Update as of June 26, 2020
Please note that this message is directed to all WHABA Players not currently assigned to a WH Post 96 Team
We will be launching the first workouts for our Summer In-House program this Sunday (June 28) at the Hall HS JV field. Players born in 2007 and 2006 are asked to show up for their session at 1 PM; players born in 2005 and earlier will show up at 2:30 PM. All players are expected to show up looking like a ball player – that means baseball pants, cleats, etc. You must also have your own bat, glove and helmet, as sharing equipment will not be allowed
Prior to starting their stretching and throwing warm-ups, we will review the Town/State COVID guidelines and provide an overview of what participating players can expect in terms of time commitment, structure of the in-house program and discuss the potential for playing games against teams from the surrounding towns with similar programs. We will likely spend the next week or 2 getting players back into “baseball” condition, with a focus on fundamental skills before breaking players into more specialized, skill-based groups (pitchers/catchers, infield/outfield work) and finishing the sessions with an intra-squad scrimmage.
We have also received multiple inquiries from programs in the surrounding area that are interested in organizing some games against our players at the 14U/16U/19U levels, so as we progress through the first 2 weeks of workouts, we will assess the level of interest and available players (pitchers and catchers primarily) and coaches required to organize teams to represent WHABA.
Total time commitment will be 2-3 days per week (weekday evenings and weekend days) with a combination of workouts and games (either intra-squad or against other towns.) Our goal is to make sure that everyone who wants to get some baseball in this summer can do so – be it through workouts alone or in games, so we understand that players will miss some sessions due to jobs, camps or vacations.
Lastly, before any player or volunteer can step onto the field you must download and sign the Town of West Hartford’s Waiver form – these forms will be collected and verified at the start of each session on Sunday. This is NON-NEGOTIABLE
If anyone is interested in coaching/helping with the workouts, or have any additional questions about the program, please feel free to contact me directly (email:
or call/text @ 914.837.0163)
Regards-
Bryant Piccioli
You will not be allowed to participate if you show up when we meet without first registering on our website and you do not bring with you a signed copy of the Town of West Hartford's Waiver.
