Registration FAQs

What are the typical playing times?

Please note the below game times are based on last year’s times for each division, and may be subject to change

The nights of the week are rough estimates as games are released from the Leagues and are not necessarily of the discretion of WSA

Dates may also be subject rescheduling due to rain or other conflicts

Typical season runs from mid May to late July

Division	Game Days
Blastball	Mondays or Wednesdays at 5:45 -WSA will send an email asking about which night works best prior to assigning nights. Games will be in New Hamburg, Baden or New Dundee depending on your group
T-Ball	Saturdays at 9:00am or 10:30am
U7 Coach Pitch	Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 5:45 or 6:00pm most games are in Baden, New Hamburg or New Dundee. Some games may be played in Wellesley.
U9	Boys - Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00pm most games are in Baden, New Hamburg or New Dundee. Some games may be played in Wellesley. May travel to Plattsville or Drumbo area. Girls - Tuesday/Thursday around 6:00pm. Most games will be in Wilmot, Kitchener, Waterloo with some games in Paris/Ayr and Elmira.
U11	Boys will have Local League - Monday and Wednesdays 7:20pm; Boys: most games are in Baden, New Hamburg or New Dundee, Wellesley, Plattsville or Drumbo area. Girls could play any night of the week but will have to set a home night day - Play in Huron Perth League - Travel can be more extensive with teams being from Embro, St Marys, Exeter, Sebringville or other towns in Perth County.
U13	Days depend on league. most teams can play anytime Monday to Friday start at 6:30 or 7:00pm Boys - Play in South Perth League or South Oxford League. Games can be anywhere in Perth County. Similar to girls or anywhere in Oxford County. May also include teams from Cambridge or Paris. Girls could play any night of the week but will have to set a home night day - Play in Huron Perth League - Travel can be more extensive with teams being from Embro, St Marys, Exeter, Sebringville or other towns in Perth County
U15	Days depend on league. most teams can play anytime Monday to Friday start at 6:30 or 7:00pm Girls - Play in Huron Perth League - Travel can be more extensive with teams being from Embro, St Marys, Exeter, Sebringville or other towns in Perth County. May also include teams from Cambridge. Boys - Play in South Perth League or South Oxford League. Games can be anywhere in Perth County. Similar to girls or anywhere in Oxford County. May also include teams from Cambridge or Paris.
U17, U19, U20	Days depend on league. most teams can play anytime Monday to Friday start at 8:30 or 9:00pm Girls - Play in Huron Perth League - Travel can be more extensive with teams being from Embro, St Marys, Exeter, Sebringville or other towns in Perth County. May also include teams from Cambridge. Boys - Play in South Perth League or South Oxford League. Games can be anywhere in Perth County. Similar to girls or anywhere in Oxford County. May also include teams from Cambridge or Paris.

How much does it cost to play?

		Registration Fees
Division	Birth Year	Recreational	Boys Competitive	Girls Competitive

Blastball	2019/2020/2021	$60
T-Ball	2017/2018/2019	$75
U7 Coach Pitch	2016/2017/2018	$100
U9	2015/2016	$185	$200	$360
U11	2013/2014	$205	$255	$375
U13	2011/2012	$220	$260	$460
U15	2009/2010	$220	$295	$485
U17	2007/2008	$245	$340	$390
U19/U20	2004/2005/2006	$255	$350	$525
U23	2000/2001/2002/2003	$255	$315	$520

What is included in my Registration Fees?

House League - Coach Pitch thru U13

Dry Fit Jersey, Baseball cap, mid season tournament - hosted by WSA, League year end for U9 thru U13.

House League - U15 thru U23

- Dry Fit Jersey, Baseball cap, year end league tournament - Any other tournaments will need to be covered in a separate team budget.

Boys Rep

- Eliminations and Provincials for OASA. Year end league tournament.

Please note, this does not include uniforms, these will be covered in the team budget and are required by all players.

Girls Rep

- Eliminations and Grans Championships for PWSA. League fees for Grand Valley Ladies league and year end league tournament.

- U9 and U11 fees include 2 tournaments.

- U13 thru U19 fees include 3 tournaments.

Please note, this does not include uniforms, these will be covered in the team budget and are required by all players.

I would like to pay cash instead of registering online, how can I do that?

Please contact our registrar to make arrangements to pay by cash or cheque. Registrar@wilmotthunder.com

What does my player need to be ready to play?

BLASTBALL

Blastball is a fundamentals program aimed toward players age 3 and 4. Full softball games are not played. there are various skill based games designed to introduce the new player to running to first, hitting the ball, getting the ball and throwing the ball.

- hat and jersey will be provided
- batting helmet (cage recommended and is required as they get older)
- running shoes (cleats not required)

T-BALL and COACH PITCH

T-ball is game type situations but teams are kept relatively small to help increase participation and number of touches and at bats. Early season will likely be a even split between practice and game, gradually working toward all games. This is typically at the coaches discretion but is recommended.

Coach Pitch is all game situations, possibly some practice early in the season prior to game start. The coach pitches the ball to the players when batting.

- hat and jersey will be provided
- batting helmet (cage recommended and is required as they get older)
- running shoes (cleats not required)
- ball glove

U9 thru U20
- hat and jersey will be provided - local league only - rep required to purchase rep jersey(s)
- batting helmet (cage required)
- ball cleats
- pants not supplied but required, white for boys, black for girls.
- ball glove

- Pitchers require pitching mask U9-U17 (2020) - WSA Will provide one per team.

- Jock or Jill recommended

Please note, Rep teams will likely carry a separate budget and will likely have additional expenses above and beyond. Talk to your coach about the team budget.

What is Wilmot's catchment area?

Wilmot Softball Association is inclusive of all towns in Wilmot Township including New Dundee

When will my tax receipt be mailed?

Tax receipts are emailed out every year at the end of the season. If your email address changes during this time, please notify the Registrar.

What is WSA's Policy on Late Registrations?

Anyone registering after the registration deadline may be subject to a 20% late fee depending on team availability, if you are not sure if you are subject to this late fee please contact our registrar.

What is WSA's Refund/Cancellation Policy?

For players voluntarily requesting a refund after the registration fee has been paid, see our refund policy below:

House League
Cancellation prior to Second Friday in April - Coach pitch and up - Full refund**
Cancellation prior to Second Friday in May - T-ball - Full refund**
Cancellation between Second Friday in April and May 31st, Coach Pitch and up - 50% refund**
Cancellation between Second Friday in May and May 31st, T-Ball - 50% refund**
Cancellation after May 31st, All teams - no refund**

Rep Teams
Cancellation within 30 days following the registration deadline - 50% refund**
Cancellation after 31 days or more following the registration deadline - No Refund**
**Executive may review requests on an individual basis and depending on the circumstance may decide to grant a full refund. This is not a guarantee and is solely at the discretion of the Executive and cannot be contested after a decision is made.

If you have any questions please contact our registrar:

registrar@wilmotthunder.com