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Welcome to the home of the
WCAA 2008 Spring Baseball & Softball League
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Saturday, May 24th is WCAA Night at Boardwalk Frozen Custard!
May 24, 2008 - --
Boardwalk Frozen Custard, proud sponsor of the AA Yankees, is having WCAA Night on Saturday, May 24th. Stop by for a delicious treat!
Be sure to see Lynn and tell her you are part of the WCAA.
A portion of the money spent by WCAA famalies will got to the league.
This is a great way to support our sponsor and the WCAA at the same time!
"Awesome Pitching"
May 17, 2008 - --
Congrats to Angels Softball Puma pitcher Brooke Dudkiewicz! Brooke pitched 4 innings, allowing one hit which became an out at first base.
Brooke was definitely in her "zone".
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Angels Player Agent
David Bates
Darlings Local Tourney Schedule Dates and Times Set
CLICK HERE FOR TOURNAMENT BRACKET
May 11, 2008 - --
The tournament bracket is set for the Darling's division local tournament.
Please click on the link to find the game dates and times.
Good luck out there!
Ponytails Softball Local Tourney Dates and Times Set
CLICK HERE FOR TOURNAMENT BRACKET
May 5, 2008 - --
The tournament bracket is set for the Ponytail's division local tournament.
Please click on the link to find the game dates and times.
Good luck out there!
"Home Run Hero"
Kudo's to Angels Softball Player Christina Bates!
Christina pulled off 3 home runs in a single game.
Elite "Kong Klub" Recognition
It is IN honor of those big stix that we announce the following players who have hit the ball clear out of the park. Well done, boys!
Mr. Zachary Crissey
Mr. Branden McLeod HAS HIT TWO OVER THE FENCE!!!
Mr. Tyler Thibodeaux HAS HIT THREE TATORS!!!
Wesley Chapel Meets Team USA
May 4, 2008 - --
On a gorgeous Saturday night in Plant City, members of Wesley Chapel's Baseball and Softball program enjoyed visiting with the USA Olympic team. Team USA is on a national Bound 4 Bejing Tour, and these kids joined over 4,800 fans that were treated to a 12-0 victory over Florida Southern College.
Team USA Players include:
Front Row: Laura Berg and Vicky Galindo
Second Row: Lovie Jung, Lisa Fernandez, Lauren Lappin
Third Row: Crystl Bustos, Andrea Duran, Caitlin Lowe, Monica Abbott, Kelly Kretschman
Back Row: Alicia Hollowell, Cat Osterman
USA Olympian Laura Berg Hams It Up for Wesley Chapel
May 4, 2008 - --
And the 2nd half begins...
April 14, 2008 - --
Raffle Winners Announced
March 29, 2008 - --
The WCAA would like to thank all the participants in the raffle for some very nice prizes. Over 5,000 tickets were sold, which will bring over $3k of net gain for the organization. It is fund raisers like these that will keep our program affordable for the next seasons.
Winners include:
Paul Welton - 50 inch Plasma TV by Panasonic
Jennifer Chase - Professional Photo Session by Toddlerazzi
Sammy and Loretta Ortiz - Framed Artwork by The Great Frameup
Kotlyn Family - Home Depot Gift Card (Thank You Alvarado Family)
Scott Snyder - Cordless Drill from ACE Hardware
A&D Automotive - Sony Photo Printer from the Peck Family
Fenton Family - Breakfast for Two at Firstwatch
Pedro Claudio - Baseball signed by Gary Sheffield (Thank you Stringfield Family)
Again, thank you for your help with this Spring's raffle!
WCAA Player Donates to Locks of Love
March 26, 2008 - --
The WCAA has a player for which we are very very proud.
Please join in and share with Caleigh McCarn on how proud we are of her recent donation to the Locks of Love program.
Caleigh is a player on the Healthpoint Medical Group Pumas of the Ponytails division of softball, and if you know Caleigh, you know that she has ALWAYS had the longest and most beautiful hair. So this was a great donation for such a caring young lady.
Caleigh, we are so proud of you!
Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. The organization meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses they provide helps to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.
Learn more about Locks of Love by visiting www.locksoflove.org .
WCAA will host the district six 13 and 14 yr old boys all star tournaments
March 21, 2008 - --
Today we were notified that our bid to host the 2008 13 and 14 year old boys baseball all star tournaments have been approved!
