Norcal Elite League
THE ELITE LEAGUE
CLASSES OF 2031 & 2032
KEEP YOUR TEAM. ELEVATE YOUR GAME.
The Premier 5-Weekend Spring Development & High-Stakes Competition Platform for 7th & 8th Graders in Northern California.
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OLD-SCHOOL STANDARDS. MODERN SKILL. ZERO GIMMICKS.
We are not about handing out "swag" or letting players run wild. Our goal is strictly to teach, instruct, and respect the game of baseball.
Most spring showcase programs require players and families to choose between their travel team and high-level instruction. The NorCal Elite League is structured specifically to solve this issue.
Selected 7th & 8th graders keep their primary travel/club team while participating in a high-tempo, 5-weekend development league held exclusively at Islander Field in Lathrop, CA.
OUR THREE PILLARS
1. KEEP YOUR TEAM. ELEVATE YOUR GAME.
Solves the primary scheduling conflict for parents. Players remain with their current weekend travel club team during the main spring season while adding 5 weekends of elite competition and evaluation.
2. OLD SCHOOL STANDARDS, MODERN SKILL
Focused entirely on fundamental execution, expanding baseball IQ, positional technique, and situational anticipation. High-level instruction from experienced, top-tier coaches each weekend.
3. COMPETE UNDER HISTORIC BANNERS
In a tribute to baseball history, selected players are drafted onto 1 of 4 team rosters representing legendary Negro League franchises:
- Detroit Stars
- Kansas City Monarchs
- Newark Eagles
- Pittsburgh Crawfords
TRYOUT TOUR LOCATIONS & DATES
Tryout Registration Fee: $50 (100% credited toward league registration if selected)
Note: Specific field addresses and session times will be emailed to registered families one week prior to each tryout date.
| Date | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| November 8th | Rocklin | Rocklin High School |
| December 6th | Lathrop | Champions Field |
| January 10th | Stockton | Stockton Location |
| January 24th | South Bay | South Bay Location |
| February 7th | Lathrop | Champions Field |
SPRING LEAGUE SCHEDULE & FORMAT
Venue: All League Weekend Games Held at Islander Field (Lathrop, CA)
| Event / Phase | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Player Evaluation & Team Draft Day | March 14th |
| Game Play Weekend 1 | March 20–21 |
| Game Play Weekend 2 | April 3–4 |
| Game Play Weekend 3 | April 10–11 |
| Game Play Weekend 4 | April 24–25 |
| Rain Make-Up Dates | May 15–16 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Does participating in the Elite League conflict with my son’s regular spring travel ball team?
A: No. The schedule is designed specifically so players do not have to leave or miss commitments with their existing club teams.
Q: How are players selected and assigned to teams?
A: Players attend one of our 5 tryout evaluation dates. Selected players are placed on 1 of the 4 historic team rosters during our Evaluation & Draft Day on March 14th.
Q: Who provides the coaching and instruction?
A: Top-level, experienced instructors work directly with players every weekend, focusing on skill development, baseball IQ, and game strategy.
Q: How much does the league cost if selected?
A: To maintain the privacy and exclusivity of the league structure, total league costs are provided directly to players upon receiving an official invitation/roster spot. Your $50 tryout fee is applied directly toward league registration if invited.
Q: When will we receive tryout check-in times and field details?
A: All specific tryout times and field arrival instructions are emailed out 1 week prior to your selected tryout date.
READY TO TEST YOUR SKILLS AGAINST THE BEST IN NORCAL?
Register today to secure your evaluation spot via the NorCal LeagueApps Registration Portal or learn more at norcalbaseball.org/norcal-elite-league/.
May 16-17 SCHEDULE
Saturdays: (Islander Field ( 1051 River Islands Pkway, Lathrop , Ca 95330)
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9:00 AM (arrive 8:45): Stars and Monarchs report for hitting and skill development.
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10:30 AM: Teams Stars and Monarchs participate in live game
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11:30 AM: Crawfords and Eagles report for hitting and skill development.
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1PM: Crawfords and Eagles participate in live game.
Sunday:
- Stars and Eagles arrive 8:15 for 9am game @ Islander Field
- Monarchs and Crawfords arrive 8:15 for 9am game @ Champions Field (2100 Garden Farms Ave, Lathrop, CA 95330)
- Winners of 9am games play 11:30 at Islanders Field
- Losers of 9am games play at 11:30 at Champions Field
APRIL 25-26 SCHEDULE
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Dear Players and Parents,Due to unplayable conditions at Champions Field, all games this weekend will be moved to Islander Field (1051 River Islands Pkway, Lathrop, CA 95330). Please see the updated schedule below:Saturday at Islander Field- 9:00 AM (8:30 AM arrival): Eagles and Monarchs report for hitting and skill development.- 10:30 AM: Monarchs vs. Eagles (9-inning game).- 11:00 AM: Stars and Crawfords report for hitting and skill development.- 1:30 PM: Stars vs. Crawfords (9-inning game).
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Sunday at Islander Field- 9:00 AM (8:15 AM arrival): Saturday's losing teams (9-inning game).- 12:00 PM (11:00 AM arrival): Saturday's winning teams (9-inning game).
APRIL 11-12 SCHEDULE
- Saturdays: (Islander Field ( 1051 River Islands Pkway, Lathrop , Ca 95330)
- 8:30 AM (arrive 8:15): Crawfords and Eagles report for hitting and skill development.
- 10 AM: Teams Crawfords and Eagles participate in LIVE GAME ACTION 9-11 INNINGS
- 11:30 AM: Stars and Monarchs report for hitting and skill development.
- 1:15 PM: Stars and Monarchs participate in LIVE GAME ACTION. 9-11 INNINGS
Sunday:
- Stars and Eagles arrive 8:15 for 9am game @ Islander Field
- Monarchs and Crawfords arrive 8:15 for 9am game @ Champions Field (2100 Garden Farms Ave, Lathrop, CA 95330)
- Winners of 9am games play 11:30 at Islanders Field
- Losers of 9am games play at 11:30 at Champions Field
MARCH 21-22 SCHEDULE
Saturdays: (Islander Field ( 1051 River Islands Pkway, Lathrop , Ca 95330)
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9:00 AM (arrive 8:30): Crawfords and Monarchs report for hitting and skill development.
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10:30 AM: Teams Crawfords and Monarchs participate in a controlled instructional scrimmage.
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11:00 AM: Stars and Eagles report for hitting and skill development.
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1:30 PM: Stars and Eagles participate in a controlled instructional scrimmage.
Sunday:
- Stars and Crawfords arrive 8:15 for 9am game @ Islander Field
- Monarchs and Eagles arrive 8:15 for 9am game @ Champions Field (2100 Garden Farms Ave, Lathrop, CA 95330)
- Winners of 9am games play 11:30 at Islanders Field
- Losers of 9am games play at 11:30 at Champions Field
Elite League Dates
- March 15th (Player evaluation scrimmage for team placements)
- March 21-22
- April 11-12
- April 25-26
- May 16-17
Elite League Overview
The Elite League was created to help young players close what we call the “Capability Gap” It is our job to try and help young players close the gap between what they are capable of and the level they are performing at.
Elite League is run during the Spring of each year with tryouts from Nov-January. We are looking for top 7th and 8th grade players who are looking to become better players and learn the game of baseball. Playing is fun, but playing the game the right way and having an advantage over other players is even more fun