Comments on: Looking ahead to spring: West Seattle Baseball registration time http://westseattleblog.com/2013/01/looking-ahead-to-spring-west-seattle-baseball-registration-time West Seattle news, information, and discussion, updated multiple times daily, 24/7/365 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:22:58 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: WS Baseball President http://westseattleblog.com/2013/01/looking-ahead-to-spring-west-seattle-baseball-registration-time#comment-956276 WS Baseball President Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:47:57 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=135385#comment-956276 To answer a few of the questions posted: Games in West Seattle Baseball are both on weekdays and weekends, except for the Shetland (t-ball) division which plays on Saturdays. Games do not conflict with spring soccer. All 10 and under games are played in West Seattle at the Pee Wee Fields next to Riverview. Most Bronco (11-12 year old) games are played in West Seattle at the Riverview Fields or Lincoln Park with an occasional game on Vashon Island or at the Arboretum. Our goal as a league is to keep it fun and prepare the kids to play at the next level. We also offer summer baseball options for kids who do not want to play all stars or who didn't make all stars. To answer a few of the questions posted:
Games in West Seattle Baseball are both on weekdays and weekends, except for the Shetland (t-ball) division which plays on Saturdays. Games do not conflict with spring soccer. All 10 and under games are played in West Seattle at the Pee Wee Fields next to Riverview. Most Bronco (11-12 year old) games are played in West Seattle at the Riverview Fields or Lincoln Park with an occasional game on Vashon Island or at the Arboretum.

Our goal as a league is to keep it fun and prepare the kids to play at the next level. We also offer summer baseball options for kids who do not want to play all stars or who didn’t make all stars.

]]> By: WS Mom http://westseattleblog.com/2013/01/looking-ahead-to-spring-west-seattle-baseball-registration-time#comment-953805 WS Mom Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:09:03 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=135385#comment-953805 We did WSLL last year but are thinking about trying WS Baseball or the Y this year instead. Can anyone tell me about their experiences? How does WS Baseball compare to WS Little League and the Y? I know the differences in regulations etc but I'm interested in whether it's a fun atmosphere for the kids. My son's coach was too tough last year, and we found WSLL to be disorganized. We did WSLL last year but are thinking about trying WS Baseball or the Y this year instead. Can anyone tell me about their experiences? How does WS Baseball compare to WS Little League and the Y? I know the differences in regulations etc but I’m interested in whether it’s a fun atmosphere for the kids. My son’s coach was too tough last year, and we found WSLL to be disorganized.

]]> By: Mike http://westseattleblog.com/2013/01/looking-ahead-to-spring-west-seattle-baseball-registration-time#comment-953677 Mike Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:24:26 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=135385#comment-953677 Are all the games in West Seattle or do they have to get to fields around the city? Also, are games usually on weekends, weekdays etc? Are all the games in West Seattle or do they have to get to fields around the city? Also, are games usually on weekends, weekdays etc?

]]> By: SWLL Mom http://westseattleblog.com/2013/01/looking-ahead-to-spring-west-seattle-baseball-registration-time#comment-953577 SWLL Mom Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:50:44 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=135385#comment-953577 I understand. I just know from past experience that people think that West Seattle baseball is the little league organization for this area that's all. I understand. I just know from past experience that people think that West Seattle baseball is the little league organization for this area that’s all.

]]> By: wsea http://westseattleblog.com/2013/01/looking-ahead-to-spring-west-seattle-baseball-registration-time#comment-953536 wsea Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:40:53 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=135385#comment-953536 We did the baseball thing (west seattle little league, not west seattle baseball) and had a favorable experience. The kids had some fun but they were under 8 so it was “mostly” non-completive. We are debating on playing again but I do see a slightly negative involvement with the parents and coaches (not all mind you) which gets worse as you advance. We saw coaches pitching to kids in tee-ball on the first game. Some coaches yelling at kids and showing disappointment with kids in coach pitch. I know all sports have competitive parents but you will find a lot more in baseball. I hear West Seattle Baseball is even more competitive since all the high school/college baseball playing parents (listing their kids baseball accolades) say to go to this league. Just my opinion but I bet baseball could have higher enrollment success if they made the game less serious at younger age groups. We did the baseball thing (west seattle little league, not west seattle baseball) and had a favorable experience. The kids had some fun but they were under 8 so it was “mostly” non-completive. We are debating on playing again but I do see a slightly negative involvement with the parents and coaches (not all mind you) which gets worse as you advance. We saw coaches pitching to kids in tee-ball on the first game. Some coaches yelling at kids and showing disappointment with kids in coach pitch. I know all sports have competitive parents but you will find a lot more in baseball. I hear West Seattle Baseball is even more competitive since all the high school/college baseball playing parents (listing their kids baseball accolades) say to go to this league. Just my opinion but I bet baseball could have higher enrollment success if they made the game less serious at younger age groups.

]]> By: WSB http://westseattleblog.com/2013/01/looking-ahead-to-spring-west-seattle-baseball-registration-time#comment-953508 WSB Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:28:55 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=135385#comment-953508 The story does not say nor suggest that it is. We in fact announced West Seattle Little League registration separately, recently, as we have done for several years with any major local youth-sports organization that has requested an announcement of its registration season ... TR The story does not say nor suggest that it is. We in fact announced West Seattle Little League registration separately, recently, as we have done for several years with any major local youth-sports organization that has requested an announcement of its registration season … TR

]]> By: SWLL Mom http://westseattleblog.com/2013/01/looking-ahead-to-spring-west-seattle-baseball-registration-time#comment-953504 SWLL Mom Sun, 06 Jan 2013 11:55:55 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=135385#comment-953504 West Seattle Baseball/Pony is not Little League Affliated. West Seattle Baseball/Pony is not Little League Affliated.

]]> By: los arayas http://westseattleblog.com/2013/01/looking-ahead-to-spring-west-seattle-baseball-registration-time#comment-953434 los arayas Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:30:28 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=135385#comment-953434 Please contact any board member via the website. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer before and during the season. Umpiring, coaching, groundskeeping and field maintenance and fundraising are a few areas that could benefit from volunteers from our community. Please contact any board member via the website. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer before and during the season. Umpiring, coaching, groundskeeping and field maintenance and fundraising are a few areas that could benefit from volunteers from our community.

]]> By: PTown http://westseattleblog.com/2013/01/looking-ahead-to-spring-west-seattle-baseball-registration-time#comment-953398 PTown Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:56:16 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=135385#comment-953398 Wondering how I find out about volunteering for the organization? Any suggestions? Wondering how I find out about volunteering for the organization? Any suggestions?

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