Each year nearly 100,000 young men participate in American Legion Baseball, the nation’s oldest, and most-respected nationwide baseball program. Through American Legion Post sponsorship in all 50 states these young men learn practical lessons in sportsmanship and citizenship. The tremendous success and longevity of American Legion Baseball would not be possible without the support of hard working American Legion members in our local communities. Northwestern and Northern Lehigh School Districts have had a combined Senior Legion baseball team for decades. In the past few years we are pleased that Palmerton has joined our territory.  The team name was changed from Northwestern to Northern Valley in 2010. Northern Valley is a member of the Lehigh Valley League. The Lehigh Valley Legion Baseball League was organized in 1941 and currently consists of 10 teams representing 20 high schools in Lehigh and Carbon Counties. In addition to Northern Valley, the league consists of Salisbury, South Parkland, North Parkland, Carbon, Coplay-Fullerton, Lower Macungie, Emmaus, Southern Lehigh, and West Allentown. Also visit Legion Baseball History.

The team consists of 16 to 19 year old players (as of January 1st).

The season is comprised of 16 games from mid-May through mid-July (following the varsity high school baseball season). Four (4) Eastern PA Regional Champions are crowned each year through a tournament playoff and those teams play for the state championship. An All-Star Game is also played.

2024 AGE ELIGIBILITY for Legion and Connie Mack

• Northern Valley Connie Mack (Ages 14, 15 and 16) 8^th graders will be considered
  • If a player is under age 17 before May 1, 2024, he is eligible.
  • 20+ games between May and July
  • Walnutport players may play with our group in this league
• Northern Valley American Legion (16 through 19 years old)
  • If a player is born on or after January 1st 2005, he is eligible for Legion Baseball.  2004 birthdays are no longer eligible.
  • 16+ games between May and July
  • * Walnutport players must talk with us about territory

 

Registration Fee: $200 (this is in addition to the $10 NYAA Admin Fee). $210 Total. Participation in a fundraiser is optional.