2023 Youth Baseball & Softball

2023 Decatur Youth Baseball & Softball

Decatur Youth Baseball & Softball

Sponsored by ADM

The Park District’s Youth Baseball & Softball League’s goal is to grow baseball, softball, and t-ball in Decatur, while providing great summer experiences for kids of all ages. Registration deadline March 26 Practice begins mid-April. Opening Day is May 6. Contact Erin at 217-429-3472 or baseball@decparks.com for more info and visit the Decatur Youth Baseball and Softball Facebook page!

Important Note
Register anytime at the DISC, or online (decatur-parks.org). For on-site registrations, parent or guardian must accompany youth, and a birth certificate copy is required for first-year players.
Register by February 28 to receive the discounted Early Registration rate. Registration ends March 26.
Registration requests after March 27 will be charged a late registration fee and put on a waitlist and placed on teams if space permits. Shirts, hats, and awards are included in the fee. Register online HERE!

Opening Day: Saturday, May 6 at Rotary Park. Teams will take pictures and play an in-house game.

Turkey Trot – Now Virtual!

Turkey Trot – Virtual!

Enter the 5K or 10K virtual Turkey Trot run! Register by November 2 to guarantee a long-sleeved shirt, in the 5K, 10K, and walk. No shirts ordered after this date. Purchase a Turkey Trot cotton beanie or stretch fleece headband for $10 each (must be ordered by November 2). Call Gabby Cliff at 429-7750 with any questions.

Register online at runsignup.com or mail your application & fee by November 2 to Decatur Indoor Sports Center, 1295 W. Wood, Decatur, IL 62522, or call 429-3472.

Email your results to gcliff@decparks.com by November 21. Results will be posted November 22!

Virtual Race Time: Anytime between November 14 – 21
Fee: $21 (add additional $6 for shipping) includes long sleeved shirt & finisher medal. (Register by November 2 to guarantee a shirt)
Shirt Pick-Up: November 13 / 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Scovill Activity Center / 3909 West Main Street

Register online HERE

Download the Registration Form HERE

Fall Skills Clinic at Rotary Park!

Fall Skills Clinic at Rotary Park! September 15 – October

Our Fall Skills Clinics will cover everything your child needs to get ready for the spring season. Training sessions will include hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and more! Questions? Call 429-3472
or email rotarypark@decparks.com.

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Coed TBall Age 3 – 4 Tuesdays 4:30 – 5 p.m. $40 ($35 resident)
Coed TBall Age 5 – 6 Tuesdays 4:30 – 5 p.m. $40 ($35 resident)
Boys Baseball Age 7 – 8 Tuesdays 5:15 – 6 p.m. $46 ($40 resident)
Boys Baseball Age 9 – 10 Tuesdays 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. $52 ($45 resident)
Boys Baseball Age 11 – 14 Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 p.m. $60 ($50 resident)
Girls Softball Age 7 – 8 Tuesdays 5:15 – 6 p.m. $46 ($40 resident)
Girls Softball Age 9 – 10 Tuesdays 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. $52 ($45 resident)
Girls Softball Age 11 – 14 Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 p.m. $60 ($50 resident)

Fee includes t-shirt. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, participants must supply their own batting helmet and glove. Bats will be supplied to each team and sanitized.

Coaches are local high school and middle school coaches and players. Parent volunteers are needed for 3-6 year old age groups. Contact Tony at rotarypark@decparks.com. No experience necessary. Must pass background check. Parent volunteers receive 1-free child registration.

Click HERE for registration form & waiver

Illini Minis Volleyball Clinic – NEW DATES

Illini Minis Volleyball Clinic

Have fun while learning the fundamentals of volleyball! Led by the Illini United High School Volleyball Club coaches and players, participants in grades 1- 6 will learn and improve volleyball basics through competitive, fun and game-like drills! Click HERE for a registration flyer!

Dates / Sundays / June 7 -18

Grades 1 – 2 1 – 2:30 p.m..
Grades 3 – 4 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Grades 5 – 6 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Schedules will be sent via email each week.
Location: DISC, 1295 W.Wood • Fee: $40
Register below or at decatur-parks.org

Senior Olympics

Senior Olympics / April 13 – 23

Make your mark during Decatur’s Senior Olympics, presented by the Decatur Park District! Men and women aged 50+ are invited to compete in one or more events during the month of April. All participants will receive an event tee.

Closing Ceremony – Medal Presentations
April 23 / 1 p.m.
Scovill Activity Center / 3909 West Main Street

Events Include
Bowling, Golf, Free Throw Shooting, Mini Golf, Pickleball, Rope Skipping, Table Tennis & Track

View Event Schedule/Registration Form

Youth Baseball & Softball Sign ups!

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The Decatur Park District offers baseball and softball leagues for boys and girls aged 5 – 15 who have experience in the sport and are looking for a more competitive environment to grow into better ball players. A T-ball coed league for 3 & 4 year-olds is also offered. The league’s goal is to grow baseball, softball, and t-ball in Decatur, while providing great summer experiences for kids of all ages. 

Decatur Youth Baseball is affiliated with Little League and Tri-County Baseball and operates under their rules and regulations. The Youth Softball league is affiliated with Country Girls and operates under their rules and regulations. Bronco and Pony divisions of baseball are affiliated with Tri-County Baseball and operated under their rules and regulations. We appreciate the continued support of parents, volunteers and sponsors.

Youth Baseball & Softball Early Registration

Scareport: Run the Runway!

Lace up, dress, up, and join us for a 1-mile Tot Trot, 5K and 10K races on the runway at Decatur Airport! Prizes in all age divisions for runners and awards for best costume. Register by October 7 to guarantee a shirt. No shirt ordered will be taken after this date.

Date: Saturday, October 19
Time: Tot Trot – 6 p.m. / 5K & 10K races – 7 p.m.
Location: Gaitros Aviation Hangar, Decatur Airport
Fee: Tot Trot – $16 by Oct. 18 ($21 on race day)
5K, 10K – $26 by Oct. 18 ($31 on race day)
Register at runsignup.com, visit the DISC, or call 429-3472.

Register Online HERE!