Grand Slam Success: Introducing the New 14,000 Sq Ft Indoor Training Facility!
The moment we've all been waiting for is here! We are thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art 14,000 square foot indoor baseball and softball training facility! This incredible space is now the dedicated home for the Wheatland Ducks Baseball and Spikes Softball programs, marking a massive upgrade for our entire organization.
What's Inside the New Facility?
This modern training center has been meticulously designed to maximize player development and training efficiency.
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Eight High-Performance Batting Cages: The facility features eight individual cages, each measuring 70 feet long, 14 feet wide, and 15 feet tall. This size is perfect for full-length batting practice, pitching, and catching drills, allowing multiple teams or individuals to train simultaneously.
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Dedicated Workout/Sprinting Area: Beyond the cages, we have a small but vital space dedicated to arm care, speed training, and conditioning, ensuring our athletes can focus on total athletic development.
The Advantage for Our Programs
This new facility provides an unparalleled edge for our athletes and programs:
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For Travel Programs (Ducks and Spikes): Having 14,000 sq ft of indoor space means our travel teams can maintain an elite, year-round training schedule regardless of weather. This sustained consistency is crucial for competitive success, allowing teams to run dynamic practices, focus on specialized drills, and keep arms and swings sharp during the critical off-season months. It's an instant competitive advantage over other organizations.
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For In-House Camps and Clinics: We can now offer an expanded and higher-quality schedule of in-house camps and clinics. The ample space and eight cages allow us to run multiple instruction stations concurrently, giving every participant more reps and personalized attention. This facility is a game-changer for local youth development, ensuring a top-tier learning experience for players of all ages and skill levels.
Top-Tier Instruction
Elevate your game with guidance from our experienced staff. The new facility is the hub for our private lesson programs for both baseball and softball players. Our instructional team is second to none and includes:
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Two Professional Managers
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Five Former College Coaches
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Decades of combined private instruction experience
Whatever your goal—from hitting mechanics to pitching velocity—our experts are here to help you achieve it.
Facility Rental Information
While it is the home of the Ducks and Spikes, we are proud to make this cutting-edge facility available to the public!
The facility is available to rent 7 days a week through our easy-to-use online scheduling system:
Online Scheduling LinkCage Rental Rates:
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Participant Status
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Rate (30 Minutes)
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Ducks/Spikes Participant
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$10
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Non-Ducks/Spikes Participant
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$25
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A Heartfelt Thank You
This dream facility would not have been possible without the immense generosity and dedication of our community. A massive thank you goes out to all of our facility sponsors and, most importantly, the countless former and current Ducks and Spikes players and families who have supported WAA over the last 40 years.
Every player who steps onto the turf will be benefitting from your kindness and sacrifices. You have built a legacy, and this facility is a testament to the community's commitment to youth sports excellence. Thank you for making this a reality!
Book Your Cage Today!
Ready to get to work? Create an eSoft account or call the WAA office, and we will be glad to help get you set up in a cage today!
WAA Office Phone: (630)978-2855
Facility Address: 2323 Liberty St. Aurora, IL 60502