Upcoming Events
Youth Athletics
Our Youth Athletic programs are offered year-round, providing a wide variety of options for players of all ages and skill levels. We have recreational (non-league) programs, martial arts, seasonal camps, and several sports league options for a variety of youth age groups, ensuring that there's something for everyone.
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Summer Baseball & Softball Leagues
Registration Now Open
It’s never too early to enroll! Teams play an 8-10 game season. Practices and games are held twice weekly (including Saturdays and Sundays), starting approximately 2-4 weeks after evaluations. The Early Bird Deadline is 3/ 4! Registration is due one day before the evaluation date. League assignment is determined by the participant’s grade during the 2024-25 school year.
This program is generously sponsored by:
Youth Baseball Schedule/Standings
Youth Girls Softball Schedule/Standings
Youth T-Ball
| Age | Early Bird Fee | REgular Fee | Evaluation dates |
| 4-6 | $72 R/$90 NR | $80 R/ $99 NR | N/A |
Youth Baseball
| Grade | Early Bird fee | ReGular fee |
Evaluation dates |
| 1st-2nd | $130 R / $162 NR | $145 R / $181 NR | 4/27 |
| 3rd-4th | $154 R/ $192 NR | $169 R / $211 NR | 4/13 |
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5th - 6th |
$154 R/ $192 NR | $169 R/ $211 NR | 4/13 |
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7th - 8th |
$170 R/ $212 NR | $197 R / $235 NR | 4/6 |
Youth Softball
| Grade | Early Bird Fee | Regular fee |
Evaluation Dates |
| 1st-2nd | $130 R / $162 NR |
$145 R / $181 NR |
4/21 |
| 3rd-4th | $154 R/ $192 NR |
$169 R / $211 NR |
4/21 |
| 5th-6th Grade | $154 R/ $192 NR |
$169 R / $211 NR |
4/14 |
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7th-8th Grade |
$170 R/ $212 NR |
$197 R / $235 NR |
4/7 |
All girls' softball teams will travel to various towns to play.
All players are required to provide their own gloves and facemasks.
Pre-Season Baseball/Softball Clinics
Grades 1st-8th • Mondays/Wednesdays • Sports & Rec Center, Fieldhouse
Get ready for the season with a review of baseball/softball fundamentals, including pitching, catching, throwing, fielding, hitting, base running, and sportsmanship. Directed by NIU Softball/Baseball Club members and DeKalb High School Varsity Baseball Team members!
Youth Baseball Clinics
| Grade | Date | Time | Fee |
| 1st - 4th | 4/9 - 4/30 | 6:15 - 7:15 pm | $10 per day |
| 5th - 8th | 4/9 - 4/30 | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | $10 per day |
Youth Softball Clinics
| Grade | Date | Time | Fee |
| 1st - 4th | 4/7 - 4/28 | 6:15 - 7:15 pm | $10 per day |
| 5th - 8th | 4/7 - 4/28 | 7:30 - 8:30 pm |
$10 per day |
Fall Ball
Registration opens May 1! Don’t put your bat and glove away once summer is over! Join us for our Fall Ball season! Teams play an 8-10 game season. Baseball and Softball may travel to Sycamore, Wasco, and/or Genoa for games. Practices are held twice weekly (including Saturdays and Sundays) starting approximately 2-4 weeks after evaluations.
The Early Bird Deadline is July 1! The registration deadline is one day before the evaluation date. League assignment is determined by the participant’s grade during the 2024-2025 school year.
Youth T-Ball
| Age | Early Bird Fee | REgular Fee | Evaluation dates |
| 4-6 | $72 R/$90 NR | $80 R/ $99 NR | N/A |
Youth Baseball
| Grade | Early Bird fee | ReGular fee |
Evaluation dates |
| 1st-2nd | $130 R / $162 NR | $145 R / $181 NR | 8/5 |
| 3rd-4th | $154 R/ $192 NR | $169 R / $211 NR | 8/4 |
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5th - 6th |
$154 R/ $192 NR | $169 R/ $211 NR | 8/2 |
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7th - 8th |
$170 R/ $212 NR | $197 R / $235 NR | 8/2 |
Youth Softball
| Grade | Early Bird Fee | Regular fee |
Evaluation Dates |
| 1st-2nd | $130 R / $162 NR |
$145 R / $181 NR |
8/6 |
| 3rd-4th | $154 R/ $192 NR |
$169 R / $211 NR |
8/6 |
| 5th-6th Grade | $154 R/ $192 NR |
$169 R / $211 NR |
8/1 |
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7th-8th Grade |
$170 R/ $212 NR |
$197 R / $235 NR |
8/1 |
All players are required to provide their own gloves and facemasks.
