Spring 2025

LSA Recreational Baseball program is open to players attending Pre-Kindergarten (age 3 or older) through 8th grade. All grade levels are based on the 2024-2025 school year. The goal of this program is to give young players an introductory understanding of the game in an organized and fun setting. All divisions will be coed. The season will run from April 2025 to July 2025 (weather permitting).

T-BALL (PRE-K)

In this league, players will hit from a tee. Games will be held on Saturdays at Spring Lake Park at 12, 1 or 2pm. There will not be practices held during the week. All players will be expected to provide their own glove, bat and helmet.

Fee: $175 ($150 early bird discount before February 28, 2025). Registration closes on April 1, 2025.

COACH PITCH (K-1ST GRADE)

In this league, coaches will pitch to the teams. Games will be held on Saturdays at Spring Lake Park at 9, 10 or 11am. Practices will be held one day during the week, Monday-Thursday, also at Spring Lake Park. All players will be expected to provide their own glove, bat and helmet. Fee will be $200 ($175 early bird discount before March 15, 2025).

Fee: $175 ($150 early bird discount before February 28, 2025). Registration closes on April 1, 2025.

FARM (2ND GRADE)

**NEW FOR 2025**

In partnership with the Buffalo Grove Recreation Association (BGRA), LSA will have one or more teams participate in the BGRA Farm League. This will provide those interested in continuing to play baseball an avenue to play at a recreational/house level. LSA will have their own team and most games will be played in Buffalo Grove. LSA will have the opportunity to host 1-2 games at North Park. Practice locations are TBD. If LSA is not able to obtain enough registrants, players will still have the opportunity to be drafted into the BGRA league.

Farm League is an instructional league with players pitching throughout the season. Players play a minimum of three innings in the field when a full six inning game is played. There are no walks, if a player is thrown 4 balls, he/she will hit pitches thrown by the manager. There is no bunting. The season begins at the end of April with two games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July.

Fee: $225. Registration closes on February 28, 2025.

STALLION (3RD-4TH GRADE)

**NEW FOR 2025**

In partnership with the Buffalo Grove Recreation Association (BGRA), LSA will have one or more teams participate in the BGRA Stallion League. This will provide those interested in continuing to play baseball an avenue to play at a recreational/house level. LSA will have their own team and most games will be played in Buffalo Grove. LSA will have the opportunity to host 1-2 games at North Park. Practice locations are TBD. If LSA is not able to obtain enough registrants, players will still have the opportunity to be drafted into the BGRA league.

Players play a minimum of four innings in the field when a full six inning game is played. Bunting is permitted. The season begins at the end of April with two games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July.

Fee: $225. Registration closes on February 28, 2025.

THOROUGHBRED (5TH-6TH GRADE)

**NEW FOR 2025**

In partnership with the Buffalo Grove Recreation Association (BGRA), LSA will have one or more teams participate in the BGRA Stallion League. This will provide those interested in continuing to play baseball an avenue to play at a recreational/house level. LSA will have their own team and most games will be played in Buffalo Grove. LSA will have the opportunity to host 1-2 games at North Park. Practice locations are TBD. If LSA is not able to obtain enough registrants, players will still have the opportunity to be drafted into the BGRA league.

Thoroughbred provides this developing age group with their first exposure to the total game of baseball on a proportionate 70 foot baseball diamond. Lead offs are permitted, balk and infield fly rules apply, players can advance to 1st on a dropped third strike and can steal home. The Thoroughbred League has proven a strong instructional experience for the players in this league. Players play a minimum of four innings in the field when a full seven inning game is played. The season begins at the end of April with two games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July. There may be a World Series for Thoroughbred, after the playoffs that extends into the 1st week of August.

Fee: $225. Registration closes on February 28, 2025.

PALOMINO (7TH-8TH GRADE)

**NEW FOR 2025**

In partnership with the Buffalo Grove Recreation Association (BGRA), LSA will have one or more teams participate in the BGRA Palomino League. This will provide those interested in continuing to play baseball an avenue to play at a recreational/house level. LSA will have their own team and most games will be played in Buffalo Grove. LSA will have the opportunity to host 1-2 games at North Park. Practice locations are TBD. If LSA is not able to obtain enough registrants, players will still have the opportunity to be drafted into the BGRA league.

Field dimensions include 80 foot bases and 54 foot pitching distances. The season begins at the end of April with two or three games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July.

Fee: $225. Registration closes on February 28, 2025.

Volunteers Needed – Commissioners, Coaches and Other Volunteers

LSA is an all-volunteer organization that relies on parents to run our youth sports programs. When registering, please consider volunteering to be a division Commissioner or a Team Coach. Your volunteerism would be greatly appreciated. Please do not let a lack of coaching experience deter you from coaching or volunteering in any of the roles noted above.

Contact Us

Any questions please contact Tom Capalbo at lsahousebaseball@gmail.com.