WHERE ARE PRACTICES AND GAMES?
We practice and play at Pan Pacific Park
DO I HAVE TO LIVE IN A CERTAIN AREA TO PLAY IN THIS LEAGUE?
No, all boundaries have been lifted.
IS IT CO-ED?
Absolutely. Girls and boys have fun playing baseball at Wilshire Warriors from ages 4u through 14u. Parents with specific questions should contact wilshirewarriorsregistrar@gmail.com.
WHAT ABOUT PLAYERS WITH DISABILITIES?
We want everyone to play baseball. There are opportunities with Wilshire Warriors, and with PONY League program: https://www.pony.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1025893. Please contact wilshirewarriorsregistrar@gmail.com for more information.
WHEN IS THE SEASON?
Our Recreational program runs March through June. We also offer a "club/travel" program which runs September through June.
WHAT DAYS ARE PRACTICES AND GAMES?
Specific days and times are not set until teams are formed and field space needs are determined. However, generally, in Divisions 7u through Pony, each team will practice one weekday and play one weekend game- usually on Saturday. (Some teams may have a second batting practice at the manager's discretion.) For the 11/12 year old Division, games may also be on Friday evenings,. In the 4u, 5u and 6u Divisions, each team will have a back-to-back practice-then-game on Sundays.
CAN I CHOOSE WHAT DAY MY PLAYER HAS PRACTICE?
No, but you can block out one conflict day, which we are usually able to honor.
ARE SIBLINGS GUARANTEED TO BE ON THE SAME TEAM?
Yes, if they are both in the same age division.
CAN MY PLAYER REQUEST TO BE ON A TEAM WITH FRIENDS?
For the 6u Division and older, players are required to attend Evaluations before the season starts, and are selected to teams during a Draft that includes all the Head Coaches (Managers) of all the teams in that Division. Our intention is to create parity among the teams (for a better and balanced playing environment) and to foster the community-building that occurs when kids and their families get to play with (and cheer with) a wide variety of others kids and families during their seasons playing Wilshire Warriors baseball. For 4u and 5u, there are no Evaluations and no Drafts, and we do attempt to group players according to requests.
CAN I COACH OR HELP OUT IN OTHER WAYS?
Definitely. We're an all-volunteer organization, so we're always searching for help. Our coaches are moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and family friends. When your child is registered, please indicate your interest and availability in the appropriate section.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES MY PLAYER NEED?
A baseball glove, baseball cleats, a protective cup and a batting helmet are needed (ages 8 and under are required to have a batting helmet with a facemask). Metal cleats are not allowed. If you need assistance in obtaining any of the required items please let us know.
CAN MY PLAYER CHOOSE TO PLAY UP OR PLAY DOWN? OUTSIDE OF THE ASSIGNED AGE DIVISION?
These types of requests are generally not granted. If a family has a specific need, the requests to play up or play down should be emailed to the specific player's league commissioner prior to evaluation day. Please note it is very rare that these instances occur and usually only happens in extreme circumstances. (i.e. We must take in to consideration the safety of all the children playing.) In the meantime, sign your player up for the age appropriate division.
WHAT IS PONY BASEBALL?
PONY (Protect Our Nations Youth) is a highly respected national youth baseball organization created as an alternative to Little League. The key feature of PONY is that, as players get older, the diamonds are enlarged and advanced rules (leading off, stealing, etc.) are incorporated in the game. Another key feature of PONY is that it runs a national all-star competition each summer leading up to a World Series. Wilshire-Warriors all-star teams will be formed at each age level at the end of the rec league season.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WILSHIRE-WARRIORS PONY BASEBALL AND WARRIORS CLUB BASEBALL (TRAVEL BALL)?
Wilshire-Warriors PONY Baseball is a Spring rec league program open to all players. Warriors Club Baseball (Travel Ball) is a year-round, invitation-only intensive baseball program. For more information on Warriors Club Baseball (Travel Ball), email wilshirewarriorsregistrar@gmail.com
WAIT LIST:
We want all kids to play, but have to manage around registration constraints that result from the limited availability of fields and coaches, and to keep each team to a size that provides kids with a positive experience. Therefore, when a Division fills up, the online registration system will place subsequent registrants on the Wait List. Players on the Wait List do not pay unless a spot is found for them, but they should attend Evaluations �¢?? and will receive notifications for a specific time and date just like everyone else, about a week prior to Evaluations. If we find you a spot, the Registrar will alert you via email. If you have additional questions, please email wilshirewarriorsregistrar@gmail.com.