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What is Lombard Thunder Baseball?

Lombard Thunder is Lombard Baseball League’s Part Time travel program. It is composed of the best in-house players (All Stars) that Lombard has to offer. Thunder is for players who want to extend their baseball season and continue to play with likeminded and competitive teammates, but who do not want the time commitments or cost of a Full Time Travel team.

How Do I Play For the Lombard Thunder?

Teams are formed from tryouts that occur late in the in-house season. Practices begin as early as July 5th. any registered LBL in-house player is eligible to try out for a Thunder team. After being offered a roster spot, you will be required to pay both your Thunder fee and your in-house fee for the following Spring season. Players on a Thunder team are REQUIRED to play LBL in-house.

When Are Tryouts?

Please note, players will be trying out for the age that he/she will be in FOLLOWING season. Your child’s playing age is their age on April 30, 2022.

8U/9U/10U

TRYOUT DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2ND 5:30-7:30PM AT FIELDS 25 AND 26 (SUNSET KNOLL)

8U 9U 10U

Earliest Birth Date: May 1, 2013 EARLIEST BIRTH DATE: mAY 1, 2012 EARLIEST BIRTH DATE: MAY 1, 2011

Latest Birth date: April 30, 2014 LATEST BIRTH DATE: APRIL 30, 2013 LATEST BIRTH DATE: APRIL 30, 2012

entering 2nd grade next school year ENTERing 3RD GRADE next SCHOOL YEAR ENTERing 4TH GRADE next SCHOOL YEAR

 

11U/12U

TRYOUT DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 1ST 5:00-7:00PM AT FIELDS 25 AND 26 (SUNSET KNOLL)

11U 12U

EARLIEST BIRTH DATE: MAY 1, 2010 EARLIEST BIRTH DATE: MAY 1, 2009

LATEST BIRTH DATE: APRIL 30, 2011 LATEST BIRTH DATE: APRIL 30, 2010

TYPICALLY ENTERING 5TH GRADE FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR TYPICALLY ENTERING 6TH GRADE FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR

 

13U/14U

TRYOUT DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 1ST 7:30-9:30PM AT FIELDS 17 (MADISON MEADOWS)

13U 14U

EARLIEST BIRTH DATE: MAY 1, 2008 EARLIEST BIRTH DATE: MAY 1, 2007

LATEST BIRTH DATE: APRIL 30, 2009 LATEST BIRTH DATE: APRIL 30, 2008

TYPICALLY ENTERING 7TH GRADE FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR TYPICALLY ENTERING 8TH GRADE FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR

 

What Is the Expected Commitment?

Thunder players should expect to play or practice at least 3 times per week. Practices and games can start as early as July 5th and go through the end of September.

Will Thunder Teams Play In Tournaments?

Teams have the option to play in tournaments around the Chicagoland area during the Summer months. LBL is excited to announce that this Fall we will be hosing a part-time travel league where Thunder teams will play against other local part-time travel teams in a 2 month long season.

How Much Are The Players Fees For Thunder?

Fees will start at $250 for 8U through 12U. Fees will be $300 for 13U and higher. There is not a set fee for Thunder as the final cost will depend on tournaments that the Managers decide to enter. Fees include a jersey, hat, belt socks, practice and game time.

For any questions about Lombard Thunder baseball, contact Dan Coulter at coulter16@comcast.net or 630.917.4810