Welcome to the Naperville Diamond Chips - the #1 Developmental softball program in Chicagoland!

The Chips program was started in 2003 and has introduced the game of softball to more future high school, college, and professional softball stars than any other developmental program in the area. This program is intended to be an “8 and under” division,  and is for girls aged 7 to 8 years old (age is determined on Dec. 31).  If a player is older, she is eligible to play on our 10U Diamonds teams. 

The Chips program was initiated for families with girls interested in playing fast pitch softball. In addition to playing competitive games, Diamond Chips will receive instruction from both Diamonds and Chips coaches throughout the fall, winter and spring. It should be noted that we have created a competitive structure for this age division which is different from other programs in the area. 

The Chips program was designed to help grow future fast pitch softball players. Their training is provided in a developmental and talent-challenging environment designed to grow their skill level. This is also a great place for girls to start to determine where they would like their softball playing abilities to go next – whether it be on a Diamonds travel team or a Diamonds league team.

While your daughter will learn many facets of the game, there is no guarantee that she will play every position. Traditionally, the Diamonds will have 60-70 Chips players who initially meet in the fall and go through several skill-building clinics. From these clinics, teams are formed and competitive game play begins in the spring and summer. Based on the number of players and coaches, there are traditionally have between 5 and 6 Diamond Chips teams, who then will play each other during weekends. The practice and game schedule provides an introduction to what players can expect at the Travel and League level within the Diamonds organization.

Like our Diamonds teams, we will field as many Chip teams as we have players and qualified managers and coaches. All league games will be played at local parks in Naperville. The Chips game season begins the first weekend in May and ends with a double-elimination season-ending tournament at the end of June. Girls chosen for All-Stars will continue to play into mid-July. There is also opportunity for a fall league that will run late August through the beginning of October.

The Diamonds have sole discretion as to the placement of players on teams despite special requests of managers, coaches, players and parents. Playing time on Chips teams is balanced with an emphasis on having fun and learning the game.