Baseball Information
If you have questions, please contact Jackson at jrupp@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 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