Tee Ball (4, 5 and some 6 year olds)
Tee Ball is a great way to introduce your child to softball. Children aged 4, 5 and 6 (see note below) are eligible to play. Tee Ball plays on Sunday mornings. Each session includes a practice and a 2 or 3 inning game. Players will learn the game, hit the ball from a stationary tee, run the bases, be taught proper throwing and catching techniques, and HAVE FUN WITH THE TEAM. NO SCORES WILL BE KEPT and there are NO OUTS. Parents can request to have their child play with friends. The WWLL Tee-Ball league has an excellent track record, with thousands of players having gone through the league and playing baseball or softball for many years.
Note Regarding 6-year-olds: You should choose this league for your 6-year-olds if: (a) they have had no prior experience with organized softball; or (b) they need reinforcement of basic skills -- i.e., if they cannot hit successfully off tee, or cannot catch with a softball glove.
Some important dates to keep in mind for the 2024 season:
· Mandatory Coaches Clinic – Friday March 14, 2025
· Spring Cleanup Date – Saturday March 15, 2025 (rain date March 16)
· First Practice/Game – Sunday April 6, 2025
· Open House Festivities @ Ward – Saturday April 5, 2025 (rain date April 13)
· Awards Day – June 20, 2025
· End of Season – June 22, 2025
Spring Volunteer Duties
Please remember that our league is run completely by volunteers. We rely on you to volunteer your time to succeed as a league. All families pay a $100 per child volunteer bond at registration. To earn back the $100, you must work (2) Volunteer Tasks and (1) Concession Shift at the Ward Concession Stand (for which there will be a separate sign-up.)
Managing or Coaching your child's team will count as One Volunteer Task. All Team Managers/Head Coaches will be exempt from Concession Stand Duty -- for the child they manage. Assistant Coaches will still be required to work a Concession Shift to earn back the bond.
Once your Two (2) Volunteer Tasks are complete and you have worked One (1) Shift at the Concession Stand, you will be refunded your $100. Bonds will be refunded 2-3 months after the season ends.
Special note to Parents of Softball Players: Please strongly consider volunteering to manage or coach your child’s team. Do not let lack of coaching experience stand in the way – coaching clinics and instruction manuals will be made available. In order to run a successful Softball program we need more volunteers to help.