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Founded on
the principles that baseball should be available to all players, of any
skill ages 13 through 16, the Greater Woodstock Baseball Association was created to enable youth players from Woodstock, Bull Valley,
Wonder Lake and other
areas the opportunity to participate in recreational and or travel
baseball.
The GWBA was formed by
a group of dedicated local professionals with vast baseball, coaching and
mentoring experience and with support of Little League. Thus, we are committed to providing all players
whom have advanced from the
Woodstock Little League or
Lightning program, with the
best baseball experience.
This age group of players
was previously managed by Woodstock Little League and
after several meetings and Board approval, Little League
decided to focus on their core age group of players.
Next, based upon feedback from players,
coaches and parents, each year we review and adjust our
PONY, COLT and CABA programs to ensure the best program is offered.
Moreover, we understand that sports plays an important
part of developing youth and the GWBA is 100% committed to providing fair and open programs to all players.
However, to accomplish
this important goal and understanding that we have no
affiliation with the City of Woodstock or the Recreation
Department, we must have parents willing and involved at
all levels of the program who are committed to providing
the best experience.
Thank you for your
interest in the GWBA and please
review our 2008 baseball programs and
get ready to play ball! --GWBA Board of Directors
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February 25, 2010--The
GWBA has team openings for the 2010 season. Interested players and
coaches please contact the GWBA before March 25, 2010. Equipment and
financial assistance is available.
GWBA and Woodstock Little League-Metro League Program Guide
released by GWBA
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2010
GWBA Nippersink Pony League |
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$100.00 Fee* |
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80' Bases
- allows for good transition from LL base distance & prep
for high school play -Enables players to continue with
development of the various infield and outfield positions
played in Little League on larger size field, but not high
school size field |
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54' 6" pitching distance enables pitchers to develop
speed, accuracy and new pitches effectively and without risk
to physical strains and or injuries.
Holding base runners
is a skill developed with high chance of success due to base
distance. Finally,
hitting skills
develop quicker due to pitching distance, better swing
mechanics, limit on bat size and improved focus and ability
to track ball |
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MLB, IHSA, Nipp Rules |
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11 - 18 player roster |
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26
Game Schedule* |
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Playoffs & World Series |
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Weeknight & Weekend Games |
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1/2 of all games home |
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Travel to: Johnsburg, Genoa City, Lake Villa, Antioch,
Wauconda, Wonder Lake, Fox Lake, Hebron and Richmond |
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20 teams |
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Records: 6W and 24L teams to 29W and 1L teams for 2009
season |
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Apr - Jun 25 season |
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Jun 25 to Jul 01 Playoffs/Championship |
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*No Candy Sales and GWBA / Nippersink Pony used to play 30
games in season-changed due to school and parent work loads |
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Web
site |
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Contact Us for 2010 |
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