Athletics

6u Girls Softball League

Ages 5-6

Join us for the Spring Softball League! All teams and players will practice for a half-hour and play their game immediately afterward. This will be a one day a week commitment, and will use a tee like a traditional tee-ball league. A uniform top, visor, and socks will be provided for each girl. All players must bring their own glove and any kind of shoe may be worn. Volunteer coaches are needed.

Girls Softball

Ages 7-14

Improve your skills, make new friends, and play ball! This league is played with Geneva and Sugar Grove park districts and will require some travel for games. For the 10U, 12U, and 14U Leagues, the season will conclude with a single-game elimination playoff. Please provide a jersey and pant size, as well as what school your child attends, at registration.

• Registration deadline is March 13, 2023.

• After the deadline, you will be wait-listed and only placed on a team if numbers allow.

• Practices begin in early April, weather permitting; days, times, and locations will be determined by your coach and field availability.

• Games begin in May.

• Games will not be played Memorial Day weekend.

• Age cut-off is based on participant’s age as of December 31, 2022.

• Volunteer coaches are needed.

• Each player is required to have her own helmet. Helmets may be purchased for an additional $21.

• Player will receive full uniform for spring season, including top, pants, socks, and visor.

Lil’ Laxers

Ages 5-9

This program introduces the game of lacrosse fundamentals to our youngest athletes. Our focus is fun! We will build a solid foundation, increase basic skills, and develop a passion for the game through a progressive series of drills and games. No long-term commitments. No equipment needed. Lacrosse stick suggested but not required. River City provides all necessary tools for a great experience. You can sign up for three sessions (in April or May) or sign up for the full six sessions (in April and May).

Location: James O. Breen Community Park Lacrosse Fields in St. Charles

Red Ball Tennis

Ages 4-7

Players will develop agility, balance and coordination, movement patterns, forehand, backhand groundstrokes, serves, returns, volleys, court positioning, and scoring.

Orange Ball Tennis

Ages 8-10

Players will develop agility, coordination, dynamic balance, movement patterns, court positioning, and scoring, and reliable technique on forehand, backhand, serves, and volleys.

Jr. Development Tennis

Ages 11-17

This program is designed to introduce the game to junior high and high school players based on age and ability. Players will develop agility, coordination, dynamic balance, movement patterns, court positioning, and scoring, and reliable technique on forehand and backhand, serve, return, and volleys. The class will use green ball for skill development with an introduction to yellow ball.

Accelerators Running Club

Ages 6-18

The Accelerators Running Club invites you to join them for their annual youth track season. The club is both a developmental and competitive program that is meant to teach athletes about the structure of track and field. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete in several track meets. The practices will cover drills, form, and fitness training. The fee is $20. For questions about the club or training, call Keith Gollwitzer at 630-947-6932.

Shotokan Pre-Karate

Ages 4-6

In our Pre-Karate Safety classes, young children develop flexibility, strength, and coordination in fun, yet disciplined activities. This program is specifically designed for growing minds and bodies.

Shotokan Karate

Ages 7+

Youth karate classes will put children in touch with their bodies and offers a good mix of strength training, with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Increase coordination, agility, and poise, as well as learn lasting personal safety skills. Benefit from the mental stimulation of learning the choreographed moves of the kata and the discipline of conforming to the class rules. Adult classes release tension, develop total body fitness and build stamina and overall productivity! In addition to self-defense skills, karate increases flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscle tone, while improving core strength. Parent/child classes are a great way to spend quality time with your child, while conditioning muscles, developing coordination and improving cardiovascular fitness.

Pickleball Private Lessons

Schedule a private lesson with our USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) Pickleball National Champion and Senior World Champion Ken Harris! Email nathanielj@ bataviaparks.org or call 630-389-2065 to schedule personalized lessons tailored to your skill set! Sessions last one hour and prices are per person.

Pickleball Open Gym

Ages 18+

• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 1:00-4:00P, CC Gym

• Wednesday, 7:00-9:00P, CC Gym

• Sunday, 7:00-9:00P, CC Gym

Join the exciting sport of pickleball during open gym hours this season! There is a $3 drop-in fee, or you may choose to purchase a 10-Punch Pass for $27. Some minimal equipment will be provided, but you’re encouraged to bring your own.