This is great news for our program and a fantastic opportunity to be recognized by the other Dixie programs within District 6. We will be adding a "tournaments section" to this website that will provide more detailed information as we get closer to this date.
The TENTATIVE dates for this tournament are June 27th-July 3rd.
What About The Weather??? - NEW NUMBER ADDED
March 6, 2008 - --
UPDATE - CALL (888)751-8134 or (813) 994-6633 Option 5 for the latest info.
So its cloudy where you live, or it may be rainy, or there might be the threat of rain, and you want to know if the games are on today - what do you do?
Please call the WCAA's main phone line of (813) 994-6633 and choose option 5 to receive the latest announcements about rain delays and rain outs.
The Baseball & Softball Player agents will do their best to keep you informed about game day status as possible.
Remember....call (813) 994-6633 option 5 if you suspect a rain delay or rainout. Be sure to put the number into your cell phone so its handy when you need it.
Beware of the Chicken Wing
March 12, 2008 - --
When a player's front elbow rides up through a swing, then a level swing becomes impossible. This is the most common fault in most youth baseball & softball players' swings, and is called the "chicken wing".
See the photo to the right of a player's left elbow riding-high in the chicken wing position - THIS IS NOT A GOOD SWING!
Check out the article below titled "Breakdown of a Good Swing" to get a pictorial view of a swing our youth should be striving for.
This message was brought to you by Fitz Real Estate Services, proud sponsors of the AA Cubs.
Game of The Week - Cheetahs Take Wildcats in a Thriller Down to the Last Out!
March 10, 2008 - --
On a cool and very windy day, the Senior Softball division set out to have the game of the week on Saturday morning; and it turned into a thriller that went down to the wire to the final out.
The Crosscreek Orthodontics Cheetahs narrowly beat the Florida Hospital Wildcats by a score of 10-9. The Cheetahs pounded out two hits and capitalized on fielding errors and walks to top the Wildcats, who pounded out 4 hits of their own.
Note Amanda Teets (see photo), making an excellent play at first base to get the out. You can see other photos of this game in the Photo Album section of this website.
This message was brought to you by ULTRACUTS, proud sponsor of the T-Ball Padres!
A Salute to WCAA Baseball & Softball Volunteers
March 4, 2008 - --
Without a doubt, the WCAA Baseball & Softball program has the best volunteers around!
Kudos to everyone that helped out to make our first opening day at the Wesley Chapel District Park a fun and memorable event.
All home teams made sure the concession stand was covered, and we had volunteers around the park looking after the bouncies, raffle, balloons, and face painting.
Special thanks go out to Ms. Deb Harmon, Ms. Julie Smialek, and Ms. Shannon Selos for your creativity and execution on a plan well done!
As we move forward, please remember that each home team has an obligation to cover the concession stand for each game (this was covered at regisration). There are no more than 9 home games a season, so it is not an issue when shared across the team and the 11 week schedule.
WCAA Volunteers Rock!
This message was brought to you by Boardwalk Frozen Custard, awesome sponsors of the AA Baseball Yankees.
First Game - Rays and Cubs of T-Ball Division
At 8:30am on a beautiful March 1st morning, the mighty Re/max - Gail Beskid Rays and Dr. Paul Duga Cubs took their place on the chalked line to hear our National Anthem just prior to kicking off the 2008 season.
A simple ritual and a routine for thousands of baseball and softball programs around the nation, yet a first for the WCAA Baseball & Softball program in 2008! It was a wonderful thing to open our program at the Wesley Chapel District Park - Baseball & Softball has arrived for Wesley Chapel!
The Dr. Paul Duga Cubs had a great game, driving in 14 runs for the day, narrowly taking the The Re/max - Gail Beskid Rays who scored 9 runs. Note the great throw to Rays first baseman Matthew Snyder (see photo) to get the Cubs runner out at first base in the opening inning!
Check out opening day photos in the "Photo Albums" section of this website and look for the "Opening Day" album. And if you have some photos of your own you would like to share, please send them to baseball@wcaafla.org and we will do our best to post them.
This message was brought to you by Cafe Fresco & Bakery, proud sponser of the Ponytails Softball Wildcats.
Wesley Chapel District Park Diamond Naming Convention
January 22, 2008 - --
Please reference the attached map of our Baseball and Softball Diamonds and batting cages for future practices and games.
Wesley Chapel Dentistry Joins as a Major Sponsor in 2008!
