The Ocean State Waves 501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization is a member of the New England College Baseball League. Our players hail from top collegiate programs throughout the country. The NECBL has over 400 alumni players in professional baseball. In just three years, the Ocean State Waves have had 47 players drafted or sign a pro-contract.“The primarypurposeof the NECBL is to promote, foster and cultivate the amateur sport of College Baseball by operating a league of baseball teams located throughout New England. In doing so, the NECBL strives to provide entertainment for the local communities that host the teams.” Article I Section 3 NECBL by-lawsThegoalof the Ocean State Waves is to provide young college players with an opportunity to play summer ball to enhance their skills while providing them with an environment that fosters a sense of community. Playing ball at Old Mountain Field in Wakefield gives players an opportunity to get noticed by MLB Scouts while providing the families of South County a place to strengthen community and neighborhood ties. Everyone regardless of income, background, or age can enjoy a great game of baseball. This organization provided 125,000 fans over the past 6 seasons with quality baseball at an affordable price, and right in the neighborhood!Theobjectivesof The Ocean State Waves baseball organization are:Provide affordable family fun with quality baseballEngage collegiate students in our local community. (Players have active roles in peer reading programs and field days with some of our community schools and participate in numerous local beach cleanups and various additional community events.)Serve as a positive role model and leader in the community encouraging a healthy lifestyleEncourage local families to serve as host families for our players during the 9 weeks seasonSeek out community support to volunteer in helping with game day operations such as collecting tickets, selling merchandise, and field preparation.Foster summer intern positions in the areas of sales and sponsorships, coaching and player management, game day operations, marketing, and public relations.Involve businesses as sponsors of the team to defray cost of player’s meals, uniforms, and traveling expenses.Support local youth and military organizations. (Any patron wearing a uniform to an Ocean State Waves game will receive free admission.)