Baseball
Valpo Parks Youth Baseball includes a variety of different opportunities to get your athlete involved in sports. Our programs are designed to give your athlete competitive skills and drills to accommodate their development at any ability level or age. Our emphasis on teamwork, positive coaching and peer motivation allow for all athletes to join in the fun and leave feeling accomplished. Check out the different opportunities below to find the one that fits your athlete!
Sign up to head coach and receive
one FREE REGISTRATION for your athlete!
Must be done by calling the front desk while registering.
*Please note that coaches reserve the right to pick their own practice days based on the availability of the majority of the team. Once rosters are set and uniforms are ordered, we will not be able to move teams for any reason. No refunds will be given after the registration deadline date.
Valpo Parks 6U baseball is a stepping stone for your athlete between traditional t-ball and coach pitch baseball. Athletes will spend half of the season playing t-ball and transition into coach pitch for the last half of the season in order to prepare them for the next level of baseball. Season includes 6 games and practices begin approximately 2 weeks before first game.
Program Details
- Ages: 6 as of April 30, 2023
- Dates: June 10 - July 22
- Time: Varies
- Location: Westside Park
- Fee: $75 Resident / $87 Non-resident
- Includes: Shirt, Hat and Finisher Medal
- Register By: May 15
Valpo Parks Biff Geiss Rookie Baseball League is a transitional opportunity for players coming from 6U to begin to learn the game of baseball. This is a coach pitch league, however, the players will begin to learn the fundamentals of each position. No coach or friend requests. Practices begin approximately 2 weeks before first game.
Spring Program Details
- Ages: 7 - 8 as of April 30, 2023
- Dates: May - June (practices starting in mid-April)
- Time: Varies
- Location: Home games Westside, Samardzija Field, and Kirchhoff Field
- Fee: $120 Resident / $132 Non-resident
- Includes: Shirt, Hat and Socks
- Register By: March 22
Fall Program Details
- Ages: 7 - 8 as of April 30, 2023
- Dates: August - October
- Time: Varies
- Location: Home games Westside, Samardzija Field, and Kirchhoff Field
- Fee: $90 Resident / $102 Non-resident
- Includes: Shirt, Hat and Socks
- Register By: July 5
Valpo Parks Minors Baseball League is designed to work with players on developing fundamentals and learning baseball without the assistance of coach pitch. Athletes will be learning about their individual strengths on the field and as part of the team. No coach or friend requests. Practices begin approximately 2 weeks before first game.
Spring Program Details
- Ages: 9 - 10 as of April 30, 2023
- Dates: May - June
- Time: Varies
- Location: Westside Park and Samardzija Field
- Fee: $120 Resident / $132 Non-resident
- Includes: Shirt, Hat and Socks
- Register By: March 22
Fall Program Details
- Ages: 9 - 10 as of April 30, 2023
- Dates: August - October
- Time: Varies
- Location: Westside Park and Samardzija Field
- Fee: $90 Resident / $122 Non-resident
- Includes: Shirt, Hat and Socks
- Register By: July 5
Valpo Parks Majors Baseball gives athletes ages 11-12 the opportunity to compete against Porter County and other Valpo teams from the area to build upon and developing their individual skills. No coach or friend requests. Practices begin approximately 2 weeks before first game.
Program Details
- Ages: 11 - 12 as of April 30, 2023
- Dates: May - June
- Time: Varies each game day
- Location: Home games at Kirchhoff Park
- Fee: $130 Resident / $142 Non-resident
- Includes: Jersey, Hat and Socks
- Register By: March 22
Valpo Parks Babe Ruth Baseball gives athletes ages 13-15 the opportunity to compete against Porter County and other Valpo teams from the area and develop skills to progress into High School Baseball. Players will be work on the strategic aspects of baseball. No coach or friend requests. Practices begin approximately 2 weeks before first game.
Program Details
- Ages: 13 - 15 as of April 30, 2023
- Dates: May - June (practices may begin in April)
- Time: Varies each game day
- Location: Home games at Rotary Field
- Fee: $140 Resident / $152 Non-resident
- Includes: Jersey, Hat and Socks
- Register By: March 22
Valpo Parks 18u Baseball League provides upper high school aged athletes the opportunity to compete against Lake and Porter County rec and mid-rec teams in over 20 games. Some travel is required. Teams will play in games as well as possible tournaments. Practices begin approximately 2 weeks before the first game.
Program Details
- Ages: 16 - 18 as of April 30, 2023
- Dates: May - June
- Time: Varies each game day
- Location: Home games at Rotary Field
- Fee: $170 Resident / $182 Non-resident
- Includes: Jersey, Hat and Socks
- Register By: March 22
Valpo Parks Baseball Pitching and Catching Clinic is designed for athletes starting their baseball journey to work on fundamentals related specifically to pitching and catching and develop their skills before the fall season begins. Pitchers will be required to provide a catcher.
Program Details
- Ages: 7 - 12 as of April 30, 2023
- Dates: Monday - Friday, July 24 - 28
- Time: 5 - 6 pm
- Location: Tower Park
- Fee: $50 Resident / $62 Non-resident
- Register By: July 19
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Madison Bell
Youth Sports DirectorPhone: 219-462-5144 ext. 6310