2026 Spring ILL Evaluations Schedule - REVISED

Any players in AA, AAA, Majors or 50/70 Divisions who do not attend evaluations will be moved to the lowest division they are eligible for. Players who do not attend evaluations are not eligible to be drafted but will be blind drawn to a team in the lowest division they are eligible for. Rookie Ball and Single A Division players do not need to attend evaluations. 43/60 and 60/90 Division players will have a separate evaluation date after school tryouts end.

ALL AA, AAA, Majors or 50/70 Division players must attend evaluations (this excludes Rookie, Single A, 43/60, 60/90, and High School division players).  

Please see schedules below which are based on your child's LEAGUE-AGE. Use this AGE CHART located on the website to confirm your player's league age for their evaluation time. This year players will be evaluated by league age and not by a specific division. Players will be drafted to a team in an age appropriate division based on their overall evaluation to create competitively balance teams across each division.  

* 43/60 and 60/90 Division evaluations will be held on a later date typically after school tryouts end.

Please use the following chart to find your player's check-in time. This year the schedule is arranged by League Age and then the start of your Last Name - this is in an attempt to reduce the amount of time players will be waiting. It is very important for each player to make every effort to arrive during your scheduled time. 

THURSDAY JANUARY 22, 2026 - AA BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL EVALUATION SCHEDULE

Will be held at Friarsgate Park






SATURDAY JANUARY 24, 2026 - 50/70/MAJORS/AAA BASEBALL EVALUATION SCHEDULE

Will be held indoors at The Cage Project
2241 Dutch Fork Road, Building H
Chapin

Parents: If your child is new to the League, you must bring a copy of your player(s) birth certificate. Also school residency form which is found below (exception: if you played on a 2025 Tournament Team in the 9/10 division or higher, no residency documents are required as we have your verified documents on file).

 Players: Players need to come in baseball/softball attire or other athletic wear and bring a glove, batting helmet, and bat. Boys are encouraged to wear an athletic cup. We will have additional gloves, helmets, and bats on hand if your child does not have this equipment.

 WHAT TO EXPECT:

Check-In Table: All Players must stop by the Check-In Table to turn in any paperwork and to get their player evaluation number sticker. This sticker will be placed on the player's back and must remain visible during the evaluation. If you have not paid your registration fee, the balance must be paid when you check in at evaluations before the player will be able to participate.

 Evaluation Circuit: Players will rotate through different circuits on multiple fields. They will be directed where to go by volunteers and should stay with their group to make sure that they complete all parts of the evaluation circuit. Players DO NOT carry their bags to each station. Parents are asked to hold on to their player's equipment until they need it so that nothing gets misplaced or left behind.

In summary, each player will begin with a timed run. After check-in, players will report to the running field (no equipment needed on field) where they will stretch and  complete a timed run. Next, they will be taken to the warm up field where they will have time to warm up  - players only bring their glove to this station. After warming up, players will be taken over to the evaluation field where they will need their glove, hat, bat and batting helmet - no bat bags allowed in line or on the field. They will receive 3 live pitches for them to hit. After their 3rd hit, they will head down  along 1B foul line and get their glove and hat. Players will then be directed to RF where they will receive 3 pop flys and throw the ball to a fielder at 2B. Lastly, they will move to the SS position to receive 3 ground balls and throw them to a fielder at 1B. They will exit the field through the 3B dugout and are free to leave.

 Concessions: Snacks (chips/candy/popcorn/ice cream) and drinks (cold and hot) will be available at the concession stand both days.

 NOTE: All players are expected to attend evaluations. Each Manager candidate will be viewing the evaluations for his/her division. We spend a considerable amount of volunteer time for evaluations because we strive to make our teams balanced and competitive for the enjoyment of all participants. It is very important for players to come during their respective division time in order to ensure that they will be evaluated by the managers for that division.

 If your child does not attend evaluations, the Board will be in charge of rostering your player(s) via blind draw in order to ensure a competitive balance. This means that your player can not be drafted; instead, they will be randomly placed on a team.