Background checks for coaches and managers are to be processed upon confirmation of registration fee payment by American Legion.
Here are important 2024 dates for Arkansas American Legion Baseball:
January 20 10:00 am (Saturday) Managers/Coaches Meeting (Zoom Meeting - details to be emailed)
February 17, 10:00 am (Saturday) Managers/Coaches Meeting (@Little Rock Christian Academy)
Each team planning to play American Legion baseball in 2024 is expected to be represented at the Managers/Coaches meetings. Attendance at one of the meetings is necessary in order to receive information about rules, registration, insurance and tournament play in 2024. The meetings will last no more than one hour and teams will be given the opportunity to schedule games following the February 17 in person meeting.
Deadline for early registration May 15, 2024. Remember no team can have tryouts, practice or play games prior to registration and payment for insurance. The registration fee increases by $200.00 after May 15.
Final Day for Registration, pay insurance, and pay registration fees May 31, 2024
June 12, 2024 Deadline for Team Managers to submit Form #1 with State Commissioner for AA and 15U.
June 17-22, 2024 Tentative Dates AA State Tournament Little Rock Christian Academy
June 17-22. 2024 Tentative Dates 15U State Tournament Little Rock Christian Academy
June 26, 2024 Deadline for Team Managers to submit Form #1 with State Commissioner for Juniors (17U) & Seniors (AAA)
July 8-17, 2024 Tentative Dates 17U (Juniors) State Tournament Pool Play 3 or 4 site locations TBD / Finals at Hot Springs
July 22-31, 2024 Tentative Dates 19U (Seniors) State Tournament Hot Springs Finals UCA Conway
Reminder to communicate to your players to purchase molded cleats for play on turf fields.
The traditional sleeve patch is available for purchase through American Legion Emblem Sales by clicking here.
New forms will be posted as soon as made available by American Legion national office.
We encourage all teams planning to play American Legion baseball in the state of Arkansas to register their teams now. New teams may go to the link above to learn more about American Legion Baseball.
Managers/Coaches meeting is scheduled at Little Rock Christian Academy (19010 Cantrell Rd.) on February 17 at 10:00 am to finalize tournament dates and to allow teams to meet to schedule games for the upcoming season.
The 2024 insurance and registration fees are as follows: Annual insurance $349.00 for Seniors and $261.00 for Juniors; Seasonal insurance $278.00 for Seniors and $211.00 for Juniors. Seasonal covers summer ball from the time you register and pay the insurance to the conclusion of the American Legion season in July or August. The national administrative team fee is $125.00 for Seniors and $100.00 for Juniors and the Arkansas registration fee is $575.00 for Seniors and $550.00 for Juniors.
As a reminder all registered teams must play a minimum of five Legion games to become eligible to play in the respective state tournament playoffs (Seniors, Juniors & 15 and under). 15 and under is defined as 15 before May 1. This means they are ineligible to play 15U If they turn 16 before May 1.
Background checks for coaches and managers are to be processed upon confirmation of registration fee payment by American Legion.
At our winter meeting a presentation was made by Wayne Woolsey informing coaches of a more streamlined and seamless way to get information about players to recruiters. This digital platform helps discovery and data collection for the athlete, team coaches and recruiters. Here is the link for more information about QR Recruiters.