Coach Thomas Makea and assistant coach Jared Martin will accompany the team overseas, both world champions and Softball Hall of Fame Black Sox players, along with batting coach Bevan Martin and manager Wayne Small.
In preparation for the event, the Junior Black Sox competed at Auckland's Dean Schick tournament over the weekend, before the Southern Cross Challenge in Christchurch on Easter Weekend. They are also scheduled for a training camp in May.
Team members would continue playing for their club teams until the end of March.
"Jayden plays for the premier 1 Miramar team.
"He has represented Wellington and Western Bays every year from U9 to U19 and this is the ultimate achievement in his junior career.
"He was over the moon to be selected, as this has been his dream since he was very young," Michelle said.
Having played softball since he was two years old, Jayden also watched his father and grandfather do well in the sport.
Jonny Stratford, who played premier 1 Softball for 23 years and was a senior Wellington representative, still plays alongside his son in the Miramar team.
"And, at 65, Jayden's granddad still plays for the Masterton Giants Presidents team."
With the 17-year-old's overseas journey not far away, Michelle was busy planning quiz night and raffle fundraisers to help cover the $7500 needed to get there.
"So far we've received local business donations and sponsorships including $500 worth of gift cards from Coastlands and a $100 facial voucher from Caci Clinic," she said.
"We'd love to hear from any other Kapiti business that would like to support Jayden."
Jayden, who spends around 10 hours a week dedicated to the sport, said it would be his "ultimate dream" to win the World Championship.
"This is my one shot to win this title, as I'll be too old to compete at the 2018 World Championships," Jayden said.
"I really appreciate all the support I've received so far from the Kapiti Community in getting there."
