Youth Baseball Information

Baseball Information

If you have questions, please contact Matt at mmulter@edwardsvilleks.org.

Edwardsville Parks and Rec offers recreational leagues for the following baseball 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)

Games begin after Memorial Day and are played on Tuesdays, Thursdays and possibly on every other Friday.

     


Youth Sports Currently Registering

2026 Youth Basketball - 2026 Winter

REGISTRATION ENDS 11/16/2025

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

    • Pre K/K: Basketball Size: 25.5" (size 4) - Goal Height: 7'
    • 1st/2nd Grade: Basketball Size: 27.5" (size 5) - Goal Height: 8'
    • 3rd/4th Grade: 3rd/4th Grade: Basketball Size: 27.5" (size 5) - Goal Height: 9'
    • 5th/6th Grade: Basketball Size: 28.5" (size 6) - Goal Height: 10'