Athletic Programs Co-Recreational T-Ball Girls Softball May 6-July 3, 5:30-6:30pm Register for or practice Games rotate among all practice locations/practice days Ages 5-7 Practices begin the week of April 22 Games are played in Rantoul starting the week of May 13 Canaday Park or AMBUCS West are scheduled by the coach This program is coached by volunteers Ages 7-12 Have a blast with your friends and learn baseball fundamentals. Beginners and more experienced players will have a great time building skills together. Confidence and skill building are stressed in this instructional program. Volunteer coaches provide instruction. One game of the season will be played under the lights at Canaday field. Parents may be asked to bring snacks to games. Practice days and site are assigned on a first come-first serve basis. No T-Ball May 27. EB $26R/$38NR Apr 23 $33R/$45NR Apr 30 Day Location Blair Park 7212 Chief Shemauger Park 7213 Weaver Park 7214 Blair Park 7215 Chief Shemauger Park 7216 Weaver Park 7217 Pony Baseball League AMBUCS Baseball Field Ages 13-14 Pony League is designed for competitive play with players of all ability levels. Games begin the week of May 13 and are held on weekday evenings throughout the summer, located in Urbana and neighboring communities. Participants must be the correct age for participation by August 31, 2019. A copy of each participant s birth certificate must be presented in person at registration or sent by email to kamills@ urbanaparks.org. Player assessment: April 8 at 5:30pm at AMBUCS Park. The age range may be changed to 13-15, please check back in 2019. EB $77R/$89NR Mar 25 $97R/$109NR Apr 1 7222 Girls will develop and fine-tune softball skills including hitting, fielding and pitching. Registration is based on the participant s age as of August 1, 2019. The season may be extended, depending on rainouts or make-up games. A copy of each participant s birth certificate must be presented in person at registration or sent by email to kamills@urbanaparks.org. No softball May 27 or July 4. EB $55R/$67NR Apr 8 $70R/$82NR Apr 15 League Age Group 8 and Under 7-8 7220 10 and Under 9-10 7221 12 and Under 11-12 7219 Parents: We Want YOU! Volunteer Coaches Needed Adult volunteers coach our youth sports programs such as T-Ball, basketball, and soccer. Without out our volunteer coaches, we do not have leaders for your child s team. As a volunteer, you will spend 3-4 total hours per week leading practices through drills and skill building exercises and coaching games that you go to already. Training resources are provided for each sport including discussions on skills, strategies, and policies. We can even match you with another parents and you can co-coach. Parents interested in helping should call 217-255-8601, or fill out a Volunteer Application online at www.urbanaparks.org/getinvolved/volunteer/. Volunteer as head coach for your child s team and receive a refund for your child s fee once the season is complete. Applies to all youth sports teams except Wood Bat League.
Co-Recreational Indoor Soccer Wednesdays, January 9-February 13 5:45-7:15pm: Grades 5-8 7:15-8:45pm: Grades 9-12 Kids learn skills through drills and play cross-court or full-court with indoor balls and goals. Catch up or keep up with the fundamentals without risking frostbite. Players of all skill levels can benefit from this program as they sharpen their skills and work as a team. Grade EB Grade 5-8 $22R/$34NR Dec 26 $28R/$40NR Jan 2 7209 Grade 9-12 $22R/$34NR Dec 26 $28R/$40NR Jan 2 7210 Sharkey s Outdoor Soccer April 1-May 9, 5:30-6:30pm Register for or practice Kindergarten The games are fun and exciting! Practices build teamwork and basic soccer skills. The rules, field, and ball are modified to meet kindergarteners size and abilities. Everyone gets a T-shirt and everyone participates. All coaches are volunteers. You may be asked to bring snacks to practices and games. Practice days and site are assigned on a first come-first serve basis. Games rotate among all practice locations/practice days. Thursday, May 9 is Sharkey s Fun Night for all teams at Brookens Pee Wee Soccer Fields. EB $23R/$35NR Mar 18 $29R/$41NR Mar 25 Day Location Weaver Park 6528 Carle Park 6526 Brookens Fields 6527 Yankee Ridge School 6529 Brookens Fields 6531 Larson Park 6533 Blair Park 6530 Carle Park 6532 Spring Outdoor Youth Soccer Practices begin the week of March 25: or 5:30-6:30pm Games: Saturdays, Starting April 6 or 13 This program is coached by volunteers Grades 1-8 Players learn rules, soccer skills, and the value of teamwork and sportsmanship in a fun environment. All teams are coached by volunteer coaches and soccer games are held on Saturdays or weekday evenings. Sign