Crystal Lake Babe Ruth 2026 Summer In-House Online Registration Now Open!
Crystal Lake Babe Ruth is a family In-house and Tournament baseball program that focuses on baseball fundamentals and gives a player a progressive program from ages 13-19 years old.
The two summer in-house leagues are broken up as follows:
- Our Major League Divisions which include 13, 14, 15, and 16-year old players.
- Our Senior League which includes 16, 17, 18 and some 19-year old players.
For the 2026 summer season, per National Babe Ruth:
- Any player born prior to May 1, 2013 and on or after May 1, 2009 will be eligible for Babe Ruth 13-16 Major League Division.
- Any player born on or after January 1, 2007 will be eligible for Babe Ruth 16-18 Senior League Division competition. (Any player born in 2007, 2008 and 2009 is eligible for Babe Ruth Baseball 16-18 Division.)
While both divisions are played on full-sized fields, our Major League division is designed as a development-focused division that helps players transition to full-sized field baseball while building skills and game knowledge. Our Senior League division is designed to be a more competitive division that plays more like high-school baseball. Please note: while not yet confirmed, our Senior League division may be required to travel to neighboring cities (such as Woodstock, Cary, or Lake in the Hills) for games with other league's Senior Divisions.
16-year old players may choose to register for and play in either the Major or Senior divisions, or both. Fees for our summer in-house leagues are the following:
Major League - $290.00
Senior League - $290.00
$25 Early-Bird Discount will be applied if you register before March 1, 2026.
All fees include a Babe Ruth Baseball Program hat, jersey, socks and a belt. You can purchase baseball pants for an additional $20 fee during registration. You can register for the summer in-house league by logging into our website above or by going through the registration link below.
The Major League Evaluation date and time is to be determined. This page, and our social media, will be updated once scheduled.
Evaluations will be held as a clinic style practice. Players will participate in various hitting, fielding, and pitching drills together. After evaluations are complete, teams will be assigned, and practices will begin shortly after. If you are unable to attend evaluations, once scheduled, please let us know.
Games will begin around May 25, 2026.
Evaluations will be held at the Lippold Park Mickey Sund Complex. The Mickey Sund complex are the larger baseball fields located on the side of Lippold park nearest the golf center. Directions can be found here: Lippold Park - Crystal Lake Babe RuthOur Senior League does not require a tryout and will be drafted after the conclusion of the high school baseball season.If you have any questions, please contact the CLBR Board of Directors at
[email protected]