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Crystal Lake Little League Baseball offers baseball through in-house teams, Little League International All Star teams, and CL Babe Ruth Ironman Tournament Teams. The program includes events such as Field Cleanup at Lippold Park, an Opening Day Parade, Picture Day, and Board Meetings.
• Ages: 4–12 years old
• Schedule: Full schedule of weekly and weekend games from April–June
• Price: $155 Rookies 4–5 year olds; $180 A 5–6 year olds; $225 AA 7–8 year olds; $250 AAA 9–10 year olds; $275 50/70 11–12 year olds; $25 discount applies for any additional family member registered.
Crystal Lake Little League Baseball has served the Crystal Lake community for over 65 years and is Crystal Lake's largest and premier recreational baseball program. It is Crystal Lake's only chartered Little League® baseball organization and operates as an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) organization with no mandatory fundraising or additional fundraising fees. The league has 40+ teams broken into 5 in-house divisions serving kids ages 4–12, with 2 additional opportunities for higher levels of play through Little League International All Star and CL Babe Ruth Ironman Tournament Teams.
An open evaluation and draft system is directed and managed by the board to support fair and even rostering of teams. Stringent pitch count and player positional rules are enforced to protect players' arm health and to assure engagement, development, and fun by ensuring they get to play all positions. Professionally trained and certified umpires are provided through the Fox Valley Blues Umpires Association. The program offers 3 month payment plans and concessions described as incredible.
The volunteer board members and 100+ managers and coaches are described as willing and dedicated to making this league the best baseball environment possible for kids to flourish in. Over 100 coaches are required to participate in and pass the USA Baseball “A” Certification, including the Confident Baseball Coach Course, Abuse Awareness for Adults, Introduction to Pitch Smart, and Basic First Aid. All volunteers must complete Little League’s annual background check, including a nationwide criminal and National Sex Offender Registry search administered by J.D. Palatine.
Last updated May 25, 2026.
• Ages: 4–12 years old
• Schedule: Full schedule of weekly and weekend games from April–June
• Price: $155 Rookies 4–5 year olds; $180 A 5–6 year olds; $225 AA 7–8 year olds; $250 AAA 9–10 year olds; $275 50/70 11–12 year olds; $25 discount applies for any additional family member registered.
Crystal Lake Little League Baseball has served the Crystal Lake community for over 65 years and is Crystal Lake's largest and premier recreational baseball program. It is Crystal Lake's only chartered Little League® baseball organization and operates as an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) organization with no mandatory fundraising or additional fundraising fees. The league has 40+ teams broken into 5 in-house divisions serving kids ages 4–12, with 2 additional opportunities for higher levels of play through Little League International All Star and CL Babe Ruth Ironman Tournament Teams.
An open evaluation and draft system is directed and managed by the board to support fair and even rostering of teams. Stringent pitch count and player positional rules are enforced to protect players' arm health and to assure engagement, development, and fun by ensuring they get to play all positions. Professionally trained and certified umpires are provided through the Fox Valley Blues Umpires Association. The program offers 3 month payment plans and concessions described as incredible.
The volunteer board members and 100+ managers and coaches are described as willing and dedicated to making this league the best baseball environment possible for kids to flourish in. Over 100 coaches are required to participate in and pass the USA Baseball “A” Certification, including the Confident Baseball Coach Course, Abuse Awareness for Adults, Introduction to Pitch Smart, and Basic First Aid. All volunteers must complete Little League’s annual background check, including a nationwide criminal and National Sex Offender Registry search administered by J.D. Palatine.
Last updated May 25, 2026.
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