Legion Baseball Season

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American Legion Baseball FAQ

1.)

How can I form an American Legion Baseball team?

a.

Choose the appropriate division. There are three (3) divisions of American Legion Baseball in the state of Alabama

i.

Junior Varsity (Junior) - this division services players that would likely play junior varsity sports or below in high school. Players are the current academic year 9th graders or younger. Most of the players are 15 years old or younger.

ii.

Varsity (Senior Division II) - this division services players that have at least one year of high school sport eligibility remaining during the next high school season, players are current academic year 11th grade or younger.

iii.

19U (Senior Division I) - this division services the current academic year 12th grade and below player. Some players from the previous year’s graduation class may be eligible to play.

b.

Register on the Alabama website: https://allegionball.com and national website: https://baseball.legion.org/ by 12 April 2026.

c.

Contact your area commissioner or State director for next steps.

2.)

How much does it cost to form a team?

a.

Each team registers on the national American Legion baseball website, https://baseball.legion.org/.

i.

The 19U division and some Varsity teams are classified as Senior (adult) teams at the national level because certain players may be 18 years old. National insurance is separated into youth and adult categories based on this classification.

ii.

For high school athletics in Alabama, AHSAA and AISA rules state that a student may participate if they do not turn 19 before the first day of school for that academic year. Our Varsity program follows these high school eligibility rules, which means it is treated as a high school program, not a national adult program.

b.

Estimated cost for National Registration

Senior (19U)

Junior

National Fee

$50

$25

National Admin Fee

$35

$35

State Fee

$450

$450

General Liability Insurance

$150

$105

Medical & Accident Insurance - Seasonal

$130

$110

Subtotal

$815

$725

Estimated State Tourney fee (paid separately)

$750

$750

Total

$1,565

$1,475

Most Varsity teams will need to purchase Senior insurance if any player on the team’s birth year is 2007 (19 years old) or 2008 (18 years old) for the 2026 season

c.

Estimated Costs – State only team registration

Varsity

JV

National Fee

N/A

N/A

National Admin Fee

N/A

N/A

State Fee

$450

$450

General Liability Insurance

N/A

N/A

Medical & Accident Insurance – Seasonal

N/A

N/A

Subtotal

$450

$450

State Tourney fee (paid separately)

$750

$750

Total

$1,200

$1,200

d. Varsity and Junior Varsity teams have the option of registering as a State of Alabama Legion team only and providing a copy of their own insurance that

includes these entities as additional insured: The Department of Alabama American Legion, American Legion Dept of AL Youth Baseball Association, Inc, the Post that the team is affiliated.

e. If a program has a 19U team then it is recommended that the other teams affiliated with the program should be registered as a national team in case replacement players are needed for the State, Regional or World Series tournaments.

3.) How to pay?

a. State-only teams send checks payable to:

i. American Legion Dept of AL Youth Baseball Association, Inc 120 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

b. National teams will pay online when you register your team on the national website.

4.) How much does it cost per player?

a.

The team and individual fees vary greatly from team to team. Each team determines that cost. Most teams will charge fees between $150- $750 per player.

5.)

Do the coaches need background checks?

a.

Yes, each coach must register and submit a background check through the National American Legion website. Background checks are vetted by a third party

i.

https://opportunities.averity.com/ALAlabama

6.)

Are the coaches required to have training?

a.

Yes, each coach must complete a certification course. The Protect Youth Sports organization training link will be sent to each coach registered on the national website.

7.)

How many players are allowed on a team?

a.

Each team has a maximum of 18 players.

b.

Official rosters are due on June 25 and will be approved by June 30

8.)

What is the uniform requirement?

a.

Each jersey must have a number that is not a duplicate jersey number.

b.

The jersey must have an American Legion baseball patch on the left sleeve or left chest, a baseball hat and baseball pants.

9.)

Game and season details

a.

Games are scheduled as 7 inning double-headers or 9 inning single games. Regular season games are normally limited to approximately 2 hours for a 7-inning game.

b.

The host team is responsible for providing a field prepared to play the games, umpires and paying the umpires. Umpires can cost up to $90 per umpire per game. Each team is responsible for providing three (3) new baseballs for each game.

c.

The season begins the first week of June

d.

Teams will receive schedule request form before the season begins

e.

The league will use GameChanger for schedules, results and statistics.

i.

Teams are required to join the Alabama American Legion Gamechanger group

4.

Invites will be sent before the season starts

ii.

Teams (both Home and away) are required to score games using the GameChanger app for Alabama American Legion Baseball games.

iii.

The home team’s GameChanger will be the official scorebook

4.

Unless home team allows visitors to be the official book of record

10.)

State tournament –

a.

JV and Varsity tournament – 17-19 July. It is planned to be a pool play format with a 3 game guarantee.

b.

19U Senior – 23 – 26 July. It is planned to be a double elimination format.