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2023 Summer Recreational Baseball & T-Ball

PLAY Ball this Summer!

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.

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, Rookies on Monday and Wednesday, (Friday if necessary)and all other levels (2nd grade Single A and older) play one weekday evening game, and one Saturday game (time varies). All games are played on local fields. Schedules may be altered due to field availability and State guidelines.

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 clinic for your player on TBD. Head Coaches receive $50 discount at registration! Head Coaches must be assigned a team, complete USA Baseball Certification (link will be sent to all head coaches), season and equipment return for player to play at discounted price.

Important Program Events:
Early Bird price February through March 15th. Special Request Deadline: March 15

Head Coach Player Clinic: April 23, 2023 (for head coach and child only)
Coach Meeting and Handout: Early May

Practices Begin: May
Season Opens: late May, after Memorial Day
Picture Day: June
All Star Events: July
Season Ends: Mid/Late July

Equipment Needed:  All players must provide their own glove, pants/shorts, and helmet, bat is recommended. (bat standards here). WAA provides team shirt, socks and hat for all participants.

2nd Grade Single A Baseball

Registration closes on 06/09/2023 at 05:00 PM
Season Dates: 05/06/2023 to 07/25/2023
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$180.00

Program Information

2023 Summer Recreational Baseball Registration

Register Early for savings and first come, first serve special requests! 

WAA's recreational baseball program consists of seven age based levels depending on your CURRENT spring school grade at the time of registration.

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.

All coaches are volunteers and coaches set up the practice location, day and time.  Rosters, schedules, uniforms and equipment are distributed to coaches in May.  Players will be contacted by the coach of their team by mid May. Practices will begin in May and the 12-game season will begin after Memorial day and run through mid-July.

Single A – Triple AAA will have end of season All Star games!

Special Request Policy — 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 must be turned in by the registration deadline.

Games are played at locations in close proximity to the teams' neighborhood whenever possible for the younger ages.
  
Please register for your current grade as of January, 2023!

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 shown 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.

Rookie Baseball (coach-pitch) for Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Rookie Baseball is an introductory baseball program. There is a division for Kindergarten (with prior T-Ball experience) and a division for 1st Grade. 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.

"A" Baseball

"A" Baseball is an introductory program for 2nd grade.  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 recreational 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 and 70' base paths and 48' pitching distance for the 6th, 7th and 8th grade.


2022 Rec Baseball All-Star Games

2022 Rec Baseball All-Star Teams:

 

 

 



Link to Rec Baseball All-Star Photos

Schedules

Summer Recreational T-Ball & Baseball Schedules:

T-Ball
Kindergarten Rookie
1st Grade Rookie
2nd Grade A
3rd Grade AA
4th/5th Grade AAA
6th/7th/8th Grade AAA

Picture Schedule

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 & 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 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

Registration Information

2023 Summer Baseball Registration NOW OPEN!

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 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.  Attendance at a WAA baseball coaching clinic is required. The head coach notifies all team members within 48 hours of equipment hand-out.  Provides team with roster, schedule, rulebook, and picture information. Head Coach subject to background check.

Assistant Coach:  Assists the head coach.

Head Coach Discount

To receive the Head Coach discount, you must complete at least TWO USA Baseball Certifications.
Please email your certifications (pdf or screenshot) to [email protected] 

USA Baseball Coaching Certifications

WAA will also be offering FREE individual usage to HEAD coaches for cage time at the Training Center from March 1st - July 31st. More information to come!

Rules, Equipment & Directions

Rules
Equipment
  • Players provide their own glove, gym shoes or spikes (plastic only) and white pants.
  • WAA will provide team hat and jerseys (t-ball and rookie) and team hat, jersey and socks (Single A baseball and older).
  • Team equipment is provided to head coach by WAA. Some players prefer to use their own bat.  Please refer to WAA baseball rules for any bat specifications.
Directions

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 also have to make balanced teams and and are limited by the number of volunteer head coaches.  Please spell names of requested players/coaches correctly

                                      

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