Valpo Parks Department 2015 Youth Sports Deadlines Approaching

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.

Girls Fast Pitch Softball League
Valpo Parks league for ages 5 to16 (Age as of December 31, 2014) this league registration deadline is February 27; the season is April 25 through the end of June. Teams will compete against Boone Grove, Morgan, Washington, Kouts, LaWanna, South Central, and other Valpo teams. 10U-16U Home games at Bicentennial Park and 6U-8U Home games at Tower Park. Pricing is as follows: 6U is $52/$64; 8U is $62/74; 10U/12U is $72/$84; and 16U is $82/$94.

Cal Ripken Major League Baseball
For ages 11 to 12 (age as of May 1, 2015), this Valpo Park league runs from April 25 through June. Registration must be in by March 4. Parks teams will compete against Boone Grove, Morgan, Washington, Kouts, Liberty Rec, and other Valpo teams. Fields have 70 ft bases and 50 ft pitcher mound.

Home games are at Kirchhoff Park. Price per player is $72/$84.

Parks Spring Youth Soccer Ages 3 - 14
Valpo Parks provides a positive recreational coed soccer experience for children ages 3 to 14. The league maintains a balance of teaching progressive soccer skills, sportsmanship, and healthy competition. All games are played on Saturdays from April 11 – May 16; practice times are scheduled by volunteer team coaches. Divisions are decided by youth age as of April 30, 2015. Price is $47/$59 per player. Registration ends March 6.

Babe Ruth Baseball League
Valpo Parks Babe Ruth is for youth ages 13 to 15 (as of May 1, 2015) with a game season of April 25 through the end of June. Parks teams will compete against Boone Grove, Morgan, North Judson, Duneland, Washington, Chesterton, and other Valpo teams. Home games at Glenrose Rotary or Kiwanis Fields. Fields have 90 ft bases and 60 ft pitcher mound. Price per player is $100/$112, and players must be registered by March 13.