Managers and coaches interested in obtaining information about starting a franchise should contact the appropriate Division director. Directors will have information regarding league openings and will discuss the potential franchise’s coaching experience and philosophies, team background and objectives. As a highly competitive league, the NOBF does its best to ensure that skill levels of teams are reasonably balanced.

Based on the Division Director’s recommendations, applicants will be asked to fill out a Team Franchise Application, which will be submitted to the NOBF Board of Directors for approval. If approved, teams must register for each upcoming season by logging into the Create a New Team section link on this site’s home page.

Potential franchises can expect league fees of about $900 per team. The NOBF also requires teams to have insurance through K&K Insurance , which costs somewhere between $75 and $150 per team depending on age group. Teams are also responsible for providing uniforms, equipment, umpire fees and any other related expenses.