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2026 Crystal Lake Ironmen Tryouts

Please register prior to tryouts. If you are unable to make it to a tryout, please email [email protected] to set up a private tryout time.

TeamDate(s)Time Location
9U IronmenJuly 27, 20251:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Crystal Lake Little League Fields at Lippold Park - Sage Field
 10U Ironmen
July 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Crystal Lake Little League Fields at Lippold Park - Sage Field
 11U Ironmen
 July 27, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:00 PMCrystal Lake Little League Fields at Lippold Park  - Sage Field
12U Ironmen
July 14, 20256:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Crystal Lake Little League Fields at Lippold Park - Sage Field
13U Ironmen
July 14, 20256:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Crystal Lake Little League Fields at Lippold Park - Dinzole Field
 14U Ironmen
July 27, 20255:00 PM - 6:30 PM Lippold Park Babe Ruth Fields (Mickey Sund Complex)
 15U Ironmen
 TBDTBD
Lippold Park Babe Ruth Fields (Mickey Sund Complex) 
 16U Ironmen
TBDTBD
 Lippold Park Babe Ruth Fields (Mickey Sund Complex)

Please register for the Crystal Lake Ironmen tryouts through the website by selecting the right team in the registration listing below. (Note: The price shown is NOT the cost to tryout. You can register below to tryout for free and you will not have to pay unless the player has made the team)

All players will be notified whether they made the team or not after their team's scheduled tryout time.

If the player has made the team and accepts the offer to play, a $100 non-refundable deposit will be required at the time of acceptance. The following is a breakdown of fees that will be collected if the player makes the team and accepts the offer (payment plans will be available):
Crystal Lake Ironmen 9U-10U: $900.00 (Includes 2 uniforms, winter program*, Ironmen and Little League fees, 4-5 tournaments, and 10-15 individual games)
Crystal Lake Ironmen 11U-12U: $1,000.00 (Includes 2 uniforms, winter program*, Ironmen and Little League fees, 5-6 tournaments, and 10-15 individual games)
Crystal Lake Ironmen 13U-14U: $1,300.00 (Includes 2 uniforms, winter program*, Ironmen and Babe Ruth fees, 7 tournaments, and individual games)
Crystal Lake Ironmen 15U-16U: $1,400.00(Includes 2 uniforms, winter program*, Ironmen fees, 8 tournaments, and individual games)

*The Ironmen Winter Program includes practices up to 3 days a week beginning as early as November 2025 for most teams and continuing through March 2026. (Breaks will be taken around the holidays). Practices include dedicated sessions for pitching/catching training, use of hitting tunnels, indoor fielding training, and conditioning.

Note: Ironmen 9U-11U are looking for players located within the Crystal Lake Little League boundaries.

Note: Crystal Lake Ironmen 13U, 14U, 15U & 16U players are not required to play Crystal Lake Babe Ruth In-House and will play for the same team the entire season.


Directions to Locations:
Crystal Lake Little League Fields at Lippold Park - (Southwest corner of Lippold Park property).
Lippold Park Babe Ruth Fields - (Micky Sund Complex. Located across from Lippold Park Golf Center)

 

Registration Listing

Crystal Lake Ironmen 2026

Looking to take your game to the next level? Playing for the Crystal Lake Ironmen offers elite coaching, competitive individual games and tournament play, and a player-first culture that aims to develop talent both on and off the field. From 9U through 16U, we provide age-appropriate training, a commitment to fundamentals, and opportunities to compete against teams in McHenry County, Northern Illinois, and the Midwest regions.

Whether your athlete is just starting to shine or already chasing college dreams, we offer the path, the passion, and the support to get there. Come be part of a program that builds champions—and lifelong teammates.

In 2026 we will continue with our goal-based player development plan. The individual player’s plan will include their current strengths and weaknesses in three key areas. This will allow coaches to communicate with players about their progress and at the same time make each player more accountable for improving upon their specific goals. This plan is also designed to give a player a chance to succeed beyond the standard statistical method used by most teams. It will demonstrate a player’s readiness for the next level of play as well as give everyone a measure of a success that is more reliable than just using categories like wins and losses, batting average and fielding percentage.

Crystal Lake Ironmen 9U

Registration closes on 04/08/2026 at 11:45 PM
Season Dates: 11/01/2025 to 07/31/2026
$900.00

Crystal Lake Ironmen 10U

Registration closes on 04/08/2026 at 11:45 PM
Season Dates: 11/01/2025 to 07/31/2026
$900.00

Crystal Lake Ironmen 11U

Registration closes on 04/08/2026 at 11:45 PM
Season Dates: 11/01/2025 to 07/31/2026
$1000.00

Crystal Lake Ironmen 12U

Registration closes on 12/31/2025 at 11:45 PM
Season Dates: 11/01/2025 to 07/31/2026
$1000.00

Crystal Lake Ironmen 13U

Registration closes on 12/31/2025 at 11:45 PM
Season Dates: 11/01/2025 to 07/31/2026
$1300.00

Crystal Lake Ironmen 14U

Registration closes on 02/28/2026 at 11:45 PM
Season Dates: 11/01/2025 to 07/31/2026
$1300.00

Crystal Lake Ironmen 15U

Registration closes on 02/28/2026 at 11:45 PM
Season Dates: 11/01/2025 to 07/31/2026
$1400.00

Crystal Lake Ironmen 16U

Registration closes on 12/31/2025 at 11:45 PM
Season Dates: 11/01/2025 to 07/31/2026
$1400.00