Are you interested in being a Base Belle? Excellent choice. We’ve been waiting for you. Being a Belle is a lifestyle choice for the dedicated Cleveland fan, regardless of nationality.
To be a Belle is to carry on a century-long tradition of class, camaraderie, and competitive spirit. We are bound together by our love for the game, the players, and of course the rich history of Cleveland baseball, warts and all.
The Belle’s Commission: You become a Belle the moment you put on the pearls, open the scorebook, and refuse to let a “dead namer” slide. No dues, no forms, just the Land.
Study Up
Our Tenets are our North Star. Memorize the line about the umpires because even though the dreaded Angel Hernandez retired, you’ll need it by the 4th inning. Especially if we’re playing the Yankees.
Gear Up
Dust off your pearls and grab your Guardians cap. A Belle knows how to celebrate the “Land” in style. Remember that we believe in “Ballpark Chic.” A Belle is just as comfortable in a string of pearls as they are in a game-worn jersey, and both are valid attire.
Speak Up
Gently correct the naysayers, help the score-keepers, and make sure everyone knows it’s “Root, root, root for the Guardians!” Don’t forget to join the choir and serenade the GOAT of his generation: “José, José, José, José!”
And most importantly …
Heart Up
Being a Cleveland baseball fan is not for the faint of heart. We’ve not won it all since 1948, and we know the Curse of Calavito. But we love Cleveland and we love baseball, so don’t dwell on the past too much. Root for who the Guards are today and who they’ll be tomorrow.
That’s it! There’s no paperwork. Just passion.
Oh! And don’t forget to enjoy Dollar Dog nights.
Need More Intel?
- Read the Tenets: Our code of conduct.
- Check the FAQ: For the nitty-gritty details on membership and participation.
- The Belle’s Lexicon: Learn the lingo so you can talk shop at the Corner.