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Competitive Minors - Age 9-10


Program Information

About Minors Baseball

Minors Baseball is a competitive baseball program for 9 and 10 year old players (age as of May 1, 2024) 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. 8 years old by May 1, 2024) of the upcoming year and meet the  minimum score 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 17-game regular season and minimum 3 game postseason. An All-Star game is held in June and a July Travel Ball Tournament team will be formed (attendance at the May tryout is required to be considered for the team). Players pitch the entire game and regulation baseballs are used. 

For further details in reference to the rules, please see the Minors rules. Rules continue to be evaluated for the 2024 season and may change slightly.  Players must provide their own glove, bat (USA stamped only), batting helmet, cleats (molded only) 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 playersincluding 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 apply: 2024 Coaching Application
  
2024 
Season Timeline

January 30- Coaches informational meeting @ Eola Community Center 7pm
February 15 - Tryout registration deadline - Late fee applies after 2/15.
March 2-  Competitive Baseball Player Clinic- WAA Training Center
March 3 - Tryouts at Waubonsie Valley High School 
Early March - player draft and player notification
April - Indoor training at WAA facilities
April - Outdoor practices begin
April 27 - Games begin
May 19- Tournament Team tryouts
June - Picture day
June 2 - All Star Game
Late June - Playoffs
July Tournament Team (Invite Only)


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

Tryout Information

Minors Tryout Information:

Tryouts are planned for March 3, 2024.  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.  

2024 Minors Tryout Schedule information: TBA

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 in the WAA Minors rules), and helmet .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 playersincluding returning playerswill 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!



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Registration Information

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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 preferred and a desire to teach baseball fundamentals to children is necessary.  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. A solid understanding of the rules of baseball is preferred and a desire to teach baseball fundamentals to children is necessary.  Assistant Coach subject to background check.

2024 Coaching Application

Rules, Equipment & Directions

Rules
Equipment 
  • Players provide their own bat (USA stamped only), glove, batting helmet, cleats (rubber only) and white pants.
  • WAA will provide balls, catcher gear, and bases for each team. Also, WAA will provide shirts, hats, and socks.
Directions

League Standings & Schedule

Minors Schedules & Standings

TBD

                                      

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