Softball

Ponytail Softball - 5th, 6th & 7th Graders

Ponytail softball is for youth in 5th, 6th & 7th grades and will play in a travelling recreation league with other communities.  Teams will play doubleheaders both home and away.  There is a mandatory player workout April 15 or April 17, 2021.  Practice times and dates will be set by the coaches after the coaches meeting.  Coaches meetings and team formation will be held the week of April 19, 2021. Coaches will contact players after the coaches meeting.  Register for the league based on your current grade.

Eligible for the Youth Fee Waiver

• Ages: 5th, 6th & 7th graders
• Registration Opens: December 21, 2020
• Early Bird Registration Closes: Closed
• Regular Registration Closes: Closed
• Early Bird Fees: USD253 resident - $35; non-resident: $40
• Regular Fees: USD253 resident - $40; non-resident: $45
• Mandatory Player Workout:
  • Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 6:30 p.m. at Whittier Park Softball Diamonds or
  • Saturday, April 17, 2021 - 3 p.m. at Whittier Park Softball Diamonds 
• Coaches Meeting:  Week of April 19, 2021 
• Players Assigned to Teams:  Week of April 19, 2021
• Practices Begin:  Week of April 26, 2021 - days and times set by coaches
• Games Begin: Week of May 24, 2021
• Location: Whittier Park Softball Diamonds

The Emporia Recreation Commission asks parents to decide what is right for your child at this time. We are working with local and state authorities as well as the Kansas Recreation and Park Association (KRPA) to ensure we comply with the guidelines being put into place to provide the best possible experience for all.  However, the ERC cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren)will not become infected with COVID-19.

Junior Softball - 8th, 9th & 10th Graders

Junior softball is for youth in 8th, 9th & 10th grades and will play in a travelling recreation league with other communities.  Teams will play doubleheaders both home and away.  There is a mandatory player workout April 15 or April 17, 2021.  Practice times and dates will be set by the coaches after the coaches meeting.  Coaches meetings and team formation will be held the week of April 19, 2021.  Coaches will contact players after the coaches meeting.  Register for the league based on your current grade.

Eligible for the Youth Fee Waiver

• Ages: 8th, 9th & 10th graders
• Registration Opens: December 21, 2020
• Early Bird Registration Closes: Closed
• Regular Registration Closes: Closed
• Early Bird Fees: USD253 resident - $40; non-resident: $45
• Regular Fees: USD253 resident - $45; non-resident: $50
• Mandatory Player Workout:
  • Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 6:30 p.m. at Whittier Park Softball Diamonds or
  • Saturday, April 17, 2021 - 3 p.m. at Whittier Park Softball Diamonds 
• Coaches Meeting:  Week of April 19, 2021 
• Players Assigned to Teams:  Week of April 19, 2021
• Practices Begin:  Week of April 26, 2021 - days and times set by coaches
• Games Begin: Week of May 24, 2021
• Location: Whittier Park Softball Diamonds

The Emporia Recreation Commission asks parents to decide what is right for your child at this time. We are working with local and state authorities as well as the Kansas Recreation and Park Association (KRPA) to ensure we comply with the guidelines being put into place to provide the best possible experience for all.  However, the ERC cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren)will not become infected with COVID-19.

Instructional T-Ball

The main purpose of this instructional program is to teach basic fundamentals and provide an overall fun experience for the young participant. Participants will learn how to play with others as members of a team. Instructional T-ball will be a five to six-week program. Kids will be divided into teams and assigned practice times Tuesdays and/or Thursdays with no more than two practices or games per week. Each practice will be part learning fundamentals and part team practice. The last three weeks will be a six-game league schedule. Volunteer coaches are needed. 

Eligible for the Youth Fee Waiver

• Ages: 5 & 6 (prior to September 1, 2021)
• Registration Opens: April 15, 2021
• Early Bird Registration Closes: May 19, 2021
• Registration Closes: May 26, 2021
• Early Bird Fees: USD253 resident - $30; non-resident: $35
• Regular Fees: USD253 resident - $35; non-resident: $40
• Date: Starts June 15, 2021
• Days: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
• Time: 6:00 and/or 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Whittier T-Ball Complex/Whittier Softball Fields

Click Here to Register for Instructional T-Ball

The Emporia Recreation Commission asks parents to decide what is right for your child at this time. We are working with local and state authorities as well as the Kansas Recreation and Park Association (KRPA) to ensure we comply with the guidelines being put into place to provide the best possible experience for all.  However, the ERC cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren)will not become infected with COVID-19.

COED Machine Pitch

The main purpose of this program is to further instruct basic/intermediate fundamentals and provide an overall fun experience for the young participant. This is an instructional program for 7 & 8-year-old kids. Machine pitch is COED and will be a five- to six-week program with practices and games. Kids will be divided into teams and assigned practice times Mondays and/or Wednesdays with no more than two practices or games per week. The last three weeks will be a six-game league schedule. Volunteer coaches are needed.

Eligible for the Youth Fee Waiver

• Ages: 7 & 8 (prior to September 1, 2021)
• Early Bird Registration Closes: May 19, 2021
• Registration Closes: May 26, 2021
• Early Bird Fees: USD253 resident - $30; non-resident: $35
• Regular Fees: USD253 resident - $35; non-resident: $40
• Date: Starts June 14, 2021
• Days: Mondays and/or Thursdays
  • Time: 6:00 and/or 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Whittier T-Ball Complex/Whittier Softball Fields

• Click Here to Register for COED Machine Pitch

The Emporia Recreation Commission asks parents to decide what is right for your child at this time. We are working with local and state authorities as well as the Kansas Recreation and Park Association (KRPA) to ensure we comply with the guidelines being put into place to provide the best possible experience for all.  However, the ERC cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren)will not become infected with COVID-19.

Micro Baseball & Softball

This program prepares children ages 3 to 4 for organized baseball/softball in a fun, non-threatening environment. The program allows children the opportunity to work one-on-one with a parent. The children will learn a variety of baseball/ softball skills including:

• Throwing
• Catching
• Batting
• Running agility

Sessions are held once a week for 5 weeks and each week the exercises will become increasingly more difficult as the class progresses and children show improvement. The program includes fun and developmentally appropriate equipment.  Sessions are offered on Tuesdays.  All participants will receive a T-shirt.  A parent or significant adult must attend the class with the child. 

Not Eligible for the Youth Fee Waiver

• Age: 3 - 4 year olds
• Registration Opens: April 15, 2021
• Registration Closes: June 2, 2021
• Fees: $30
• Days: Starts June 8, 2021
• Length: 5 weeks
• Time:
  • Session 1: 6 - 6:30 p.m.
  • Session 2: 7 - 7:30 p.m.
• Minimum participants: 5 per session
• Maximum participants: 15 per session
• Location: Whittier T-Ball Complex (9th & Whittier)

Click Here to Register for Micro Baseball 6-6:30 p.m. session

Click Here to Register for Micro Baseball 7-7:30 p.m. session

The Emporia Recreation Commission asks parents to decide what is right for your child at this time. We are working with local and state authorities as well as the Kansas Recreation and Park Association (KRPA) to ensure we comply with the guidelines being put into place to provide the best possible experience for all.  However, the ERC cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren)will not become infected with COVID-19.