2024 All Star Tryouts Are Complete

The Wasco All Star program has long been one of the most fun aspects of Wasco Baseball. Past players of the Wasco All Star program have great memories of playing on their respective teams and representing Wasco Baseball in tournaments all over the area.

The Wasco All Star Program offers more baseball to the players that are looking to supplement their in house experience and are not looking for full time travel.  To be eligible to tryout and make an All Star team, a player must be registered in the Wasco Spring In House league.  All Star teams practice and play on Fridays and Sundays and do not interfere with in house. Wasco Baseball has fielded very competitive teams in year’s past and we will continue that tradition in 2024.

Below are the key points of how the 2024 Wasco All Stars Program will operate:

• Teams: 8u Kid Pitch, 8u Coach Pitch, 9u, 10u, 11u, 12u and 13u/14u combined

• Coaches:

  • 8u Kid Pitch: Ryan Bonnamy

  • 8u Coach Pitch: OPEN

  • 9u:  Kyle Zimmerman

  • 10u: Chris Andel

  • 11u Bret Dupuis

  • 12u William Alhofen

  • 13u/14u: Michael Russelle

• The proper team for your player is determined by their age, as of 4/30/24.

• Games: In addition to your player’s In-House schedule, you can expect your player to play 6 games in the N60 league and 3 tournaments with a total expected number of games between 30 and 35. 8u Coach pitch will not play the N60 games, and instead will play 2-3 tournaments in addition to their In-House schedule.

• Tryouts will be Saturday February 24th or Sunday February 25th depending on the team.

• Tryout Slots (*times may be updated as needed)

  • 02/24 10am-1pm 8u kid pitch and coach pitch tryouts (18 slots max per hour)
  • 02/24 1:15pm-3:15pm 9u tryouts (18 slots max per hour)
  • 02/24 3:30pm-500pm 10u tryouts (18 slots max per hour)
  • 02/25 9am-10:30am 11u tryouts (18 slots max per hour)
  • 02/25 10:45am - 11:45am 12u tryouts (18 slots max per hour)
  • 02/25 noon- 1pm 13/14u tryouts (18 slots max per hour)
  • 02/26 will be a makeup tryout if needed from 7-9pm

Please visit our website for more details, and reach out to Mike Tomasetti with any questions: allstars@wascobaseball.com. 

Wasco All Stars Frequently Asked Questions

Why should my player consider trying out for a Wasco All Star team? It’s fun!

Past players of the Wasco All Star program have great memories from playing on their respective teams. Wasco Baseball has fielded very competitive teams in year’s past and we will continue that tradition.

For the 8u Kid Pitch team particularly, this is a great opportunity to experience what Travel Baseball is like, without having to make the commitment of a Full-Time Travel player.

What team is my player eligible for?

All Players selected for the Wasco ALL Stars are required to play in a Wasco Baseball Spring In-House league. 

Please refer to the table to determine the appropriate age level for your player.

Are Play Ups allowed?

No, our All Star program does not allow Play Ups at any level. This includes 7 year-olds who do not fall within the 8u birthday/grade range. Because 7 year olds who are not in the age window and grade will not be considered for the 8u teams, we will not allow them to try out. However, we encourage them to come back out next year!

What is the commitment like and how many games can we expect as a parent between the In-House and the All Star Season?

If your child is chosen for the Wasco All Star Team, they will play an estimated 30-35 games between their In-House and All Star Teams. Practices will start in March, and run through the last tournament the team participates in.  

The total number of games consists of games from the In-House league, All Star Tournaments, and up to 6 games in the N60 Part-Time Travel league. 

How many tournaments will be included in the Wasco All Star Program?

Wasco All Stars 8u-14u  can expect to play in a total of three tournaments.  One will take place during Memorial Day weekend and the other two will be in late June and early July. Wasco All Star 8u Coach Pitch can expect to play in two tournaments to take place in June or July.

When do practices start, and what days are practices?

There will be 3 indoor practices in March at the Elburn Field House. Outdoor practices begin the first week of April on Fridays and/or Sundays.

What is the cost to play Wasco All Stars?

Wasco All Stars (excluding 8u Coach Pitch) will cost somewhere around $395.00 per player (does not include In-House fees). This includes the tournament fees, umpire costs, field maintenance costs, a hat, game jersey, practice jersey, pants, socks and a belt. 

Will my child play Minors if he makes the 8u Kid Pitch All Star team?

Your child will have the option to play in either the Farm or Minor league  if they make the 8u Kid Pitch All Star Team.

What are the details for the 8u Coach Pitch Team?

The team will play around 26 games between their In House team and the All Star Team which will include two tournaments in June or July.