Baseball

WJAA offers Spring season Little League Baseball up to the Major League level. From youngest to oldest, the levels are: Rookies, Minors, and Majors. 
Spring Season Time Frame: April to Mid June

WJAA baseball participates in an area instructional league along with the towns of Amherst, Merrimack, and Milford. This is a local traveling league and can involve playing games in Milford, Amherst, Merrimack, and Wilton. Baseball is open to all boys and girls* 6-12 years old. If needed, evaluations will take place in March to determine the skill level of each player so that evenly matched teams can be created.

WJAA fields teams for the following:
Rookies (6-8* years old)
Minors (9-10* years old)
Majors (11-12 years old)
* Player's skill level may require alternate assignment.

* WJAA Softball is an option, and available for girls 7 years of age and up.

ROOKIES:

This is the beginning level of baseball. The players are introduced to the game of baseball, learning the different positions and the basic rules of the game. There is emphasis on throwing, catching, fielding and hitting. Coaches pitch to their own players during games.

MINORS:

At this level, the players begin to play more competitively, using umpires and following the rules of Cal Ripken League. Player pitching is introduced and real baseballs are used. This level involves more rules and fundamentals of basic baseball. Being able to properly catch and throw a baseball is important starting in Minors. 

MAJORS:

At this level, more experienced players now know the game of baseball. It is competitive with the normal rules, look, and feel of the big game.

ATTIRE AND EQUIPMENT:

Required:

• Cleats or aggressive sneakers.
• Baseball glove. 
• Bat and helmet. (minors/majors)

Recommended:

• Cleats
  
• Athletic pants
• Water bottle
• Personal helmet with face-guard
  
• Rookie level has some sharable bats and helmets

T-Ball

Duration: April to Mid June.
T-Ball provides a fun introduction to the games of baseball and softball. Children will develop the basic fundamentals of throwing, fielding and hitting. Games are shortened in duration (usually 3-4 innings) and involve both hitting off an adjustable tee or coach pitched. Each team will bat through the line-up each inning. Only RIF (reduced injury factor) balls are used.

Children ages 5-6 years old (and some older 4's and younger 7 year olds whom have never played) will participate in one weekly night of practice and a fun game on Saturday mornings. All practices will take place at the FRES T-ball field. Games take place at FRES or Milford fields. Children should bring a glove and wear comfortable athletic clothes. Helmets and bats are provided by WJAA. Each player will be given a team hat and jersey. The season will run April-early June.

ATTIRE AND EQUIPMENT:

Required:

• Sports shoes
• Baseball glove

Recommended:

• Cleats
• Athletic pants
• Water bottle
• Personal helmet (although helmets will be provided)
• Baseballs, bats and helmets will be provided

Softball

Duration: April to Mid June.
WJAA Spring Softball participates in the Souhegan Valley Softball League. This is a traveling league and involves playing against teams from the following six surrounding towns; Milford, Amherst, Brookline, Hollis and Bedford. Softball is open to all girls 7-11 years old (2nd grade and older). Evaluations will take place in March or April to determine the skill level of each player so that evenly matched teams can be created.

In past years, depending on turnout, WJAA has fielded two Rookie teams and one Minors team. WJAA does not usually field a Majors team, as most girls in this age bracket play on the middle school team. Middle school players who meet the league age requirements may play on the Minors team. Please see below for an explanation of the different levels.

ATTIRE AND EQUIPMENT:

Required:

• Sneakers
• Softball glove

Recommended:

• Softball cleats
• Mouth guard
• Loose fitting clothing
• Water bottle
• Personal helmet with face-guard (although helmets will be provided)
• Softballs, bats and helmets will be provided
• Rip-it mask for pitchers

Soccer

Takes place in the Fall.

U6: 4-6 Year Old Intro To Soccer

The U6 program consists of two teams and focuses on fun games and limited scrimmages. The group meets one day a week at Carnival Hill. The U6 league runs from early September until late October.

U8, U10 AND U12:

The U8, U10 and U12 leagues consists of multiple teams at each level. Teams in these leagues practice one night during the week and usually  play one game every Saturday with occasional weekday games. All games will be played at Carnival Hill. The season runs approximately 8 weeks from early September until early November. Playoffs for U10 and U12 follow regular season play. The U8 league does not have playoffs.

ATTIRE AND EQUIPMENT:

Required:

• Shin guards
• NO Jewelry
  

Recommended:

• Cleats
• Mouth guard
• Loose fitting clothing
• Water bottle

The WJAA Basketball program takes place in the winter months and is open to children in Kindergarten through 6th grade* living in the towns of Wilton or Lyndeborough.
*Children in seventh grade are permitted to play as long as they are NOT playing on a middle school team. This allows seventh graders an opportunity for an additional year of basketball instruction if needed.

INTRODUCTION TO BASKETBALL CLINICS:

There are now two clinic levels. Pre-K and Kindergarten is the first level. 1st & 2nd Grade is the second level.
The Pre-K and K basketball clinic program focuses on fun skills/drills for dribbling, passing, and positioning.
The 1st and 2nd grade basketball clinic program focuses on reinforcing skills and introducing shooting and scrimmage style games to prepare players for the next levels of basketball.
The clinics meets one day a week at the FRES gymnasium and runs from early December until late February.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR LEAGUE:

The Junior and Senior leagues consists of multiple teams at each level. Teams in these leagues practice one night during the week and usually play one game every Saturday. The season runs approximately 6 weeks from early January until February. Playoffs for the Junior and Senior leagues follow regular season play.

ATTIRE AND EQUIPMENT:

Required:

• Non-scuffing basketball sneakers (must be carried into the gym not worn)
• NO Jewelry or metal hair clips
  

Recommended:

• Mouth guard
• Loose fitting clothing
• Water bottle
• Basketballs will be provided. Please do not bring personal property.