T-Ball Information
If you have questions, please contact Matt at mmulter@edwardsvilleks.org.
Edwardsville Parks and Rec offers summer baseball, softball and t-ball programs that begin games around Memorial Day. T-ball games are played on any weeknight, and may vary from week to week.
Our t-ball program is for children 4-6 yrs. old, and will not begin games until the week after Memorial Day. All games are played on weeknights, and are 50 minutes in length.
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