The Cicero Rattlers offers an experience to local players in select age groups based on high school graduation year. We work and train with our players and compete together until the 16u level – then we continue to encourage and support them as part of our Rattler Nation Family after that.
We’re proud that almost 100% of our players go on to compete in high school sports programs.
Our Program:
- Indoor and outdoor field practices (usually 1-2 per week)
- Practices and games on age appropriate fields
- Indoor gym practices
- Indoor and outdoor batting cage sessions
- Games against local and travel teams
- Tournament participation (spring, summer, fall)
- Spring, Summer and Fall outdoor league play (Little League, RBI, Legacy.)
- Indoor League play (winter league)
- Fair playing time and starts in multiple positions
- Fitness and strength training (depends on age group)
- Group sessions with pro trainers (depends on demand)
- Team photos
- Cool uniforms and other team apparel/gear
- Pro-style website with stats, bios, walk-up songs, video and more.
- Fun and Family friendly
Seasonal Highlights
Winter
- 1-2 indoor practices in a large gym
- Participation in the Sports Zone Indoor Baseball League
- Indoor batting practices
- Group training with a pro (pitching, catching, hitting) if enough can do it
Spring
- Practice indoors until weather allows and fields are playable
- Local tournament participation
- Group training with a pro (pitching, catching, hitting) if enough players can do it
- Little League Team
- Games against local, regional and national teams.
Summer
- Field practices
- Games against local, regional and national teams when available
- Batting cage practices
- Compete in local summer league (ie: Syracuse RBI)
- Group training with a pro (pitching, catching, hitting) if enough want to do it
- Compete in local and/or regional tournaments
Fall
- Cicero Little League Fall Ball
- Games against local, regional and national teams whenever possible
- Compete in local and/or regional tournaments, depending on availability
- Group training with a pro (pitching, catching, hitting) if enough want to do it
- Weekly outdoor practices and batting cage practices
Multiple Team Opportunities
Within the same age group, we have multiple team opportunities to include as many players as possible. This makes it easier for our players to participate in multiple sports and activities. For example, we will have various league teams as well as select teams for specific tournaments and events – and players have the opportunity to play on more than one team.
Scheduling
We do everything we can to work alongside Cicero Little League and CNS Sports and school activities. All of our planning takes the schedule of our players into consideration. We also keep an eye on the schedules for other sports and events, including baseball, soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics, football, cross-country, wrestling and band, to minimize conflicts. We encourage and support multi-sports athletes!
How Tournaments, Leagues and Team Activities Work
Practices, games, activities and opportunities are presented to players and their families. If enough players can commit, we schedule the activity and share the cost. This includes sessions with trainers, tournaments and games (although many games will be free or ump-fee only).
Because our players and coaches participate in Little League, we’re lucky enough to be able to use facilities, such as fields and batting cage. Sponsors, schools, coaches and parents voluntarily provide gear, facilities and funds to help us provide year-round activities.
Players are expected to adhere to the Player Code of Conduct and Coaches are expected to adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct.