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Baseball and Softball - Rosters and Scheduled Practices

The rosters for baseball and softball have been posted on the web site (except for Boys Little League which still needs a coach).  Two practices have been scheduled for each team.  Two rain dates for practices have been scheduled for each league.  These have been finalized and are available on our web site.  To find a team's practices, click the "Schedules" menu option then, click "Schedules" from the drop down list.  Select the league from the "Division" dropdown list then, the team from the "Team" dropdown list.

There are 48 park district teams, 10 traveling teams, as well as Teutopolis High School's varsity and junior varsity teams using the park district's diamonds.  Scheduled practices ensure that each park district team has at least two opportunities to practice.  Park district coaches can schedule more practices, if they choose to do so.


BOYS LITTLE LEAGUE COACH STILL NEEDED!!!

The Teutopolis Park District still needs a coach for the following league (grades are for the 2023-2024 school year) ...

Boys Little League (Grades 5-6)

The draft for a league will not be held until all coaches are found!!!  No draft --> No teams --> No practices.  Scheduled practices begin Monday, April 22 !!!  Teams for a league could miss practices if coaches are not found!

If you can coach or know someone who can (sibling, grandparent, aunt or uncle, etc.), please contact Kent Niebrugge (call/text 217-994-4366) as soon as possible. Thank you!


Tennis Clinics

The Teutopolis Park District will be holding "Tennis Clinics" for boys and girls in grades 3-4 of Teutopolis Unit 50 School District at the Teutopolis Grade School tennis courts:

Dates:  May 13, May 14, and May 16

Grade 3:  5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Grade 4:  6:45 - 8:00 p.m.

The instructor is Kenna Koester and the cost is $15.

Please note that these clinics are a separate program from the "Summer Tennis" program. The clinics are instructional and will cover the fundamental skills of tennis and the rules of the game.

Registration is available online or the registration form can be downloaded and mailed in.  The sign-up deadline is May 1st.


Baseball Clinics

The Teutopolis Park District will be holding "Baseball Clinics" for boys in grades 1-6 of Teutopolis Unit 50 School District at the Teutopolis Community Park - South Diamond:

Dates:  April 20 and April 27

Times:  Grades 4, 5, and 6:  9 - 10 a.m.
             Grade  3:                  10 - 11 a.m.
             Grade  2:                  11 a.m. - Noon
             Grade  1:                  Noon - 1 p.m.

The instructor will be TJHS Coach Tony Martin.  The cost is $15.

These clinics will focus on hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, and base running.

Parents are encouraged to attend these clinics with their child to learn the techniques taught.

Participants should bring their glove.  Participants should also bring a bat, helmet, and a pair of spikes, if they have them.

Registration is available online or the registration form can be downloaded and mailed in. The sign-up deadline is April 14th.


Help Wanted - Umpires

The Teutopolis Park District is hiring umpires for its baseball and softball games this summer.  Umpires are paid per game and can be adults, in high school, or in junior high school.  No experience is necessary.  Training sessions will be provided.

If interested, please submit the "Interest in Umpiring - 2024" form online by April 15th.  Please note, if you have umpired in the past and plan to return this year, you need to submit this form.

After April 15th, you will be contacted with information regarding the training sessions.  Thank you!


Registrations - Please Pay Attention to the Grade Selected!

When registering your child for a Teutopolis Park District program, PLEASE pay attention to the grade you are selecting for your child!  The school year is on the online registration and on the registration form (e.g. "2023-2024 Grade", "2023-2024 School Year", etc.)!   Selecting the wrong grade can create a LOT of extra work for park district personnel.  
 
For example, a parent selects Grade 5 when registering his/her child online for the Baseball-Softball program.  The child is placed on a team in the Little League.  The rosters are published and the parent realizes that his/her child's classmates are on teams in the Khoury League.  The parent contacts the park district to move his/her child to the Khoury League.  This sounds simple but, it is definitely not.  The Program Director must find a place on a team in the correct league and, contact the new coach as well as the old coach.  He also must contact the Park Administrator who must update the rosters on the web site.  He also must contact the vendor to order a new shirt.  The situation can be further complicated if the parent is a coach or, now, the old team is short players or the new team is overcrowded.  Little things can make a big difference!

Tiered Fee

The Teutopolis Park District uses a tiered fee for most of its programs.  A guideline has been posted to the web site for determining the tier (and, therefore, the fee) that a registrant is eligible for.  Click on "Forms" then "Download Forms" in the dropdown menu.  Click the "Tiered Fee" link to view the document.


Thank You to Teutopolis State Bank !!! :)

The Teutopolis Park District would like to sincerely thank Teutopolis State Bank for their generous donation of the T-shirts for the 2024 park district programs!  Their continuing support through all the years is greatly appreciated!


Pavilion Reservation Requests

The Teutopolis Park District is now accepting requests for pavilion reservations online.  Pavilion availability also can be found online.  For details, please download "Pavilion Reservation Requests" (see the "Download Forms" menu option). 


Park Rules

Motorized vehicles, including golf carts, side-by-sides, and scooters, are NOT allowed on park grounds, except parking lots.

Pets must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after.

 

The Teutopolis Park District does not allow an individual or group to use its facilities for personal profit.  This includes, but is not limited to lessons, clinics, camps etc. held by an individual or group for a fee.

These rules apply to the Community Park, Mini-Park, and Church Diamond.  They have been established for the safety of and enjoyment of the parks by everyone.  Thank you for your cooperation!   :)

Upcoming Games/Practices
Thursday, April 18, 2024
NonTPD
TBD @ 10U Baseball - Teutopolis Sandlot (Russ D.)
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Team Practice @ 13U Softball - Teutopolis Twisters (Chad B.)
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Team Practice @ 12U Softball - Teutopolis Twisters (Nick N.)
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday, April 19, 2024
NonTPD
Team Practice @ Teutopolis High School - JV Softball
3:30pm - 5:30pm
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