Skokie Baseball and Softball League

Author: Richard Owen

  • 4 Year Old T-Ball Skills Clinic

    4 Year Old T-Ball Skills Clinic

    Batter Up! Introduce your child to the wonderful world of baseball and softball! Designed as an introductory skills clinic, this program helps 4-year-olds develop hand-eye coordination and fundamental motor skills. Each session is designed with small rotating stations to keep kids moving and engaged.

    Skills Covered: Proper batting stance and grip, foundational throwing mechanics, safe catching technique, and running the bases.

    Philosophy: Non-threatening environment emphasizing love of the game and teamwork over competition.

    When: Saturdays July 11 – August 1, 11am-12pm

    Where: Lauth Park

    Cost: $50 (includes a hat)

    Additional Details:

    • Players Should Come With: Glove, Helmet & Bat
    • Age Requirements: Players must be at least 4 years old as of 5/1/2026
    • Rainouts will extend the clinic season by one week as needed
    • Registration Closes: June 15
    • Payment is required at time of registration

    To discuss payment plans or scholarships, email skokiebaseballandsoftball@gmail.com.

    Skokie Baseball & Softball League (SBSL), a 501c3 youth softball and baseball organization affiliated with the Skokie Park District.

  • Summer Baseball Registration is Open!!

    Summer Baseball Registration is Open!!

    Register Now for SUMMER 2026 House League Baseball

    Register NOW for Skokie Baseball 2021 Summer House League at https://skokiebaseballandsoftball.com/registration/. More information is available on the online form.

    For any questions regarding registration send a email to Chris Librando and cc skokiebaseballandsoftball@gmail.com

    We are forming teams at these levels:

    Baseball:

    3rd/4th grade
    5th/6th grade
    7th/8th grade

    Register now!

  • Wolves vs Vikings @ Wintrust Field!

    Wolves vs Vikings @ Wintrust Field!

    Tuesday April 28th our local high school players will play a game at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg. Game starts at 6:30pm with $5 tickets and free parking. Should be a good game to watch with the whole family!

  • Practice Pro Softball Clinics

    Practice Pro Softball Clinics

    The season will be underway soon but you can never have enough opportunities level up your skills… We have engaged with professional coaches to help Skokie Softball players to gain experience and skill to take them to the next level.

    Register for sessions here:

    Register on League Apps

    Softball Clinics:
    Hitting clinics ages are K – 8th Grade

    Pitching Clinics ages are 2nd – 6th Grade


    4/12,  5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    5:30 – 6:30 Intro to pitching – 5 Fundamentals
    This is the perfect starting point for athletes who want to learn proper pitching mechanics in a fun, high-energy environment. Players will be introduced to the five core fundamentals—arm circle, plug, stride, banana, and take-away—while building confidence to step on the mound, embrace a leadership role, and get excited about becoming a pitcher.
    6:30 – 7:30 Hitting Fundamentals: Safety, Grip, Stance, Load
    These are the essential building blocks of a powerful, consistent swing. It all starts with safety—learning the right way from day one—so players develop proper body positioning, avoid bad habits, and Gain trust in their abilities from the very beginning.
     
    4/26, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
    5:30 – 6:30 Intro to Pitching: Building Accuracy
    The key to throwing strikes is mastering the arm circle. Pitchers will focus on the arm circle fundamental, learn how to properly warm up, practice with purpose, and use a simple pre-pitch routine to stay in control. Once pitchers can consistently throw strikes, the game opens up—hitters can hit, fielders can field, and everyone has more fun.
    6:30 – 7:30 Hitting Fundamentals: Mental Game, Stride, Hips, Hands
     Athletes will learn how to connect their mindset and mechanics to improve timing for successful at-bats. Players will get hands-on reps with both tee work and soft toss, giving them a chance to apply what they’ve learned in a game-like setting.

    Information for attendees:

    • $25 per session per player
    • Pitching clinic is open to current grades 2nd-6th
    • Players attending the pitching clinic must have a caretaker, parent, sibling etc. attend as well to catch for them.
    • Hitting clinic is open to all softball levels
    • Max capacity 25 players per clinic
    • Please arrive 15 minutes before start of the clinic, location at Niles North softball field 
    • If a clinic date gets rained out or fields are determined to be too wet to practice on, we will work to reschedule an alternate date.

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  • Fundraiser February!

    Fundraiser February!

    For all of February if you shop at Baseballism and use the code SBSLSkokieCoyotes60077-26 

    25% of the purchase will be donated to Skokie Baseball and Softball programs.