up for your preference of practice site. Depending upon enrollment, teams may be combined, and you may not receive your first choice. If you are switched to a different location, you will be contacted by the park district. Practices are at the coaches discretion during spring break March 19-23. Co-Rec Strikers, Middle School Boys, and Intermediate Girls leagues play with the Champaign Park District, and will play most games at Brookens or Dodds Soccer Complex in Champaign. Every child must wear an Urbana Park District reversible jersey (blue and gold) for games. Purchase these at the Phillips Recreation Center during regular business hours for $16 each. EB $25R/$37NR Mar 11 $32R/$44NR Mar 18 Days Location Grades 1 & 2 Brookens Fields 6540 Carle Park 6541 Weaver Park 6542 Brookens Fields 6543 Carle Park 6544 Yankee Ridge School 6547 Co-Rec Kicker Grades 3 & 4 Brookens Fields 6537 Brookens Fields 6538 Co-Rec Strikers Grades 5 & 6 Brookens Fields 6535 Brookens Fields 6536 Middle School Boys Grades 7 & 8 Brookens Fields 6549 Intermediate Girls Grades 5-8 Brookens Fields 6548 Urbana Park District Rainout Line Download the app or call us. For information about program cancellations, including weather cancellations, and for updates about special events or other key happenings at the Urbana Park District, you may call the Sports, Program, and Event Hotline at 217-367-9575. For evening sports programs, this line will be updated after 4:30pm on weekdays and one hour before the scheduled program or sports on weekends. All other updates will be made as conditions change. You may also find out about the Rainoutline App for your phone at: http://www. urbanaparks.org/events/rain-outs-and-cancellations/ URBANA PARK DISTRICT urbanaparks.org/register 217-367-1544
Hoopster s Co-Recreational Basketball Saturdays, January 12-February 22 Grade 1-8-8:50am Grade 2-9-9:50am First and second graders will love this exciting, instructional program for little hands and big expectations. With a small ball and shorter basket, your hoopster will have a blast! Depending on the number of participants, age groups may be combined. If combined, the program will run at 9am. Grade EB Grade 1 $27R/$39NR Dec 28 $34R/$46NR Jan 4 6845 Grade 2 $27R/$39NR Dec 28 $34R/$46NR Jan 4 6846 Cricket Clinic Saturdays, 10-11am Lohmann Park Age 8 and Up Join the Cricket Club of Central Illinois for a 2-week session to learn the basics of Cricket. Participants will learn the rules and sportspecific skills. A shortened game will be played at the end of each two-week session. Weather makeup date May 13. Youth Basketball Practices: Weekday Evenings, Urbana Elementary School January 21-March 14 Games: Saturdays, /Leonard Recreation Center February 2-March 16 Grades 3-8 Practices are weekday evenings at the coaches convenience between 6:15-8:45pm at Urbana elementary schools. Teams are guaranteed one practice per week. For Junior Boys and Junior Girls, please sign up for your first choice of practice site. Depending upon enrollment, teams may be combined. For all other levels, practice site is determined after assessment. A coach will contact you to let you know your team and first practice time. Practice begins the week of January 21. If the schools are closed for any reason, practice will not be held. Jersey Fee $16 - Players can purchase their Jersey at. MANDATORY Skills Assessment for 5th-8th Grade: Saturday, January 5,, 11am. All 5th-8th grade participants MUST attend the skill assessment. Coaching and/or carpool requests will NOT be considered for those who fail to participate in the assessment. EB $38R/$50NR Dec 28 $48R/$60NR Jan 4 Athletic Programs Date EB April 20 & 27 $11R/$17NR Apr 5 $14R/$21NR Apr 12 7528 May 4 & 11 $11R/$17NR Apr 19 $14R/$21NR Apr 26 7529 NEW! Shaolin Gong Fu (Kung Fu) Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm Age 8 and Up Shaolin Gong Fu (Kung Fu) is a Chinese martial art that has a history of over 1500 years. Jade Fortress Shaolin Martial Arts Academy makes learning martial arts fun, safe, and effective. Shaolin Gong Fu epitomizes the balance between the martial applicable side and the glamorous art side of martial arts. By using natural, synchronized, and aesthetic movements providing many benefits including building confidence, self control, and discipline. This all adds to improving flexibility, coordination, enhancing physical fitness, and mental health. As well as shaping focus, perseverance, and nurturing teamwork. An excellent class for beginners of all ages. Date EB Jan 9-Jan 30 $50R/$62NR Dec 26 $63R/$75NR Jan 2 7531 Feb 6-Feb 27 $50R/$62NR Jan 23 $63R/$75NR Jan 30 7532 Mar 6-Mar 27 $50R/$62NR Feb 20 $63R/$75NR Feb 27 7533 Apr 3-Apr 24 $50R/$62NR Mar 20 $63R/$75NR Mar 27 7534 Grade Practice Site Junior Boys Grades 3 & 4 Junior Girls Grades 3 & 4 Intermediate Boys Grades 5 & 6 Intermediate Girls Grades 5 & 6 Middle School Boys Grades 7 & 8 Middle School Girls Grades 7 & 8 Leal 6854 Dr. Williams 6848 Yankee Ridge 6862 Wiley 6860 Thomas Paine 6858 King 6852 Leal 6855 Dr. Williams 6849 Yankee Ridge 6863 Wiley 6861 Thomas Paine 6859 King 6853 Assigned after assessment 6850 Assigned after assessment 6851 Assigned after assessment 6856 Assigned after assessment 6857
