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KBO Supports the Following Programs

Grade clarification: 9U - 14U Tryouts are held in late July/early August. Players will try out for the grade they are entering in September. 7U & 8U Evaluations are held in February. 

7U (NEW in 2022!)

  • Players in 1st Grade at the time of evaluations
  • Eligible players must be age 7 or under as of April 30th
  • No players are cut
  • The emphasis is on practice and skill development
  • Two Tournament teams split as evenly as possible (possible 3 teams if there is enough players and coaches)  
  • Team plays in 3 to 4 tournaments a summer.  Games are normally played on weekends as most tournaments usually run from Friday through Sunday.
  • If each team has more than 12 players, some players may sit out a tournament.
  • The time expectation depends on the coach, but you can expect at least a couple of practices a week.

8U

  • Players in 2nd Grade at the time of evaluations
  • Eligible players must be age 8 or under as of April 30th
  • No players are cut
  • The emphasis is on practice and skill development
  • Two Tournament teams split as evenly as possible   
  • Team plays in 3 to 4 tournaments a summer.  Games are normally played on weekends as most tournaments usually run from Friday through Sunday.
  • If each team has more than 12 players, some players may sit out a tournament.
  • The time expectation depends on the coach, but you can expect at least a couple of practices a week.

9U

  • Players entering 3rd Grade at the time of tryouts
  • Eligible players must be age 9 or under as April 30th
  • Two Tournament teams split as evenly as possible
  • 12 players per roster
  • Team plays in 4 to 5 tournaments a summer.  Games are normally played on weekends as most tournaments usually run from Friday through Sunday.
  • The time expectation depends on the coach, but you can expect at least a couple of practices a week.
  • NOTE: If there is enough interest and coaches, KBO will support a 3rd 'development' team that will play in roughly 3 'B Level' tournaments.

10U

  • Players entering 4th Grade at the time of tryouts
  • Eligible players must be age 10 or under as April 30th
  • 12 players per roster
  • Two Tournament teams split as evenly as possible
  • Team plays in 4 to 5 tournaments a summer.  Games are normally played on weekends as most tournaments usually run from Friday through Sunday.
  • The time expectation depends on the coach, but you can expect at least a couple of practices a week.
  • NOTE: If there is enough interest and coaches, KBO will support a 3rd 'development' team that will play in roughly 3 'B Level' tournaments.

11U

  • Players in 5th Grade at the time of tryouts
  • Eligible players must be age 11 or under as April 30th
  • 12 players per roster
  • Two Tournament teams split as evenly as possible
  • Team plays in 4 to 5 tournaments a summer.  Games are normally played on weekends as most tournaments usually run from Friday through Sunday.
  • The time expectation depends on the coach, but you can expect at least a couple of practices a week.
  • NOTE: If there is enough interest and coaches, KBO will support a 3rd 'development' team that will play in roughly 3 'B Level' tournaments.

12U

  • Players in 6th Grade at the time of tryouts
  • Eligible players must be age 12 or under as April 30th
  • 12 players per roster
  • Two Tournament teams split as evenly as possible
  • Team plays in 4 to 5 tournaments a summer.  Games are normally played on weekends as most tournaments usually run from Friday through Sunday.
  • The time expectation depends on the coach, but you can expect at least a couple of practices a week.
  • NOTE: If there is enough interest and coaches, KBO will support a 3rd 'development' team that will play in roughly 3 'B Level' tournaments.

13U

  • Players in 7th Grade at the time of tryouts
  • Eligible players must be age 13 or under as April 30th
  • 12 player rosters
  • Teams:
    • One Travel Only Team
      • 6-7 weekend tournaments only
    • One AA Team
      • Plays in Fox Valley Youth Baseball League
      • 1-2 weekend tournaments
    • Single A Teams
      • Play in Fox Valley Youth Baseball League

14U

  • Players in 8th Grade at the time of tryouts
  • Eligible players must be age 14 or under as of April 30th
  • 12 player rosters
  • Teams:
  • One Travel Only Team
    • 6-7 weekend tournaments only
  • One AA Team
    • Plays in Fox Valley Youth Baseball League
    • 1-2 weekend tournaments
  • Single A Teams
    • Play in Fox Valley Youth Baseball League

Junior Varsity Legion Baseball

  • Games played in the Fox River American Legion Baseball League
  • 1 team for both league and tournament games
  • Team made up of the HS Junior Varsity and Varsity players

Varsity Legion Baseball

  • Games played in the Fox River American Legion Baseball League
  • 1 team for both league and tournament games
  • Team made up of current HS Varsity & JV players (no returning college players)

Fall Baseball League – High School grades from incoming Freshman through Senior

  • Games played in the Fox Valley Fall Baseball League.
  • Eligible players must be entering grades 9 through 12 for the upcoming school year, and must NOT be participating in a WIAA Fall sport.
  • 1 or 2 teams consisting of players entering grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.
  • League typically runs from the end of August through the end of October.