Big Train Service Awards

Big Train baseball at Shirley Povich Field doesn't just happen. Bethesda Community Base Ball Club Founders John Ourisman and Bruce Adams envisioned a community-based organization staffed largely by volunteers. Because so many community residents have stepped up to help out as volunteers, Big Train has contributed more than $600,000 over the years to improve baseball and softball fields for kids. Since our inaugural season in 1999, under the leadership of our original volunteer coordinator Bill Hickman, more than 1,000 volunteers have helped to make Big Train baseball a special experience for local baseball fans. We recognize our most outstanding volunteers and supporters in two ways. Since 2002, 106 community heroes have received the Randy Schools Outstanding Service Award. Since 2003, 104 volunteers have been included on the John Ourisman Big Train Volunteer Honor Roll in recognition of five years of volunteer service to Big Train baseball.