The Stallion league is for current second graders. Its primary emphasis is on fun and early baseball skill development.
Season runs from April 17th - June 25th (No games on Memorial Day Weekend)
Stallion Spring House League Program:
- Team practices: At least one practice held during the week; time, day and location will be determined by the head coach of the team.
- Games are played on Sunday afternoons at 1:30 PM and lasting about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Weekly Stallion/Pinto baseball clinics are Mondays-Thursdays late afternoons (4:00 pm to 5:30 pm) for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Clinics start on April 17th and end on June 22nd and are played on Winnetka Skokie Playfield #3. These clinics will focus on the fundamental baseball skills that are not cover during the team practices. Players may attend either Tuesday or Wednesday clinics or both days, pending on the players other commitments.
All Games are played at baseball fields in Kenilworth, Winnetka or Northfield.
During the first half of the season, coaches pitch, children play in a variety of infield and outfield positions, and all players bat each inning. by mid-season, "real" baseball rules come into effect, with the introduction of child pitching and three-out innings.
Teams will generally have 12 players per team, drawn from at least two schools.
Stallion (2nd grade) Summer House League
This four-week program has been designed for KWBA players who will have just completed their Stallion season this spring (those heading into 3rd grade next fall). The objective of the stallion summer house league is to help young players further develop their baseball skills while at the same time increasing their understanding of the rules of the game.
To ensure all participants have a positive experience, trained IBA coaches will oversee a weekly one-hour practice for each team as well as a game where players can showcase what they are learning.
Season runs from July 11th to August 3rd
Stallion Summer House League Program:
- Team practices are on Tuesday for one hour at either 5-6PM or 6-7PM. Team practices are for coaches to teach the fundamental skills and the mechanics of playing baseball.
- Games are played on Thursday for one hour at either 5-6PM or 6-7PM., with coach pitching and a backup tee used when appropriate.
All Games are played at baseball fields on Winnetka Skokie Playfields #3 & #4.
The Stallion Summer House League will implement the same rules that governed the spring house league. Coaches will be responsible for pitching and emphasizing a pace of play that is both brisk and engaging. Players will play a variety of positions and learn how to anticipate and respond to baseball situations that will become commonplace moving forward.
For additional information, please go to the contact list page and find the listing of commissioners.