Summer Recreational Baseball
New this year, the Marshall Parks and Recreation Department will provide a recreational baseball league for youth ages 10-18. Details are still being worked out. Watch for more details and registration dates. Please call Park Administration Office at 660-886-7128 for more details.
Optimist League Baseball and Softball
Registration will be in early March. Teams will form by mid-April. Games begin mid-May. All games should be completed by the second week of July. There will be four leagues: 1) 6-7 year old mixed league using pitching machine 2) 8, 9, & 10 year old boys using pitching machine 3) 8—11 year old girl’s softball 4) 12—15 year old girl’s softball
Cost: $15
Games are scheduled in the evening Monday—Thursday. Rainouts are made up on Friday and Saturday morning. Registration forms can be found at:
Viking Athletic Goods
74 West Arrow Street
Marshall, MO
Contact Kyle Gibbs 660-886-6665
T-Ball
Registration: April 1 – May 2
Season: May 27 – June 24
Swim Night: June 26
Fee: $15
This is a developmental T-Ball league for all boys and girls that will be 5-6 years old by July 1. The league will teach participants the basic fundamentals of baseball. Players need only supply a ball glove. A soft covered baseball will be used to develop and instill confidence in the players. Games will be played on Lyon Bowl Fields 1 and 2. The fee includes t-shirt and cap.
Easter Egg Hunt
March 15, 10:00 A.M.
Rain Date: March 22, 10:00 A.M.
Ages: 0-10
Cost: Free
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
March 14, 8 p.m.
Ages: 11-14
Cost: Free
*Please call Park Administration Office
660-886-7128 to Pre-Register for this activity
Bring your own working flashlight!
Youth Tennis Lessons
Session I: June 2 —June 12
Session II: June 16—June 26
Session III: June 30 — July 10
Time: 8:30—9:30 A.M.
Fee: $30/particicpant
Minimum # of participants: 4 per session
Maximum # of participants: 20 per session
All lessons are Monday—Thursday.
These lessons are designed for children ages 8-14 who have no prior experience. All children are welcome and encouraged to participate in learning the basic skills and knowledge of tennis. We encourage all participants to take part in all three sessions to gain a higher understanding of the game. All sessions will be held at the tennis courts located at Indian Foothills Park. Participants are required to bring their own racquet. Call Park Office for more information.
USTA Jamboree Regional Rally
We hope to host the annual USTA Jamobree in July. This is provided to us through a grant and it is too early to know if we have been approved. This is an ALL DAY USTA sponsored event starting at 9:30 A.M. and is FREE. It is open to all players ages 8-18. Call the Park Administration Office 660-886-7128for more information.
Junior Tennis
Monday—Thursday, June 2 —July 17
Fee: $50
T-Shirt Included
Junior Tennis is open to anyone from the age of eight years through high school who has previous experience (park or private lessons). Registration will be the day of the first class.
| Age Group: |
Time: |
| 8-10 |
11:00 A.M.—Noon |
| 11 & 12 |
10:45 A.M.—Noon |
| 13 & 14 |
9:30 A.M.—Noon |
| High School |
5:30—7:30 P.M. |
*If you are going into the 9th grade you can do morning tennis with the 14 and under and also the night league for an additional $20. Or you may opt to do either morning or evening session.
*There is no Junior Tennis on the dates of the IFP Tournament or the USTA Rally.
Indian Foothills Park Holiday Junior Tennis Tournament
July 10 and July 11 (Thursday and Friday)
Singles: Thursday
Doubles: Friday
Rain Date: July 12
Parent Child Tournament
| Monday, July 14 |
|
| Age Group: |
Time: |
| 8-10 |
5:30 P.M. |
| 11-12 |
7:30 P.M. |
| *At Indian Foothills Park Courts |
| |
| Wednesday, July 16 |
| Age Group: |
Time: |
| 13-14 |
5:30 P.M. |
| High School |
7:30 P.M. |
*At Marshall High School Courts
For more information call Susan Carney, President of Marshall Junior Tennis. |
Pitch, Hit, and Run
Saturday, May 3 10:00 a.m.
No Fee
Competition to take place at Indian Foothills Park.
*Call Park Adminstration Office at 660-886-7128 for more information.
Jr. Olympics
Saturday, April 5 12:00 p.m.
No Fee
The Marshall Parks and Recreation Department and Salt Fork YMCA are co-sponsoring this competition to take place at Salt Fork YMCA.
U.S. Junior Olympic Skills Competition provides an opportunity to participate in a multi-sport competition. The national initiative give boys and girls, ages 8 to 13, the chance to showcase their athletic talents in four sports: basketball, soccer, tennis and track and field. Participants may compete in any or all four of the athletic events. The four sports are all scored individually and Champions are declared in each age and gender group. More information available at Marshall Parks and Recreation Administration Office 660-886-7128.
Chalk it Up
Come to the Marshall Aquatic Center with your creativity and artistic ability for the 1st annual sidewalk chalk contest. We will provide all of the necessary equipment you will need to create a colored chalk masterpice of your own on the sidewalks of the MAC. Prize awarded to top participant in each age group.
Age Groups:
5-8
9-11
12-14
15+
More information available at Marshall Parks and Recreation Administration Office 660-886-7128.
Coming This Fall:
Messy Night
Sponsored by Parents as Teachers, this is an opportunity for preschool children to have good clean fun getting dirty.
Punt, Pass, and Kick
Competition to be held this fall.
Day in the Park
September 13
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Watch for information on this fun filled Saturday in the park! Sponsored by Marshall Parks and Recreation Department and Parents as Teachers.
Haunted House
Hey all you Ghosts and Ghouls, don't miss a night of creatures and all their friends at the Marshall Aquatic Center. They'll be waiting for you!
October 27-30 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $5
