Bronco (11U-12U) Travel Overview
Tryout Schedule:
Bronco 11U/12U:
August 29 & 30th at Roemer Park
11U
A - K 830 - 945
L - Z 945 - 1100
12U
A - Kh 11 - 1215
Ki - Z 1215 - 130
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 7 and 14 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 2027 Travel Season
Season
$2,500 for both 11U and 12U
$2,150 additional amount due on 12U Cooperstown trip (Cooperstown Dreams Park)
50% deposit required by 11/15, remaining deposit due 1/31
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 4; Last day - Sunday, March 14 (10 weeks)
- 11 Green – Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- 11 Blue – Thursdays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- 11 Gray - Sundays 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- 12 Green – Thursdays 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- 12 Blue – Thursdays 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- 12 Gray – Saturdays 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Spring Practice Schedule
Sundays April, 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23
- 11 Green - Elam - 2:30pm-4:30pm
- 11 Blue - Elam - 4:30pm-6:30pm
- 11 Gray - Pomona - 4:30pm-6:30pm
- 12 Green - Pony Field - 9:00am-11:00am
- 12 Blue Pony Field - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
- 12 Gray - Pomona - 2:30-4:30pm
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 7th and 14th
- 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 18th unless rain out date needed)
-Cooperstown - 12U - Green/Blue/Gray DreamsPark
-Travel Tryouts – August
-Rest Arms – October through December
Resources:
Parent Presentation - Click Here for the 2027 Bronco Parent Packet
Cooperstown Parent Guide - 2027 Cooperstown Parent Information
Questions, please contact the League Commissioner:
Bronco 11U & 12U: Joe Tomlinson, jtomlinson@wilmettebaseball.org