The 2023 DC WOOD 18+ season is scheduled to start March 26th with the playoffs concluding by the end of July.  The regular season will have 24 scheduled games, the quarterfinal and semifinal playoff series will be best-of-three, and the Championship Series will culminate in a best-of-five format (the top 8 teams in the regular season qualify for the playoffs).  

The league provides best-in-class competition along with some great perks including:

* Access to local premium ball fields

* Live stream and video highlight packages of select games (usually two games per team)

* End-of-season All-Star Game and Home Run Derby

2023 Fees **FEES are NON REFUNDABLE **

• $290

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How to Register & Pay

Returning players or players that have a team

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New players/Free agents seeking a team

You may pay a non-refundable deposit while you wait to be assigned to a team.   The full balance is due upon team placement.  

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New team looking to join DC WOOD: Email us to discuss at management@dcwood.org   * Team must have a minimum of 17 on the roster.  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Who is this division tailored to?  Skilled ballplayers who seek best-in-class competition.

What skill level is required?  Experience level varies from high school to college and beyond, but it is recommended that you feel comfortable playing with and against skilled players. DC WOOD is not recommended for ballplayers with limited ball playing experience. 

Wood bats only?  YES, wood bats only, composites OK as long as they are BBCOR certified and have no metal parts. 

What rules do you play by? The 18+ division adheres to the DC WOOD rulebook which is published on our website.  All games are 9-innings long, or until the 3-hour time limit is reached. 

How much time should I expect to commit?  Games will be scheduled on weekdays and weekends in and around the Washington D.C. metro area.   Single 9-inning games will conclude once 9-innings are completed or when the time limit is reached.  Doubleheaders (weekend only) are scheduled for 7-innings and are completed once 7-innings are completed or when the time limit is reached. 

When will I be assigned to a team if I register as a new player?  All NEW PLAYERS that register by March 1st, 2023 are guaranteed a roster spot on a DC WOOD team. Registrations for NEW PLAYERS after March 1st will be subject to the needs and requirements of the teams.

Are fees refundable? Fees are not refundable.

Will the OVER 30 Division overlap with the 18+ OPEN Division?  The OVER 30 Division playoffs will end in mid -June. The 18+ OPEN division playoffs will end in late July.  While there may be some weekend game overlap, the league will try to accommodate teams with a large contingent of two-division players.  

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