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Majors Baseball (Ages 11 and 12)


Program Information

About Majors Baseball

Majors Baseball is a competitive baseball program for 11 and 12 year old players (age as of May 1, 2023) who are looking for increased competition over what recreational baseball provides, but without the increased commitment that travel baseball requires.  Highly competitive players are encouraged to play up one year but must both meet the age requirement within 12 months of May 1st (ie. 10 years old by May 1, 2023) of the upcoming year and score within the top 50% of tryout participants to be considered for the draft pool. 

Teams will be led by 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 14-game regular season and minimum 3 game postseason.  Players pitch the entire game and regulation baseballs are used. 

For further details in reference to the rules, please see the Majors Rules page .  Rules continue to be evaluated for the 2022 season and may change slightly.  Players must provide their own glove, cleats (molded only) and pants. WAA will provide balls, batting helmets, catcher gear, and bases for each team.  A MLB team jersey, MLB 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.

Competitive coaches interested in being considered for a role must apply. Competitive coaches must apply2023 Coaching application 

2023 Season Timeline

-Tryouts  March 5th followed by a draft and player notification by mid-March
-Practices begin in early April with WAA providing teams with indoor facility training time.
-Games begin May 6th
-All-Star game June 4th
-Playoffs conclude the season July 2
-July Tournament Team (by invite only)

Notification of scheduled tryout time will be sent by email.
All Players must register and tryout. 

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Tryout Information

 Majors Tryout Information

Tryouts are planned for March 5, 2023.  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 March tryout. 

Players should wear gym shoes (NO CLEATS ARE ALLOWED) and a shirt without their name on it.  Bring your baseball glove, a bat (please review bat specifications below and in the WAA Majors rules), helmet and face covering. 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 insure 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!

 

Congratulations on a Great Season!



Padres - 2023 Tournament and Season Champions!



Cubs - 2nd Place in the 2023 Tournament and Season!

2023 All-Star Game

2023 Major All-Stars!

 
2023 Majors Red Team

2023 Majors Blue Team

     

2023 Fastest Feet Winner                 2023 Long Ball Winner


2023 Team Relay Winner



Rules, Equipment & Directions

Rules  

2023 Majors Rules 

WAA Weather Policy

Equipment
  • Players provide their own glove, bat, spikes (plastic only) and white pants.
  • WAA will provide balls, catcher gear, and bases for each team. Minor league replica shirt, hat and socks are included with the registration fee.
Directions

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.

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

Assistant Coach:  Assists the head coach.

2023 Coach Application  

                                      

Registration Information

2023 Competitive Baseball Tryout Registration is closed!

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