West Sound & Kitsap · Fall 2026 Pilot Season

More reps.
Game scenarios.
Less hassle.

The West Sound Select League is organized, competitive scrimmages for area select baseball teams — one game a week, aiming to start in September, with the fields, umpires, and logistics already handled.

A pilot season. You play, you give feedback, and together we decide whether a Winter or Spring run makes sense.

The idea

Development happens in the reps.

As a select organization, you're always after more reps. The most important part of a player's development is getting through real game scenarios — and the most important part of coaching is seeing how your athletes work together when those scenarios come up. The natural answer is simple: a scrimmage.

The pain today

Putting together competitive scrimmages on this side of the water is a grind — chasing opponents, fields, umpires, and mounds one game at a time.

The fix

A standing group of West Sound & Kitsap teams with central coordination, so a regular scrimmage is a calendar item, not a project.

It's a pilot

We run the fall, gather your feedback, and decide together whether a Winter and/or Spring iteration is worth doing.

“Select League” is the banner — the product is organized, recurring, competitive scrimmages built around development, not standings.

The neighborhood

Look how much baseball is right here.

The West Sound and Kitsap area is rich with select baseball. Here are area teams that show what's possible within a short drive — plus the fields we'd play on.

Area teams

Proposed fields

A mix of turf and grass fields we're working to secure — nothing is locked in yet.

To be clear: these are simply area teams that highlight the richness of baseball in our region. No conversations have taken place yet, and listing a team here doesn't imply they've committed — or even been asked.

How it runs

A simple, steady format.

1/wk

One game a week

Aiming to start in September — a dependable drumbeat of competition through the fall.

8u–18u

Age groups by interest

Brackets will depend on interest — many area teams field 8u through 18u.

Mostly weeknights

Primarily weeknight games under the lights, with the occasional weekend if needed.

Why join

What the league handles for you.

Central coordination

Fields, umpires, and mounds are arranged for you. Show up and play.

A regular drumbeat

Consistent games against a rotation of different, competitive opponents.

Regional community

Builds the West Sound select baseball community among coaches and families.

Covered by insurance

Games are covered under league insurance — one less thing to source.

Straight numbers

Transparent, per team, per game.

No mystery fees. Here's exactly what a game costs and where it goes.

Line itemPer team / game
Fields (with lights)$52.00
Umpire$50.00
Equipment (balls, mound, first aid)$50.00
Insurance$2.50
Operations (scheduling, coordination, logistics)$50.00
Total per team, per game$204.50
~$17
per player, per game
on a 12-player roster
~$170
per player for the season
across a 10-game fall

That's just under what teams typically pay, per game, for a single 3-game-guarantee weekend — except here it's a full ten-game fall.

These figures are an estimate based on preliminary numbers — but we anticipate the final cost will be quite close.

Good questions

The details, up front.

Honest answers to what coaches and admins ask first. A few details will be finalized with the founding teams — and that's by design.

What am I committing to?
The commitment is for up to ten games — the goal is to give your players as much variation in opponents and game scenarios as possible across the fall.
How does scheduling work, and how far in advance?
No schedules are set yet, and we plan to build the calendar with you — working around your existing practice times. The full schedule is determined up front and locked in as soon as we have commitments from participating teams, well before the first game.
How and when do teams pay?
The season's cost is split into two installments — half before the season begins and the balance partway through. We'll work with you on payment methodology. The breakdown in the Costs section shows exactly where every dollar goes.
What if we need to drop out?
Drop out before the season begins and you'll receive a full refund. Once the season is underway, you'll receive an 80% refund, minus the cost of any games you've already played.
What happens if a game is rained out?
Inevitably, Mother Nature will rain on our parade. We're working with the facilities to understand their cancellation policies, and we hope to return most of the money in the event of a cancellation.
Is this run to make money?
No — we're not in this to make a buck. The aim is simply to cover the costs of fields, equipment, and umpires so we can all play more baseball.
What rules do we play by?
Primarily NFHS rules, with adjustments for the lower divisions. For example, 8U can't advance home except on a batted ball, and 11U is the first division for leadoffs and the 50/70 field. A more formal rules proposal will be shared once organizations are committed.
What age groups are included?
Brackets depend on interest. Many area teams field 8u through 18u, and we'll group games by the age bands that draw enough teams. Turf field base configurations flex to suit younger age groups.
Who umpires the games?
We're contracting with a local umpiring association to provide coverage for all games, and we're in conversation with a couple of options now.
What does the league insurance cover?
We're planning to secure coverage through Sadler Sports & Recreation Insurance, included at $2.50 per team per game. Their amateur-sports program covers three things:
  • Accident — medical-payments coverage for player injuries sustained during games and practices (e.g., up to $25,000 with a $100 deductible).
  • General Liability — protects the league against bodily-injury or property-damage claims arising from our activities (a $1,000,000 standard limit), including legal defense costs.
  • Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability — protects the league's volunteer leadership from personal liability for decisions made running the league ($1,000,000–$2,000,000 limits).
Who is organizing the league?
The league is organized as a service of Blacksox Baseball LLC, providing operations support, insurance, and coordination. The league is committed to provide equal allocation of resources to all participating teams. The league is guided by a panel of reps from each club who coordinate to set season schedules and tournament opportunities. Questions? Reach us anytime at westsoundselectleague@gmail.com.
How will you gather feedback, and what's next?
A handful of meetings will be scheduled with participating organizations to gather feedback. This only works if it works well for the community, and we're open to any and all feedback as we build out the competitive baseball landscape in the West Sound region and Kitsap County. If the pilot succeeds, we can grow from this foundation into additional scrimmage seasons — and, down the road, potentially leagues or tournaments that crown a champion.

Let's talk it through.

Questions about the concept, the costs, or getting your team involved? Reach out anytime — this pilot is shaped by the coaches in it.

Not ready to commit a team? Get league updates by email.