Q: How long is the
Winter season?
A: November
through December. Practices will start
on or about the first or second week in November.
Q: When will the
Spring season start?
A: Spring season runs February though
May. Practice will start on or about
the first or second week in January.
President’s Day tournament for Pinto, Mustang, & Bronco:
February (Presidents Day weekend).
Opening Day: February (Saturday following Presidents Day
Tournament). Mandatory for all
teams/divisions.
Q: Where are
practices and games held?
A: Practices
and games are usually held at:
Shetland
Division: Ainakoa field
Pinto
Division: Kahala and Petrie
field
Mustang
Division: Kahala and Kilaues field
Bronco
Division: Wilson or Kapaolono
field
In
some instances, coaches will conduct practices at other fields.
Q: How often are practices and games?
A: Practices are usually
twice a week. The coach will determine
which days and how
often.
Games are:
Shetland Division: Saturdays
Pinto Division: One weekday &
Saturday
Mustang Division: One weekday &
Saturday or Sunday
Bronco Division: One weekday &
Saturday or Sunday
Double
headers may be scheduled on the weekends.
Q: What does the league provide?
A: For the Summer and
Winter seasons, WKAC provides a shirt and cap.
For
the Spring season, WKAC will provide the shirt, pants, and cap.
Q: What is the equivalent size of YS, YM, YL,
YXL?
A: YS: 6-8
YM: 10-12
YL: 12-14
YXL: 14 - 16
Q: What do I need to purchase for my child?
A: Your child will need
a bat, glove, batting helmet, shoes, protective cup and water bottle.
Q: What size bat will my child need?
A: Length of bat is determined by placing the end of the bat
(Knob) middle of your chest (Sternum) to the side or arms length and if the
player is able to touch the end of the barrel with his middle finger it’s the
appropriate length, if not the bat is too long.
Weight of the bat is determined by holding
the end of the bat palms down, to your side – shoulder length. If player is
able to hold the bat out for 30 seconds with out shaking or dropping the bat
then it’s the appropriate weight.
Q: Do I need to provide a copy of my child’s
birth certificate at registration?
A: Yes, if your child
has never played for the WKAC baseball league.
Q: To whom do I make the check payable?
A: Make checks payable
to WKAC
Q: Can my child play in an upper division?
A: Will need coach’s recommendation and
director’s and WKAC board approval.
Q: Can my child play in a lower division?
A:
Will need coach’s recommendation and director’s and WKAC board approval.
Q: Is there a draft/try-outs?
A:
Yes. There is a draft and tryouts for the Spring season for Pinto and Mustang
divisions.
Q: Can I request for a team?
A:
No. The coaches and division directors create the teams and the team rosters
on
the basis of returning players and new applicants.
Q: Who can I contact should I have additional
questions or comments?
A: Please contact your
division director. You can find their
email address in the Contact Info tab.
