2025 CEDAR RAPIDS
2025 CEDAR RAPIDS
ABOUT US
About the Cedar Rapids Reds
“The Cedar Rapids Reds is a non-profit corporation that has been around since 1989 as an independent youth baseball organization. We believe in developing young men and women who can make an impact in our community. We strive to create knowledgeable players by teaching the fundamentals of the game and good sportsmanship. Respect is our priority: respect yourself, your teammates, your opponents, and your coaches. Our organization believes that ‘winning’ is not the emphasis, it’s the result.”
Vision Statement
To be Iowa's premier youth baseball and softball organization, developing exceptional athletes who become leaders of the future.
Mission Statement
The Cedar Rapids Reds develop skilled, respectful, and resilient young athletes through baseball and softball. We focus on fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship—where giving 100% effort, 100% of the time leads to success on and off the field.
Core Values
Development: We are dedicated to the holistic development of our players. We prioritize teaching strong fundamentals, understanding of the game, and building character on and off the field.
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Sportsmanship: We compete with integrity and class. We win with humility and lose with grace, always showing respect for our teammates, opponents, coaches, and umpires.
Effort: We believe in the power of hard work. We expect all players, coaches, and volunteers to give their best effort in everything they do, embodying our motto: "100% Effort, 100% Of The Time."
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Teamwork: We are one organization. We foster a sense of unity and believe that the strength of the team is more important than individual accolades. We support each other and take pride in representing the Cedar Rapids Reds.
Respect: We operate with a foundation of respect for the game, our peers, and ourselves. We expect all members of our organization to maintain a high standard of conduct and present themselves in a professional manner.
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Community: We strive to make a positive impact in the Cedar Rapids area. We are more than just a sports organization; we are a community partner dedicated to shaping future leaders.
