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2026 Summer Recreational Baseball & T-Ball

PLAY Ball this Summer!

To show our appreciation to our players, coaches and families, we have maintained our prices at last year's rates, despite rising costs.

Join WAA Recreational Baseball Program! Program emphasis is on fundamentals of the game as players are shown the basics of hitting, throwing, catching and base running within a framework of teamwork and sportsmanship.   This is a recreational league, please do not register for this league if you are a travel player. Please register based upon your participants CURRENT school grade. 

Team practices will begin in May and the 12-game season will begin after Memorial Day.

T-Ball traditionally plays on Tuesday and Thursday evenings on local grass fields.
Kindergarten Rookies (coach pitch) traditionally play on Monday and Wednesday, (Friday if necessary) on local grass fields.
NEW! First Grade Rookies will play on Baseball diamonds (dirt fields)! Play is planned for Monday and Wednesday (Friday if necessary).
Single A, AA and AAA - Second grade through 8th grade, divided by age, - will play on Baseball diamonds, one weekday evening game, and one Saturday game (time varies).

Rosters, schedules, uniforms and equipment will be distributed to coaches in May. Coaches schedule team practices and players will be contacted by their coach by mid-May.

Interested in Coaching - PLEASE volunteer! 
Head Coaches ONLY - Free 90 minute Spring coach/player clinic for your player date TBA. Head Coaches receive $50 discount if equipment is returned by Monday, July 26, 2026.

Important Program Events:

BEST price in JANUARY!
Preferred price in February through March 14th.
Regular price and Special Request Deadline: March 15 (requests are not guaranteed)

Head Coach Player Clinic: TBA
Coach Meeting and Handout: Early May
Coaches will contact players after the Coach meeting and handout
Practices Begin: May
Season Opens: week of May 25th
Picture Day: June 5th or 6th
All Star Events for 2nd grade and up: Dates TBA
Season Ends: Scheduled to end mid July, weather dependent.

Equipment Needed:  All players must provide their own glove, pants/shorts, and helmet, bat is recommended. WAA provides team shirt, socks and hat for all participants. * All Recreational Baseball players will receive MLB replica hats!

T-Ball (pre-K & K)

Registration closes on 05/25/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 05/10/2026 to 07/23/2026
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$145.00

Kindergarten Rookies-Coach Pitch

Registration closes on 05/25/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 05/10/2026 to 07/23/2026
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$145.00

1st Grade Rookies-Coach Pitch

Registration closes on 05/25/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 05/10/2026 to 07/23/2026
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$175.00

2nd Grade Single A Baseball

Registration closes on 05/25/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 05/10/2026 to 07/23/2026
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$195.00

3rd Grade Double A Baseball

Registration closes on 05/25/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 05/10/2026 to 07/23/2026
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$195.00

4th/5th Grade Triple A Baseball

Registration closes on 05/25/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 05/10/2026 to 07/23/2026
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$195.00

6th/7th/8th Grade Triple A Baseball

Registration closes on 05/25/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 05/10/2026 to 07/23/2026
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$195.00

Program Information

2026 Summer Recreational Baseball Registration

Register early for the best pricing and priority consideration for special requests!

WAA’s recreational baseball program offers seven age-based divisions, determined by the player’s current spring school grade at the time of registration.

Our program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of baseball — including hitting, throwing, catching, and base running — all within a fun, team-centered environment that promotes
sportsmanship and teamwork.

All teams are led by volunteer coaches, who will set their team’s practice location, day, and time. Rosters, schedules, uniforms, and equipment are distributed to head coaches in early May. Players will be contacted by their coach within 48 hours of the coach meeting. Practices begin in mid-May, with a 12-game season starting after Memorial Day and running through mid-July.

Single A, Double AA, and Triple AAA divisions will feature end-of-season All-Star games!

Special Request Policy

Special requests for team placement are carefully reviewed but not guaranteed. To be considered, requests must be included with registrations submitted by the request deadline.

Games are scheduled as close to players’ neighborhoods as possible,
particularly for the younger age levels.

🔹 Please register using your child’s CURRENT grade as of January 2026.

Grade/Age Divisions

T-Ball

T-Ball is a coed introductory baseball program for both boys and girls at 5 or 6 years of age. These players are currently in kindergarten or will be entering kindergarten in the Fall. Players are introduced to the basics of the game of baseball. Focus is on instruction and fun. Emphasis is on fundamentals of the game as players are taught the basics of hitting, throwing, catching and base running within a framework of teamwork and sportsmanship. Players hit off of a T-stand. Games are instructional.

