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EnglishWhat Happens at the VBBA Annual Conference and Where to Find Recordings
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The VBBA (Vintage Base Ball Association) annual conference is a multi-day gathering for people involved in 19th-century-style base ball, with the 2026 edition scheduled for March 13–15, 2026, in Phoenix, AZ. Conference recordings are posted on the VBBA Videos page and the VBBA YouTube page. Use the conference if you want to connect with other clubs, attend sessions, or exhibit as a vendor; use the recordings if you missed a session or want to sample the content before registering.
What the Conference Covers
The VBBA site lists the following conference-related resources:
- Conference registration — sign-up for attendees
- Vendor registration — for businesses or organizations that want to exhibit
- Schedule — the session lineup
- Presenter guide — information for people presenting
- Hotel information — the 2026 conference is hosted at Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown North, with a hotel registration link and an area attractions page
- 2026 Cactus League Spring Training page — a companion resource tied to the Phoenix location
The site also notes that 2026 conference recordings and more are available on the Videos page and the VBBA YouTube page, so past sessions are accessible after the event.
Who Should Attend
The conference fits a few distinct audiences:
| If you are… | The conference gives you… |
|---|---|
| New to vintage base ball | A concentrated introduction to the community and the game's customs |
| A member-club player or organizer | Contact with other clubs and shared experience |
| Starting a team | Connections and context before you recruit or schedule |
| A vendor or presenter | A registration path and a presenter guide |
The VBBA separately offers a Find a Club tool (over 200 vintage base ball teams nationwide) and a Join the VBBA path for individuals and new teams. The conference complements those entry points rather than replacing them.
Getting the Recordings
- Go to the VBBA website and open the Videos page, or visit the VBBA YouTube page directly.
- Look for the 2026 conference recordings, which the site says are posted there.
- Use the recordings to review sessions you missed or to evaluate whether the next conference is worth attending.
The site does not state whether recordings are free or require login, so check the Videos page for any access notes before assuming availability.
Practical Notes Before You Register
- Dates and place are fixed for 2026: March 13–15, 2026, Phoenix, AZ, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown North.
- Registration is separate for attendees and vendors — use the correct form for your role.
- Presenters should read the presenter guide before submitting or preparing.
- The site does not publish conference pricing in the available material, so confirm cost and any deadlines through the registration links rather than assuming.
If your goal is simply to learn about the game, the VBBA's "Learn More About the Game" page and the recordings may be enough. If your goal is to meet clubs, start a team, or exhibit, the conference registration and vendor pages are the direct route.