Background checks for coaches and managers are to be processed upon confirmation of registration fee payment by American Legion.
Here are important 2023 dates for Arkansas American Legion Baseball:
January 21 10:00 am (Saturday) Managers/Coaches Meeting (@ Little Rock Christian Academy)
February 4, 10:00 am (Saturday) Managers/Coaches Meeting (@Little Rock Christian Academy)
Each team planning to play American Legion baseball in 2023 is expected to be represented at one of these Managers/Coaches meetings. Attendance at one of the meetings is necessary in order to receive information about rules, registration, insurance and tournament play in 2023. This is a great time to schedule games.Deadline for early registration May 15, 2023. Remember no team can have tryouts, practice or play games prior to registration and payment for insurance.
Final Day for Registration, pay insurance, and pay registration fees May 31, 2023
June 15, 2023 Deadline for Team Managers to submit Form #1 with State Commissioner
June 17-22, 2023 AA State Tournament Hot Springs
June 21-24. 2023 15U State Tournament Little Rock Christian Academy
July 10-19, 2023 17U (Juniors) State Tournament Pool Play 3 or 4 site locations TBD / Single Elimination Finals at UCA Conway
July 20-28, 2023 19U (Seniors) State Tournament Hot Springs & UCA Conway Pool Play/ Double Elimination Finals UCA Conway
Reminder to communicate to your players to purchase molded cleats for play on turf fields at Hot Springs, Little Rock Christian Academy & UCA.
It is official we will continue with our original American Legion Baseball patch. Wilson Sporting Goods - a manufacture of ball sports equipment - now offers teams and coaches the option to add a printed version of the official American Legion Baseball sleeve emblem to their uniforms.
The traditional sleeve patch will continue to be available for purchase through American Legion Emblem Sales by clicking here.
Go to the link below for the American Legion Baseball National Site, then go to Team Registration. Follow these guidelines.
To complete your team registration it will be necessary for you to pay your insurance and fees. Insurance is $263.00 for Seniors and $200.00 for Juniors per team up to 18 players. This insurance does cover players signed up for tryouts. The national administrative team fee is $125.00 for Seniors and $100.00 for Juniors (under 17). The Arkansas registration fee is $550.00 for all teams.
All registered teams must play a minimum of five Legion games and then become eligible to play in the respective state tournament playoffs (Seniors, Juniors & 15 and under). 15 and under is defined as 15 before August 1. This means they are ineligible If they turn 16 before August 1.
Background checks for coaches and managers are to be processed upon confirmation of registration fee payment by American Legion.