Geneva Vikings Travel

Interested in coaching a GBA Travel team in 2027, sign up here:

Tryout Dates: 7/13 - 7/15, Ages Times TBD

Tryouts for 9U-14U will take place at Peck Fields and Champion Craft July 13-15. Each age level specific times will be determined closer to the tryouts based on sign ups at each age level.

Optional Pitchers and Catchers Evaluation Ages 12-14: TBD based on sign ups

*** 8U Registration/Tryouts will be after August, times and details TBD

8U Must be 8 years old or younger, may not turn 9 before May 1, 2027 

9U Must be 9 years old or younger, may not turn 10 before May 1, 2027

10U Must be 10 years old or younger, may not turn 11 before May 1, 2027

11U Must be 11 years old or younger, may not turn 12 before May 1, 2027

12U Must be 12 years old or younger, may not turn 13 before May 1, 2027

13U Must be 13 years old or younger, may not turn 14 before May 1, 2027

14U Must be 14 years old or younger, may not turn 15 before May 1, 2027

Fall: TBD by coach after tryout selections

Winter Training: January to March

Spring/Summer: Begins early April and ends in early to mid July

Tryouts follow the end of the season, typically mid July

Practices: Winter training begins in January and location will be in the Fox Valley area depending on the facility the coach selects. During the season, coaches are encouraged to have at least 1 practice weekly with an understanding that game schedules may make this difficult.

League Games: KCBL (16), WSBL (18), Independent (16) - if pursuing an independent league, this needs to be pre-approved by the Travel President by no later than November 1st of the previous season, otherwise you will have to join one of the pre-approved leagues. Home games will be played at your age groups designated Geneva Park District Field

Local tournaments: Within 1.5 hour drive time

Overnight tournaments: Stay in a hotel

Registration/Deposit Fee (due at acceptance of Roster spot): $250

Age and Fees (Includes Registration Fee)

8U: TBD

9U - 11U: $1,725

12U - 14U: $2,000

• Due to rising costs for tournaments, training, facilities, equipment, and other program expenses, travel season fees increased by 15% for the 2027 season. This is the first fee adjustment since 2024 and helps us continue providing a high-quality experience while minimizing the need for additional fundraising. 

As part of your travel team fees, GBA will issue a home jersey, away jersey, two pairs of pants and a hat.

• Teams may also elect to fundraise for additional dollars to help contribute to out of town tournaments, additional jersey’s, team events, etc. All fundraising is done as a team and not individuals (ie. Each player will not be responsible for a certain amount). For specific details please reach out to your manager or GBA for more information about fundraising policies.

• Excess funds following a completed travel baseball season will NOT be refunded unless there are extenuating circumstances deemed valid by the Travel Committee and GBA Treasurer. Excess funds will go towards GBA Travel overhead and equipment/fields costs.

• Money that is fundraised will NOT be returned to maintain GBA's compliance as a 501c3 organization.

EXTRA COST SECTION

Travel to and from tournaments, hotel accommodations, food, etc is the responsibility of each player

If you have any questions about the Travel Program or Tryout Process please contact our Travel President Jason Patterson