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Policies & Procedures (Updated 2026)

Mission Statement

  • The mission statement of the West Raleigh Baseball Association (“WRBA”) is to provide a highly competitive baseball league for children ages 4-12 years old, in a safe and family friendly atmosphere, where the virtues of sportsmanship and community are promoted.

Governing Rules

  • WRBA Local Rules govern all league games and events.
  • Babe Ruth League and Cal Ripken Baseball rules apply to Major, Minor, and Rookie Leagues.
  • Pitching guidelines follow USA Baseball
  •  / MLB Pitch Smart standards.

League Structure

League age is determined by the player’s age on April 30th of the given year.

League Spring Age Fall Age
Modified Coach Pitch (MCP) 5–6 4–5
Rookie League 6–8 5–7
Minor League 9–10 8–9
Major League 11–12 10–11

Head Coaching Requirements

  • All Head Coaches must:
  • Be approved by the Executive Director and WRBA Board of Directors
  • Pass a background check
  • Coaches serve at the discretion of the Executive Director and Board.

Player Eligibility, Tryouts and Player Draft

Travel Baseball Policy

1) Nomination to Summer All-Star teams is considered a reward for competitive play, strong sportsmanship and loyalty/dedication to the West Raleigh organization. As specified in the current All-Star nomination letter, players who accept an all-star invitation must commit, in writing, to not play for a travel baseball program during the given All-Star season.


West Raleigh All Star players will not be permitted to participate in any other baseball league or program during the All Star season.


2) A player / family who leaves West Raleigh Baseball Association in good standing (i.g., having violated no rules mentioned hereunto) prior to completion of their 12-year-old year will be eligible for consideration for league play (as a non-guaranteed spot) and will be eligible for future consideration for All Star nomination / play should they return to WRBA assuming they are eligible per the rules and procedures outlined in this document.


3) If the Executive Director or Board of Directors determines that a current West Raleigh coach, assistant coach or parent is actively recruiting players/teams away from West Raleigh to a given travel team(s), such coach, assistant coach or parent will face disciplinary actions from the Board, up to and including permanent expulsion of the player/family from the League. The definition of recruiting shall include but not be limited to the following. Encouraging families to leave West Raleigh to join their team. Using or providing contact information, names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, etc. to those that are recruiting.


In an effort to retain elite players in the league, exceptions can be made in extenuating circumstances.*


*Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Director only under extenuating circumstances for players participating in another program that does not interfere with West Raleigh All Star commitments AND provides an opportunity beyond that which West Raleigh can offer.


*A request for an exception must be submitted in writing to the league. Every effort should be made to submit the request no later than the time of All Star application submission, and in advance of All Star player selection. Additional details may be requested by the Executive Director.

Note: Participation in another NC or local travel team is not considered to provide a substantial opportunity above and beyond that of West Raleigh Baseball.