Registration

Fall Baseball, Softball, T-Ball - Fall 2026

Fall 2026 Youth Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball Leagues

Registration opens June 1, 2026. Join us for skill-building, teamwork, and fun!

League Age: Determined by the participant’s age as of April 30, 2026. New participants must provide a birth certificate at registration to confirm age (ages 4-16 boys and girls).

Limited Spaces: Each age group has limited spots available. Once an age group reaches capacity, a waitlist will begin. Note: League/age assignments are strictly based on age, with no exceptions.

Participant Fees:

• Town of Wake Forest Residents: $60, registration opens June 1
• Non-Residents: $100, registration opens June 8
• Residency is determined by the participant’s home address within Town limits.

Team Placement: Siblings in the same age group will be placed on the same team, but requests for specific teams, players, or coaches cannot be accommodated.

Tball and Rookie League Players will be randomly placed on team and ALL minor, little, junior, and seniors players will participate in evaluations and drafted (coaches kids are automatically placed)

Practice & Game Schedule:

• Practices: 1-2 times per week, with 5-6 sessions.
• Games: 8-10 game season only (depending on field space and the number of teams)
• Season Duration:
• Evaluations: Late July (no evaluations for tball & rookie leagues)
• Practices: Early/Mid-August through October
• Games: August through October

Volunteer Coaching Opportunities: Interested in coaching? Register your child first, then signup online to volunteer. Each team may have up to 1 head coach and 2 assistants.

Requirements for Coaches (after selected):

• Background screening before the first practice
• Complete NAYS Coaches Training before the first game
• Coaching spots are limited and may reach capacity

Church Co-Rec Softball League - Summer I 2026

Church Co-Rec Softball League – Bring your local church this summer for Co-Ed Softball in Wake Forest.  Fellowship and fun on the field!

Depending on team numbers, we’ll organize the league into one of two tournaments at the end of the season.

Eligibility - Participants must be 18 years or older to join.

Schedule - Teams can expect to play 1-2 games per week.

Game Rules & Equipment

• Strike Mat: A strike mat will be used for all games.
• Balls Provided: All game balls will be supplied by the league.

Rosters and Player Add/Drop Policy

• Roster Submission: All teams must submit their rosters before the season’s first game.
• Add/Drop Period: Teams can adjust rosters within the first two weeks of the season. After this window, rosters will be locked for the remainder of the season.

Locations

• Flaherty Park Field 1: 1100 N White St & Heritage High (Lower Field): 1150 Forestville Rd

League Overview

• Start Date: League play begins in Mid-June.
• Game Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays.
• Game Times: Start times are 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 9:00 PM.

Youth Volleyball League (Girls) - Spring 2026

We’re excited to announce our Youth Volleyball League, hosted in collaboration with Cap City Volleyball.

Eligibility and League Age

• League Age: Determined by age on September 1, 2026
• Age Verification: New participants must provide a birth certificate
• Limited Spots: Each age group has limited availability. Once full, waitlists will open.

Fees

• Wake Forest Residents: $60 (Registration opens April 1)
• Non-Residents: $100 (Registration opens April 8)
• Residency: Determined by your home address within Town limits

Team Placement

• Siblings in the same age group will be placed on the same team.
• No specific requests for teammates or coaches can be accommodated.

Practice & Game Schedule

• Days & Age Groups:
  • 10U & 12U: Monday/Wednesday
  • 14U & 16U: Tuesday/Thursday
• Practice & Game Times: 6:15 PM, 7:15 PM, or 8:15 PM

Evaluations

• Dates: May 11–14
• Details: Times/Days - TBA
  • Participation Required: All coaches & players, including coaches' children, must attend evaluations.

Season Details

• Games: 10 games + a postseason tournament
• Championship: Held on the 3rd or 4th Saturday in July

Equipment Needs

• Required: Knee pads
• Optional: Arm sleeves (helpful but not required)

Coaching Opportunities

1. Register your child.
2. Sign up online to volunteer.

Coach Requirements:

• Complete a Background Screening and NAYS Training before practices and games.
• Each team can have up to 2 coaches—no volleyball experience needed! Bring a positive attitude and leadership skills to support your team.

Baseball, Softball, T-Ball Leagues - Spring I 2026

Spring 2026 Youth Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball Leagues

Registration opens February 1, 2026 for Town of Wake Forest residents and February 8, 2026 for all others. Programs are offered for boys ages 5–17 and girls ages 5–16, with a focus on skill development, teamwork, and fun.

League Age:
Determined by the participant’s age as of April 30, 2026. New participants must provide a birth certificate at registration.

Availability:
Spots are limited by age group. Once full, a waitlist will be created. Age and league assignments are strictly based on age with no exceptions.

Fees (Residency is based on the participant’s home address within Town limits):
- Wake Forest Residents: $60 (registration opens Feb 1)
- Non-Residents: $100 (registration opens Feb 8)

Team Placement:
Siblings in the same age group will be placed together. Requests for specific teams, players, or coaches cannot be accommodated.

Schedule:
- Practices: 1–2 days per week
- Games: 8–10 games, depending on teams and field availability
- 10U and up: End-of-season tournament
- T-Ball & Rookie: Regular season only

Season Timeline:
- Evaluations: Mid–late March (not required for T-Ball & Rookie)
- Practices: Late March–April
- Games: April–June (may extend into late June)

Volunteer Coaches:
Parents may volunteer after registering their child. Each team may have 1 head coach and 2 assistants. Coaches must complete a background check and NAYS training. Coaching spots are limited.

FREE AGENT SIGNUP 2026 - Annual 2026

2025 Adult Sports Free Agent Sign-Up

Looking to get active, meet new people, and join a team this year? Sign up as a free agent for our 2025 Adult Sports Leagues! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to have fun, we will try and find a spot for you.

Our leagues include:

• Adult Softball (Adult and Co-Rec Church)
• Co-Rec Kickball
• Co-Rec Volleyball

Why Join as a Free Agent?

• Perfect for individuals or small groups without a full team.
• Great way to make friends and connect with others who share your interests.

Our goal is to assist teams that are short on players by connecting them with available individuals. If there are enough free agent players, we will form a new team to ensure everyone has the opportunity to play.