Open Gym Basketball Sundays, January 6-April 28 Ages 5-14: 1-3pm : 3-5pm, $1/person at the door is open Sunday afternoons for open gym basketball. Parents are welcome to attend the youth session. Children under 11 must be accompanied by someone 15 or older. Bring a photo ID. All Urbana Park District rules and regulations must be followed. See page 43 for participant behavior code. Open gym may be canceled on occasion for special events. When Open Gym will be canceled, signs will be posted at no less than one week prior to the cancellation. No open gym March 17 & 24, and April 21. Open Gym Pickleball Open Gym Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 8-May 23, 9-11am, $1/person at the door Pickleball is a fun, fast-paced sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Anyone over age 15 can play. Don t know how to play Pickleball? Come on out anyway and learn a fun, new game! Open gyms may be canceled occasionally for activities. Notices will be on the Athletics page at urbanaparks.org, and signs will be posted at no less than one week prior to cancellation. Co-Rec Winter Volleyball League Mondays, January 21-April 8, 6-10pm Set and spike your way to victory! Games are played Mondays starting at 6pm. Get your team of three men and three women together for a 10-game round robin regular season. The winning team gets a League Champion T-shirt and bragging rights. Then play a single elimination, first-round consolation tournament. Tournament champions will hoist their trophy as the season concludes. Teams must submit a completed roster and full payment with registration. If we have an odd number of teams, the season may be extended to get every team 10 games before the tournament. No Games on March 19. Team Managers Meeting: Thursday, January 17, 6pm at Brookens Gym. EB $160/team + $10/NR Jan 7 $200/team + $10/NR Jan 14 7207 Adult Co-Rec Dodgeball Thursdays, March 28-May 2, 6:15pm Relive your elementary school glory days in this new UPD program. Get a team of at least three men and three women together for a 5-week season. Athleticism is optional! Teams must submit a completed roster and full payment with registration. There is no online registration for this league. Please register for this activity in person or at 217-367-1544. Team Managers Meeting: Thursday, March 21, 6pm at Brookens Gym. EB $120/team + $10/NR Mar 14 $144/team + $10/NR Mar 21 7206 Open Gym Volleyball Fridays, January 11-April 26, 5:30-8:30pm, $1/person at the door Bring your enthusiasm and equipment to on Friday evenings for some volleyball action! Practice for an upcoming game with your team, or just come out solo and join others with the same love of the game in a casual atmosphere. Follow Urbana Park District rules and regulations and bring a photo ID. Open gym may be canceled occasionally for special events. Signs will be posted at no less than one week prior to the cancellation. Visit the athletics section of www.urbanaparks.org for a complete Open Gym schedule. URBANA PARK DISTRICT urbanaparks.org/register 217-367-1544
Urbana Park District Adult Sports of Conduct Participants are expected to follow all Urbana Park District rules, regulations, and this code of conduct. The following code of conduct has been developed to ensure that all participants exhibit appropriate behavior at all times. All athletic programs are intended to provide a safe and fun recreational environment for the participants. 1. All teams and individuals must show respect to other participants, officials and staff members; including volunteers. Respect all the equipment and the facilities/fields. 2. Follow all Urbana Park District program rules and regulations. 3. The use of abusive or foul language is not permitted. 4. Any unnecessary physical contact towards another player, staff, coach, official, or spectator is not allowed. This also includes verbal threats/abuse. 5. Participants should refrain from participation in unlawful activities. The Urbana Park District reserves the right to suspend or remove a participant or team from a program for a violation of the code of conduct and no refunds will be given. Each situation will be evaluated on its own merit.