Wes-Del Youth Athletic Association (WDYAA) is an all-volunteer youth baseball and softball organization providing recreational leagues for children, regardless of ability, in an encouraging atmosphere. Our Board of Directors believes every child with a desire to learn and play baseball and softball should be provided with an opportunity to play.

There are many expenses necessary to keep WDYAA successful.  This includes general field maintenance, equipment upkeep and purchases, as well as park and field improvements. These expenses are paid through sponsor donations and registration fees.  Yet, we understand the occasional need to provide registration assistance – also known as scholarships.

We have partnered with Dick’s Sporting Goods to help support our popular scholarship program for families needing assistance this spring. We also have a limited number of scholarships available through WDYAA. Details for these offerings appear below.

SCHOLARSHIP PLAN THROUGH DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation has committed a $5,000,000 Sports Matter grant to Every Kid Sports, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, to provide income-restricted families financial assistance to cover player registration fees and help ensure every kid in your community has a chance to play in your league next season. Please note, this is a nationwide program so funds will be tapped into by families wanting to play a variety of sports around the country. So act fast as funds will be awarded where applicable on a first come, first served basis.

As a valued partner of DICK’S Sporting Goods and the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, the NPYL Board of Directors would like to share this opportunity with you to assist your ballplayer(s):

• Learn more at https://www.sportsmatter.org/s/registration-fees-and-equipment | Registration opens January 20th, 2026 and is first come first serve.
• Eligibility Requirements for this program sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods
  • Must be for a child, 4-18 years of age, who is currently enrolled in SNAP, ACA Insurance Program, WIC, or Foster Care system
  • Must be registering for participation in a recreation-level sport hosted by a youth sports organization, which NPYL Spring and Fall Seasons qualify for
  • Must be registering for an upcoming sport season, which the 2026 rec league seasons qualify for
  • Learn more or see details visit: everykidsports.org as some restrictions apply | Then APPLY HERE
  • Use debit card to complete online registration once received

  Since the scholarship will cover the complete registration fee, we ask that you attend one of our Park Preparation days in mid-March for the Spring Season
  

SCHOLARSHIP PLAN THROUGH WDYAA

If you do not qualify for the Every Kids Sports program through Dick’s Sporting Goods, then you may apply for an WDYAA Scholarship.  Scholarship funds are limited and will be awarded by the Board of Directors.   All applications will remain confidential.  There are a few additional criteria that must be met in order to be eligible.

• Request must be made via email to the Board of Directors, [email protected]
• Request must be received before the end registration date.
• Proof of denial.
• Scholarships may not be granted to more than two players per family, unless special circumstances are approved by the WDYAA Board of Directors.
  
• Since the scholarship will cover the complete registration fee, we ask that you attend one of our Field Preparation days.