2023 Summer
International
Championships

Over 25 years of
exciting, competitive
baseball tournaments.

"The Japan Little Senior Baseball Association expresses our sincere gratitude for the support and cooperation of the MCYSA. Our players, parents, and executives are always excited to visit Illinois to meet teams from the US and other foreign countries to play under the management of the MCYSA. In addition, I am thankful to host families that you arrange for us."

- Seiichi HAYASHI, Chairman - Japan Little Senior Baseball Association

"All the support provided by the McHenry County Youth Sports Association is incredible, just like the perfect and constant communication, which helps us a lot with planning and logistics. It is truly a privilege to play with so many teams from US and also other international teams.The fields are always well maintained, the umpires are very professional, the staff extremely helpful and the general organization is impeccable. In our case, this gratitude goes far beyond the games, since the homestay program provides an incredible opportunity for our boys. It's certainly a huge cultural experience that creates memories and friends for life."

- Renato Tiba, President - Beisebol.org Brazil

"He (my dad) took me to the ballpark when I was five and I played in front of him... We went to Crystal Lake, Illinois and to all these places and we had the best summers of my life."

-Alex Cora, Manager of the Boston Red Sox and former MLB player

"Participating in the MCYSA Tournament is our great goal. It's the best place to take our young people...it's a great event. There is a lot of organization and respect for the visitors."

-Luis Alvarado, Puerto Rico Maceteros

McHenry County Youth Sports Association Tournament Location

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2023 Schedule

Session 1: 7/14 - 7/17
Session 2: 7/20 - 7/23

Teams from around the world and across the US.
Enjoy a diverse cultural experience through baseball.

Coaches Love It!

Play against elite international and
regional teams
Two regional umpires every game
NO game time limits
NO gate fees or hidden charges

Tournament Alumni

Eloy Jimenez
Chicago White Sox

Tucker Barnhart - McHenry County Youth Sports Association Alum

Tucker Barnhart
Detroit Tigers

Andrew Benintendi
New York Yankees

Nick Martini - McHenry County Youth Sports Association Alum

Nick Martini
MLB 2018 - 2021

Heliot Ramos (Puerto Rico)
2017 First Round Draft Pick
San Francisco Giants

Quinn Priester
2019 First Round Draft Pick
Pittsburgh Pirates

Additional Tournament Alumni

Announcements

Japan Little Senior Baseball Association at the MCYSA Tournament

The Japan Little Senior Baseball Association selects one team from 25,000 junior high school students to play at the MCYSA 15U Summer International Championships each year.

Video of Team Japan with Seiya Suzuki at Wrigley

Beisbol.org from Brazil at the McHenry County Youth Sports Association Tournament

Brazil’s Beisbol.org Has been a consistent tournament participant for many years.

The Maceteros from Puerto Rico at the MCYSA tournament

The Maceteros from Puerto Rico brought three teams to the tournament in 2021 and 2022. The Maceteros won their first MCYSA tournament in 1998 (photo above).

The McHenry County Youth Sports Association (MCYSA) has been hosting the Summer International Championships since 1993. We are a community-based volunteer not-for-profit organization that takes great pride in hosting this event each year. Participation by high caliber international clubs provides a unique opportunity for participating teams to play world-class baseball and while enjoying a special cultural experience. Join us! We look forward to sharing time enjoying the game we love.

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Single Hitters

Alpha Graphics
Aptar Group
Joe Johnson/ Avantax Investments
McDonald's
McHenry County EDC
Northwestern Medical
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The Noonan Family
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Leadoff Hitters

Dr. Kubik, DDS, MS, FACD
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Brian Augustine NMLS #145328
The Havenga Family
Service Plus Insurance Agency
Schatz Insurance
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Tournament Alumni

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