Softball Information
If you have questions, please contact Jackson at jrupp@edwardsvilleks.org.
Edwardsville Parks and Rec offers summer baseball, softball and t-ball programs that begin games around Memorial Day.
Games begin after Memorial Day and are played on Mondays, Wednesdays and possibly on every other Friday.
Edwardsville Parks and Rec offers recreational leagues for the following softball age groups:
-U8 Coach Pitch For ages 8 and Under (as of June 1 of the same year)
-U10 Kid Pitch For ages 10 and Under (as of June 1 of the same year)
-U12 For ages 12 and Under (as of June 1 of the same year)
-U15 For ages 15 and Under (as of June 1 of the same year)
Youth Basketball League – Winter Season
Get ready for an exciting season of basketball focused on skill development, teamwork, and fun! This league offers a more traditional game format designed to teach and reinforce the fundamentals of basketball in an encouraging, age-appropriate environment. Games will be led by coaches.
League Details:
Practice Begins: Week of Monday, January 5
Games Begin: Tentatively starting Saturday, January 24
Game Days: Saturdays, with the possibility of occasional Sunday afternoon games
Possible Game Locations: Bonner Springs Community Center, Bonner Springs Elementary, Edwardsville Elementary
Format: 4-on-4 full court games
Divisions:
Pre K/Kindergarten
1st/2nd Grade
3rd/4th Grade
5th/6th Grade
Practice Schedule: 1–2 weeknights per week beginning at 5:15pm Mon-Thurs, based on volunteer coach availability
Development Focus: Weekly practices emphasize fundamentals—dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and game awareness and skills like pick & roll, off ball screens, pass & cut, etc.—with players applying what they learn in weekly games.
Age-Appropriate Modifications: Ball size and goal height are adjusted by age group to support success