Spring In House Baseball
We are Romeoville's Recreational Community Baseball League focused on positive player development and creating a life-long love of baseball. Our league is volunteer driven. If you are interested in becoming involved, please email president@romeovillepony.com
Registration for the 2027 Spring Season opens soon!
Shetland Division (Ages 5-6)
This is a fun and friendly introduction to baseball where players work on skill development and having fun! Outs are enforced, but no scoring is officially kept. Players will have one practice and one game per week on Saturdays.
Pinto Division (Ages 7-8)
If your child has at least 1-year of T-Ball or Coach Pitch experience through the Village program, this is their next step. Our focus at this level is player development and instruction. Your child will learn the basics of baseball as well as experience a gradual introduction to player-pitch games. Home games are played on D3 at the Romeoville Recreation Center.
Mustang Division (Ages 9-10)
In this division, the base path and mound move back, the game is a bit faster, and rules start to get closer to actual baseball. Our coaches are still focused on player development and equal playing time. The fundamentals of catching and pitching become more essential at this level. Home games are played on D4 at the Romeoville Recreation Center.
Bronco Division (Ages 11-12)
The base path is now 70ft and the mound is also moved back. The game implements MLB rules. Player attitude, coachability, and skill become factors important factors in positions and innings played during games. Home games are played on D5 at the Romeoville Recreation Center.
Pony Division (Ages 13-14)
The base path will be either 80ft or 90ft depending on the division. Mound will be 54ft - 60ft. This age group would play home games at Century Park on Diamond 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time commitment?
Spring Season begins in April and ends in July.
Fall Season begins in September and ends in October.
Players can expect to play 2-3 games per week. Away games are typically played in neighboring communities. This provides exposure to differing levels of play, game situations, and increases our players' confidence when entering unfamiliar situations, both on and off the field.
Are jerseys included?
Jerseys and hats are included and generously provided through a partnership with the Chicago White Sox!
Your registration fee also includes a belt and socks. Pants will need to be purchased separately.
What kind of equipment does my child need?
Players will want to come prepared with a glove, bat, helmet, and baseball cleats. Batter's gloves and catcher's equipment are recommended after the Pinto Division. You can work with your coach on sizing. Questions? Email president@romeovillepony.com.
When do practices start?
For the Spring Season: All divisions (Ages 7-14) begin off-season workouts near the end of February.
Spring and Fall Seasons: Players can expect to practice 1-3 times per week depending on the division, schedule, and coach's availability.
Volunteer Fee
Families are required to volunteer 3 hours per season. A fully refundable $50 volunteer fee per household will be added to your account. Refunds will be issued at the end of the season upon completion of required hours.
Raffle Tickets
5 raffle tickets ($50 value) are included in your registration fee. You can keep these tickets for yourself or sell them and turn the raffle tickets back in to your coach. 5 raffle winners are drawn at Romeofest, with the top cash prize being $750!
Play for Free Option!
Romeoville Pony Baseball offers a Play for Free Option. During registration, families can pay the registration fee and purchase extra raffle tickets up front. Tickets are then sold and you keep the proceeds of the raffle ticket sales. Raffle ticket will be turned in to your head coach ahead of Romeofest and winners will be drawn at Romeofest!
2027 Spring Season
The Romeoville Pony Baseball In-House program welcomes players of all ages from 5 to 17 years old. We focus on player development and sportsmanship. Registration will open November 9!
NEW for 2027! Shetland (5-6) - Shetland is a fun and friendly introduction to baseball. Coaches will pitch to players (approximately 5-6 pitches) and if the batter does not make contact (fair), the tee will be used. Outs are enforced, but no scoring is officially kept. 10-12 players may play the field at any given time, and kids are moved to different positions inning by inning. Six batters per team will bat each inning, and the last batter always hits a homerun! Shetland games will play a maximum of 5 innings or 90 minutes. Fee: $75
Pinto (7-8) - Players that have played t-ball or coach pitch through the Village, this is your next step! Our focus at this level is player development and instruction. You will learn the basics of baseball as well as the start of player pitch. Home games are played on D3 at the Romeoville Recreation Center. Fee: $230
Mustang (9-10) - The base path and mound move back, the game is a bit faster and rules start to get closer to actual baseball. We are still focused on player development and equal playing time. Catchers and Pitchers become more important at this level. Home games are played on D4 at the Romeoville Recreation Center. Fee: $250
Bronco (11-12) - The base path is now 70ft and the mound is also moved back. Now the game is played similar to MLB rules. Home games are played on D5 at the Romeoville Recreation Center. Fee: $295
Pony (13-14) - The base path will be either 80ft or 90ft depending on the division. Mound will be 54ft - 60ft. This age group would play home games at Century Park on Diamond 1. Fee: $335
All divisions 7-14 start off-season workouts near the end of February. Season starts in April and ends in July.
Registration fee includes jersey, socks, belts, hat, and indoor winter training fees. Players must provide their own pants, cleats, helmets, baseball glove, and bat. (Some community equipment is available to share).
Interested in fielding a 15U, 16U, or 17U rec team? Contact President@romeovillepony.com