Q - Why should my child play Kaneland Travel Baseball (KTB)?

A – KTB is for the above-average baseball player (ages 9U-14U) that is enthusiastic about the game and wants to play with and against similarly skilled players. Playing good, competitive baseball is fun and great for a player’s development. KTB players also all reside in the Kaneland school district, so if they plan on eventually playing in high school, they will get to play together at the youth level and begin to bond and build chemistry with their potential future high school teammates.

Q – Does my child have to tryout and what does that tryout process look like?

A – Yes, your child must go through a tryout process.  This process consists of about 2-3 hours of basic, fundamental baseball drills with evaluations conducted by the KTB Board of Directors.  Not all players are ready for travel baseball and that’s ok!  Those players not selected for a KTB team will be presented with local recreational-level baseball options that will better serve your child’s current baseball skillset.  We then hope these players continue to work hard and improve their game and come back the following season for another tryout.  Players deemed “travel” ready will be offered a spot on a KTB team and their Kaneland baseball journey can begin!  

Q – How much does it cost to play for Kaneland Travel Baseball?

A – Player registration fees for the 2023 season were $875.  These are subject to change each year.  

Q - Are players/families required to do any fundraising? 

A - This is up to the coaching staff of each team, but most teams do additional fundraising for their teams to cover the costs of extra tournaments, team gear, and other costs not covered by your initial registration fees. 

Q – Who is able to play on the KTB teams?

A – KTB is a “feeder” program for Kaneland High School. Therefore, it is a requirement that all KTB players reside within the Kaneland Community School District boundaries.

Q – How long is the KTB season?

A – We typically begin practicing in mid-January (one or to two times per week). Games begin in mid-April and run until the middle of July.

Q – Where does KTB practice?  Where are the fields?

A – Our KTB teams practice one night per week in the old Kaneland Middle School gym (Meredith). Additionally, most of the teams add additional practices at a variety of third-party venues/facilities. Our home games for 9U-13U are held at the KTB Fields in Elburn. These are located near the Blackberry Elementary School in Elburn. Our two fields are near the water tower. Our 14U team generally plays on the Varsity Field at Kaneland High School or at Harter Middle School.

Q – How many games and tournaments do the teams play?

A – KTB participates in the Western Suburban Baseball League, which features about 16-18 league games, plus a tournament at the end of the season.  Each of our teams also participates in several weekend tournaments throughout the season.  In total, each of our teams will play between 35-50 games per year.

Q – How much travel is involved?  How far do the teams go to play in games and tournaments?

A – KTB league games are all within a 30-45 min drive from Elburn.  Tournaments will vary.   Our teams play in several travel tournaments that are within an hour's drive.  However, we also participate in tournaments that could be over an hour away or even require hotel accommodations.  This depends on each team.  Our 9U and 10U teams generally stay closer to home for tournament play, but our 11U-14U teams typically play further away.

Q – How many teams does KTB have in each age group?

A – KTB hopes to field two teams at each age group, 9U-14U. However, this is ultimately determined based on how many qualified players we get to register and try out for at each age level.