Spring Rec Baseball registration is officially open! Get ready for another great season of teamwork, friendships, new events, and big-league fun on the diamond. Stay tuned for an email from Mike Booker, our new Head Commissioner, with updates on program changes, season goals, and what’s ahead this season!!

Here’s what you need to know:

Who:

Players ages 4–14 (born between May 1, 2012 – May 1, 2022).

Please NOTE new this year our Colt League (ages 15-19) will have their OWN registration separate from Rec Spring season.

**Our 12U & 14U leagues will also be subject to the scheduling/programming of the Palatine Community Baseball and Softball (PCBS), our partner league.**

Divisions Offered:

· 6U: Ages 4–6 (Birthdates 5/1/2019 – 5/1/2022)

· 8U: Ages 6–8 (9/2/2017 – 5/1/2019)

· 10U: Ages 8–10 (9/2/2015 – 9/1/2017)

· 12U: Ages 10–12 (9/2/2013 – 9/1/2015)

· 14U: Ages 12–14 (9/2/2011 – 9/1/2013)

What:

2026 Spring Rec Baseball — a fun, instructional, and competitive program for players of all skill levels!

Important Dates:

Registration Opens: December 1, 2025

Late Fees Start: February 14, 2026

Registration Closes: February 19, 2026

Season Runs: April 1 – June 27, 2026 Evaluations: Sunday, February 15th for 8U–14U divisions, evaluations will be held between 10 AM – 2 PM (mandatory).

Fees:

• League Fees: $180-$210
  • This covers full player uniform, facility rentals, permits, and officials (where applicable).
• Volunteer Fee: $50.00, this will be waived if you select to coach or assist SAA as an event volunteer.
• Fundraising Fee: $80.00 - To help manage the rising program costs while keeping registration fees as affordable as possible, SAA Baseball has implemented a fundraiser to minimize the financial impact on families. The $80 fundraising fee includes $20 for two Boomers tickets to our annual SAA Family Night (legacy fundraiser) and $60 through World's Finest Chocolate sales. (New Fundraiser) Families who choose to sell their fundraiser chocolate can earn back 100% of the fundraising cost ($2 per bar) (Boomers & WFC), effectively eliminating all fundraising costs placed on families for supporting our program. To our knowledge, SAA Baseball is one of the few local organizations that offers families the opportunity to fully earn back their fundraising requirement. In addition to supporting the program, this fundraiser helps players build responsibility, confidence and communication skills. We appreciate your continued support as we work to keep our program strong, accessible, and enjoyable for all families. Families who prefer not to sell may donate their chocolate back to SAA and simply pay the $80 fee.
• Late Registration: $25 late fee starts February 20th at 12 AM — don’t wait Register now!

SAA Rec Baseball Fields:

· Bock & Coco - 6U

· Bock & Hauserman - 8U

· Dooley, Masino, Weathersfield - 10U

· Sharon, Hale * - 12U

· Hoover, Hale * - 14U

Let’s make the 2026 Spring Season our best yet — filled with big hits, great plays, and even bigger smiles.

SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS!!