Community Softball
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 game of softball.
Ages
What aged players are appropriate for this program?
Freshman
- Ages for this program are 7 - 8 years old (Current Kindergarten - 2nd Grade)
- 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)
Sophomore
- Ages for this program are 9 and 10 year olds (Current 3rd and 4th Grade)
- 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.
- Teams formed by coach selection with friend/school requests considered but not guaranteed
Juniors
- Ages for this program are 11 - 12 years old (Current 5th - 6th Grade)
- 14 - 16 games
- Games will be played on Thursdays and the weekend. A game or two will be scheduled under lights at VHAC.
- Teams formed by coach selection with friend/school requests considered but not guaranteed
**A waitlist will start after 36 kids register - This ensures ample playing time - we can not have teams with more than 13 kids.**
Seniors
- Ages for this program are 13 - 17 years old (Current 7th - 11th Grade)
- 14 - 16 games schedule
- Games will be played on Thursdays, Fridays and the weekend.
- Teams formed by coach selection with friend/school requests considered but not guaranteed
**A waitlist will start after 36 kids register - This ensures ample playing time - we can not have teams with more than 13 kids.**
Program Fee
What are the costs?
Freshman - $185
Sophomore - $220
Juniors - $245
Seniors - $245
When
What time of the year does this program run?
For Freshman, Sophomore and Juniors, regular season games run from early May to end of June with playoffs in early July.
Seniors will start mid to late May. After the High School season. Season ends mid July.
Practice and Game Locations
Where are practices and games typically held?
Practices and games will be at Gross Point Park and Deerpath Park. A few games for Sophomore, Junior and Senior games will be played under the lights at VHAC.
Uniform
Are uniforms provided in the travel fees or are they purchased separately?
Uniforms are included with the payment of the program fee.
Games
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.
Number of games are as follows:
Freshman - 12 to 14 Games
Sophomore - 14 to 16 Games
Juniors - 14 to 16 Games
Seniors - 14 to 16 Games
Refund Policy
We can NOT issue a refund once uniforms are ordered and teams are formed.
We always need coaches!
All board members and coaches are volunteering their time to make this a great experience for your child every season.
Email community_softball@vhcbs.com if you are interested in coaching.
Summer 2026
Registration will open mid December for our 2026 season.
Any questions, please reach out to our Commissioner of Community Softball:
Jen Nolan community_softball@vhcbs.com