The philosophy of the Vernon Hills Community Baseball and Softball Program is to increase the players' confidence and self-esteem; help them develop an understanding of the value of teamwork, honesty, courage, respect for authority and good sportsmanship; and maximize the potential of each player's skill and knowledge of the games of baseball and softball

--Registration opens 12/17--

--NEW:  Take advantage of our Early Bird Discount by registering by 12/31 and save $25

$25 Early Bird Discount from 12/17-12/31--

BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT VHCBS COMMUNITY SOFTBALL:

• Practices are twice a week before games start and then once per week after the start of the regular season
• Outdoor Practices Start the Week of March 31st - Weather Permitting
• Regular season for Freshman-Juniors will run from May 3rd to June 29th with playoffs taking place the week of July 7th. 
• Seniors start after the HS season ends in late May and play more games per week to still end at a similar time
• Our league consists of teams from our community as well as neighboring communities (Libertyville, Mundelein, Lake Forest, and Warren) and all levels play teams from neighboring communities

Freshman (Current Grades K-2)

• Part Coach/Kid Pitch - Skill Development Focus (Throwing, Catching, Fielding, Hitting)
• 12 - 14 games scheduled
• Teams formed by friend/school requests.
• Games will be primarily Tuesdays & Saturdays (Note: Some Sundays will be scheduled for rainouts)
• Season runs from 5/3 to 6/29 with playoffs the week of July 7th
• Program Fee: $185
• Ages for this program are 7 - 8 years old (Current K, 1st and 2nd grade)

Sophomore (Current Grades 3-4)

• Mostly Kid/ Part Coach pitch
• 14 -16 games scheduled
• Games primarily played on Wednesdays and Saturdays.  A game or two will be scheduled under lights at VHAC.  Some makeup games may be scheduled on Sundays.
• Ages for this program are 9 and 10 year olds (Current 3rd and 4th Grade)
• Teams formed by coach selection with friend/school requests considered but not guaranteed
• Regular season runs from 5/3 to 6/29 with playoffs the week of July 7th
• Program Fee: $220 

Juniors (Current Grades 5-6)

• 14 - 16 games 
• Games will be played on Thursdays and the weekend. A game or two will be scheduled under lights at VHAC.
• Regular season runs from 5/3 to 6/29 with playoffs the week of July 7th
• Ages for this program are 11 - 12 years old (Current 5th - 6th grade)
• Teams formed by coach selection with friend/school requests considered but not guaranteed
• Program Fee: $245

**A waitlist will start after 36 kids register - This ensures ample playing time - we can not have teams with more than 13 kids.**

Seniors (Current Grades 7-11)

• 14 - 16 games schedule
• Opening Day - likely to start in mid to late May. After HS season.
• Games will be played on Thursdays, Fridays and the weekend.
• Season ends by mid July
• Ages for this program are 13 - 17 years old (Current 7th - 11th grade)
• Teams formed by coach selection with friend/school requests considered but not guaranteed
• Program Fee: $245

**A waitlist will start after 36 kids register - This ensures ample playing time - we can not have teams with more than 13 kids.**

REGISTRATION PRICES AND DEADLINES

Early Bird Registration ($25 discount off of prices above) runs from 12/17 to 12/31

Regular Registration runs from 1/1 to 2/28

Late Registration after 2/28 incurs a $50 late fee and is accepted if space is available

Refund policy:

We can not issue a refund once uniforms are ordered and teams are formed. 

We always need coaches! Please volunteer this season.  Also, note all board members and coaches are volunteering their time to make this a great experience for your child every season.