2025 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 DreamsPark  Session starting on June 30, 2025

-Fall Clinic/Travel Tryout Preparation – September & October

-Travel Tryouts – October

-Rest Arms – October through December

Resources:

Parent Presentation - Bronco Travel Parent Meeting 2024-25

Cooperstown Parent Guide - WBA Cooperstown Guide - Prior Year.pdf

Questions, please contact the League Commissioner:

Bronco 11U & 12U: Matt Liepert (bronco@wilmettebaseball.org)