Some of the greatest memories associated with youth sports are not necessarily what happens on the field, but the friendships and associations that are made outside the lines.Friendships, sportsmanship, competition, and life experiences are all enhanced when you spend a week at a tournament with your team.
The excitement of baseball tournament play is an experience that everyone who plays and loves the game should have an opportunity to enjoy.

Unfortunately, many teams and individuals get left behind. This is due to several reasons...
(1) The league sanctioning body only takes one all-star team from each league, leaving other players and teams with no opportunity for post season play.
(2) The tournament sanctioning bodies hold qualifying tournaments that not everyone can travel to, or finish high enough in, to qualify for advancement.
World Baseball Association (WBA) wishes to offer the opportunity for all teams to enjoy the experience of baseball tournament play.

The World Baseball Association(WBA) provides the opportunity for any youth team (Ages 8-18) throughout the country to play more baseball! Playing in a WBA League, Sanctioned Tournament, Super Regional or making it to the Annual WBA World Series does not interfere with any affiliation your team may already have. WBA was founded in 2007 to provide more opportunities for teams to enjoy more time on the field.

New for 2010 is 15U-16U-18U. One division will be offered in each age group. We now have a JV Division (16 & under) and Varsity (18 & Under)

 
How WBA Works

• No team sanction fee for 2010.
• Play in a WBA Qualifier and your team automatically qualifies for the WBA World Series.
• If you miss the opportunity to play in a WBA Qualifier, your team can enter the WBA State Tournament. The top 80% of finishers in the State Tournament receive a berth in the WBA World Series.
• The WBA World Series will be of a regional nature for 2010. Due to economic considerations for teams, we felt this was best for the upcoming season.
• In addition to WBA State Tournaments for All star (rec and drafted league teams), Classic (select teams), Premier (travel teams), WBA will also offer Premier Top 16 Tournaments for the best teams in the region.
• From time to time and in various tournaments, WBA may offer free or discounted berths as a way of recognizing teams that win a division.
• Travel allowances may be allowed for teams that win or runner up in the World Series.
• NEW World Series Format Coming in 2010!
• WBA reserves the right to adjust any prizes/awards as may be appropriate prior to the promotion of an event.