WAA Girl’s Softball
Parent Information
Topics of information
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Board Members
WAA Leagues
What to expect
Where we Play
Fundraisers
Volunteer work needs of WAA
2009 Board Members
Tim Bour – President
Carl Bellanca – Vice President
Karen Serinis – Treasurer
Tammy Hall – Secretary
Tom Suhr – Commissioner/Registrar
Kevin Hudson – Safety Commissioner
Bob Bak – Equipment/Field Manager
Dan DeLaus – Legal Counsel
Mike Anne – Board Member/Umpires
Robin Schmidt – Board Member/Parent Liaisons
WAA Girls Softball – League History
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Formed in 1970 with less than 50 girls
Today there are over 600 girls in the program which is the largest girls
youth softball in Western, NY and possibly New York State
Program offers both recreational and travel programs
Recreation program is the prime focus with 500 girls from ages 5-16
Travel programs play tournaments throughout the summer
teams: 23U, 18U, 16U, 14U, and 12U
W.A.A is based upon 100% full volunteerism
Ridge Park complex has 8 softball fields. 2 additional fields are located at
Dewitt Rd school .
Town of Webster owns the fields but our organization funds improvements
with fundraising efforts
Program philosophy is very simple: “we do this for the girls”
Leagues & Days of Play
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Little Sluggers 5-6 years old play Saturday only.
 Mini Minors 7-8 years old play Tuesday, Friday, Saturday.
 Minor 9-10 years old play Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
 Majors 11-12 years old play Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
 Seniors 13-16 years old play Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
 ALL WILL PLAY OCCAISIONAL SATURDAYS
 Everyone in the Major’s & Senior’s make the playoffs
Little Sluggers
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Ages 5-6 years
 Format is skill style stations for first 45 minutes with
games in second half
 The goal is to teach softball fundamentals through practice
drills and practice games.
 Season starts in May for 6 weeks ending in June
 Every Saturday from 9-10:30 AM
 10 teams in the league with 7-8 girls per team
 Focus is to keep team size small to pay extra attention
 Do have room for growth
 End of year awards with special guest
Mini Minors
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Ages 7-8 years
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Assigned days are Tuesday/Friday, Saturday.
Have 12 teams with average of 13 girls
Season begins with 2-weeks of practice
Focus of the league is to teach softball fundamentals along with
providing a clear understanding of the game.
Offense - Coaches pitch, no walks, each batter receives 4-pitches…if
she does not hit…then she will hit off the tee. Batter can only strike
on missed swings.
Defense - Coaches will teach by being in the field with the players.
Score is not kept nor are there any standings
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Minor League
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Ages 9-10 years
 Assigned days are Monday & Wednesdays, Saturday.
 League has 12 teams with average of 13 players
 Season begins with 2-weeks of practice
 Score will be kept but no standings.
 Focus of the league is fundamentals with clear game
knowledge and strategy
 All-Star voting and possible play after season
 Offense – Girls pitch until batter hits or strikes out. If
pitcher throws 4 balls, coach from offensive team comes
in to pitch to batter until player gets a hit or strikes out.
No walks.
Major League
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Ages 11-12 years
Assigned days are Tuesday & Thursday, Saturday.
League has 8 teams with average of 13 players
Teams are chosen via organized draft
Season begins with 2-weeks of practice
This level becomes more competitive with
standings, playoffs, and championship game
Players pitch, walk, stealing, and most standard
rules apply
All-Star voting and possible play after season
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Senior League
Ages 13-16 years
Assigned days are Monday & Wednesday,
Saturday.
League has 6 teams with average of 15 players
Teams are chosen via organized draft
Season begins with 2-weeks of practice
This level becomes more competitive with
standings, playoffs, and championship game
Players pitch, walk, stealing, and most standard
rules apply
All-Star voting and possible play after season
All-Star Team Format
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All Divisions (Except Little Sluggers & Mini Minors) will have All-Star Teams
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Local tournaments, and possible town league format
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All-Star candidates will be selected by votes from their coaches and teammates
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All-Star tryouts will be conducted to select a team or teams for each division.
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All-Star coaching candidates must apply and submit an application to the WAA
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If there are no volunteers to coach, for a specific age group, then there will be no
All-Star team.
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Each team will consist of 14 girls
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Girl’s will be provided with All-Star shirts
Xtreme League (Travel Ball)
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Tryout based competitive league
 Majority of girls consist of Webster residents but few
may be from other districts
 Play is primarily tournament play with also local
weekly league
 5 age divisions: 23U, 18U, 16U, 14U, and 12U
 Winter indoor practices
 12-14 girls per team
 Players/parents must recognize commitment
 Cost per Girl estimated at $300.00 +
What to Expect
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Plan to get to Ridge Park 30 min. prior to a game
 What WAA Provides
– Shirt
– Fields
– Equipment ( balls and catcher’s equipment)
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What your Daughter needs to provide
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Glove
Softball pants or sliding shorts
Cleats recommended (non-metal)
No jewelry allowed
How to pick out your daughters equipment
– Equipment sheet handout.
Where we Play
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Ridge Park
 Considered the finest
softball complex in
Monroe County
 Dewitt Rd fields –
mostly Mini Minors
and Minors
Ridge Park Facility
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History of Ridge Park Facility
2003 - Four New Fields combined with the Four
Existing
Fields gave us one facility.
Fall 2005 - New Concession stand equipment shed
Batting Cages – installed 2008 season
New backstop at Gerling field
New outfield fences on quad fields
Ridge Park Facility
Operational Costs
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All expenses paid through registration fees, fund
raising activities, and snack bar
 Costs include
- Town of Webster user fees
– Capital Improvements
– Umpire Fees
– Field maintenance
– Infield mix
– Lining material
– Bases
– Labor
Fundraisers
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High School age Winter Clinics
 12U Winter Workout
 Sponsorship Program
 Red Wing Night
 Xtreme Tournament
 Golf Tournament
Webster Xtreme Tournament
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Annual Tournament
36 teams participated in 2008
Revenues received are reinvested in Ridge Park
Facility to improve quality of play for all Webster
girls.
Teams from all over East Coast participate, fill up
local hotels, bring income to our community
Considered as one of the best competitive travel
tournaments – registration closed by January
We cannot have a successful tournament without
Volunteer HELP.
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Board Members
Head Coaches
Assistant Coaches
Team managers
Team Liaison
Parent Committee
Work Day Volunteers
Snack Bar
Xtreme Tournament
WAA a 100%
Volunteer Organization
Parent Committee
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2003 1st year for the WAA Parent Committee
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Their involvement in the league was a huge success
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Involvement included
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Organized all the help for both work days
Team liaison to the league commissioners
Ran the 50/50 raffle at all games
Organized all the help for the Xtreme Tournament
WAA Communication
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WAA Hot Line 234-9486
 WAA Web Site
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www.waasoftball.com
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