2024 Bronco (11U-12U) Travel Overview
Commitment & Expectations
-Player and parent commitment required to make the season successful
-Player attendance and positive attitude are critical
-Focus on other players and make sure a team can be fielded for all games
-Players to always help teammates with positive encouragement
-Playing time may be limited in the event of absences or behavioral issues
-Parent volunteers needed:
-Team parent to collect regular feedback on team dynamics and report back real time to WBA in a constructive manner
-Help organize the Cooperstown trips and coordinate travel season logistics
-Coach spring house league teams
-Always stay positive in front of the players – channel feedback through team parent to WBA board (real time). Stay out of the dugout, and do not criticize coaches or umpires.
-WBA is a non-profit and its board is 100% volunteer based – we may call you as needed to help out
What's Included & Costs
-Top quality year-round travel program
-Winter workouts run by senior IBA coaches
-Sunday travel practices in April & May run by senior IBA coaches
-Weekday summer camp the weeks of June 12 and 19 run by senior IBA coaches
-LSFBL regular season & playoffs
-Two local travel tournaments, plus Cooperstown tournaments
-Uniforms & team gear
-Coaches – two full time, plus one intern (if available), per team
-Additional fees for Cooperstown trips include: tournament fees, player lodging, player meals,
coaches, umpires, trading pins, personalized pin towels, team banners, and uniforms (except pants)
Payments for 2024 Travel Season
-Initial deposit $1025 (plus $1050 for Cooperstown 12U only) Due 10/27/2023
-Balance $1025 (plus $1050 for Cooperstown 12U only) Due 1/31/2024
Other
Bronco Spring House League is required – separate registration and fees
Fall Skills clinics are optional – separate registration and fees
Dates:
-Winter Workouts – mid January through mid March
-Spring House League – February through May (Separate Registration)
-Sunday Practices in Spring
-Summer Travel Camp – first two weeks after school is out
-Summer Travel Season – June and July (LSFBL playoffs end July 24th)
-Cooperstown - 12U - Green/Blue/Gray/White DreamsPark Session starting on July 1, 2024
-Fall Clinic/Travel Tryout Preparation – September & October
-Travel Tryouts – October
-Rest Arms – October through December
Resources:
Parent Presentation - Bronco Travel Parent Meeting 2023-24.pdf
Cooperstown Parent Guide - WBA Cooperstown Guide - Prior Year.pdf
Questions, please contact the League Commissioner:
Bronco 11U & 12U: Matt Liepert (bronco@wilmettebaseball.org)