West Raleigh All Star Program

West Raleigh All Stars World Series Championships:

8U Cal Ripken Machine Pitch Invitational World Series - 2018

8U PONY International Baseball Classic - 2024

10U Cal Ripken World Series - 2008, 2009, 2017, 2019

11U Cal Ripken Invitational World Series - 2022

12U Cal Ripken World Series USA Division - 2004, 2013, 2014, 2015

All Star Point of Contact:

  • Nick Caregnato - Executive Director
  • Brock Pittenger - All Star Commissioner

Teams:

  • Blue Team at 7U
  • Blue and Red Team for 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U
  • White Team at 8U – 12U (based on interest, determined in April/May)

All Star Interest Meeting Links:

Tentative All Star Schedules 

All Star Program Fee (Estimated):

12U - $550

11U - $550

10U - $475

9U - $475

8U - $350

7U - $350

All Star Program Fee includes:

  • Field Rentals (West Raleigh and off-site as needed) for Spring/Summer
  • Insurance
  • Sanctioning Fees
  • Tournament Entry Fees for Spring/Summer

All Star Fee does not include additional expenses, including but not limited to:

  • Uniforms, Equipment and Apparel
  • Tournament Gate Fees (Spectator Fees)
  • Travel and Hotel Accommodations

Expected total expenses per player is $700 - $1,000 plus travel accommodation expenses (varies based on number of ‘local’ vs. ‘out-of-town’ events)

 

Coach Selection:

  • All-Star coaches who are in good standing with the league and have no red-flag issues will be named as the Head Coach for their respective age group after the season-ending evaluations have been submitted and reviewed by the Executive Director.
  • All Head All Star Coaches must be a Head Coach in the Spring Rec season. In the event WR resources come up short, the Executive Director, All Star Commissioner, and the Spring League Commissioner will make recommendations to fill the head coaching spot.
  • All All Star Coaches will be reviewed by the Executive Director and approved by the Board of Directors.

Player Participation Notes:

  • Players must play in the WR Spring Regular Season for consideration to the All Star Program.
  • All evaluations will be done by the Spring League Head Coaches. Coaches will be evaluating practices and games for any player interested to be in consideration for a WR All Star team.
  • The coaches will put forth the best teams to represent West Raleigh at the All Star level.
  • Participation by a player with any other organized baseball program or team during the All-Star baseball season is restricted. Players found to play for other programs or teams during the All Star season will be dismissed from the West Raleigh All Star program.
  • Participation in a Scholastic Sport (e.g., Middle School) is allowed.
  • Previous participation on a West Raleigh All Star team does not guarantee future placement.

Additional Notes

  • Extreme concern must be given to player safety and arm care. To allow each team (9U – 12U) to form earlier, we must not sacrifice the safety and well-being of our players.
  • Communication between Coaches (e.g., Blue & Red; All Star and Regular Season) will be vitally important to ensure the process goes smoothly and is a good experience for all players and families.
  • Uniform designs and color schemes must be consistent between teams (Blue, Red and White) and across age groups (7U – 12U).
  • Adding Guest Players for a West Raleigh All Star team is at the discretion of the Executive Director, given the circumstances that West Raleigh can't provide.

 

Major League (11-12s)

Team Selection

  • Previous participation on a West Raleigh All Star team does not guarantee future placement.
  • As part of the registration process, families are able to select if their child is interested in consideration for the West Raleigh All Star Program.
  • Each Player drafted into the league is eligible for All Stars.
  • Players who expressed interest in the consideration for the West Raleigh All Star Program will be evaluated by all Spring League Head Coaches.
  • The total number of players selected will be determined by the Head coaches, and dictated by the number of total roster spots available for each age group.
  • Teams will be voted amongst all Spring League Head Coaches on April 7.

Practice Schedule

  • Practices will begin 1 week following the completion of the player selection process (estimated April 14).
  • There will be no more than one (1) All Star practice per week per age group during the West Raleigh Spring Season.
  • An effort will be made to avoid conflicts if possible. Should a conflict arise, West Raleigh Major League practices and games take precedence over All Star practices and events.
  • Proposed Tentative Practice Schedule:
    • 12 Year Olds - Sundays from 6:30pm - 8:00pm and 8:00pm - 9:30pm (WR per availability)
    • 11 Year Olds - Sundays from 3:30pm - 5:00pm and 5:00pm - 6:30pm (WR per availability)
  • The full Summer practice schedule may begin at the completion of the West Raleigh Spring end-of-season tournament (estimated week of May 27 following Memorial Day).
  • Teams can expect to practice twice a week during the Summer.

