The Wasco Recreation and Parks District Little League is officially chartered with Little League International.  The Wasco Recreation and Parks District Little League is operating under District 61. Wasco Little League is open to boys ages 7-12 who reside or attend any schools within our boundaries. There is a total of five Little League charters in Kern County to include Delano, Wasco, Greenfield, Arvin and  Shafter.

What is Little League?

Little League is the world’s largest youth sports program with more than 2.8 million children and one million volunteers in more than 100 countries.

Little League has been serving the youth of Wasco for many years by a private ran organization with a board. The Little League charter was dissolved by the private ran entity league president and board in 2021.

The Wasco Recreation and Parks District wanted to continue providing the youth of Wasco the experience of competitive play with Little League and opened up a new charter in 2022. Wasco Little League offers a different variety of baseball programs geared to the skills and capabilities of children of different ages.

This year we are offering not only a Little League baseball program to boys and girls ages 7-12.

WRPD Little League charter has been in existence since 2022. 

Where does Wasco Little League play its games?

The Little League Field is home to Little League baseball, hosting the league’s Opening ceremonies. Westside softball fields will be utilized for Little League softball.

Is my child guaranteed a place on a team?

If your child is registered and attends an Assessment Session, he or she will be placed on a team.

What are Assessment Sessions?

Managers assess each child’s throwing, catching, hitting and running skills. Assessment Sessions are scheduled before each season. You’ll be notified of assessment dates and times at the time of registration.

The boundaries for Wasco Little League are:

Western border: Pond Rd. to Interstate 5 to Lost Hills.

Eastern border: Shafter Ave. to Merced Ave. to Hwy 99

Northern border: Pond Rd. to Hwy 99.

Southern border: Interstate 5 to Lerdo Hwy to Leonard to Fresno Ave. to Shafter Ave. to Merced Ave.

What’s the difference between Majors and Minors?

The Majors Division offers a higher, more competitive level of play than the Minors Division. To be eligible for Majors, players must be League Age 10-12. A draft is conducted to fill the available slots on our six Majors teams. Players who are not selected to play in the Majors Division will be placed in the Minors draft.

There are advantages and disadvantages to participating in Majors. The most obvious advantage is the chance to play at a higher level of competition, often against (and with) the best players in our community. However, parents should also know that the participation rules are slightly different for Majors than for Minors.

Is it true that 12-year-olds must be drafted into the Majors Division?

Yes. any player of League Age 12 will automatically be drafted into Majors, provided he or she has attended at least one tryout.

Can I request that my son or daughter not be considered for Majors?

Yes, but you must do so prior to the drafts. Once you declare your son or daughter ineligible for the Majors Division draft, he or she will not be eligible for the Majors at any time during the season (in the event there is an opening).

If your child is of League Age 12 and you do not wish for him or her to play in Majors – you must apply for a waiver to participate In Minors. 

If I’m a returning player, do I still need to provide a birth certificate and proof of residency?

Yes. Little League requires that birth dates and residency be verified every year.

My child played in Wasco Little League last year, but I now live outside its boundaries. Can he or she still play in WLL?

Yes, any player whose residence changes outside WLL’s boundaries, and who participated at any level during the previous year, may continue as a player in WLL for the remainder of his or her Little League career, subject to the submittal of a waiver (by the league) along with proof that the player lived within the league’s boundaries when he or she started with the league. However, a player who does this and elects not to participate for a playing season is not eligible to be retained for the subsequent season. In other words, the child must continue playing in WLL each year or he or she forfeits his or her right to remain part of the league. This also applies to any siblings, even if they are not old enough to participate yet. Once a child is eligible for WLL, all siblings are also eligible. If you qualify, we must complete the waiver process described above as soon as possible so that your child will be eligible to play.

All returning players will be placed on the same team as last year. If there is a change in Manager or coaches’ parents will be notified.

I live outside Wasco Little League’s boundaries, but I want my child to play in the league. Is there any way I can do this?

If you live outside WLL's boundaries, your child may still play in our league IF your child attends a school located within our league boundaries. If you do not live within our league boundaries or your child does not attend a school within our league boundaries, you may not play in the league during our Spring Baseball Season without a district waiver.

What do a player’s registration fees pay for?

Registration fees cover a portion of Wasco Little League’s operating costs, which include national charter fees, district 61 fees, tournament fees, equipment, uniforms, umpires, coordinator,  and stats staff. Little League supplemental insurance and other expenses. Different levels have different fees based on such factors as the cost of uniforms, equipment, umpires and, most importantly, insurance (we pay a supplemental insurance premium for each division and the cost increases significantly at the higher levels).