Kindergarten Rookie Baseball (coach-pitch)

Kindergarten Rookie Baseball is an introductory baseball program. This is a division for Kindergarten (with prior T-Ball experience).  Players enjoy this natural transition from T-Ball. Games are instructional.  Coaches pitch to their own team for the entire game. Flexi-balls are used with softer centers for safety. Players get 8 pitches; there are strikeouts but no walks. 50' bases and 35' pitching distance.

1st Grade Rookie Baseball (coach-pitch)

1st Grade Rookie Baseball is an introductory baseball program where children transition from grass fields to the regular baseball diamond. This is a division for 1st graders where players enjoy this natural transition from beginning baseball. No tryouts are required. Games are instructional.  Coaches pitch to their own team for the entire game. Flexi-balls are used with softer centers for safety. Players get 8 pitches; there are strikeouts but no walks. 50' bases and 35' pitching distance.

"A" Baseball

"A" Baseball is an introductory program for 2nd grade. No tryouts are required. Players pitch a maximum of 7 pitches to a batter, then coach comes in for 1 pitch if player is still at bat. Regulation baseballs are introduced at this level. There are strikeouts but no walks. 50' bases and 35' pitching distance.

"AA" Baseball

"AA" Baseball is for 3rd grade. No tryouts are required. Players pitch the entire game. Regulation baseballs are used at this level. There are strikeouts and walks. 60' bases and 40' pitching distance.

"AAA" Baseball

"AAA" Baseball is a program divided into two groups; 4th-5th grades and  6th-7th-8th grades. WAA reserves the right to regroup age divisions based upon registrations. No tryouts are required.  Players pitch the entire game, stealing is allowed. Regulation baseballs are used. 60' bases and 44' pitching distance for 4th and 5th grade. 70' base paths and 48' pitching distance for the 6th, 7th and 8th grade.


Rec Baseball All-Star Teams

2025 Rec Baseball All-Star Teams

2nd Grade A All-Stars



 3rd Grade AA All-Stars


4th/5th Grade AAA All-Stars


6th/7th/8th Grade AAA All-Stars


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Registration Information

2026 Summer Baseball Registration NOW OPEN!

Always register early for best prices and special requests!

Rules, Equipment & Directions

Rules
Equipment
  • Players provide their own glove, helmet, gym shoes or spikes (rubber only), belt, and white pants.
  • WAA will provide team hat, jerseys and socks. * All Recreational Baseball teams will receive MLB replica hats!
  • Team equipment is provided to head coach by WAA including catcher gear, practice baseballs, game balls, and two USA stamped bats. Some players prefer to use their own bat. (please refer to WAA baseball rules for bat specifications)
Directions

Schedules

Summer Recreational T-Ball & Baseball Schedules:

During the season, game schedules and rosters can be found on your family account under your child's team link once it is posted following the Head coach meeting in May.

T-ball & K-Rookies play on grass fields, with T-ball playing on Tuesday & Thursdays, and Rookies on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Games start at 6:15pm. Friday games may be scheduled to complete the schedule and for rainouts.

The Single A through Triple A levels will typically play one weeknight game and one Saturday game. Game time is 6:15pm on weeknights; Saturday game times will vary. This may also vary if there is an odd number of teams in the division.

Volunteer Opportunities

WAA is a non-profit volunteer organization.  Parent volunteer coaches are needed for all teams at all levels.  Please volunteer to coach your child's team! 

Coaching Descriptions:

Head coach:

Primary responsibility for management, instruction, and motivation of the team. A solid understanding of the rules of baseball is helpful and a desire to teach baseball fundamentals to children is necessary. The head coach notifies all team members within 48 hours of coaches meeting/equipment hand-out. Provides team with roster, uniforms, game and practice schedules, rulebook, and picture information. Head Coach must adhere to the WAA Code of Conduct and is subject to a background check.

Assistant Coach:  Assists the head coach. A solid understanding of the rules of baseball is helpful and a desire to teach baseball fundamentals to children is necessary. Assistant Coach must adhere to the WAA Code of Conduct and is subject to a background check.

USA Baseball Certifications

Coaching Content

Special Requests

Remember: Special requests for team placement will be considered carefully, but there is NO GUARANTEE they will be honored.  For requests to be considered, the registration should be submitted as early as possible.  Requests are considered on a first come, first serve priority.  Each participant is limited to two requests (eg, friend, coach) per registration.   WAA tries to place children based on special requests, neighborhood and school.   However, we are limited by the number of volunteer head coaches.  Please spell names of requested players/coaches correctly

                                      

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