SEASON STARTS JUNE22, 2024 -- EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION STARTS MAY 7th
FARM DIVISION
1st & 2nd Grade
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. Games are played on a weeknight and Saturdays.
Where: Robert Crown, Mason Park, Leahy Park
When: TBD
MIDDLE DIVISION
3rd & 4th Grade
Middle Division is a fine entry point to the game. This Division plays on Saturdays, with one midweek game. Players pitch and innings are over when there are three outs or five runs are scored. Umpires work each game and the season ends with a championship tournament. Teams are formed with the objective of evenness and balance. League teams play in the Chicago Suburban Youth Baseball Association and play against teams from surrounding towns. The league generally runs from June 22nd through end of July.
Where: James Park, Mason Park and Leahy Park.
When: TBD
MAJOR 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. Major League teams play in the Chicago Suburban Youth Baseball Association and play against teams from surrounding towns. The league generally runs from June 22nd through end of July.
Where: James Park and Foster Field.
When: TBD
PONY DIVISION
7th & 8th Grade
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. RavenLeague 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