Webster Travel Baseball

Webster Travel Baseball (WTB) is a nonprofit youth baseball organization based in Webster, New York. Founded over 15 years ago, it is a formally incorporated 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to organizing and managing travel baseball teams for young players in the Webster School District. Its mission focuses on player development, community engagement, and promoting sportsmanship and teamwork among youth athletes.

History and Organization

Webster Travel Baseball was established to provide Webster youth with competitive travel baseball opportunities, fostering skill development and exposure at a regional level. The organization was officially incorporated in New York State and granted tax-exempt status by the IRS in March 2014. Since then, all donations and sponsorships to WTB have been tax-deductible under federal and state law[2][3].

Mission and Goals

The mission of Webster Travel Baseball is to develop baseball players within the Webster School District and retain local talent on teams that compete in the highest-level travel leagues in the region. The organization aims to instill important values such as discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, honesty, and integrity in its players. Core program goals include:

• Providing regular opportunities for skill development and improvement for each player.
• Fielding successful teams at all age levels, with success defined beyond just wins and losses.
• Maintaining good standing with the Webster Youth Sports Council.
• Emphasizing the Webster Central School District CARE program’s rubric, which promotes character and responsibility.
• Supporting community initiatives including WHEN:DFCC (Domestic and Family Crisis Center).
• Ensuring all coaches are certified through the National Alliance of Youth Sports and meet background check requirements established by regional leagues[2].

Teams and Programs

The organization customarily fields teams known as the Webster Warthogs for various youth age divisions, typically ranging from 8U up to 17U. Each season, at least one team is formed for each age group to compete in local and regional competitions under the Monroe County Baseball Region (MCBR) league.

Financial Overview

Financial reports indicate that the majority of Webster Travel Baseball’s revenue is derived from program services, accounting for over 80% of total income. Contributions and fundraising activities also support operations, with total assets reported at approximately $6,600 and no liabilities as of the 2014 fiscal year. Donations to the organization are tax-deductible, supporting its ongoing community and player development efforts[3][4].

Community Involvement

Webster Travel Baseball emphasizes community partnership and involvement. It actively participates in and supports local youth sports governance and programs, adhering to standards that promote safe, positive youth sports experiences. The organization also highlights adherence to national youth sports safety and coaching certifications to maintain a high-quality developmental environment[2].

Webster Travel Baseball remains a cornerstone for youth baseball in the Webster area, dedicated to fostering athletic and personal growth in aspiring young athletes through its structured travel baseball programs.