ROOKIE DIVISION (Tee-Ball) $155
Unlike other programs, Crystal Lake Little League does not require any mandatory fundraising or charge additional $100 fee.
2 FREE Winter clinic is also included & we offer a $25 discount for each additional family member registered.
Crystal Lake Little League is excited to welcome your new players to little league style baseball in the T-Ball Division. Please know that your son or daughter will have a fun and wonderful experience learning the game of baseball and developing introductory skills with fundamental instruction and energetic teaching as our focus.
Recommended for Pre-K and first playing season for Kindergarten (ages- 4 & 5 years old as of August 31st)
- *For a league age 5 player to participate in the Rookie level, it should be that player's first year ever playing baseball
- Please see the age chart in the FAQ section if you have any questions, or email us at [email protected]
- Your child will be placed on a team with other players from his/her own school or neighborhood to make them more comfortable and to allow for carpooling.
- Requests to play certain kids together on the same team can be made to the division VP for consideration by the league when creating teams.
- Every player will bat each inning hitting off of a tee for proper training.
- Players will advancing one base each at bat, with the last batter for the team hitting a "home run" and clearing the bases.
- Every player will have opportunity to play each position on the field to help them develop a basic understanding of the game.
- Games normally last about an hour.
- No scores or standings will be kept and no umpires will be used.
- Practices before the 1st game will be a 'clinic style’ with other rookie players and coaches.
- Once the games begin, there will be one team only practice per week. The time and location will at the discretion of the manager.
- Games will be played on Saturdays only until school ends. There will be a few week night games after school is out totaling 10 games in all.
- Uniform jersey, pants, and hats will be provided. The league will provide helmets and bats for each team.
- The league will provide Level 5 safety type baseballs for practices and games.
- Players will provide their own glove. Nonmetal baseball cleats, personal little league approved bats & NOCSAE approved helmets are permitted but not necessary at this level.