In-House Rec League
Sycamore Youth Baseball offers an In-House Recreational League open to any interested player. Practice will take place in Sycamore at one of our facilities, generally 2-3 times a week, with games primarily in Sycamore (but occasionally we will play nearby communities).
Ages
Sycamore Youth Baseball determines its age/grade requirements by the players' age as of May 1 of the given year. We offer multiple levels as numbers and interest permit.
Rookies (Tee Ball)
Pre-K (Age 5) & Kindergarten
Futures (Coach Pitch)
First – Second Grade
Minors (Kid Pitch)
Third – Fourth Grade
Majors
Fifth – Sixth Grade
Ponee (Registration Permitting)
Seventh – Eighth Grade
When
Registration
Registration for the upcoming season will open after the new year and close at the end of February.
Teams are typically determined during March, with league activities starting in April (weather permitting). Games will begin in May and run throughout June, with seasons wrapping by the end of June.
Evaluation Day
In-House Recreational League Evaluation Day for the 2026 season is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Sycamore High School Field House.
This is for players from the Futures Level through potentially Ponee. It is an opportunity to run a series of drills for coaches to evaluate and create teams.
Picture Day
In-House Recreational League Picture Day is currently scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Sycamore Park District Community Center off Airport Road. Exact times for teams will be posted closer to the event.
Cost
SYB prides itself on keeping baseball accessible and affordable for families. The costs listed are the price you pay at registration for your level, plus any additional fees. Fees that may be added include a small registration fee to support online registration on our website. Additionally, if paying by card or ACH, there are fees, which are a percentage of the cost.
When you register, you purchase a SYB raffle ticket as part of your registration fee. These tickets will be distributed early in the season. You can choose to sell these tickets. If you sell these tickets, you keep the proceeds to offset the registration cost. All raffle ticket stubs should be turned in on the designated date, and a drawing will be held with cash payouts.
Rookies
Initial Registration Cost - $120
Net cost of $20 after selling your child’s 10 SYB raffle tickets
Open to ages 5 through kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year.
Futures
Initial Registration Cost $160
Net cost of $60 after selling your child’s 10 SYB raffle tickets
Open to First & Second graders during the 2025-2026 school year
Minors
Initial Registration Cost of $210
Net cost of $110 after selling your child’s 10 SYB raffle tickets
Open to third- and fourth-graders during the 2025-2026 school year.
Majors
Initial Registration Cost of $210
Net cost of $110 after selling your child’s 10 SYB raffle tickets
Open to Fifth & Sixth graders during the 2025-2026 school year.
Ponee
Initial Registration Cost of $300
Net cost of $199 after selling your child’s 10 SYB raffle tickets
Open to Seventh & Eighth graders during the 2025-2026 school year.
Ponee will likely be played as the Sycamore Team(s) in another organization league, depending on registration numbers. With this model, the team(s) would be made up of players who register with SYB and would practice and play home games in Sycamore. There would be some away games in nearby communities.
Please note that we are exploring opportunities to play some games with other communities during the upcoming season, especially at the older age groups. Historically, Elburn, DeKalb, Maple Park, and Sugar Grove have had teams participate in our leagues. The difference this year is that a handful of games may be played in other local communities, rather than all being hosted in Sycamore. This is primarily done to allow our athletes to play against a wider variety of teams during the season.
Where
Sycamore Youth Baseball is fortunate to have the partnership and use of the Sycamore Park District fields.
Practices and game location will depend on your players' age level. Most levels will primarily play at Citizens Memorial Sports Complex.
Citizens Memorial Sports Complex
435 Airport Road
Sycamore, IL 60178
940 E State St
Sycamore, IL 60178
Rookies (Tee Ball) Only
800 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
Games & Practices
Rookies
Will meet twice a week on Tuesday & Thursday for practices or games.
Futures
Will meet 2-3 times per week for practices and games. They will play approximately 12 regular-season games, followed by an end-of-season tournament.
Minors
Will meet 2-3 times per week for practices and games. They will play approximately 12 to 16 regular-season games, followed by an end-of-season tournament.
Majors
Will meet 2-3 times per week for practices and games. They will play approximately 12 to 16 regular-season games, followed by an end-of-season tournament.
Ponee
Will need to be assessed on a season-by-season basis. It may be combined with another community organization.
Equipment
Players at all levels should provide their own glove and appropriate footwear (Non-metal cleats are strongly recommended for rookies). The league will offer team helmets and bats if needed, as well as team catchers' equipment. Players are welcome to provide their own helmets, bats, or additional equipment if desired.
Uniforms
Each registered player will receive the following items as part of the registration fee.
- Team Jersey
- Hat
- Baseball Pants
- Belt
- Socks
Schedule Guideline
Spring 2026
Sycamore Youth Baseball Spring 2026 In-House Recreational League.
Register