Eligible birth dates: 9/1/2016 – 8/31/2017

Game Play: Year one (pre-K) will focus on a typical t-ball experience. 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. Typically, outs are not recorded; base runners do not advance on overthrows. 

T-Ball typically practices for a short period of time, 20-30 minutes, prior to the start of games. Coaches are then allowed to remain on the field to coach and instruct during games. Due to the age and attention span of children, parents are asked to help monitor the kids while at bat, on the bench, or in the field. 

Schedule: Play begins in late-April and approximately 10-12 games are scheduled for each team. The T-ball division generally plays its games at Waiola Park, and the commitment usually involves one week night (5:30pm start) and one weekend game.  A practice or two may be scheduled, but it's generally a two-day-per-week commitment. 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.

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

Game Play: Players hit a safety ball pitched by their coach and will continue to hit until they hit the ball fair, though an adjustable tee will be used when there has been a number of swings without contact. 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 10-12 games are scheduled for each team. The season will end mid-June, and players are invited to participate in the league's closing ceremonies held on June 25, 2021.

Field: The coach pitch division generally plays its games at Waiola 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.

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.

Age: Eligible birth dates: 9/1/2014 – 8/31/2015

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.

Age: For players born 9/1/2013 – 8/31/2014

Game Play: Farm league is the first level played with balls, strikes, and outs along with kids pitching and playing catcher. The coach pitches if a batter gets three balls or is hit by pitch (there are no walks but there are strikeouts). The inning ends when a team gets 3 outs or scores 5 runs. Players will play all positions over the course of the season.

The season ends with managers selecting players to play in the farm league All-Star Game (selection based on overall achievement and sportsmanship) on the final weekend of the season, and these teams also will be entered into a local tournament in early- to mid-July.

Schedule: Play begins in late-April and approximately 12 games are scheduled for each team. The farm league division generally plays its games at Spring Ave, and the commitment usually involves one week night (5:30pm start) and one weekend game. Coaches often will schedule a separate practice time, particularly early in 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.

Age: For players born 9/1/2012 – 8/31/2013

Game Play: 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. Regular baseballs are used.

Schedule: Play begins in late-April and approximately 12-14 games are scheduled for the regular season. C league generally splits its games between Gordon and Sedgwick, and the commitment usually involves one week night (5:30pm start) and one weekend game. Coaches often will schedule a separate practice time each week. The season ends with a playoff in mid- to late-June, and closing ceremonies are scheduled on June 25, 2021. 

Managers also will select players to play on two C league tournament teams, which will play in a local tournament in early- to mid-July.

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.

Age: For players born 9/1/2010 – 8/31/2012

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.

Schedule: Play begins in late-April and approximately 14 games are scheduled in the regular season. B league generally plays its games at Sedgwick and the commitment usually involves one week night (5:30 or 7:30pm start) and one weekend game. Coaches often will schedule a separate practice time each week. The season ends with a playoff in mid- to late-June, and closing ceremonies are scheduled on June 25, 2021. 

Managers also will select players to play on district and tournament teams, which will play in a local tournament in early- to mid-July.

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

Age: For players born 9/1/2009 – 8/31/2011.

Game Play: 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.

A league consists of 12-year olds and some 11-yr olds who are drafted to play up in A league. Any 11 year old not drafted into A league will play in B league.  

Schedule: Play begins in late-April and approximately 16 games are scheduled in the regular season. A league plays all its games at Sedgwick and the commitment usually involves one to three week night games (5:30 or 7:30pm start). A league typically does not play on the weekends. Coaches often will schedule a separate practice time each week. 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 and tournament teams, which will play in a local tournament in early- to mid-July.

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

Age: Players born 9/1/2010 – 8/31/2011 register here.

Game Play: 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 post season tournament.

Schedule: Play begins in late-April and approximately 16 games are scheduled in the regular season. A league plays all its games at Sedgwick and the commitment usually involves one to three week night games (5:30 or 7:30pm start). A league typically does not play on the weekends. Coaches often will schedule a separate practice time each week. 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 and tournament teams, which will play in a local tournament in early- to mid-July.

A/B League: Fifth grade players are eligible to be drafted into A League. Those 5th graders who are not drafted into A League will play in B League.

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

For players born 1/1/2013 – 5/31/2015.

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.

For players born 1/1/2011 – 12/31/2012.

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 1/1/2009 –12/31/2010.

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: Minors 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 1/1/2007 - 12/31/2008.

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.