Valpo Parks Sports Briefs 02-11-14

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 Summer Softball includes Coed

Rosters for Men’s, Women’s and the NEW Coed summer leagues are available now. Men and Women leagues are $590 a team plus $12 per non-resident player; Coed team price is $475 plus $12 per non-resident player. Rosters and fee are due March 26. Blank rosters are available online under the Sports tab.

NEW Spring Swing Softball Tourney

Any adult team signed up for the Valpo Parks summer league can participate in this preseason tourney on April 26-27. Team price is $100 and each team is guaranteed to play two games. Limited availability. Sign up by phone, in person, or by mail by March 26.

Adult Coed Soccer rosters available

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.

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.

Spring Soccer Youth Coed League

Sign up for Coed Spring Soccer leagues for ages 3 through 12. The season runs early April through mid-May. Kids will learn progressive soccer skills, sportsmanship and healthy competition. All games are on Saturdays and officiated by parks staff. Practices are set by volunteer coaches. Price is $47/59; register by February 28. (See Winter Skills Sessions for soccer below.)

Dodgeball Tourney

Registration is open for the 1st Annual Dodgeball Tourney for Junior High and High School age groups. 6th through 8th graders and 9th through 12th graders match up in Men’s, Women’s or Coed dodgeball double elimination tournament in the VHS Field House at 4:00 PM on March 2nd. Team price is $40. Register by February 14.

Wiffle Ball Tourney - High School and College Age

March Mayhem Wiffle Ball Tourney takes place on March 9 and 16! Teams of 4 to 7 players compete in this new winter tourney. Captain’s meeting and tourney draw take place on March 5 at 4 PM. Awards for best team name (preapproved), best sportsmanship, and tourney champion. Price is $50 per team; register my February 26.

Youth Softball and Baseball Leagues

Register for Girls Fast Pitch, coed T-ball, Rookie Baseball, Babe Ruth, and Cal Ripken leagues through the Valpo Parks. Registration deadlines range from March 1 through May 16.