2026 AMERICAN LEGION

by Kino Baseball League

“Where History and Tradition Meet”

League | Competitive | Age: 13 – 19

$185 – $225

Registration Opens March 15, 2026

Regular Season: June 1, 2026 – July 11, 2026

PLAYER, PARENT COMMITMENT

American Legion Baseball is celebrating 101 years of offering amateur competitive baseball. Local Legion Posts get involved through sponsorship of a team. The Legion posts are made of veterans and active military men and women who sacrificed their time to protect the freedom’s and peace that we enjoy. In return, it is fully expected that a player that registers to play American Legion Baseball it is a commitment of respect towards those that support and sponsor your team.

Playing on a club team during the time your legion team is playing is doing a disservice to your teammates, coaches and especially your team’s legion post sponsor. American Legion Baseball is just as competitive and, in some instances, more competitive and recognized than the summer travel ball circuit.

SEASON CALENDAR

• Regular season: June 1 to July 11
• Post Season includes State, Regional and World Series levels.

REGISTRATION

• Parents are required to register using the online application.
• Registration Fee schedule:
  • $185 March 15 to May 15 (Early Bird)
  • $225 May 16 to May 31

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NUMBER OF GAMES

• Team will be scheduled 12 regular season games.
• Days of play during regular season is Monday through Fridays starting June 1
• Fields of play include:
  • Kino Sports Complex
  • Reid Annex Fields
  • School Fields
  • All game times are in the evening
  • Travel will be required to fields outside the Tucson Metro area

INSURANCE

• Registered players are covered under American Legion medical/accident insurance for any injury sustained that requires medical treatment while practicing or playing with American Legion team.
• The insurance does not cover any player who gets injured while playing in a club/travel tournament.

WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE COVER

• Percentage of the fee goes towards umpires, field/light rentals, insurance, baseballs.
• Admission to games scheduled at Kino Sports Complex will be charged.

UNIFORMS

• Players required to wear matching-colored jerseys with a number on the back, baseball pants and cap. Metal cleats are permitted.

BAT RULE

• For league regular season: Solid one-piece wood (ash or maple) or composite  BBCOR stamp bat.

NATIONAL LEGION TOURNAMENT

• Teams that qualify for the Legion National Tournament season.
• The National Legion tournament consists of three levels of play, State, Regional, and World Series. 100% player commitment is required.
• Calendar season: Mid-July through to Mid-August
• PLAYER DOCUMENTS required to play in the National Legion Tournament
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  • Proof of birth. (Driver’s License, birth certificate, passport accepted).
  • Copy of picture student school ID (2023-24 school year).
  • Form 2 is a Legion required player document that the team manager will issue to each player for the parent to complete and return to the manager.
• BAT RULE: BBCOR stamp metal; or BBCOR stamp composite wood; or solid one-piece wood (ash, maple).

NATIONAL LEGION TOURNAMENT COST

• American Legion pays for every roster player and coach travel, lodging to regional and World Series levels. There is no cost to the player to play in the National Tournament Season.

American Legion baseball is a staple in Tucson summer baseball. For over 80 years American Legion baseball has been played in Tucson. Generations of families have participated in the longest continuous summer program in Tucson.

Legion baseball represents all the veterans and current military men and women who have served our country. They made the commitment to our country, the players that player Legion Baseball are required to give back with that commitment.

The league is highly competitive. Scores and standings maintained to qualify teams to play in the National Legion

The league requires that every game maintains scores for all games.

The league offers a post-season tournament for those teams that wish to continue to play for a championship.

The adage “It’s only summer ball” is one that does not fit into the league vernacular. Coaches, players, parents that utilize this adage are those that use it as an excuse if a player or game does not have a positive result. Those programs that take the summer seriously will be the ones that see success down the road.

American Legion Baseball enjoys a reputation as one of the most successful and tradition-rich amateur athletic leagues. Today, the program registers teams in all 50 states plus Canada. read more

LEAGUE CONTACT INFORMATION

All inquiries and requests are to be emailed to: kinobbl@comcast.net.