state of the art facilities and the competitive
opportunities that foster development,
teamwork, and a love for the game.
school travel baseball program with a
focus on developing skilled Players through
experienced coaching & high level competition
a focus on developing skilled Softball Players through
experienced coaching & high level competition
LIGHTNING • WILSON TEAM SHOP : Team Apparel & Uniforms are available in the Wilson Shop several times during the year. Our WILSON Partnership gives All Lightning Families 20% OFF YEAR ROUND ON EQUIPMENT
welcome to the home of
ELITE TRAVEL BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
LAKE COUNTY LIGHTNING & ELITE TRAVEL BASEBALL • IL LIGHTNING SOFTBALL
The Lighting Organization is an Non-for-Profit 501c3 organization comprised of Lake County Lightning Baseball (8u-14u), Illinois Lightning Baseball (15u-18u), and Illinois Lightning Softball (9u-18u). Since our humble beginnings, the Lightning organization has become Northern Illinois’ premier baseball travel and softball travel organization.
From initially fielding three teams in 2003, the organization has grown to over 500 players across more than 35 teams organization-wide. These teams compete in national, state, and local tournaments and levels, allowing our players to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level.
OUR COMMITMENT
LAKE COUNTY LIGHTNING • ILLINOIS LIGHTNING
We are ultimately committed to developing outstanding baseball & softball players and exceptional individuals. Travel Ball offers a unique platform for our youth to cultivate core values such as leadership, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Led by experienced and knowledgeable coaches, we emphasize the development of fundamental skills, teamwork, and a strong work ethic while fostering a positive, professional team culture and a deep love for the game.
REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS
2026 BASEBALL TRYOUTS • 2026 SOFTBALL TRYOUTS
GET READY + STAY UPDATED + REGISTER BELOW
Please register below to stay connected and receive up-to-date information via email as we approach the tryouts.
SOFTBALL 9U - 18U
ILLINOIS LIGHTNING
2026 SOFTBALL TRYOUTS
BASEBALL 8U - 14U
LAKE COUNTY LIGHTNING
2026 LCL TRYOUTS
BASEBALL 15U - 18U
ELITE BASEBALL
2026 ELITE TRYOUTS
THE BOLT • INDOOR FACILITY
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Train year-round in our 30,000 sq. ft. indoor facility. Rain or Shine, our atheletes have a place for continued development.
OUR DIAMONDS
BEHM PARK & MORE
Location and Directions to our Home Game and Practice Fields for both Baseball and Softball throughout Lake County, IL.
BECOME A SPONSOR
LIGHTNING BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
View our Sponsors and Learn more about the Benefits of Sponsorship. Your partnership helps to support our young athletes.
BASEBALL COMMITMENTS
COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES
Celebrate our baseball players who have signed with colleges. Their dedication and hard work have led to impressive achievements.
COACHING OPPORTUNITIES
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
We are looking for Experienced Coaches who are passionate about mentoring and developing student athletes.
SOFTBALL COMMITMENTS
COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES
Our softball players have turned dreams into reality in College . Celebrate their hard work and see where they are headed next.
THANK YOU TO OUR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
STEPPING UP TO BAT FOR OUR YOUNG ATHLETES
LAKE COUNTY LIGHTING IS A NON FOR PROFIT 501(C)(3) TRAVEL BASEBALL & SOFTBALL ORGANIZATION SERVING THE LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY FOR NEARLY 15 YEARS. WE ARE FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, FUNDAMENTALS, AND SPORTSMANSHIP IN OUR YOUNG ATHLETES. CLICK BELOW AND LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
