Age: Eligible birth dates: 9/1/2015 – 8/31/2016

Game Play: Players will make the transition this year from coach pitch (at the beginning of the season) to coach and player pitch (the second half of the season). Coaches also may incorporate machine pitch to maximize hitting fundamentals. But no worries -- if your child isn't ready to hit off of player pitch, we will adjust to ensure their success. Typically, outs are not recorded but players forced or tagged out leave the playing field. Each time will bat through their order, and base runners do not advance on overthrows. Basic game rules are taught and players are rotated among the different fielding positions.

Schedule: Play begins in late-April and approximately 12 games are scheduled for each team. The coach pitch division generally plays its games at Gilbert Park, and the commitment usually involves one week night (5:30pm start) and one weekend game. Each team may also have some additional practices throughout the season. The season will end mid-June, and players are invited to participate in the league's closing ceremonies held on June 25, 2021.

Open to all La Grange residents. Non-La Grange residents must attend a school within La Grange to be eligible or not have a similar program within their own town.

For players born 1/1/2012 – 12/31/2013.

Schedule: Play begins in the second half of April and approximately 12-14 games are scheduled in the regular season. Minors games consist of 6 innings in which scores are maintained and standings kept. The division is entirely player pitch with some assistance at times from coaches. Girls will learn the basic elements and skills of fast pitch softball. An 11 inch hard softball is used. Players will rotate between the infield and outfield to promote development.  

The season ends with a playoff in mid- to late-June, and closing ceremonies are scheduled on June 25, 2021. Managers will select players to play on district teams, which will play in a local tournament in early- to mid-July.

Fields: Minors games are scheduled to be played at Spring Avenue School, Gordon Park, and Sedgwick Park. The commitment usually involves one week night (typically 5:30pm start) and one weekend game. Coaches often will schedule a separate practice time each week.

For players born 1/1/2010 –12/31/2011.

Schedule: Play begins in April and approximately 12-14 games are scheduled in the regular season. Majors games consist of 6 innings in which scores are maintained and standings kept. Pitchers are allowed to pitch up to two innings per game and are monitored by pitch count for game-to-game usage control.

The season ends with a playoff in mid- to late-June, and closing ceremonies are scheduled on June 25, 2021. Managers will select players to play on district teams, which will play in a local tournament in early- to mid-July.

Fields: Majors games are scheduled to be played at Gordon Park and Sedgwick Park. The commitment usually involves one week night (typically 5:30pm start) and one weekend game. Coaches often will schedule a separate practice time each week.

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

For players born 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2009.

Schedule: Play begins in April and approximately 14 games will be scheduled in the regular season. The season ends with a playoff in mid- to late-June, and closing ceremonies are scheduled on June 25, 2021. Managers will select players to play on a district team, which will play in a local tournament in early- to mid-July.

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.

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

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

For players born 1/1/2014 – 5/31/2016.

Note: There will be an opportunity for a limited number of players with 2013 birthdays to move up to 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 February with more information to families of players with 2013 birthdays, but please contact Burt Schlichter at [email protected] or Cara Doyle at [email protected] with any questions.

Schedule: Play begins in April and approximately 12 games are scheduled in the regular season. The commitment usually involves one week night (5:30pm start) and one weekend game. Closing Ceremonies are scheduled for June 25, 2020.

Practice: Teams will have practice as scheduled by the Head Coach, particularly pre-season and earlier in the main season.

Fields: Peanuts generally splits its games between Gordon and Spring Ave.

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 maintained.

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