The WCAA Baseball & Softball League is proud to welcome Wesley Chapel Dentistry as a Sport Level Sponsor for the 2008 Season. Wesley Chapel Dentistry will be sponsoring a T-ball team and a Softball team to be named later.
Wesley Chapel Dentistry for Family and Cosmetic Dentistry offers cosmetics and laser dentistry, Zoom! and Opalescence tooth whitening, Invisalign, CEREC, Lumineers, white fillings, nitrous oxide, metal-free crowns, veneers, extractions, root canal treatment, dentures, and many other dental services.
Led by Dr. Zacharias J. Kalarickal, DDS, Wesley Chapel Dentisty employs a highly trained and friendly team that consistently offers innovations in healthcare and skillfully delivers quality dentistry in a thorough and soothing manner.
Welcome to a place where you can be treated like family!
Phone: (813)991-5100
Fax: (813)973-1727
www.WesleyChapelDentistry.com
E-mail: info@WesleyChapelDentistry.com
Top Ten Things to Know About WCAA Baseball & Softball in 2008
November 18, 2007 - --
1) The WCAA is expecting more than 550 kids to enroll in the spring season, and registration fees have been set at $95 for T-ball and Softball, and $105 for Baseball. For the WCAA regular 2008 spring season, all games and practices will be held almost exclusively at the diamonds at the new Wesley Chapel District Park at 7727 Boyette Road. The teams will form and begin practicing in early February, and games will be scheduled from February 23rd through to mid May.
2) The WCAA will provide Jersey, hat/visor, pants, socks, and belt (where required) for each player that enrolls. The WCAA will provide each team with catcher's gear (right handed mitts only). Each player will receive a trophy at the end of the season. Medals will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams in the
intra-league tournament. Each All Star selected for the team will receive a upgraded jersey and hat, and a trophy.
3) The WCAA is expecting to field teams in the following age divisions:
| Division |
Description |
Events |
Other Info |
| T-Ball |
Coed ball for kids ages 5
& 6. |
Expecting 12 teams which will have 14 games each. |
See the "Rules" section of our website to understand the competitive format.
Must be age 5 or 6 on April 30th. |
| AA Baseball |
Boys Baseball for ages 7
& 8; Combo of kids & coaches pitch. |
Expecting 8 teams which will have 16 games
each. |
Must be age 7 or 8 on April
30th. |
| AAA
Baseball |
Boys Baseball for ages 9 and
10, kids pitch. |
Expecting 6 teams which will have 18 games
each. |
Must be age 9 or 10 on April
30th.. |
| Majors Baseball |
Boys Baseball for ages 11 and
12. |
Expecting 5 teams which will have 18 games
each. |
Must be age 11 or 12 on April
30th.. |
| Darlings Softball |
Girls Softball for ages 7 and
8; combination kids and coaches pitch. |
Each team which will have 15
games. |
Must be age 7 or 8 on April
30th; post season is exclusively coaches pitch. |
| Angels Softball |
Girls Softball for ages 9 and 10; kids
pitch. |
Each team which will have 15
games. |
Must be age 9 or 10 on April
30th.. |
| Ponytails
Softball |
Girls Softball for ages 11 and
12; kids pitch. |
Each team which will have 15
games |
Must be age 11 or 12 on April
30th.. |
| Boys Baseball |
Boys baseball for ages 13 and
14. |
Each team which will have 18
games |
Must be age 13 or 14 on April
30th; 80' basepaths and 54' pitch distance. |
| Boys Major
Baseball |
Boys Baseball for ages 15+. |
Each team which will have 18
games |
Must be age 15 to 18 on April
30th; 90' bases and 60'6" pitching distance. |
| Senior Softball |
Girls Softball for ages 13+ |
Each team which will have 15
game |
Must be age 13 to 18 on April
30th. |
NOTE* If necessary, the WCAA will use best judgment in creating age divisions based on the volume of registrants across the age range. If
registration is low in key age groups, it is possible that the children in those age groups will be included in a division where
the challenge-factor is either less or greater than the norm. In extreme situations, a child may be excluded from the program
due to lack of registrations for that child’s age group.
4) Most teams will be scheduled to have up to two games a week, with one game on a
weekday, and the other game on Saturday. Please see the "tentative" schedule by looking at the "Calendar" menu item on the www.leaguelineup.com/wcaa website to get a better understanding of days and times of games.
