Registration

2026 Buddy Baseball - Summer 2026

• Players ages 7-22 with with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities

• Games at West Park in Wilmette (all-turf field)
• Time:  1:00pm first pitch (12:30 for Volunteers)
• Dates: May 31st-July 12th
  *priority given to residents of New Trier Township, non-residents allowed if have not met capacity
• Players click ENROLL below to register

Teen & Young Adult Volunteers Needed (13-22yo.) Volunteers Enroll HERE

ANY Sunday that you are available. 

2026 Buddy Baseball Sponsorship - Summer 2026

Now in its 10th year, Wilmette Baseball Associations Buddy Baseball is a program designed for children ages 7 to 22 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. 

Open to all residents in Wilmette and throughout New Trier Township. Thanks to our sponsors, there is no cost to the players, and a jersey and hat is provided along with field support and priceless memories.  

2026 Summer House League 2nd-12th Grade - Summer 2026

WBA is proud to announce its 2026 Summer House League program. The season runs after WBA Spring House league and ends at the end of July. Reciprocal friend requests are welcome - but not guaranteed.  Games are played on the beautiful fields of Wilmette and throughout the North Shore against teams in City Suburban Youth Baseball Association, (CSYBA.com).  

Register for the grade your player is currently in, not rising grade

School Year 2025-2026

• Pinto/Finch 2nd
• Sparrow/Mustang: 3rd & 4th graders 
• Falcon/Bronco: 5th & 6th graders
• Raven/Pony: 7th & 8th graders 
• Eagle/Colt: 9th & 10th graders 
• Albatross/Palomino: 11th & 12th Graders

Cost: $225

If you'd like to volunteer to coach for your child's team, please do so at the link below! Teams will only be formed based on number of coaches registered.  All other players will be waitlisted until a coach is available.  

For more information visit; www.CSYBA.com 

Questions: summerfall@wilmettebaseball.org

Registration Closes May 17

Umpire Registration - Spring 2026

The Wilmette Baseball Association provides an opportunity for boys and girls who are in 6th grade and above to be umpires in house league games. Assignments are based on age and experience.

WBA has a long-standing commitment to the youth umpiring program, and it has been a fun way for area boys and girls to get a little experience, spend some time with friends on the baseball field, and make some money at the same time!

For more information and to register,  Click Here

2026 8U & 9U Summer Camp - Summer 2026

Sign up now for the WBA 8U/9U Travel Camp!  This is an optional camp but a great way to get in a little more baseball and hang out with your fellow 8U/9U Travel team players.  Current 8U/9U Travel Players Only. 

Location: Thornwood Park

Dates: June 8th - June 19th M-F

Time:10:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: $200

2026 Travel Baseball - Summer 2026

1st Installment due on Nov. 1, 2025 10-12U, Nov.10, 2026 8U-9U, 2nd Installment due Jan. 31, 2026

2026 Travel Baseball Fees are as follows:

8U Pinto - $1875 ($937.50 per installment)

9U Pinto -  $1985($992.50 per installment)

10U Mustang - $2,400 ($1200 per installment)

11U Bronco -  $2,400 ($1200 per installment)

12U Bronco - $2,400 plus $2150 Cooperstown Fee ($1200 +$1075 per installment)