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Baseball Team

The Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired has our very own Beep Baseball Team

Stockton Stingrays

Meet The Team!

Please click here to view the bios for the team

The Stockton Stingrays at the 2007 World Series in Rochester, MN

Events & News Items

2008 NBBA World Series. The Stockton Stingrays beep baseball team has just returned from the 2008 NBBA World Series in Houston, TX. The tournament ran July 27-August 3 and allowed our team to compete in 7 games against challenging opponents from 13 other teams across the U.S. Seven blind players and 8 sighted volunteers made up the Stockton roster this year, and the partnership paid off in our most successful overall performance in this, our fourth tournament appearance. We were proud to bring home the coveted Sportsmanship award and a medal for our defensive MVP, Husani Hill. Excitement is running high as the team looks forward to the 2009 World Series, which will be held right here in our home town. Please turn out to support the team as we gear up to host this competition and make our community proud!
Click here to view the 2008 World Series Results page.

Saturday April 26. First Game! April 26 will open the Stingrays' exhibition game schedule with a challenge by Delta College's Broadcast Dept. Game time is 1:30 p.m. at Atherton Park, Stockton, and admission is always free! Come cheer on your favorite and have a great day out at the field!

June Sunday, June 8, 5-8pm Waterloo Concert & Dinner. Waterloo, an Abba tribute band, will be performing at the Waterloo Gun & Bocci Club following cocktails and a tri-tip/pasta dinner. Door prizes and a 50/50 Cash Raffle will add to the excitement. All proceeds will benefit the Stockton Stingrays beep baseball program. Mark your calendars and contact the Community Center for the Blind to get your tickets now!

2008 Season Schedule

Practices/Games at Atherton Park in Stockton
Saturdays Mar. 15-Aug. 30 from 1-5 p.m.

Community Exhibition Games
April 26 1:30-3:00 p.m.
May 10 1:30-3:00 p.m. and 3:00-4:30 p.m.
May 31 1:30-3:00 p.m. and 3:00-4:30 p.m.

June 28 1:30-3:00 p.m.

August 16 1:30-3:00 p.m.

August 23 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Practices at Sherwood Park in Stockton

Wednesdays July 2-23 from 5-7 p.m.

Come Join Us!

Who We Are…

The Stockton Stingrays beep baseball team is a group of blind and visually impaired athletes partnered with sighted volunteers to compete in an adaptive version of America’s pastime. We are co-ed and range in age from 16 to 60+, a diverse group bonded together by the love of the game.

What is Beep Baseball?

In beep baseball, all fielders/batters are blindfolded (regardless of visual acuity) in order to maintain a level playing field. Players bat a beeping ball into play then run towards a buzzing base, scoring if they reach before a fielder gains full control of the ball. A sighted pitcher, catcher and field spotters round out the lineup. Click for complete RULES OF THE GAME.

The Stockton Stingrays farms a traveling team registered with the National Beep Baseball Association (NBBA) which competes in an international World Series each summer. Our regular season runs March-August including conditioning, practices and community exhibition games. Please check our schedule in the top paragraph.

Players Wanted!

If you are visually impaired or know someone who would enjoy the health, social and esteem-building benefits of beep baseball, please contact us.
Contact Information
Stockton Stingrays
Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
130 W. Flora St., Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 466-3836

info@communitycenterfortheblind.org

2006 World Series in Cleveland, OH

Help Needed!

Do you like baseball? You’ll love beep ball! We are always looking for fans, supporters and volunteers to join us out at the park. Enjoy the fresh air and meet a great bunch of people as you make your community a better place! Contact the Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired to get involved.

We Appreciate Your Support!

The Stockton Stingrays is a program of the Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, a non-profit 501c3 organization. Your donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. Check out our schedule of UPCOMING EVENTS to find out about our annual dinners and appearances. Or, help sponsor a player’s trip to the World Series by making a contribution. Your generosity will be recognized and remembered.
Please click here for upcoming events.

The team holds two annual fundraising dinners in the fall and spring. Stay tuned for dates and times. Stockton Stingrays car washes, candy sales and other endeavors are also in need of your support. Check back to see the latest news on how you can help!