Sports YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL North Kansas City Parks & Recreation youth sports programs are NON-COMPETITIVE leagues. The programs emphasize skill development, learning the rules of the game, playing as a team, sportsmanship, and most importantly to have FUN! Children may register with one “buddy” for youth team sports. BOTH registration forms must be received along with the registration fee for each child at the same time. If you are new to the NKC Sports Program, you will be placed on a team by the NKC Parks & Recreation staff.
T-BALL (CO-ED)
Ages 4-6 by May 1 T-ball is the foundation of every future baseball/softball player’s career. Teams focus on understanding the basics of the game, having fun and making new friends. Our goal is for each child to learn the correct skills for batting, throwing and catching to encourage their passion for baseball/ softball. All practices and games are held at Macken Park. Practice begins the first week of May. Fee: $70
COACH PITCH
Ages 7-9 by May 1 Players will learn to hit the ball as it is being pitched from a coach and cooperate as a team to earn runs and outs. The primary goal is to prepare your child for the next level of play. Practices are held at Macken Park and begin the first week of May. Games will be played at Macken Park and Happy Rock Softball Complex. Co-Ed Baseball Fee: $80 Girls Softball Fee: $80
Registration: March 1 – April 2 (or until teams are filled) Fees include jersey, hat, and trophy.
KID PITCH
Ages 10-12 by May 1 Kid Pitch baseball is the final step in our recreation program toward preparing players for competitive play. Players are introduced to other players pitching and incorporate all their skills from batting, throwing and fielding. Your child will completely understand the essence of baseball/ softball after completing the season. Practices are held at Macken Park and begin the first week of May. Games will be played at Macken Park and Happy Rock Softball Complex. Co-Ed Baseball Fee: $95 Girls Softball Fee: $95
PRESCHOOL SPORTS BITTY SOCCER (CO-ED)
Ages 4-6 (Must be 4 by April 1, 2022) | North Kansas City Parks & Recreation Staff This is a 5 week introductory session to the sport of soccer. Participants will begin to understand the fundamental motor skills of soccer through drills, games, and activities. The last week will be designated as a scrimmage game. Saturdays, April 2 – April 30 Registration: February 1 – March 1 Fee: $50 (includes T-shirt and medal) Session 1: 9:00 am Session 2: 10:00 am Session 3: 11:00 am
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