**FALL 2023 UPDATE**
The league will be conducting travel tryouts for the Summer 2024 season on the following dates and times: 

July 25th, 5:30pm-8pm, McNally Park, 8325 Central Park Avenue Skokie, IL 60076
8U (Birthday not before 5/2/2015, primarily 2nd graders in 2023-2024 school year)
9U (Birthday not before 5/2/2014, primarily 3rd graders in 2023-2024 school year) 
10U (Birthday not before 5/2/2013, primarily 4th graders in 2023-2024 school year)

July 25th, 5:30pm-8pm, Terminal Park, 9401 Kenton Avenue Skokie, IL 60076
11U (Birthday not before 5/2/2012, primarily 5th graders in 2023-2024 school year) 
12U (Birthday not before 5/2/2011, primarily 6th graders in 2023-2024 school year)

July 30th, Oakton Park, 10am-11:30am, 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076
13U ONLY (Birthday not before 5/2/2010, primarily 7th graders in 2023-2024 school year) 
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July 30th, Central Park, 12pm-4:30pm, 9350 Central Park Avenue, Skokie, IL 60203
13U (Birthday not before 5/2/2010, primarily 7th graders in 2023-2024 school year) 12pm-1:30pm
14U (Birthday not before 5/2/2009, primarily 8th graders in 2023-2024 school year) 1:30pm-3pm

• A child is not eligible for 14U if they are in high school during the 2023-2024 school year. 

15U (Birthday not before 5/2/2008, 9th graders in 2023-2024 school year)  3pm-4:30pm

To sign up for tryouts, please complete this form 

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING TRYOUTS:
​SBSL typically holds tryouts for its travel baseball teams from 8U through 14U levels at the conclusion of the summer season. Players can anticipate to showcase their skills in pitching (if applicable), fielding, batting and baserunning. All players are encouraged to wear appropriate baseball clothing including cleats and bring a glove, bat, helmet, and water.

WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER TRAVEL BASEBALL?
Travel baseball entails a meaningful commitment to the game. Players that try out should have a love for the game and a desire to continually improve and compete. 

WHERE ARE GAMES PLAYED?
Skokie travel baseball teams participate in the Lake Shore Feeder Baseball League. Teams compete against travel teams from Glenview, Wilmette, Evanston, Lake Forest, Park Ridge, and other north suburban communities. Teams also participate in tournaments.  Skokie travel baseball players also may participate in a community (house) league in the fall. Please see the bat rules section of the website to determine eligible bats for your child's age bracket.

WHAT IS THE TIME & FINANCIAL COMMITMENT?
Indoor practices typically begin in January and will be one to two times per week. Players practice over the winter months and into spring to prepare for formidable competition. Games begin in April & May, with tournaments starting once the school year is complete. Travel time commitment during the season is typically 3-4 days per week. The financial commitment are estimated at $700 per season for ages 8U-13U, $800 per season for 14U, and $1,500-$2,000 per season for 15U. The league and the teams do try to host fundraisers to help offset travel costs throughout the season.

For age groups 8U-10U:

• Games are late May-July.
• 8U-10U players also play House baseball. 

For age groups 11U-14U:

• Games are April through July.

For age 15U:

• The 15U team will play 6-7 tournaments in June and July. There is no formal league for this age group. 

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All other age groups (8U-14U) will play in the Lake Shore Feeder League and play two tournaments over the course of the season. Travel teams may also play during the Fall Season (games on weekends only) from mid-August through mid-October.​

To determine your child’s travel baseball level, visit the Little League Age Calculator.