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Youth Sports
YOUTH FALL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUES Multiple Locations Ages: 7-14
The Wentzville Parks and Recreation Department is part of the New Horizons Youth Baseball League (NHYBL). This league consists of Lake St. Louis, New Melle, Dardenne Prairie, Wright City and Flint Hill. Games are played Monday-Friday starting in mid-AUG. Practices will occur at the discretion of the coach. Teams will receive one free practice per week. All standings, games and team information for this league is on www.quickscores.com/ nhybl. 7U & 8U will play machine pitch. 9U and up will play player pitch. Jerseys and hats are provided for participants registering as individuals. For team registration, the coach must have at least 10 players, pay the team fee at the time of registration and provide a roster. Team registration does not include uniforms. Age divisions with birth years are as follows: BASEBALL: 7U (MAY 2015-APR 2016), 8U (MAY 2014-APR 2015), 9U (MAY 2013-APR 2014), 10U (MAY 2012-APR 2013), 11U (MAY 2011-APR 2012), 12U (MAY 2010-APR 2011), 13U (MAY 2009-APR 2010), 14U (MAY 2008-APR 2009) SOFTBALL: 8U (2014-2016), 10U (2012-2013), 12U (2010-2011), 14U (2008-2009) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH INDIVIDUAL TEAM M-F VARIES AUG 15 JUL 3 8 WKS $95/115 $1150
COED FALL T-BALL AND COACH PITCH LEAGUES Multiple Locations Ages: 3-6
This recreational coed league for 3-to-6-year-olds is designed to prepare young players for the next level of baseball or softball. Score is not kept; each participant receives a jersey, hat and an award at the end of the sixgame season. Parents are required to help during the season. Games will be played on Saturdays as early as 8A and practices will occur at the discretion of the coach. Age divisions are as follows: Coed T-Ball (Ages 3-4) and Coach Pitch (Ages 5-6) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE SA 8A SEP 10 JUL 24 6 WKS $80/90
This four-day, 90-minute camp covers the basic fundamentals of hitting, throwing, fielding and base running, plus a daily scrimmage. Teaching is done in a light, fun atmosphere. Returning campers always learn something new and newcomers become fast fans of OSSA Sports Academy’s camps! This program will run from 8:30-10A. (Min 7/Max 50) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE M-TH 8:30A JUN 6 MAY 29 4 DAYS $79/89 M-TH 8:30A AUG 1 JUL 24 4 DAYS $79/89 OSSA SPORTS ACADEMY: BASEBALL CAMP Peruque Valley Park Ages: 7-14
OSSA Sports Academy’s camps offer the perfect combination of expert training and FUN! These four-day, four-hour camps consist of training in hitting, pitching, fielding, bunting, sliding, cut offs, run downs and running. Daily scrimmages enable each camper to put what they have learned into practice immediately, helping reinforce daily lessons and fostering confidence. OSSA Sports Academy provides specialty stations for catchers, middle infielders, outfielders, and first and third basemen. (Min 7/Max 50) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE M-TH 8:30A JUN 6 MAY 29 4 DAYS $169/179 M-TH 8:30A AUG 1 JUL 24 4 DAYS $169/179
OSSA Sports Academy's camps offer the perfect combination of expert training and FUN! These four-day, four-hour camps consist of training in hitting, pitching, fielding, bunting, sliding, cut offs, run downs and running. Daily scrimmages enable each camper to put learning into practice immediately, helping reinforce daily lessons and fostering confidence. OSSA Sports Academy provides specialty stations for catchers, middle infielders, outfielders, and first and third basemen. (Min 7/Max 50) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE M-TH 8:30A JUN 6 MAY 29 4 DAYS $169/179 M-TH 8:30A AUG 1 JUL 24 4 DAYS $169/179
This six-week league will be governed by USA volleyball rules and house rules. Uniforms are included for participants registering as individuals. Team registration does not include uniforms. At the end of the six-week season, the top four teams in each age division will play in a singleelimination tournament to determine the league champion. Awards will be given to the first-place team. Games start as early as 8A. The summer league does not include practices. (Min 40/Max 200) Age divisions are as follows: Girls ages 10-12 and 13-15 years old. DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH INDIVIDUAL TEAM SA 8A JUN 11 MAY 1 6 WKS $80/90 $650
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"Participating in sports is associated with: lower rates of anxiety and depression, lower amounts of stress, higher self-esteem and confidence, increased cognitive performance, increased creativity and increased life satisfaction." (www.health.gov)
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TENNIS LESSONS Liberty High School Ages: 6-15
In this four-session program, participants will engage in a series of active instructional lessons that will lead to supervised play. The lessons emphasize the fun and social aspect of tennis. Tennis balls will be provided, but participants must bring their own racket. In addition to the lessons, Junior Team Tennis and monthly tournaments can be added for an additional cost. To learn more about Junior Team Tennis, please contact Mark Platt at mark@saintlouistennis.com. This program is one hour long. (Min 5/Max 20) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH AGES PRICE SA 8A JUN 11 JUN 5 4 WKS 11-15 YEARS $80/90 SA 9A JUN 11 JUN 5 4 WKS 6-10 YEARS $80/90 SA 8A JUL 16 JUL 10 4 WKS 11-15 YEARS $80/90 SA 9A JUL 16 JUL 10 4 WKS 6-10 YEARS $80/90 SA 8A SEP 10 SEP 4 4 WKS 11-15 YEARS $80/90 SA 9A SEP 10 SEP 4 4 WKS 6-10 YEARS $80/90
YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP Heartland Park Grades: K-5
Join the Wentzville Wildcats for this three-day, two-hour football camp at Heartland Park. Campers will be taught basic football skills by Wentzville Wildcat coaches. Each day will focus on a fun, new aspect of tackle football. Day one will be spent teaching the basic three point stance and different offensive and defensive positions. Day two will cover drive blocking, passing, as well as hand offs and hole numbers. Day three will focus on defense. Certified coaches will teach USA Football’s Heads Up Tackling. Parents are welcome to learn this safe way of tackling that the Wentzville Wildcats have been teaching since 2013. Every child that registers by the deadline will receive a camp T-shirt. This program runs from 6-8P. (Min 5/ Max 75) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE TU-TH 6P JUN 21 JUN 12 3 DAYS $40/50
CORE SOCCER CAMP Heartland Park Ages: 4-18
CORE Soccer Training brings you this four-day, hour-long camp. A morning camp and an evening camp are offered. These camps are designed to help improve the player’s technical skills while having fun. CORE is truly the next evolution of soccer camps with their series of technical training grinds. During the week, these grinds help staff evaluate progress of player development. Each grind contains a different technical skill for the players to learn, understand and develop throughout the week. Each day we will introduce many different challenging and exciting games related to these technical skills. (Min 5/Max 75) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH POSITION PRICE M-TH 10A JUN 6 MAY 29 4 DAYS Field Player Only $85/95 M-TH 6:30P JUN 6 MAY 29 4 DAYS Field Player/Keeper $95/105 M-TH 10A JUL 11 JUL 3 4 DAYS Field Player Only $85/95 M-TH 6:30P JUL 11 JUL 3 4 DAYS Field Player/Keeper $95/105 M-TH 10A JUL 25 JUL 17 4 DAYS Field Player Only $85/95 M-TH 6:30P JUL 25 JUL 17 4 DAYS Field Player/Keeper $95/105
This is a four-week program that will help develop the essential skills needed to play soccer. First Touch Playtime focuses on balance, coordination, participation, sportsmanship and sharing as well as many different concepts related to the basic skills of soccer. (Min 5/Max 25) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE SU 1P AUG 7 JUL 31 4 WKS $65/75 SU 1P SEP 11 SEP 4 4 WKS $65/75 TINYTYKES SOCCER CUBS Heartland Park Ages: 3-4
This one-hour innovative program, created by childcare specialists, introduces children to the very basic skills of soccer in a fun, progressive and caring manner. TinyTykes activities will include running, turning, stopping, jumping, kicking, throwing and catching. Each day we will aim to help improve balance, agility, coordination, social skills and cognitive ability. Your child’s confidence and enthusiasm for the game will grow during our fun soccer challenges! Parent involvement is welcome! (Min 5/Max 25) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE M-TH 6P JUN 13 JUN 5 4 DAYS $101
TINYTYKES SOCCER LIONS Heartland Park Ages: 5-6
This 90-minute program will provide a wide variety of individual and small group practices, which will help players develop the fundamental technical aspects of the game such as dribbling, turning, stopping, passing and shooting. The practices are coached in a positive and upbeat way and feature lots of fun games and competitions that the kids love. The enthusiasm and passion for the game that we foster will be combined with educating our young players on the basics of playing with others, good sportsmanship and sharing. (Min 5/Max 25) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE M-TH 7P JUN 13 JUN 5 4 DAYS $112
This two-and-a-half-hour camp will feature individual skill development, core techniques, one-on-one skills, freestyle soccer, small sided games and Camp World Cup. Campers will also spend time learning about respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. Campers will be grouped initially according to age; there will be some flexibility depending on size and ability. (Min 5/Max 25) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE M-TH 6P JUN 13 JUN 5 4 DAYS $147
This recreational soccer league will play in a 4v4 setting to work on footwork and ball skills for children of all abilities. Registration is based on birth year as noted below. Children will be placed on coed teams based on age. Each participant will receive a jersey. Game times vary, but begin no earlier than 8A. The season includes five games. Age divisions with birth years are as follows: U4-U5 (2017-2018), U6-U7 (2015-2016), U8-U9 (2013-2014), U10/11 (2011-2012), U12/13/14 (2008-2010) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE SA 8A JUL 9 JUN 5 5 WKS $65/75