With a large number of teams expected in the T-ball division, the T-Ball games for 5 and 6 year olds will be scheduled
throughout the day on Saturdays, and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
nights. See the "Rules" menu to understand the format of T-ball play.
5) Due to an expected large turnout of more than 40 teams and limited field space, practices may be held on any day of the week, Monday through Sunday, at the manager's
discretion.
6) Depending upon enrollment, some of the WCAA divisions may develop interlocking schedules with neighboring youth programs. As an example, the Senior divisions (ages 13 and up) of both baseball and softball are notoriously tough to fill, and a joint schedule may be the best for multiple organizations.
7) There will be an end-of-season intra-league local tournament where all WCAA regular season teams will participate in what may be a double elimination tournament to crown a champion in each division. This
intra-league tournament is tentatively targeted for the week leading up to the Memorial Day weekend in May.
8) The WCAA spring program is counting on each parent to
participate in the areas of fundraising (including concessions) and sponsorships. Every parent and player is expected to assist with fundraising,
ensure the concession stand is covered, and consult local businesses with a request for sponsorship.
9) Parents and players are responsible for providing a helmet with facemask and chinstrap, cleats, gloves, and bats. Bats must say "Approved for Dixie League Play".
10) All-star selections will be made at the end of the season to form teams that move forward through a post-season State and National tournament. The coaches and administrators of the league will select top players in May that will be invited to camp-like practice sessions so that they may be evaluated for a final selection of 12 players and two alternates for each All Star team. It is important to note that not every child will be selected to participate in an evaluation camp, nor to play in the post-season. The WCAA administration will not accept complaints or escalations regarding all star selections.
The WCAA Welcomes A & D Automotive Center, Inc.
February 24, 2007 - --
The WCAA Baseball & Softball League welcomes A & D Automotive Center as a Sport Level Sponsor for the 2007 Season. A & D Automotive Center will be sponsoring the Bandits in the Minor Softball Division and the Braves in the T-Ball Division.
A & D Automotive Center is a full service repair center and a NAPA Autocare Facility that accepts most new and used car extended warranties. Available services include Brakes, Oil Change, Transmission, Drive Train, Batteries, General Maintenance, Engine Cooling Systems, Climate Control, Steering and Suspension, Exhaust, Scheduled Maintenance Service, Tires (Replacement, Repair and Rotation), Engine Repair, Diagnostic, and Automotive Detailing.
Contact A & D Automotive Center for all your automotive maintenance and repair needs.
A & D Automotive Center, Inc
1127 E. Twiggs St.
Tampa, Florida 33602
Phone: 813-226-0654
Fax: 813-226-0754
www.aanddautocenter.com
Email: CustomerService@AandDAutoCenter.com
Crosscreek Orthodontics Joins as Major Sponsor of WCAA Baseball & Softball!
February 5, 2007 - --
The WCAA Baseball & Softball League is proud to welcome Crosscreek Orthodontics to the WCAA family as an Association Level Sponsor.
A total of four teams across Baseball & Softball will proudly carry the Crosscreek Orthodontics name.
Crosscreek Orthodontics is a technological leader in orthodontics care, providing care in a friendly, relaxing and comfortable environment. The doctors use the latest technological advances in orthodontics and digital technology to give patients the most beautiful and healthy smile.
For more information about Crosscreek Orthodontics, visit their website at www.crosscreekortho.com or call (813)-929-3361.
Thank you, Crosscreek Orthodontics, for your generous sponsorship!
Upcoming Games
| Sunday, May 18 |
| Angels Softball Division Post Season Tournament |
| Cheetahs @ Pumas |
1:00pm |
WCDP Diamond 5 |
| Wildcats @ Jaguars |
3:00pm |
WCDP Diamond 5 |
| Monday, May 19 |
| AAA Post Season 2008 |
| A's @ Rays |
6:30pm |
WCDP Diamond 2 |
| Red Sox @ Angels |
6:30pm |
WCDP Diamond 3 |
| Angels Softball Division Post Season Tournament |
| Angels Post Season Visitor @ Angels Post Season Home |
6:30pm |
WCDP Diamond 5 |
| Majors Baseball-Regular Season |
| Tournament Game - HOME @ Tournament Game - VISITOR |
6:30pm |
WCDP Diamond 4 |
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For a complete schedule listing, click here!
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