U14 TRAVEL SOFTBALL TEAM | NEW!
Ages 12-14
This Travel Softball team provides an opportunity for Champaign Park District players to play softball at a higher level of competition. Teams will play tournament & double header-style games, primarily against dedicated travel-softball teams. All players must attend one of the designated tryout dates/times available to participate. Players who make the team will play in organized tournaments instead of CPD’s recreation league. Games will mostly be played on weekends & within Central Illinois.
REGISTER TO TRYOUT ($0 FEE). Pre-registration NOT required but avoids long wait times.
Th, July 20 | 5:30-7:30p | Dodds, 3-Plex
Sa, July 22 | 10a-12:30p | Dodds, 3-Plex
Sa, August 5 | 10a-12:30p | Dodds, 3-Plex
First round pick participants will be notified if they make the team by Tuesday, August 8, 2023 via email & will have 48 hours to confirm their spots. All participants will be notified of final team picks by Friday, August 11, 2023.
Fee (R/NR): $0 to tryout/ $650 for the season
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
YOUTH SOFTBALL CLINICS
Ages 5-11
Now’s your chance to improve your skills at the Champaign Park District’s Hitting and Fielding Clinics! These 6-week clinics focus on improving softball fundamentals. The curriculum emphasizes technique training that strengthens fielding, throwing, catching, and hitting mechanics through fun and interactive drills.
Program Name | Ages | Time
- U8 Skills Clinic | 6-8 | 5:30-6:15p
- U10 Skills Clinic | 8-11 | 6:30-7:30p
Date: August 29 – October 3
Day: Tuesday
Reserved rain-dates: October 10 & October 17
Location: Dodds Softball 3-Plex, Field 1
Fee (R/NR): $72/$111
Deadline: August 16
Late Registration: If there are openings, a $10 late fee will be added.
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
Pitching Clinic Video
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