Summer RECREATION - INFORMATION ON LEAGUES

2023 Summer Softball/Baseball/Soccer/basketball Leagues & Toddler Triathlons

The City of St Joseph is offering softball/baseball/Soccer/basketball leagues this summer! Softball, baseball, soccer and basketball programs are an excellent way to help your child develop hand-eye coordination and decision-making skills. The focus will be on developing fundamentals of the game – running the bases, catching, throwing, hitting; ball handling, passing–while also instilling sportsmanship and promoting teamwork. Registration deadline is April 28th or until teams are full. 

  • Everyone plays in every game, all skill levels welcome
  • Bats, balls, tees, & helmets will be provided (please have your child bring their own glove with their name written on it)
  • Each participant will receive a t-shirt
  • Sessions will be cancelled if heat index is 95 or higher

**Sessions 100-600 will be held at the Millstream Park Fields**

 

B-100 T-Ball              Ages: 5-6        Mon 6-7PM    June 5 – July 24         Cost $25

For kids new to baseball/softball and eager to learn the basic skills and the rules of the game. Kids will have the opportunity to hit from a tee, developing the correct form and hand-eye coordination. Balls used will be tennis balls to prevent injuries.

 

B-200 Soft Toss         Ages: 7-8        Mon 7-8PM    June 5 – July 24         Cost $25         

For kids that have already been introduced to the basic skills of the sport, but are anxious to hone those skills. Participants will work on improving their throwing, and catching. The season will start with hitting off a tee and graduate to hitting balls tossed by a coach. 

 

B-300 Coach Pitch Baseball Ages: 9-10      Tues 6--7PM  June 6 – July 25          Cost $25

For kids that have a solid grasp of the skills of baseball. Players will continue to develop skills and position play. The season will begin with players hitting balls pitched by coaches and graduate to player pitched balls.

 

S-400 Pony League Girls Softball   Ages: 9-13      Tues 6-7PM   June 6 – July 25         Cost $25

For kids that have a solid grasp of the basic skills. Players will continue working on skills and positions for softball. Participants will begin pitching to each other. No metal cleats allowed.

 

T-900 Toddler Triathlon   Ages 2-5   Saturday 11:00AM   June 3 and August 12   Cost $5 each

For toddlers who want to have fun! A triathlon set up for the youngest triathletes. Participants will ride, run and get wet as they make their way to the finish line where they will receive a medal. Little athletes will bike on their own self-propelled riding item on a path; run/walk down a length of path; splash thru the water obstacle and end with a dash to the finish line. A family member over the age of 12 may assist the participant. Bring your own ride on item, wear a helmet if using a bike, comfortable clothes that can get wet, and athletic/water shoes.

 *This will be held at Klinefelter park.

 

S-500 Soccer  Ages 6-8          Tues 7:15-8:15PM     June 6 – July 25         Cost $15

For kids wanting to learn the basic skills and rules of the game. Kids will develop the correct form and hand(foot) eye coordination, passing skills, and team play.

 

S-600 Soccer  Ages 9-11        Tues 7:15-8:15PM     June 6 - July 25         Cost $15

For kids wanting to learn the basic skills and rules of the game. Kids will develop the correct form and hand(foot) eye coordination, passing skills, and team play.

 

B-700 Basketball       Ages 8-15        Wed 10-11AM                       June 7-July 26           Cost $5

For kids wanting to learn the basic skills and rules of the game. Kids will develop the correct form and team play. *This will be held at Centennial Park.

 

B-800 Basketball     Ages 16-adult    Wed 7-8:30PM    June 7-July 26   Free (no t-shirt provided)

For players to have 3 on 3 games with a time clock, scoreboard and ref. *Centennial Park