With their Baseball/Softball registration fees, players receive a team jersey, hat, belt and socks and a league pin.

(All Stars team jerseys will be provided by WRPD and will be returned after league tournaments.)

WRPD Little League will not deny any child the opportunity to play if his or her parents/guardians cannot afford the registration fee. If you require financial assistance, please contact or stop by the Wasco Recreation and Parks District office for information on a payment plan.

Can I register by mail or online?

Yes. The easiest way to register is online at www.wascoparks.com, but you can also stop by the WRPD located at 1280 Poplar Ave. Wasco

If you sign up for the league via online registration, you must bring your child’s birth certificate and residency verification to one of the League’s Assessments Sessions.

What do I need to know about Little League Safety and Insurance?

The Little League Insurance Program is designed to afford protection to all participants at the most economical cost to the local league.  The Little League Player Accident Policy is an excess coverage, accident only plan, to be used as a supplement to other insurance carried under a family policy or insurance provided by parent’s employer.

 If there is no primary coverage, Little League insurance will provide benefits for eligible charges, up to Usual and Customary allowances for your area, after a $50.00 deductible per claim, up to the maximum stated benefits.  This plan makes it possible to offer exceptional, affordable protection with assurance to parents that adequate coverage is in force for all chartered and insured Little League approved programs and events. 

If your child sustains a covered injury while taking part in a scheduled Little League Baseball or Softball game or practice, here is how the insurance works:

 1. The Little League Baseball accident notification form must be completed by parents (if the claimant is under 19 years of age) and a league official and forwarded directly to Little League Headquarters within 20 days after the accident.  A photocopy of the form should be made and kept by the parent/claimant. Initial medical/dental treatment must be rendered within 30 days of the Little League accident. 

2. Itemized bills, including description of service, date of service, procedure and diagnosis codes for medical services/supplies and/or other documentation related to a claim for benefits are to be provided within 90 days after the accident. In no event shall such proof be furnished later than 12 months from the date the initial medical expense was incurred.

 3. When other insurance is present, parents or claimant must forward copies of the Explanation of Benefits or Notice/Letter of Denial for each charge directly to Little League Headquarters, even if the charges do not exceed the deductible of the primary insurance program. 

4. Policy provides benefits for eligible medical expenses incurred within 52 weeks of the accident, subject to Excess Coverage and Exclusion provisions of the plan.

5. Limited deferred medical/dental benefits may be available for necessary treatment after the 52-week time limit when:

(a) Deferred medical benefits apply when necessary treatment requiring the removal of a pin /plate, applied to transfix a bone in the year of injury, or scar tissue removal, after the 52-week time limit is required. The Company will pay the Reasonable Expense incurred, subject to the Policy’s maximum limit of $100,000 for any one injury to any one Insured. However, in no event will any benefit be paid under this provision for any expenses incurred more than 24 months from the date the injury was sustained.

(b) If the Insured incurs Injury, to sound, natural teeth and Necessary Treatment requires treatment for that Injury be postponed to a date more than 52 weeks after the injury due to, but not limited to, the physiological changes of a growing child, the Company will pay the lesser of: 1. A maximum of $1,500 or 2. Reasonable Expenses incurred for the deferred dental treatment. Reasonable Expenses incurred for deferred dental treatment are only covered if they are incurred on or before the Insured’s 23rd birthday. Reasonable Expenses incurred for deferred root canal therapy are only covered if they are incurred within 104 weeks after the date the Injury occurs. No payment will be made for deferred treatment unless the Physician submits written certification, within 52 weeks after the accident, that the treatment must be postponed for the above stated reasons. Benefits are payable subject to the Excess Coverage and the Exclusions provisions of the Policy. 

We hope this brief summary has been helpful in a better understanding of an important aspect of the operation of the Little League endorsed insurance program.

When is Picture Day?

Picture Day is held at the Little League field.  Picture date and time will be distributed to team managers/coaches.

When does the season start?

 Baseball Opening Ceremonies is scheduled Saturday, March 22 at 10 a.m. at the Little League Field. Baseball games immediately following.  

The season actually starts in February with Assessments Evaluation Sessions followed by practices.

Closing Ceremonies will be  at Little League Ball Field. League champions will be recognized at the end of the season, date TBA.  All-StarTeam will be announced, and Sportsmanship Award recipients from each team will be acknowledged.