Tournament Schedule

  • Teams will have an option to play 1 tournament on approved weekends during the West Raleigh Spring Season:
    • May 11 - 12
      • Teams are encouraged to participate in local tournaments in the Triangle Area for the May 11-12 weekend.
  • Teams will be able to play in 7 tournaments maximum in the Summer. This includes Cal Ripken and PONY tournaments.
  • Teams may schedule Summer tournaments that occur following the completion of the West Raleigh Spring end-of-season tournament (estimated week of May 28 following Memorial Day) 
  • Blue Teams will participate in the Cal Ripken Trail. 
  • Red Teams will participate in the PONY Trail.

White Team Selection

  • Team selection process will be based on interest from when registration opens in February - April.
  • Teams will be formed based on interest level on registration (April).
  • Teams will participate in local tournaments. 
  • Teams can expect 1- 2 practices a week at WR in the Summer.
  • Teams can expect to play in a maximum of 5 tournaments in the Summer.

 

Minor League (9-10s)

Team Selection

  • Previous participation on a West Raleigh All Star team does not guarantee future placement.
  • As part of the registration process, families are able to select if their child is interested in consideration for the West Raleigh All Star Program.
  • Each Player drafted into the league is eligible for All Star play.
  • Players who expressed interest in the consideration for the West Raleigh All Star Program will be evaluated by all Spring League Head Coaches.
  • The total number of players selected will be determined by the coaches, and dictated by the number of total roster spots available for each age group.
  • Teams will be voted amongst all Spring League Head Coaches on April 7.

Practice Schedule

  • Practices will begin 1 week following the completion of the player selection process (estimated April 14)
  • There will be no more than one (1) All Star practice per week per age group during the West Raleigh Spring Season
  • An effort will be made to avoid conflicts if possible. Should a conflict arise, West Raleigh Minor League practices and games take precedence over All Star practices and events
  • Proposed Practice Schedule:
    • 10 Year Olds - Sundays from 6:30pm - 8:00pm and 8:00pm - 9:30pm (WR per availability)
    • 9 Year Olds - Sundays from 3:30pm - 5:00pm and 5:00pm - 6:30pm (WR per availability)
  • The full Summer practice schedule may begin at the completion of the West Raleigh Spring end-of-season tournament (estimated week of May 27 following Memorial Day).
  • Teams can expect to practice twice a week during the Summer.

Tournament Schedule

  • Teams will have an option to play 1 tournament on approved weekends during the West Raleigh Spring Season:
    • May 11 - 12
      • Teams are encouraged to participate in local tournaments in the Triangle Area for the May 11-12 weekend.
  • Teams will be able to play in 6 tournaments maximum in the Summer. This includes Cal Ripken and PONY tournaments.
  • Teams may schedule Summer tournaments that occur following the completion of the West Raleigh Spring end-of-season tournament (estimated week of May 28 following Memorial Day) 
  • Blue Teams will participate in the Cal Ripken Trail. 
  • Red Teams will participate in the PONY Trail.

White Team Selection

  • Team selection process will be based on interest from when registration opens in February - April.
  • Teams will be formed based on interest level on registration (April).
  • Teams will participate in local tournaments. 
  • Teams can expect 1- 2 practices a week at WR in the Summer.
  • Teams can expect to play in a maximum of 5 tournaments in the Summer.

 

Rookie League (7-8s)

Team Selection

  • Previous participation on a West Raleigh All Star team does not guarantee future placement. 
  • As part of the registration process, families were able to select if their child was interested in consideration for the West Raleigh All Star Program.
  • Each Player drafted into the league is eligible for All Star play.
  • Players who expressed interest in the consideration for the West Raleigh All Star Program will be evaluated by all Spring League Coaches.
  • The total number of players selected will be determined by the coaches, and dictated by the number of total roster spots available for each age group.
  • Teams will be voted amongst all Spring League Head Coaches on April 28.

Practice Schedule

  • The full Summer practice schedule may begin at the completion of the West Raleigh Spring end-of-season tournament (estimated week of May 27 following Memorial Day).
  • Teams can expect to practice twice a week during the Summer.

Tournament Schedule

  • Teams will be able to play in 5 tournaments maximum in the Summer. This includes Cal Ripken and PONY tournaments.
  • Teams may schedule Summer tournaments that occur following the completion of the West Raleigh Spring end-of-season tournament (estimated week of May 27 following Memorial Day) 
  • Blue teams will participate in the Cal Ripken Trail.
  • Red teams will participate in the PONY Trail.

White Team Selection

  • Team selection process will be based on interest from when registration opens in February - March.
  • Teams will be formed based on interest level on registration (April).
  • Teams will participate in local Triangle tournaments. 
  • Teams can expect 1- 2 practices a week at WR.
  • Teams can expect to play in a maximum of 4 tournaments in the Summer.