REGISTRATION OPENS
DECEMBER 1st
ROOKIE DIVISION
PRE K & KINDERGARTEN
The Rookie League is a wonderful introduction to the sport for all kids. The emphasis is on fun and an introduction to some basic baseball skills. A batting T is used to emphasize the importance of learning a proper swing, with some pitching by coaches. The league runs from April through the mid June. Each team plays 10 games (*weather permitting) on Saturday mornings.
Where: Robert Crown Park (Field 3), Tallamadge Park, Baker Park
When: Saturday mornings start time TBD
This is a non-competitive developmental league. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of the game with children playing all the positions, including two innings of "kid-pitch" with modified rules. Innings are over when three outs are made or eight players bat. For many children the Farm League is their entry point to baseball. The league runs from April through the mid June. Each team will play 10 games (*weather permitting) on Saturday mornings
Where: Robert Crown, Mason Park, Leahy Park
When: Games are played Saturday mornings (exact Start Times TBD)
MIDDLE34 DIVISION
3rd & 4th Grade
Middle Division... things get serious. Not only are the scores and standings kept, its now time for the Coach to stand by and watch the players pitch!! Umpires work each game and the season ends with a championship tournament. Teams are formed with the objective of evenness and balance. The league generally runs from April through the first or second weekend of June.
Where: All games @ James Park
When: Games are played Saturday morning - afternoon (exact Start Times TBD). Wednesdays games will be either 5:30 or 6pm depending on field assignment.
MAJOR56 DIVISION
5th & 6th Grade
While most players in the Major League have prior baseball experience, we have seen many youngsters start the game at the Major League level if they have the desire to play and learn. Games are played on Saturdays with one game midweek. Leadoffs and base stealing become part of the game. All games are umpired. Innings end with three outs or five runs scored. Teams are formed by a draft to ensure competitiveness and balance. A championship tournament ends the season. The league generally runs from April through the first or second weekend of June.
Where: All games @ James Park
When: Games are played Saturday morning - afternoon (exact Start Times TBD). Weekday game are Tues, Wed, Thurs at 5:30pm.
In this league, all the rules of baseball are in force, including leadoffs and stealing. Teams are formed by a draft with the objective of evenness and balance. Umpires work all games. Pony League teams play in the Chicago Suburban Youth Baseball Association and play against teams from surrounding towns.
Where: James Park and other towns around the area. Usually Skokie, Wilmette and Lincolnwood
When: Schedule is determined by CSYBA. Usually 2-3 games a week. Player and Coaches must be prepared for a random schedule. Weeknight games usually start at 6:30pm