Bronco (11U-12U) Travel Overview
Tryout Schedule:
Bronco 11U/12U:
August 29 & 30th at Roemer Park
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)
Please Check Back, Information below is from the 2026 Season, 2027 to come soon!
Payments for 2026 Travel Season
Season
$2,400 for both 11U and 12U
$2,150 additional amount due on 12U Cooperstown trip (Cooperstown Dreams Park)
50% deposit required by 11/1, remaining deposit due 1/28
Other
Bronco Spring House League is required – separate registration and fees
Fall Skills clinics are optional – separate registration and fees
Dates:
2026 Travel Season
Winter Workouts:
The Yard (Northbrook) – First day - Monday, January 5; Last day - Thursday, March 25
11 Green – Wednesdays 7-8pm (Turf), Saturdays 1-2pm (Cages)
11 Blue – Wednesdays 7-8pm (Turf), Saturdays 8-9am (Cages)
Saturday 2/7 will be from 1-2pm due to Bronco/Mustang House League Evaluations
11 Gray - Wednesdays 6-7pm (Turf), Mondays 8-9pm (Cages)
12 Green – Mondays 7-8pm (Turf), Wednesdays 6-7pm (Cages)
12 Blue – Mondays 7-8pm (Turf), and Tuesdays 8-9pm (Cages)
12 Gray – Saturdays 2-3pm (Turf), and Mondays 8-9pm (Cages)
Spring Practice Schedule
Sundays April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17
11 Green – Elam Field – 2:30pm to 4:30pm
11 Blue – Elam Field – 4:30pm to 6:30pm
11 Gray – Pomona Field – 4:30pm to 6:30pm
12 Green – Pony Field – 9:00am to 11:00am
12 Blue – Pony Field - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
12 Gray – Pomona Field – 2:30pm to 4:30pm
DO NOT GO TO OTHER PRACTICE TIMES DUE TO CONFLICT-practices are more team oriented in the spring. Attendance will be taken.
Summer Travel Camp: (each weekday-10 sessions)
Every weekday the weeks of June 8th and 15th
12 Green – Roemer from 9-11am
12 Blue – Roemer from 11am-1pm
12 Gray – Roemer from 1-3pm
11 Green – Elam from 9-11am
11 Blue - Elam from 11am-1pm
11Gray -Elam from 1-3pm
-Summer Travel Season – June and July (LSFBL playoffs end July 21th unless rain out date needed)
-Cooperstown - 12U - Green/Blue/Gray DreamsPark
-Fall Clinic/Travel Tryout Preparation – September & October
-Travel Tryouts – October
-Rest Arms – October through December
Resources:
Parent Presentation - Bronco Travel 2026 Parent Meeting
Cooperstown Parent Guide - WBA Cooperstown Guide - Prior Year.pdf
Questions, please contact the League Commissioner:
Bronco 11U & 12U: Matt Liepert (bronco@wilmettebaseball.org)