New for 2020, LGLL T-Ball is being offered to younger players.  To be eligible, players must be born between September 1, 2013 and August 31, 2015.

Schedule: Play begins in April 2020, and approximately 12 games are scheduled for each team.

Fields:  All games to be played at Gilbert Park & Waiola Park.

Practice:  Teams will have practice as scheduled by the Head Coach

Game Play:  Players hit a safety ball off of an adjustable batting tee. No score is kept. Basic game rules are taught and players are rotated among the different fielding positions.  The full batting order will bat in a half inning.  Traditionally, outs are not recorded; base runners do not advance on overthrows.  Each player will receive a participation trophy.

*** NOTE: Little League bat standards will require all LGLL leagues including T-Ball to use certified bats bearing the "USA Bat Licensing Mark" ***  

Eligible birth dates: 9/1/12 - 8/31/13

Schedule: Play begins in April 2020 and approximately 12 games are scheduled for each team.

Fields:  All games to be played at Gilbert Park

Practice:  Teams will have practice as scheduled by the Head Coach

Game Play:  Players hit a safety ball pitched by their Coach; Coaches also "back up" the catcher. Players are pitched to until they hit the ball fair, though an adjustable tee will be brought in when there has been a number of swings without contact. No walks or strikeouts are recorded.  No score is kept.  Traditionally, outs are not recorded but players forced or tagged out leave the playing field. Once a team bats through their order, the half inning is over. Base runners typically do not advance on overthrows.  Basic game rules are taught and players are rotated among the different fielding positions. Emphasis is on basic game play. Coaches are encouraged to have practices in addition to games. Each player will receive a participation trophy.

*** NOTE: Little League bat standards require all LGLL leagues to use certified bats bearing the "USA Bat Licensing Mark" ***  

For players born 9/1/11 - 8/31/12.

Play begins in April 2020 and approximately 12 games are scheduled for each team.  Note: The league schedule is being pushed back by a week this season, and the All-Star game is currently scheduled for June 27.

Practice:  Teams will have practice as scheduled by the Head Coach

Game Play:  Farm League emphasizes the basic fundamentals of throwing, fielding and hitting. A pitching machine and regular little league baseball will be used. Scores are kept but not league standings.  There are no leadoffs or stealing.  An All-star game is played by having each team select players from their team to represent the team.

Little League bat standards will require all LGLL leagues to use certified bats bearing the "USA Bat Licensing Mark"

For players born 9/1/10 - 8/31/11.

Schedule: Play begins in April 2020 and approximately 14 games are scheduled for the regular season.  Every team is seeded in a double-elimination tournament that concludes after the Closing Ceremony event at Sedgwick Park.  *Note: The league schedule is being pushed back by a week this season, and the Closing Ceremony is currently scheduled for June 27.

Fields:  All games are scheduled to be played at Sedgwick Park, Spring Avenue School and Gordon Park.

Practice:  Teams will have practice as scheduled by the Head Coach.

Skills: Development of fundamentals continues: throwing, fielding, pitching & hitting. Specific areas such as throwing to proper base, backing up a player, and tagging the runner are practiced.  Some modified rules allow for development of player skills. Player pitch counts are subject to Little League International rules. Scores and standing are kept with a post season double elimination tournament. Regular baseballs are used.

*** NOTE: Little League bat standards will require all LGLL leagues to use certified bats bearing the "USA Bat Licensing Mark" ***  

For players born 9/1/09 - 8/31/10

Schedule:  Play begins in April, 2020 and approximately 15 games are scheduled in the regular season.  Every team is seeded in a double-elimination tournament that concludes after the Closing Ceremony event at Sedgwick Park. *Note: The league schedule is being pushed back by a week this season, and the Closing Ceremony is currently scheduled for June 27.

Fields:  All games are scheduled to be played at Sedgwick Park

Practice:  Teams will have practice as scheduled by the Head Coach.

Game play: Baseball fundamentals continue to be developed. Base stealing and bunting are introduced, and infield/outfield skills continue to be stressed. Some modified rules allow for the development of players. Player pitch counts are subject to Little League International rules. Scores and standings are kept for seeding in the double elimination post season tournament.

*** NOTE: Little League bat standards will require all LGLL leagues to use certified bats bearing the "USA Bat Licensing Mark" ***  

Players born 9/1/08 - 8/31/09 register here.

SOME PLAYERS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE A LEAGUE DRAFT; SOME PLAYERS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE B LEAGUE DRAFT.

Schedule:  Play begins in April 2020 and the number of games scheduled in the regular season will depend on which league the player is drafted into.  Every team is seeded in a double-elimination tournament that concludes after the Closing Ceremony event at Sedgwick Park.  *Note: The league schedule is being pushed back by a week this season, and the Closing Ceremony is currently scheduled for June 27.

Fields:  All games are scheduled to be played at Sedgwick Park.

