FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR WINTER 2008 & SPRING 2008 BASEBALL SEASONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:  How long is the Winter Season?

A:  November 14, 2009 through December 12, 2009.  Practices will start on or about the last week in October or the first week in November.

Q:  When will the Spring season start?

A:  Spring season runs February 20, 2010 –May 15, 2010.  Practice will start on or about the first or second week in January.  President’s Day tournament for Pinto, Mustang & Bronco will be February 13-15, 2010.  Opening Day:  February 20, 2010.  Mandatory for all teams.  Time to be announced.

Q:  Where are the practices and games held?

A:  Practices and games are usually held at:

Shetland Division:  Ainakoa field

Pinto Division:  Kahala and Petrie field

Mustang Division:  Kahala or Kilauea field

Bronco Division:  Wilson or Kapaolono field

In some instances, coaches will conduct practices at other fields.

Q:  How often are practices and games?

A:  Practices are usually twice a week.  The coach will determine which days and how often.

Games are:

Shetland Division:  Saturdays

Pinto Division:  One weekday & Saturday

Mustang Division:  One weekday & Saturday or Sunday

Bronco Division:  One weekday & Saturday or Sunday

Double headers may be scheduled on the weekends.

Q:  What does the league provide?

A:  For the Summer and Winter seasons, WKAC provides a shirt and cap.  For the spring season, WKAC will provide the shirt, pants, cap, socks and belt.  Belts are only provided for the Pinto, Mustang and Bronco divisions.  Shetland Division has drawstring pants.

Q:  What is the equivalent size of YS, YM, YL, YXL?

A:  YS: 6-8

     YM:  10-12

      YL:  12-14

      YXL:  14-16

Q:  What do I need to purchase for my child?

A:  Your child will need a bat, glove, batting helmet, shoes, athletic cup and supporter and a water bottle.

Q:  What size bat will my child need?

A:  The length of the bat is determined by placing the end of the bat (knob) in the middle of your chest (sternum) to the side or at arms length and if the player is able to touch the end of the barrel with his middle finger, it is the appropriate length, if not, the bat is too long.  The weight of the bat is determined by holding the end of the bat palms down, to your side, shoulder length.  If the player is able to hold the bat out for 30 seconds without shaking or dropping the bat, then it is the appropriate weight.

Q:  Do I need to provide a copy of my child’s birth certificate at registration?

A:  Yes, if your child has never played for the WKAC baseball league.

Q:  To whom do I make the check payable?

A:  Make checks payable to WKAC.

Q:  Can my child play in an upper division?

A:  Will need coach’s recommendation and director’s and WKAC board approval.

Q:  Can my child play in a lower division?

A:  Will need coach’s recommendation and director’s and WKAC board approval.

Q:  Is there a draft/player assessment?

A:  Yes.  There is a draft and player assessments for the Spring season for the Pinto and Mustang divisions.

Q:  Can I request for a team?

A:  No.  The coaches and division directors create the teams and the team rosters on the basis of returning players and new applicants.

Q:  Who can I contact should I have additional questions or comments?

A:  Please contact your division director.  You can find their phone number and email address in the contact info tab.