Minors Baseball is a competitive baseball program for 9 and 10 year old players (age as of May 1, 2026) who are looking for increased competition over what recreational baseball provides, but without the increased commitment that travel baseball requires.  Highly competitive 8 year olds may play up but must both meet the age requirement within 12 months of May 1st (i.e. 8 years old by May 1, 2026) of the upcoming year and meet the  minimum score to be considered for the draft pool. Teams are formed by a draft process to balance talent across teams.

Teams will be led by WAA approved volunteer coaches dedicated to helping players improve their skills while abiding by WAA’s Code of Conduct.  Although competitive, a continued emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of the game within a framework of teamwork, competition, and sportsmanship over a 17-game regular season and playoffs. An All-Star game and individual/team competitions are held in May. Players pitch the entire game and regulation baseballs are used. Games are played in Aurora. Standings are maintained.

For further details in reference to the rules, please see the Minors Rules. Rules continue to be evaluated for the 2026 season and may change slightly.  Players must provide their own glove, bat (USA stamped only), batting helmet, cleats (rubber/molded only), belt and pants. WAA will provide balls, catcher gear, and throw down bases for each team.  A MiLB team jersey, MiLB team hat and socks are included with the registration fee. 

All players – including returning players – will be required to tryout and must meet a minimum draft score to be eligible to be drafted or return to the same team. This change has been made to insure the integrity of the draft process and ensure the right skilled players are in the league. Travel players may not participate in the league.

New Competitive coaches interested in being considered for a role must apply and pass a background check.  2026 Coaching Application
  
2026 Season Timeline

January 12 - Registration opens
February 15- New coach application deadline
March 7-  Competitive Baseball Player Clinic- WAA Training Center
March 8 - Tryouts at WAA Training Center
Early March - Player draft and player notification
Early April- Coach meeting/uniform and equipment distribution
April - Indoor training at WAA facilities
April - Outdoor practices begin
April 25 -Opening Day
Early June - Picture day
May 31 - All Star Game and Competitions
June 27- Playoffs/season end

Notification of scheduled tryout time will be sent by email approximately one week in advance of tryouts.
All Players must register and tryout. 

Minors Tryout Information:

Tryouts are planned for March 8, 2026.  Players will be assigned a tryout time and evaluated at pitching, fielding, running and hitting using a blind tryout (no names are given to evaluators).  All players, including returning players, MUST be registered prior to the March tryout. Travel players may not participate in the league.

Players should wear gym shoes (NO CLEATS ARE ALLOWED) and a shirt without their name on it.  Bring your baseball glove, a bat (review bat specifications in the WAA Minors rules), and helmet .WAA is not responsible for lost equipment so please be sure that player name is on all equipment. 

Drafted and Returning Players
Following the draft, emails will be sent to all drafted and returning players. Parents MUST ACCEPT the position AND complete the program registration and payment within 48 hours of notice. If the registration is not completed by the stated date, a late fee will apply and/or the roster spot will be offered to another player. 

All players – including returning players – will be required to tryout and must meet a minimum draft score to be eligible to be drafted or return to the same team. This change has been made to maintain the integrity of the draft process and ensure the right skilled players are in the league. 

Non-drafted players:
Players may register for recreational baseball without a late fee for a limited time.

Thank you and Good Luck!