This four-week, 55-minute program led by CORE Soccer instructors will help develop the essential skills needed to play soccer. First Touch (Ages 4-5) participants will be introduced to the basics of soccer with many fun games and props. Field players (ages 4-18) will work on dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Goalkeepers (ages 6-18) will work on ball handling, diving, shot stopping and distribution. This program is designed to supplement the Wentzville soccer league and give each child an additional day to enhance their skills. (Min 10/Max 75) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE SU 2P AUG 7 JUL 31 4 WKS $65/75 SU 2P SEP 11 SEP 4 4 WKS $65/75
This program partners with the City of O'Fallon in developing a more competitive soccer playing experience, along with the services of CORE Soccer Training Director, Jamie Swanner, and his qualified staff. Our Rec Premier Soccer program is based on true small 4v4 game play with technical development along with the tactical awareness needed for the individual player. We will train on a specific skill each week for the first 15 minutes, then divide up for a 4v4 game split into two 20-minute-halves. Week one, we will introduce the 4v4 format as well as train. Weeks two through seven we will follow a progressive skill-enhancement program, then game play. We recommend players stay on their existing recreational league teams and utilize this league as a player-enhancement program. Player groupings may be mixed depending on skill level and gender. Each player will receive two jerseys and a sack pack in addition to training and game play. The location will alternate weeks between Heartland Park in Wentzville and Dames Park in O'Fallon. This seven-week program will begin on AUG 26 and continue on Friday nights. (Min 10/Max 50) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE F 6P AUG 26 JUL 24 7 WKS $150
This recreational soccer league is offered for children of all abilities. Registration is based on birth year. All participants will receive a jersey and soccer ball. Participants in divisions U4-U7 will be placed on coed teams and will receive an award at the end of the season. Participants in divisions U8-U14 will play in gender-specific leagues (girls may register in the COED league). The first-place team in the U8-U14 divisions will receive an award at the end of the season. Game times vary each week beginning no earlier than 8A. All age divisions will be scheduled for seven games, with a sixgame guarantee. Make-up games may be played on Sundays or other days if needed. Makeup games will not be played after Halloween unless needed to reach your sixth game. Ages divisions and genders may be combined based on enrollment if needed. Age divisions with birth years are as follows: COED: U4 (2019), U5 (2018), U6 (2017), U7 (2016), U8 (2015), U9 (2014), U10/11 (2013/2012), U12/13/14 (2011, 2010, 2009) GIRLS: U8 (2015), U9 (2014), U10/11 (2013/2012), U12/13/14 (2011, 2010, 2009), DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE SA 8A SEP 10 JUL 24 7 WKS $85/97
Bobby Wallace is an experienced coach looking forward to teaching your kids the fundamental skills of basketball. Participants will sharpen their skills in shooting, passing, dribbling and defense in this four-week, 90-minute class. (Min 10/Max 50) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE SU 8:30A AUG 7 JUL 31 4 WKS $85/95 SU 8:30A SEP 11 SEP 4 4 WKS $85/95
This week-long, three-hour camp is designed to help players develop their skills in shooting, dribbling, passing and defense. Bobby Wallace is an experienced coach looking forward to teaching your kids the fundamental skills of basketball. There will be instruction, followed by full-court games and competitive drills. Each camper will receive a T-shirt at the conclusion of the camp. The camp takes place from 5-8P each night. (Min 10/Max 75) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE M-TH 5P JUL 18 JUL 10 4 DAYS $100/110 This four-day, 75-minute camp, covers the basic fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling and defense and includes a daily scrimmage. Teaching is done in a light and fun atmosphere. Returning campers always learn something new and newcomers become fast fans of OSSA Sports Academy’s camps! This program runs from 6:15-7:30P. (Min 7/Max 30) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE M-TH 6:15P JUL 25 JUL 17 4 DAYS $79/89
YOUTH LACROSSE CLINIC Heartland Park Ages: 6-19
The Wentzville Lacrosse Club brings you this two-hour clinic at Heartland Park. It will focus on the basics of lacrosse in a fun teaching environment. Players will participate in a variety of drills, which include techniques of catching, throwing, weak-hand training, ground balls and basic defensive/ offensive concepts. Players will be grouped by skill level, age and gender. Experienced players are welcome! All players need cleats or sturdy athletic shoes and bring a water bottle. Lacrosse sticks and balls will be provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own stick. (Min 10/Max 100) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE SA 10A JUN 11 JUN 4 1 DAY $40/45
Want to improve your skills in basketball, baseball, soccer or volleyball? Our sport-specific trainers will work with you one-on-one or in small groups to enhance the skills you need to move to the next level. For information and pricing, please contact our sports division at sports@wentzvillemo.gov or (636) 639-2084.
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