For the 2022 season, we will start the week of May 9th with the first game on Saturday May 21st. Practices will be from 6:30 to 7:30 pm one day per week with games on Saturdays. For our players aged 13 and up, we will plays games against other leagues throughout Chicagoland.   Near South Little League is an urban initiative youth baseball league located on the near south side of Chicago.   Our league has grown to over 300 players who range in age from 4-18 years old. Our teams play in the Little League international tournament, and the Chicagoland Baseball League.   We compete against all-star teams throughout Chicago and the Suburbs.   Near South Little League welcomes all baseball players regardless of the ability to pay.    The goal of Near South Little League is for all kids to reach their full potential.    We emphasize hard work and good sportsmanship.   Near South Little recognizes the integrative power of baseball.  Through sports,  we seek to build a stronger sense of community.