Rookie League - GBA In-House
The Rookie league is an instructional league in the GBA "In-House Program where the fundamentals of fielding and hitting are developed; coaches pitch “flex” baseballs. No scores are kept. The goal is to have fun and develop skills.
Ages
Players in this league are primarily in Kindergarten or 1st Grade (Ages 5-7)
See the Age Chart below to confirm which league is most appropriate for your player.
When
Spring Season typically starts the week after spring break and runs through the end of June.
Fall season starts the middle to end of August and runs through middle of October.
Where
Practices and games are held at Sunset, Esping, Eaglebrook, and Harrison.
Practices
Practices typically start the week after spring break, weather permitting. One weeknight (selected by the coaching staff) will consistently be used for practice throughout the season. Additional practices can be scheduled by coaches as schedules and field availability permit.
Games
Games will generally begin in May and run through the end of June. Games at this age level are scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sundays; one would expect to play approximately 3 games over two consecutive weekends. Unfortunately, due to mother nature, the baseball schedule is not always as consistent as we would like. However, there will be scheduled practice dates and game dates that will be posted in advance.
UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT
GBA provides each player with a hat, jersey, pants and socks in the Spring and typically just a hat and jersey in the Fall. There are also helmets available at each practice and game, however most players have their own due to hygiene concerns.
GBA also provides catcher equipment for each team.
EXTRA COSTS
The equipment that you will need to get: Glove, Cleats (rubber), and Athletic Cup (boy players). Optional equipment are Bat, Batting Helmet and Carry Bag.
Note that each year in March and August we have a GBA sponsored discount day at Dicks Sporting Goods in the Geneva Commons. Watch for emails and newsletters as these are communicated in advance of the event.
AGE CHART
For Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 seasons, use the 2027 Little League age chart below to determine your player's age and for which league(s) they are eligible. Find their birth month and year in the chart, and see the age at the far right.
Take that age and use it in the GBA League Age Guide just below the Age Chart to determine their league eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How are teams formed?
All of our leagues go through a draft process and kids are selected by team managers and coaches.
With Rookie we emphasize that kids are selected by schools and/or neighborhoods. However, the only way to guarantee a child's placement on a specific team is to have their parent or guardian as one of the three or four official team coaches. Those who are registered by March 1st will have an opportunity to request a buddy via an email invitation sent to the registration email. What we generally see happen at this level is that most of the kids end up were they were wanted to be. However, this is not a guarantee.
2. Can we request a specific team or manager for carpool reasons?
While we may make every attempt to communicate these requests to the managers, it is up to them and their coaches to select players. Please refer to answer for Question #1 for more details.
Fall 2026
GBA In-House Rookie Fall League - Kindergarten and First Grade
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