in New Jersey does not have to come to a complete standstill. We want people to stay healthy, both physically and mentally." The signers of this petition believe that not allowing baseball to be played in New Jersey this summer will have a profoundly negative impact on the community's health, both physically and mentally. We also feel that this is a measure that will make our lives feel as if it has come to a complete standstill.
We ask the Governor to allow us to get back out on the baseball field safely. Some of the guidelines/rules include social distancing and safety measures on the field including limiting the number of players in the dugout at one time, asking the parents to sit 6 feet apart, no team coolers, no seeds/spitting, no handshakes or high fives and more. Full list of rules/guidelines to be posted here soon.
Is it safe to play baseball? - Interview with Dr. Nicole Saphier: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=467172670748484
Here are the organizations who support this group:
*If you would like your organization added to this list please contact [email protected]
USABL
ABCCL
All Out Baseball
Alliance Baseball
Amateur Baseball Association
Adrenaline Sports Academy
Baseball Warehouse
BC Cyclones
Bloomfield Little League
Bloomfield Baseball Association
Bloomfield Buzzards
Cage Academy
CAPCO Sports
CJUA
CJ Rebels
Central Jersey Tremor
Clemente Baseball Club
CK Cardinals
Colossal Baseball
Complete Performance Baseball Academy
CrossBridge Raiders
East Coast Independent Umpire’s Association (ECIUA)
EABO Riverdawgs
Delsea Dragons
Denville Storm
Frazier Baseball
FB Braves
Fielders Choice
Flemington Raritan Softball League
Flemington Flames
Full Count Baseball
Garden State Ducks
Hamilton A's
Hillsborough Baseball League
Hit & Run
Hustle Baseball
In The Zone
Jefferson Falcons Softball
Jersey Boyz Baseball
Jersey Giants
Jersey Shore Baseball League - Est. 1912
Jersey State Bombers
Jersey Shore Wave
Jersey Girls Fastpitch
Jersey Venom
Langan Baseball
Little League Baseball NJ
Lincroft Lightning Blue
Locked In Expos
Long Valley Freaks
LumberKings
Mavericks Baseball
Manalapan Braves
Manalapan Bulldogs
Middletown Eagles Baseball
Morris County Cubs
Mount Olive Baseball & Softball Association
NJABL
NJ Heat
NJ Panthers
New Jersey Baseball
New Jersey Rising Rebels
NISF Hitmen
NJ Axemen
NJ Marlins
North Jersey Vipers
Nutley East Little League
Old Bridge Lightning
Old Bridge Thunder
Out of the Park
ParkEast Basebal
Paterson Old Timers Youth Baseball League - Est. 1949
Philly Lightning
Power 5 Baseball
Power Arm Raiders
PPH Patriots
Pro Skills Baseball
Prospects Baseball Academy
PS2 Academy
PVLL
Ridge Red Devils
Rutherford Little League
Sayen Park Warriors
SOMERSET PATRIOTS
SJ Braves Baseball & Softball
Sparta Cyclones
Sportika
The Garden State Rebels
The Hit Factory
The Upper Deck
Triple Crown Baseball
Untamed Baseball
Wall Waves
West Jersey Wildcats
West Orange PAL
Wladyka Baseball
Zoned Redhawks
Updates
Reached 5,000 supporters
May 15, 2020
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 14, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
The numbers are just climbing so fast right now even though I have barely slept checking the screen every five minutes. Can you blast this link to your group chats or just text whoever might care because we really need that thousandth signature to show them we mean business.
May 12, 2020
I was just staring at the screen and realized we are hovering right near that hundred mark which honestly feels huge even though I know we need so much more than that for the people in the statehouse to actually care. If everyone reading this just grabs one other person who misses the game as much as we do maybe we can finally break past this plateau and show them we are not going anywhere.
2,459 Comments
How can camps be open, beaches, boardwalks, outside parties of 25 and inside parties of 10 but a team of 9 boys can't play baseball outside? They will go to school in September they should be able to play baseball this summer. Social distancing is possible.
I believe my self to be a responsible Parent and Citizen, with this in mind I truly believe that if safe practices/guide lines are followed and with the collaboration of all involved (players, coaches, spectators) the summer baseball season can be played.
My one kid missed his whole freshman high school baseball season. He will never get that back. My other boy is 12 and missed his last season of little league. Baseball is a summer game and if Golf and NASCAR are allowed so should Baseball.
If team sports will be allowed to reopen, baseball should be next. It's not a contact sport. Lets be smart about it and we can do it safely. Get the local leagues up and running at least. Lets have the kids play and the adults can wear masks.
We are a conscious and responsible group that will abide by the Stare’s Required safety regulations. No fans required, safe time between multiple games and temperatures scans before games. Thank you considering and supporting NJ Baseball
I believe there are safe ways to allow children to play baseball which is a predominantly contact-less sport. Especially High School Students who have lost their entire Spring season, they need this the most for their mental stability and physical health!
Let’s these kids play . You took away everything else from them.
bruh
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How can camps be open, beaches, boardwalks, outside parties of 25 and inside parties of 10 but a team of 9 boys can't play baseball outside? They will go to school in September they should be able to play baseball this summer. Social distancing is possible.