A/B League:  Upon completing Skills Assessment, 5th grade players are eligible to be drafted into A League. Those 5th graders who are not drafted into A League will be available for the B League draft.
Strong fundamental skills and team strategies are stressed in these competitive leagues. A strong commitment to the program is expected.  Scores and standings are kept for seeding in the double elimination post season tournament.

*** NOTE: Little League bat standards will require all LGLL leagues to use certified bats bearing the "USA Bat Licensing Mark" ***

For players born 9/1/07 - 8/31/08.

Strong fundamental skills and team strategies are stressed in this competitive league. A strong commitment to the program is expected. Scores and standings are kept for seeding in the double elimination post season tournament.  Trophies are awarded to the regular season winner and the tournament winner.

Schedule:  Play begins in April 2020 and approximately 16 games are scheduled in the regular season.  Every team is seeded in a double-elimination tournament that concludes after the Closing Ceremony event at Sedgwick Park. *Note: The league schedule is being pushed back by a week this season, and the Closing Ceremony is currently scheduled for June 27.

Fields:  All games are scheduled to be played at Sedgwick Park.

Practice:  Teams will have practice as scheduled by the Head Coach.

*** NOTE: Little League bat standards will require all LGLL leagues to use certified bats bearing the "USA Bat Licensing Mark" ***  

6th graders born before 9/1/07 register here for A League.  (All other 6th graders register in the A League section).  Please note that 7th Graders are NOT eligible to participate.  Please also note that 6th graders who register here because they were born before 9/1/07 may not be eligible for postseason All-Star Teams (District and Tournament teams) as they are outside of the standard little league age range.

A League: Strong fundamental skills and team strategies are stressed in this competitive league. A strong commitment to the program is expected. Scores and standings are kept for seeding in the double elimination post season tournament.  Trophies are awarded to the regular season winner and the tournament winner.

Schedule:  Play begins in April 2020 and approximately 16 games are scheduled in the regular season.  Every team is seeded in a double-elimination tournament that concludes after the Closing Ceremony event at Sedgwick Park. 

The league schedule is being pushed back by a week this season, and the Closing Ceremony is currently scheduled for June 27.

Fields:  All games are scheduled to be played at Sedgwick Park.Practice:  Teams will have practice as scheduled by the Head Coach.

Little League bat standards will require all LGLL leagues to use certified bats bearing the "USA Bat Licensing Mark"

For players born 1/1/11 - 5/31/13.
Note: There will be an opportunity for a limited number of players with 2011 birthdays to try out for the Minors softball division (9 and 10 year-olds).  The cost for that division is an additional $50. The LGLL Board will follow up in January with more information to families of players with 2011 birthdays, but please contact Burt Schlichter at [email protected] with any questions.Schedule:  Play begins in April and approximately 12 games are scheduled in the regular season.  Closing Ceremonies are scheduled for June 27, 2020.

Fields:  Games are scheduled to be played at Spring Avenue School.

Practice:  Teams will have practice as scheduled by the Head Coach

Peanut League: Fundamentals of throwing, fielding and hitting are emphasized. Player pitching and catching are introduced, in combination with coach or pitching machine. A safety ball is used. Scores are kept but league standings are not kept.

Non-La Grange residents must attend a school within La Grange to be eligible.

For players born 1/1/09 - 12/31/10.

Schedule:  Play begins in April and approximately 14 games are scheduled in the regular season.  Every team is seeded in a double-elimination tournament that concludes before Closing Ceremony event at Sedgwick Park (scheduled for June 27).

Fields:  Games are scheduled to be played at Spring Avenue School, Gordon Park, and Sedgwick Park. 

Minor League: Girls will learn the basic elements and skills of fast pitch softball. An 11 inch hard softball is used.

Note: Non-La Grange residents must attend a school within La Grange to be eligible.

For players born 1/1/07 - 12/31/08.

Schedule:  Play begins in April and approximately 14 games are scheduled in the regular season.  Every team is seeded in a double-elimination tournament that concludes before Closing Ceremony event at Sedgwick Park on June 27.

Fields:  Games are scheduled to be played at Spring Avenue School, Gordon Park, and Sedgwick Park. 

Major League: Girls will learn the basic elements and skills of fast pitch softball.

Non-La Grange residents must attend a school within La Grange to be eligible.

For players born 1/1/05 - 12/31/06.

Schedule: Play begins in April and approximately 14 games will be scheduled in the regular season.  Every team is seeded in a double-elimination tournament that concludes at the Closing Ceremony event at Sedgwick Park (scheduled for June 27).

Fields:  Games are scheduled to be played at Gordon Park and Sedgwick Park.

Junior League: This is a continuation of league play for the older girls. This is a competitive league with an emphasis on the progression of skills and strategies. Scores and league standings are kept.

Non-La Grange residents must attend a school within La Grange to be eligible.

Players born 9/1/01 - 8/31/15 register here.  

Players born 9/1/61 - 8/31/01 register here.