Valpo Parks Department Sports Briefs 03-28-14

valpo-parksVisit the Valpo Parks website for information on all programs at www.ValpoParks.org. Registration is available online for most programs, in person at the Parks Office at 3210 N. Campbell St., or by phone at 219-462-5144.

Adult Coed Soccer

Rosters are available for the coed league at a team price of $750 plus $12 per non-resident player. Individual players can sign up at a price of $75/87. Rosters or registration are due by April 16. Blank rosters are available online under the Sports tab.

Rookie Baseball League

Register for Rookie Baseball leagues for ages 7 and 8 (age as of May 1, 2014). Teams will play a 10 game season June 7 through July 19, with a single elimination tournament. Price is $60/72. Registration deadline is May 9.

Youth Co-ed T-ball

Ages 4 through 6 (age as of May 1) play t-ball in two age divisions. 4 and 5 year olds play traditional ball hitting off the tee. 6-year-olds begin on the tee and transition to coach pitch. The season is June 7 – July 19 with 5 weeknight games that begin at 6 PM and 3 Saturday games. Price is $50/62. Register by May 9.

Track and Field for Youth

Boys and girls ages 4 through 12 can be a part of the Valpo Parks Track and Field team, participating in 4 events at each meet. Compete against teams from Valpo YMCA, Highland Parks, and Porter County Parks. Practices are Wednesdays starting June 4; meets are Saturdays, June 28, July 12, 19, 26. Price is $47/59. Register by May 16.

Kids Tennis Lesson Sampler

Ages 6 to 16 get a preview of the summer tennis program in this three session offering from May 27-29 at 4:00 PM or 5:15 PM. Kids receive a free tennis racquet. Price is $40/52. Register by May 16.

Adult Wiffle Ball Tourney

Men, Women or Coed teams play in separate divisions in this double elimination tourney. Tourney draw is June 3; tournament is played the weekend of June 7. Awards given for best team name, sportsmanship and tourney champ. Price is $50 per team, register by May 28.