Youth baseball & softball in the Rockville, MD area. After a while, more boys wanted to join so additional teams were formed. The parade route began at Edwin W.
The Rockville Baseball Association began in the early 1950s when a group of individuals became interested in bringing organized baseball to Rockville. Harry Bean and Durant Burton, along with their peers, formed 6 teams of local boys and called themselves the Twinbrook Boys Club. To accommodate the addition of these new teams, an association was created in 1954, and called The Rockville Boys Baseb
all Association (RBBA). In the early years of the RBBA, on opening day there was a parade of ballplayers who rode in the back of decorated pickup trucks and convertibles to celebrate the new season. Broome Junior High School and continued along Viers Mill Road to Woodley Gardens Ball Field, also known as the Harry Bean Field. As a self-supporting organization, the RBBA needed to find ways to raise funds. In 1969, under the direction of Nanton Romney, a local artist, the RBBA helped the City of Rockville put on a talent show at the Rockville Civic Center. In exchange for the opportunity to sell refreshments at the event, members of the RBBA built the stage, set up the lighting, and constructed water sprays that were used to conceal the performers waiting in the wings. Another fundraiser, which was done for several years, was providing and selling refreshments at the annual fireworks display held at Richard Montgomery High School. The RBBA also sponsored a yearly raffle from 1969 to 1977, with prizes donated by local merchants. The money raised from each of the aforementioned projects was used to help provide equipment and uniforms to teams without sponsors. In 1969, Rockville opened the city's first lighted ballpark, still known as Dogwood Park. Several RBBA managers and coaches joined together to build Press boxes and to dig ditches for the underground cables needed to provide power for the scoreboards. A local lumberyard donated the material for the press boxes, and the Coca- Cola Company provided the scoreboards. Dogwood Park, as well as the other city ball fields, was maintained by the city. As the RBBA grew, the city realized that the organization had become so large it was no longer able to remain self-supporting. The city provided funds to help pay for umpires and equipment. Since a regular source of revenue was still needed, the RBBA opened a concession stand at Dogwood Park. The fans were grateful to have a place to buy a hot dog, soda, and popcorn during the games, and the RBBA benefited by the extra income. After a few years, it became necessary to set up a Coca-Cola Co. trailer in the parking lot of the lower field to accommodate the growing number of fans. Over the years, the RBBA experienced several changes. The first All-Star games were played at Woodley Gardens over the July 4th weekend. In the early seventies, the Greater Washington Baseball Tournament was introduced so the RBBA players could experience outside competition. Also during the seventies, an instructional league was developed for the beginning player. In the mid-eighties, the name of the Rockville Boys Baseball Association, was changed to the Rockville Baseball Association, due to the large number of girls participating in the game. In the nineties, the members decided it was time to begin a fall league so players were no longer limited to one season a year. The Rockville Baseball Association has become a tradition in Rockville. There are men currently coaching their children's teams in the RBBA who themselves grew up playing in the association. We also have former players who have gone on to play or coach professionally. Jimmy Riggleman, the manager of the San Diego Padres, played baseball in the RBBA. Mike Curtis, who played football for the Baltimore Colts and the Washington Redskins, has sponsored a team in the RBBA and has participated in opening day ceremonies. Chuck Miller of the Rockville Department of Recreation also played and then later became an umpire. Our own County Executive, Doug Duncan, played baseball in the RBBA and his sons carried on the family tradition. By the spring 1998 season, the Rockville Baseball Association was comprised of over 1,000 boys and girls ranging from ages 8-18. There are currently five different divisions, grouped according to age. They are the Instructional, Pee Wee, Midget, Junior, and Senior Divisions. Area businesses or individuals sponsor all teams. The RBBA remains a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers, from the board of directors to the coaching staff. Thank you to the RBBA members, past and present, whose collective memories have provided the information used in this history. A special thanks to Don Grimer for the 1955 Baseball program that he gave permission to be used.
10/13/2025
Date: Monday, October 27
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Location: Dogwood Park, Walter Johnson Field. 800 Monroe St, Rockville, MD
Age Groups (DOB range): 11u: May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015. 12u: May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014. 13u: May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013.
What to Bring: Glove(s), bat, tennis shoes (for batting cages), cleats, water bottle, and appropriate baseball attire. Catcher's gear (if applicable).