How are teams selected?

Complete information on how teams are selected for each level in each division can be found in the Wasco Little League By-Laws, which are available as a download from the league’s web site. The By-Laws govern the way each division and level are operated and include rules and regulations for such areas as league championship determination, practices and the selection of All-Star teams.

I have two boys only a year apart. Will they be on the same team?

Siblings who play in the same division will automatically be placed on the same team in all divisions except Majors. In Majors, we strongly encourage managers to keep siblings together (and the draft rules are geared toward doing this), but the possibility exists that they may end up on separate teams. Also, just because a younger (or older) sibling is eligible for Majors does not mean that he or she will be drafted into Majors. The decision is made by the manager of the team on which the older (or younger) sibling plays.

When will I find out what team my child is on?

Drafts are typically held a few days after the last tryout in each division and continue through the next week. Most likely, your manager will notify you during our draft week. Your manager will also be able to provide you with a preseason practice schedule. Game schedules will be available to coaches 2 weeks prior to the start of the play season. If you have not heard from your manager by the end of March, please contact the district office.

What time commitment does Little League entail? How many practices and games per week are there?

During preseason, all teams at all levels will practice at least two times a week. In the Minors and Majors divisions managers may schedule additional voluntary practices.

The game season goes from late March to the end of May for all divisions. We will then have all Managers preparing for All-Star selection. All-Stars games are  played in June

What about games?

We do our best to schedule games fairly for every team, varying the day, time of day.

We try to limit the number of weekday “late” games for our Minors Division (games that start at 7:15 p.m. or later) for each team in Minors, but limited field availability means there will be some games at that time. Majors will usually play the "late" games during the week.

Can a game be voluntarily rescheduled?

Games may not be rescheduled at times/dates/locations different from those in the published game schedules, except due to rain, wet field conditions, light failure or any other reason acknowledged and approved by the Board of Directors. The decision to reschedule a game rests with the Board of Directors and no one else.

Wasco Little League recognizes and appreciates that there may be many important and legitimate reasons that teams may want to reschedule games on any given date. Those reasons could include family responsibilities, religious observations, school commitments, dances, special events, cultural celebrations or holidays, community involvement, health, etc. We encourage each participant to make personal choices about such conflicts and for all involved to respect those personal choices. However, because of limited field availability, difficulties of management and the potential for even greater scheduling conflicts that might accompany any attempted changes to the published game schedule, teams may not cancel, reschedule or make up games that do not conform to the published schedule. If, for whatever reason, a team is unable to field the required minimum number of players, a forfeit will result.

Games that are postponed due to rain, wet field conditions, light failure or any other reason acknowledged and approved by the Board of Directors will be rescheduled at the earliest possible date by the WRPD office. Games will only be rescheduled once. If a team cannot make its rescheduled game, a forfeit will result.

What equipment does my child need to play in Little League?

A baseball glove and cleats are required (make sure they are rubber) and an athletic cup is strongly recommended. We supply bats, helmets, bases, and catcher’s gear.

Again, we will not deny any child the opportunity to play in our league based on need. If parents or guardians need assistance with fees or equipment, we will be glad to help out.

How much will my child get to play?

Little League has mandatory playing rules for all divisions as follows:

Minors: Everyone bats and all players must play at least two innings in the field. Games last six innings or 1 hour, 45 minutes, whichever comes first. There is a five-run limit per inning.

Majors: Players must bat once and play six defensive outs in the field (consecutively, if a substitute). Nine players are on the field and in the batting order at a time. Games last six innings or two hours, whichever comes first.

A total of twelve games will be played under the Little League Charter and a chance to be selected to play in an All-Star Team to represent Wasco at District 61 tournaments and so on. Other recreation leagues offered by WRPD only play a total of six games per season.

Who do I contact with questions regarding my child’s team, manager, coaches or practice times?

All questions should be directed first to the manager. As with anything in life, communication is important and if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s team or your child’s place on the team, you should talk with the manager. The next step is to contact the coordinator, who can help answer questions and resolve issues. 

What kind of volunteer positions are available?

In order to keep costs down Wasco Little League needs to be an all-volunteer organization, and the success of our program depends on the efforts of involved parents and other adults. We have positions for league officials, managers, coaches, team coordinators, scorekeepers, field maintenance coordinators, snack bar helpers, and umpires.

To help out, please complete a Volunteer application at the WRPD office.

How to contact Wasco Little League

Stop by the WRPD office or give us a call at 661-758-3081.