9U-11U Ducks

DUCKS BASEBALL PATHWAY

T-BALL

Introductory baseball program for both boys and girls at 5 or 6 years of age

REC BASEBALL

WAA’s Rec Baseball League consists of an age progression of playing levels for pre-K through 8th grade

COMPETITIVE

The competitive and cross town teams are designed for the advanced player ages 9-14

BASEBALL CAMPS

Baseball camps and clinics available for all ages and abilities

Ducks Baseball

Travel Baseball Program for 8U-18U

DUCKS BASEBALL

BASEBALL PROGRAM & TRAINING

The Wheatland Ducks Baseball Club is one of the premier travel baseball programs in the state of Illinois. Teams range in age from 8-18.

The club offers a year-round training program, and a 50-75 game spring/summer schedule, which begins in early April and concludes in mid to late July. A significant part of the schedule may include regional, state, and national tournament play. The Ducks have represented the state of Illinois in Cooperstown, NY; Omaha, NE; Orlando, FL and at numerous World Series and National Championship events.

Through the game of baseball, we try to instill in our young players a positive attitude, a sense of self responsibility, discipline and respect, and a strong work ethic. These principles are central as we strive to develop skills, teach solid baseball fundamentals, and prepare our athletes to be the very best they can be – both mentally and physically.

We emphasize having fun on the field, and stress class and sportsmanship in victory and defeat. We seek out quality players and opponents and strive to become the best by competing with the best.

Volunteer Program Director – Rich Janor

Wheatland Athletic Association

The Wheatland Athletic Association, Inc. (WAA) is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation established in 1977 to provide youth athletic programs in the Aurora/Naperville IL area.

WAA has over 12,000 participants in numerous programs for youth aged 18 months to 18 years old, as well as adult programs. Our board of directors is staffed with volunteers from the community.

The Wheatland Athletic Association owns and operates the WAA Sports Center, a 30,000 square foot indoor sports facility, with a basketball court and a sand infill, synthetic turf soccer field. In addition, adjacent to the WAA Sports Center, WAA operates the WAA Baseball/Softball Training Center. The WAA Training Center is a 5,000 square foot hitting facility with 4 batting cages and training area.

program include

Top level coaching

Team Chicago boasts one of the highest qualified staff in the state with multiple A & B License coaches as well as a number of C, D & Grassroots licensed coaches. The staff has years of player development between them at all levels ranging from U7's to Professional International Players.
Winter Team Training

At Team Chicago we are lucky to call the WAA Indoor Complex our home, providing players with both turf and futsal options to continue development throughout the winter months.
TOURNAMENTS

To aid the the development of our players, tournaments are included in club fees to ensure players have multiple opportunities outside of regular league play to develop and be challenged.
LEAGUE PLAY

Offering local, regional and national level opportunities to our players is something we pride ourselves on, we utilize the YSSL & IWSL leagues for our younger teams & create opportunities in National League and National Premier League for our older more competitive teams.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING

All of our programs offer additional training opportunities for those looking for that extra piece of development, whether that be skills sessions, futsal, camps and clinics.
FACILITIES

Having a central hub at TC's Soccer Complex is crucial. The facilities help us foster a true player development centered club, that creates a player first environment where players feel at home.

SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING

Private Training

All Ducks players receive 5 private lessons, and FREE individual usage of the WAA Training Center September-March. Additional training opportunities available at discounted prices.