What to expect: Batting cage session, outfield drills, infield drills, throwing drills, baserunning drills, pitching (if applicable), catcher's drills (if applicable), one page baseball knowledge quiz.
Please arrive 15–20 minutes early to check in and warm up. We encourage all players to give their best effort and have fun—this is a great opportunity to grow, compete, and be part of a dedicated team.
We are pleased to announce that in collaboration with RBBA's partner Platoon 22, every player participating in RBBA's spring season will receive a collectible challenge coin.
Challenge coins are a small coin or medallion, typically made of metal, bearing an organization's insignia or emblem and carried by the organization's members. Challenge coins are a tradition with origins possibly tracing back to ancient Rome, where soldiers were awarded special coins for valor or exceptional service. However, the modern tradition most likely evolved from World War I, where a lieutenant gifted his squadron with bronze medallions. The coins represent many things, and for RBBA it represents camaraderie and belonging - the coins signify membership within a specific unit, team, or organization, fostering a sense of shared identity and connection.
Challenge coins for RBBA is a way for players to learn about history, the military and receive a unique keepsake for their participation in RBBA. We plan to continue providing players with a challenge coin every spring with a slightly different look each year.
05/31/2025
RBBA's travel baseball teams are looking for players!
05/08/2025
Are you looking for a great family experience this summer? The Bethesda Bethesda Big Train has recruited talented college baseball players from across the country to play every summer since 1999. Home games are played at Shirley Povich Field (at Cabin John Park across from the ice rink).
They need our help! The Bethesda Big Train Host Family Program is in need of at least 5 more host families for the upcoming 2025 summer season. While many host families return year after year, the program prides itself on welcoming new families each year! It is so exciting to support your “adopted summer son” and the rest of the team. And who knows, you have an outside chance of hosting a future big-leaguer.
Host Family Perks:
- Complimentary tickets to any or all 2025 regular season home games.
Invitation to the Player Welcome dinner in late May.
- 50% of Summer Camp for Host Siblings 12 and under.
- Host Family Appreciation Night - June 25th (includes exclusive Host - Family and Player only access to the pavilion area for dinner with the team; on field recognition; and a professional photograph with your player).
- Memories and friendships to last a lifetime.
Visit their website to learn more about becoming a host family for the 2025 summer season and to submit the Host Family Questionnaire. You can also review our Host Family FAQs; Player FAQs; and Player/Host Family Guidelines.
You can also reach out to Big Train's Host Family Coordinator directly at [email protected] or 703-864-4788 - she would love to have you as part of Big Trains Host Family Team!
05/06/2025
We are very excited to announce a NEW program for RBBA - Stars Travel Softball.
RBBA is striving to provide rec and travel opportunities for softball and baseball players.
Delivering and donating food from one RBBA partner to another!
Thank you Platoon 22 for your donation of 138 pounds of food to Nourish Now !
Students can earn SSL hours at Nourish Now! Please check their website under 'Volunteer'.
05/05/2025
RBBA listens AND takes action!
We have addressed a major pain point with the bathrooms at Dogwood Park by paying to have the locks replaced!👊
04/29/2025
RBBA is rebuilding the on field baseball and softball programs but also building off the field with community relationships.
We are very proud to announce our new partnership with Nourish Now !
Nourish Now is a 501c3 nonprofit food bank, specializing in food recovery from restaurants, grocery and big box stores, sporting venues, catererers, farms, and many more. All food donations are distributed directly to children, families, seniors and veterans in need from neighborhood to neighborhood throughout our area. They collaborate with other organizations working to end hunger, including shelters, food pantries, and religious organizations.
We are planning activities with them to bring value to our RBBA families and the Rockville area community which we will be announcing in the coming weeks. They are also an opportunity for our players to earn SSL hours!
We continue to add to our partner list!
Bethesda Big Train Baseball
Stars Baseball
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Washington Nationals
MLB
Platoon22
Rockville High School
Rockville Express
Rockville Baseball Club
04/26/2025
Rain or shine - PHOTO DAY with Camley Images !
Contact your Coach for details on your photo day!
04/23/2025
We are very excited to announce that RBBA is providing FREE car magnets (or for anywhere else)! 👍
You can pick up your free car magnet at the Snack Bar when you're grabbing a snack and a drink from Catalyst Hot Dogs on weekends. 🌭🥤
*Please take what you will use (ideally no more than two per family).
You can also take a peek at the Photo Sessions with Camley Images . 📸
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