The Factory is open!

Reservations
Click the button below to reserve a cage.

• Hours are 6am until 10pm every day.
• Team practice times are TBD, but will be blocked on the reservation calendar when established.
• Reservations are only allowed up to 14 days into the future.
• The number of reservations are not currently limited, but please use common sense and do not monopolize a cage.  If it becomes a problem, we will place limits on reservations.
• Reservations are not necessary to use the Factory.  However, reservations always have priority and you could be asked to vacate a cage if someone else has it reserved.
• Do not share your entry code with anyone, even other families on your team.​

​Factory Rules

1. Cleats are not allowed.  Please wear turf shoes or any typical athletic shoes.
2. No food or gum of any kind allowed inside.  Take special care to avoid spills with drinks other than water (use cap lids).  Mice and rats can be a problem in a warehouse surrounded by fields, and we do not want to encourage them to visit us!
3. No standard (hard) softballs outside of the cages.  Indoor softballs are provided for this use.
4. Only use the provided (Baden, with painted-on seams) machine balls in the pitching machines, no outside machine balls allowed.
5. Pitching and hitting coaches are only allowed if they have signed and returned a waiver to the Facility Manager.
6. Do not share your entry code with anyone, even other families on your team.  No exceptions.
7. Use common sense and be safe.  Encourage others to be safe.  Utilize safety gear when catching, helmets when hitting, pitching screens with the machines, etc.  Be careful with the pitching machine and follow manufacturers rules (provided with the machine) including adult-only operators.
8. Respect the facility and avoid damage.  If an accident and/or damage occurs, notify the Facility Manager immediately no matter how insignificant it may seem.
9. Turn off lights and lock the door when leaving.  Make sure the door locks, instructions are provided inside.

Factory Amenities

• Overall space - 60' x 45' fully turfed
• 2 retractable batting/pitching cages - 14' x 14' x 55'
  • Each includes a pitching mat with fixed pitching rubber and power line
  • Each includes a batting mat with throw down plate and left/right batters box
  • Each includes a vinyl backstop with strikezone
  • Each includes a pitching screen
• 2 softball specific pitching machines with cart
  • 24 11" machine balls
  • 24 12" machine balls
• 24 11" indoor balls
• 24 12" indoor balls
• 2 hitting tees
• Ball caddies
• Heated for winter weather
• Family bathroom w/ sink
• Bluetooth speaker for music
• Abundant parking
• Parent waiting area w/ seating
• Bag and coat hooks

​Factory Location
Suite E at 1331 Spring Bay Rd in East Peoria (Spring Bay).
Please only park in front of Suite E, do not block any other doors or entrances to other suites nearby.