SPARROW 34 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: All HOME games played at James Park. Some games will be in nearby towns (Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove)
When: Games are played Saturday morning - afternoon (exact Start Times TBD).
RAVEN 56 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 Late June through end of July.
Where: All HOME games played at James Park. Some games will be in nearby towns (Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove)
When: Games are played Saturday morning - afternoon (exact Start Times TBD).
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. Pony League 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 (Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove)
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