2026-27 HS TRAVEL LITE PROGRAM
PRACTICE DAYS AND TIMES
- Practice starts Monday, November 30th.
- Practices will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-9 PM at the Louisville Slugger Dome.
- All Practices will remain at the Dome.
- We do work with Basketball and Softball Conflicts.
Tryout & Team Information
- Tryouts Tuesday November 10th:
15U/16U/17U/18U Travel Lite: 5:00-6:30PM
- MAKE UP TRY-OUTS, WEDNESDAY NOV. 11TH 5:30-7:30 PM
- Try-out fee is $25.
- $1,600 or one time payment of $1,500
- First practice November 30th
- Players may be pooled for the first several practices to determine the best placement for teams
- 10 Players per team
- Two Jerseys.
- Recruiting Assistance
- Paid AAU Membership
- 5 local Tournaments, 3 away travel tournaments. 17 competition days.
- 2 Practices a week (5 hours)
- Season ends March 21st.
- Option to keep practicing with the National Teams, $75 per Month.
* Players not selected for a Travel Lite team will have the option to be placed on a local team.
Our Travel Lite program is geared towards the Multi-Sport Athlete that desires to see higher level competition throughout the Midwest. Travel Lite Players will receive our National Practice intensity while still being able to participate in their respective High School Sports, and end of school activities. (Prom, Graduation, etc)
Ages
We will only have 4 Travel Lite teams this season amongst all age groups, 15U-18U.
Practices
Teams will practice twice a week on Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-9 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex
Games
Teams will play in seven tournaments for a total of 15 play dates.
Jerseys
They will receive 2 Jerseys. Any other apparel is not mandatory and will be available on a per player basis.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (Tenative)
- 27 CIE Icebreaker: January 9th/10th -- Peoria
- Winter Classic: Jan 16th/17th -- Milwaukee, Wi
- 27 CIE Winterfest: January 23rd/24th -- Peoria
- 27 CIE Valentines Day Classic February 6th/7th -- Peoria
- SPVB Presidents Day: February 13th/14th/15th -- GLC and Wintrust Sports Complex
- 27 CIE Post Presidents Day Bash: Feb. 20th/21st -- Peoria
- 27 CIE Diggin' at the Dome Championship: March 6th/7th -- Peoria
- Chicago Classic Championship: March 20th/21st -- Elgin, IL
COST
$1,600 or one time payment of $1,500
- Two Jerseys included.
- Optional spirit wear
- 3 travel tournaments will have coaches' expenses (Gas, Hotel, and Food)
Travel Tournament Estimated Coaches Expenses:
- Winter Classic (2 Day): $50-$75
- SPV Pres. Day (3 days): $75-$100
- Chicago Classic (2 Day): $50-$75
2026-27 HS TRAVEL-LITE
Travel-Lite Commitment:
We practice twice weekly on Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-9:00PM. You can make up practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:00PM as we understand conflicts with Multi-sport athletes.
Travel-Lite Team Season: December-March 21st
Player Dues: Travel-Lite $1,600 or one time payment of $1,500
Travel-Lite: Two Uniform tops.
Option to keep practicing after the season is concluded, $75 per month.
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