Registration FAQs

General

Q: Please explain the Volunteer Fee

All families will pay a $100 volunteer fee at registration. To receive a refund, families must complete five hours of volunteer work during the current season. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year and include concession shifts, support at spring and summer evaluations, uniform distribution, and other roles as needed by division coordinators.

Head and Assistant Coaches, along with Team Managers, will be eligible to receive this refund at the beginning of the season.

When a family completes their five-hour requirement, they can submit an online form to request their refund. Refunds will be processed either back to the original credit card used for registration or credited to the family’s TeamSnap account for future use.

We understand that some families may not be able to commit additional time to volunteer work. In those cases, the $100 fee will be retained by the association, similar to last year’s volunteer opt-out option.

This system ensures that everyone contributes to the success of our programs, whether through time or financial support. Revenue from unclaimed volunteer refunds plays an important role in WRSSBA’s annual budget, directly supporting equipment, facilities, and player development opportunities across all divisions.

Thank you in advance for lending a hand, as we are a grassroots organization and we are 100% volunteer-run.

Q: What is the Indoor Training Improvement Fee?

Beginning in 2026, all members will see a new Indoor Training Improvement Fee (ITIF) of $60 per player added to their registration. This fee will support WRSSBA building a dedicated reserve fund to support our long-term partnership in the new indoor training facility at Centennial Park.

The ITIF ensures we can meet our future facility obligations, strengthen our equity in the building, and invest in the continued growth of baseball in our community. The fee will run for up to seven years and end once the fund reaches its target.

For more information about how the ITIF works and why it’s important to WRSSBA’s future, please visit our ITIF webpage – https://wrssba.com/indoor-training-improvement-fee/

Q: Do We Have To Live In White Rock Or South Surrey To Play For WRSSBA?

Our governing association, BC (Minor) Baseball, has strict requirements related to registering with an association when your permanent residence is outside the catchment area of that association.

We will not register players who live outside of our catchment areas without the proper approved Player Movement Form from BC (Minor) Baseball signed by your area’s Association President, our President, and by BC (Minor) Baseball Association’s Eligibility Committee.

Our BC (Minor) Baseball catchment area is defined as follows:

• The West boundary is Crescent Beach
• North boundary is Colebrook Road from Crescent Beach to 152nd Street then 40th Ave. from 152nd Street to 196th Street.
• East Boundary is 196th Street from 40th Avenue to 0 Avenue.
• South Boundary is 0 Avenue.

BC (Minor) Baseball Catchment Map

Q: What Do I Do If I Am An “Out Of Catchment” Player That Wants To Play At WRSSBA?

If you live outside of WRSSBA’s boundaries, you must contact your local association to determine if you are eligible  for the Release Procedure outlined in Rule 6: Player Eligibility – Release Procedure of the current BC (Minor) Baseball Rulebook.

The Player Movement Request form is posted on BC (Minor) Baseball’s Document page.

Please contact your association President and your Division Coordinator if you require clarification of this rule for your situation.

If at any time your residency comes into question you will be required to provide a proof of residency, (e.g., driver’s license, utility bill)

If you have not obtained a player movement release and it is determined that your permanent address is not within the established BC (Minor) Baseball boundary for WRSSBA, your child will not be permitted to play for WRSSBA.

Team Formation And Special Requests

In an effort to keep the teams balanced to provide a more enjoyable experience for the players, we will not accept any special requests to play with a friend or relative. Initially, coaches will be able to select up to two assistant coaches. Beyond that, our division coordinators or coordinator and coaches through a draft will determine which players play on which teams. A team manager and an additional assistant coach, if required, are added after the teams are formed.

Playing Up Policy

In efforts to provide the best development for all players, WRSSBA does allow players to play up a division. However, the player must show exceptional ability and maturity.

If  you think your son or daughter should play up a division:

• Make a request through the division coordinator for the division you are requesting to play up in, for consideration.
• Obtain a recommendation from the previous season’s coach (regular or post season), and/or the Player Development Coordinator.
• Ensure that your player has gone through or goes through an independent evaluation process.
• Be aware that playing up may or may not have implications towards post season/summer ball opportunities.
• Be aware that final sign-off will come from the Jr. VP, Sr. VP or President.
• If you have received written permission to play up a division, please register your player in the higher division.
• If you have not received written permission, please register your player in the division they would normally play in.

Q: At Which Parks Will My Child Play Games And Practice?

Please refer to the Fields page for a list of the fields.

Q: What Division Should I Be Registering My Child For?

The division is based on the birth year of the player.

Please refer to the main Registration page for full details on age eligibility by division.

General Registration Faqs

• Early bird fees in effect until January 30th ($50 less)
• Please note that when you pay your registration via Credit Card and then request a refund the Association will refund the registration amount back to your credit card; occasionally we will  provide the refund via cheque.

If you wish to withdraw after registration:

5U, 6U, 7U:

• No penalty for withdrawal on or before March 14
• $50 admin fee on or after March 15, before the season starts
• No refunds after the first game is played

8U, 9U, 11U, 13U, 15U, 18U:

• No penalty for withdrawal on or before March 4
• Due to custom numbered jerseys being ordered for each player, $50 admin fee on or after March 5, before the season starts
• No refunds after the first game is played