Softball

Ponytail/Junior Instructional Softball

The Neosho Valley League for Emporia Recreation Center Minor, Major & Junior Baseball and Pigtail, Ponytail and Junior Softball has been cancelled. The ERC plans to keep your kids working on skills and fundamentals this summer when Lyon County is able to enter COVID19 Ad Astra Phase II.  If Lyon County enters COVID19 Phase III during this time, we will look into adding two weeks to the schedule and play double-headers if possible. This will depend on availability. Further details will be communicated to participants as we know more including social distancing and face mask requirements.

Eligible for the Youth Fee Waiver

• Ages: 6th - 10th grades
• Registration Opens: May 15, 2020
• Regular Registration Closes: June 5, 2020 or when program reaches maximum participants
• Fees: $25 (Reduced: $12.50, Free: $6.25)
• Maximum Participants: 30 
• Dates: June 8 to July 2
• Days: Monday’s & Wednesday’s
• Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
• 1st Meeting: June 8, 2020 at 7 p.m.
• 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.

Click Here to Register for Ponytail/Junior Instructional Softball

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.  Instructional T-Ball will be a four week program.  Participants will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Whittier Park Softball Diamonds.  

Eligible for the Youth Fee Waiver

• Ages: 5 & 6 (prior to September 1, 2020)
• Registration Opens: April 13, 2020
• Registration Closes: June 12, 2020 or when program reaches maximum participants
• Fees: $25 (Reduced: $12.50, Free: $6.25) 
• Date: Starts June 16, 2020
• Days: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s
• Time: 5:30 p.m.
• Length: 4 weeks
• Location: Whittier Softball Fields (9th & Whittier)
• Minimum Participants: 12
• Maximum Participants: 30

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.

Click Here to Register for Instructional T-Ball

Instructional 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 four week program. Participants will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 - 8 p.m. at the Whittier Park Softball Diamonds.  

Eligible for the Youth Fee Waiver

• Ages: 7 & 8 (prior to September 1, 2020)
• Registration Opens: April 13, 2020
• Registration Closes: June 12, 2020 or when program reaches maximum participants
• Fees: $25 (Reduced: $12.50, Free: $6.25) 
• Date: Starts June 16, 2020
• Days: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s
• Time: 7 p.m. 
• Location: Whittier Softball Fields (9th & Whittier)
• Minimum Participants: 12
• Maximum Participants: 30

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.

Click Here to Register for Instructional COED Machine Pitch Baseball

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 13, 2020
• Registration Closes: June 3, 2020
• Fees: $25
• Days: Starts Tuesday, June 9, 2020
• 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)

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.

Click Here to Register for Micro Baseball/Softball - 6 p.m. Session

Click Here to Register for Micro Baseball/Softball - 7 p.m. Session