Little Hoopsters:
CoEd Basketball Instructional League
K-2nd Grade • Saturdays • Sports & Recreation Center, Gyms
Introduce your child to fundamental basketball skills including dribbling, shooting, passing, and rules of the game. Each week, athletes focus on skill development for the first part of the class, then participate in fun basketball games and drills. This is great preparation for future league play with the District.
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4/26 - 6/7 6/21 - 8/2 8/16 - 9/27 |
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No class 5/24, 7/5, or 8/30! |
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9:00 - 10:15 am |
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$62 R/ $77 NR |
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Youth Volleyball
Grades K-8th • Sundays • Sports & Recreation Center, West Gym
Using age-appropriate games and drills, participants will develop fundamental skills in a positive and fun learning environment. Each week, players will learn a new technique, skill, or rule of the game as they advance their skill set. Early Bird Rates end three weeks before the class date!
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3/9 - 4/27 5/11 - 6/22 7/13 - 8/17 9/7 - 10/12 |
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No class on 4/20 & 5/25! |
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Little Spikes Volleyball (K-3rd Grade) 2:00-2:45 pm Mini Digs Volleyball (4th-5th Grade) 3:00-4:00 pm Aces Volleyball (6th-8th Grade) 4:00-5:00 pm |
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Early Bird Fee: $57 R/ $71 NR Regular Fee: $62 R/ $77 NR |
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Register Here |
Tiny & Jr. Soccer All Stars
Ages 4-10 • Wednesdays • Sports & Recreation Center, Fieldhouse
Tiny (Ages 4-6) and Jr. Soccer All Stars (Ages 7-10) introduce young children to the game of soccer. Dribble, pass, and kick your way into fun with soccer games and drills to improve your skills on the field! Players will also work on teamwork and good sportsmanship.
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4/23 - 5/28 6/11 - 7/16 7/30 - 9/3 |
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5:00-6:00 pm |
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Early Bird Fee: $57 R/ $71 NR Regular Fee: $62 R/ $77 NR |
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Register Here |
Youth Indoor Soccer Leagues (Seasonal)
Be a part of the beautiful game with our Winter Soccer Leagues at the Sports & Recreation Center!
Indoor Youth Soccer Schedules/Standings
Indoor Soccer League Registration Process (Seasonal)
1.) Pay Initial Team Fee (must be paid in full)
- $750 initial team fee includes 10 resident players ($850 ALL non-resident team).
- The $750 R/ $850 NR team fee can be paid online, over the phone, via mail, or in person.
- Teams paying $750 will owe $10 per non-resident rostered player of the original 10 players.
2.) Submit Completed Team Roster Minimum of 10 players
(incomplete team rosters will not be accepted) to Jeff Myles at jmyles@dekalbparkdistrict.com - In-person or mailed to the Sports & Recreation Center, 1765 S. 4th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115
3.) Pay Additional Player Fees and Non-Resident Fees due one week before the first games - Additional Player Fees (above 10 players) - $40 R/$50 NR per player
- Non-resident fees (if owed from the initial 10-player roster) - $10 per player
Please Note: Teams must register with the team fee and complete the roster. Players must prove residency to receive resident rates.
S.A.M.A. Karate Of DeKalb
Ages 5 - 14 + • Tuesdays & Thursdays • Haish Gymnasium, Large Gym
Learn discipline, focus, self-confidence, coordination, fitness, self-defense, and more through the study of karate. Classes are taught by Sensei Shannon Marbutt and his assistants. Belt, tests, uniforms, and other equipment are available at reasonable fees payable to the instructor.
Enjoy a KARATE FREE TRIAL on the last day of each class session.
Pre-registration is required!
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3/18 - 4/17 4/29 - 5/22 6/3 - 6/26 7/8 - 7/31 |
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Beginner Kids- White & Orange Belt (Ages 5-13) Teen/Adult (Ages 14+) |
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$48 R/ $60 NR |
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Sensei Shannon Marbutt SAMA Karate Instructor Sensei Shannon has been involved in karate for about forty years. Sensei Shannon holds the rank of 6th-degree black belt in karate. He is registered and certified under Great Grandmaster Andrew Torok through the KSDI of Northern California. Sensei Shannon established S.A.M.A. Karate back in 1992. |
Participant Code of Conduct
DeKalb Park District requires all athletic staff, coaches, players, parents and spectators to abide by a "Code of Conduct" with the following guidelines:
- Show respect to all participants, staff, and spectators.
- Refrain from using foul language.
- Refrain from inflicting bodily harm upon other participants, staff, and spectators.
- Show respect for equipment, supplies, and facilities.
Additional guidelines may be developed as deemed necessary. DeKalb Park District reserves the right to dismiss a participant or spectator for inappropriate conduct. Each situation will be evaluated on its own merit.
