Updated 1/6/2012

Starting with the 2012 baseball season, Woodridge will be changing some of their bat rules in accordance with Pony Baseball and surrounding local towns.  

• Colt (ages 15-16)
  • In the past, Colt players could only use bats that were a maximum of [-3] drop length to weight (e.g. 31in 28oz, 33in 30oz, etc).  Starting for the 2012 season, Colt players can use any bat with a barrel size of 2 5/8" or less, but if they use a [-3], then the bat must have the BBCOR certification.  No [-3] BESR bats will be allowed.  
     
• Pony (ages 13-14)
  • In the past, Pony players could only use bats that were a maximum of [-5] drop length to weight (e.g. 30in 25oz, 32in 27oz, etc).  Starting for the 2012 season, Pony players can use any bat with a barrel size of 2 5/8" or less, but if they use a [-3], then the bat must have the BBCOR certification.  No [-3] BESR bats will be allowed. 
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• Bronco (ages 11-12)
  • In the past, Bronco players could use any bat.  Starting for the 2012 season, Bronco players can use any bat with a barrel size of 2 5/8" or less, but if they use a [-3], then the bat must have the BBCOR certification.  No [-3] BESR bats will be allowed. 
     
• Mustang, Pinto, Instructional & T-Ball (ages 12 and under)
  • No Changes from previous years.  Barrel size of bats must not be greater than 2 1/4".  No Big Barrel Bats Allowed.

Bat FAQ

• What is the barrel size of a typical Little League Bat?
  • The standard barrel size is 2 1/4".  
     
• What is a Big Barrel Bat?
  • A big barrel bat, sometimes also referred to as Senior League Bat, is generally any bat with a barrell size greater than 2 1/4".   Big Barrell Bats typically have a barrell diameter of 2 5/8" or 2 3/4".
     
• Which is the newer standard BBCOR or BESR?
  • BBCOR is the newer standard and has been adopted by most High School Baseball Programs

The Woodridge Athletic Association is Currently
Seeking Additional Board Members and Volunteers
To Help Prepare for the 2012 Season.
 

Wondering how you can make a difference?

Do you have new and exciting ideas to share?

If so, then join the WAA Board!

With more than 600 players, 10 different leagues, in-house, tournament and travel options our organization is constantly growing!

To keep our Association progressing and running strong, WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!


What does it involve?

Meetings
Meetings are held twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month at the Woodridge Park District Community Center.  They are scheduled for the evenings, and usually last about an hour.

Leadership 
Board members are assigned with various responsibilities, and are matched with their area of interest or skill.

A Love of the Game & Our Kids
Come and share your ideas and experiences to help keep Woodridge on the cutting edge of youth baseball!  No Experience Necessary to Volunteer, just a desire to better our program and enrich our kids.



For More Information On How You Can Volunteer, You can either:

• Come to an Upcoming Board Meeting
   
• Contact a Board Member.

The Woodridge Athletic Association is a 100% Volunteer Run Non-Profit Organization.

Have a question?  Checkout our FAQ's Page!

Here is sample of some of the questions answered:

• What Does the WAA Supply?
• When is Registration?  When are Teams Picked?  When do Practices and Games Start?
• How Many Games are Played during the Spring Season?
• What Days of the Week are Games & Practices Played On?  What Time?  Where?
• Playing Up / Playing Down... What is the WAA Policy for this?
• What are Division-1 and Tournament Teams?
• Can my child be placed on a team with one of his friends?
• Do I have to participate in the fundraiser?
• If my child is unhappy with the team he/she has been placed on, can they switch teams?
• What is the GDPBA?
• Who do I contact if I have a problem that needs to be resolved by the league?
• How is WAA PONY Baseball different from Little League Baseball?
• Travel Baseball... Does Woodridge have Full-Time Travel Teams?

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