Bronco (11U-12U) Travel Overview
Tryout Schedule:
Bronco 11U/12U:
Saturday Oct. 4th & Sunday 5th at Roemer Park
11U 9:00 - 11:30
12U 11:30 - 2:00
Commitment & Expectations
-Player and parent commitment required to make the season successful
-Player attendance and positive attitude are critical
-Focus on other players and make sure a team can be fielded for all games
-Players to always help teammates with positive encouragement
-Playing time may be limited in the event of absences or behavioral issues
-Parent volunteers needed:
-Team parent to collect regular feedback on team dynamics and report back real time to WBA in a constructive manner
-Help organize the Cooperstown trips and coordinate travel season logistics
-Coach spring house league teams
-Always stay positive in front of the players – channel feedback through team parent to WBA board (real time). Stay out of the dugout, and do not criticize coaches or umpires.
-WBA is a non-profit and its board is 100% volunteer based – we may call you as needed to help out
What's Included & Costs
-Top quality year-round travel program
-Winter workouts run by senior IBA coaches
-Sunday travel practices in April & May run by senior IBA coaches
-Weekday summer camp the weeks of June 12 and 19 run by senior IBA coaches
-LSFBL regular season & playoffs
-Two local travel tournaments, plus Cooperstown tournaments
-Uniforms & team gear
-Coaches – two full time, plus one intern (if available), per team
-Additional fees for Cooperstown trips include: tournament fees, player lodging, player meals,
coaches, umpires, trading pins, personalized pin towels, team banners, and uniforms (except pants)
Payments for 2025 Travel Season
Season
$2,400 for both 11U and 12U
$2,150 additional amount due on 12U Cooperstown trip (Cooperstown Dreams Park)
50% deposit required by 11/1, remaining deposit due 1/28
Other
Bronco Spring House League is required – separate registration and fees
Fall Skills clinics are optional – separate registration and fees
Dates:
2026 Travel Season
Winter Workouts:
The Yard (Northbrook) – First day - Monday, January 5; Last day - Thursday, March 25
11 Green – Wednesdays 7-8pm (Turf), Saturdays 1-2pm (Cages)
11 Blue – Wednesdays 7-8pm (Turf), Saturdays 8-9am (Cages)
Saturday 2/7 will be from 1-2pm due to Bronco/Mustang House League Evaluations
11 Gray - Wednesdays 6-7pm (Turf), Mondays 8-9pm (Cages)
12 Green – Mondays 7-8pm (Turf), Wednesdays 6-7pm (Cages)
12 Blue – Mondays 7-8pm (Turf), and Tuesdays 8-9pm (Cages)
12 Gray – Saturdays 2-3pm (Turf), and Mondays 8-9pm (Cages)
Spring Practice Schedule
Sundays April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17
11 Green – Elam Field – 2:30pm to 4:30pm
11 Blue – Elam Field – 4:30pm to 6:30pm
11 Gray – Pomona Field – 4:30pm to 6:30pm
12 Green – Pony Field – 9:00am to 11:00am
12 Blue – Pony Field - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
12 Gray – Pomona Field – 2:30pm to 4:30pm
DO NOT GO TO OTHER PRACTICE TIMES DUE TO CONFLICT-practices are more team oriented in the spring. Attendance will be taken.
Summer Travel Camp: (each weekday-10 sessions)
Every weekday the weeks of June 8th and 15th
12 Green – Roemer from 9-11am
12 Blue – Roemer from 11am-1pm
12 Gray – Roemer from 1-3pm
11 Green – Elam from 9-11am
11 Blue - Elam from 11am-1pm
11Gray -Elam from 1-3pm
-Summer Travel Season – June and July (LSFBL playoffs end July 21th unless rain out date needed)
-Cooperstown - 12U - Green/Blue/Gray DreamsPark
-Fall Clinic/Travel Tryout Preparation – September & October
-Travel Tryouts – October
-Rest Arms – October through December
Resources:
Parent Presentation - Bronco Travel 2026 Parent Meeting
Cooperstown Parent Guide - WBA Cooperstown Guide - Prior Year.pdf
Questions, please contact the League Commissioner:
Bronco 11U & 12U: Matt Liepert (bronco@wilmettebaseball.org)