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Athletic Programs

Parents: We Want YOU!Volunteer Coaches NeededAdult volunteers coach our youth sports programs such as T-Ball, basketball, and soccer. Without out our volunteer coaches, we do not have leaders for your child’s team. As a volunteer, you will spend 3-4 total hours per week leading practices through drills and skill building exercises and coaching games — that you go to already. Training resources are provided for each sport including discussions on skills, strategies, and policies. We can even match you with another parents and you can co-coach. Parents interested in helping should call 217-255-8601, or fill out a Volunteer Application online at www.urbanaparks.org/get-involved/volunteer/. Volunteer as head coach for your child’s team and receive a full credit toward their next youth sports program. Applies to all youth sports teams except Wood Bat League.

Co-Recreational T-BallMay 10-July 1, 5:30-6:30pm• Register for MW or TuTh practice

Games rotate among all practice locations/practice daysAges 5-7

Have a blast with your friends and learn baseball fundamentals. Beginners and more experienced players will have a great time building skills together. Confidence and skill building are stressed in this instructional program. Volunteer coaches provide instruction. One game of the season will be played under the lights at Canaday field. Parents may be asked to bring snacks to games. Practice days and site are assigned on a first come-first serve basis. No T-Ball on May 24.

EB Cost | Deadline Cost | Deadline$27R/$39NR | Apr 19 $34R/$46NR | Apr 26

Days Location Code

MW Crestview Park 8414

MW Chief Shemauger Park 8415

MW Weaver Park 8416

TuTh Crestview Park 8417

TuTh Chief Shemauger Park 8418

TuTh Weaver Park 8419

TuTh Ambucs Park - West 9391

TuTh Ambucs Park - West 9392

Pony Baseball LeagueAMBUCS Baseball FieldAges 13-14

Pony League is designed for competitive play with players of all ability levels. Games begin the week of May 10 and are held on weekday evenings throughout the summer, located in Urbana and neighboring communities. Participants must be the correct age for participation by September 1, 2021. A copy of each participant’s birth certificate must be presented in person at registration or sent by email to [email protected]. Player assessment: April 5 at 5:30pm at AMBUCS Park.

EB Cost | Deadline Cost | Deadline Code$79R/$91NR | Mar 22 $99R/$111NR | Mar 29 9393

Please note: Our program offerings may change with little notice. Please follow Urbana Park District online at www.urbanaparks.org, or on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for any schedule changes.

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Urbana Park District Rainout Line - Download the app or call us.For information about program cancellations, including weather cancellations, and for updates about special events or other key happenings at the Urbana Park District, you may call the Sports, Program, and Event Hotline at 217-367-9575. For evening sports programs, this line will be updated after 4:30pm on weekdays and one hour before the scheduled program or sports on weekends. All other updates will be made as conditions change; there are different extensions for individual programs. You may also find out about the Rainoutline App for your phone at: http://www.urbanaparks.org/events/rain-outs-and-cancellations/.

Co-Recreational Indoor SoccerWednesdays, January 6-February 10• U10: 5:30-6:30pm• U12: 6:40-7:40pm• U14: 7:50-8:50pm

Brookens Gym

Kids learn skills through drills and play cross-court or full-court with indoor balls and goals. Catch up or keep up with the fundamentals without risking frostbite. Players of all skill levels can benefit from this program as they sharpen their skills and work as a team.

Grade EB Cost | Deadline Cost | Deadline Code

Grade 5-8 $23R/$35NR | Dec 21 $29R/$41NR | Dec 28 9400

Grade 9-12 $23R/$35NR | Dec 21 $29R/$41NR | Dec 28 9414

Sharkey’s Outdoor SoccerMarch 29-May 6, 5:30-6:30pmRegister for MW or TuTh PracticeAges 4-5

The games are fun and exciting, and the practices build teamwork and basic soccer skills. The rules, field, and ball are modified to meet kindergarteners’ size and abilities. Everyone gets a T-shirt and everyone participates. All coaches are volunteers. You may be asked to bring snacks to practices and games. Practice days and site are assigned on a first come-first serve basis. Games rotate among all practice locations/practice days. Thursday, May 6 is Sharkey’s Fun Night for all teams at Brookens’ Pee Wee Soccer Fields.

EB Cost | Deadline Cost | Deadline$24R/$36NR | Mar 15 $30R/$42NR | Mar 22

Days Location Code

MW Weaver Park 8965

MW Carle Park 8963

MW Brookens Fields 8964

MW Yankee Ridge 8966

TuTh Brookens Fields 8968

TuTh Larson Park 8970

TuTh Blair Park 8967

TuTh Carle Park 8969

Spring Outdoor Youth SoccerMarch 22-May 15, 5:30-6:30pm• Register for MW or TuTh practice

Games:• Saturdays, Starting April 3 or 10

This program is coached by volunteersGrades 1-8

Players learn rules, soccer skills, and the value of teamwork and sportsmanship in a fun environment. All teams are coached by volunteer coaches and soccer games are held on Saturdays or weekday evenings. Sign up for your preference of practice site. Depending upon enrollment, teams may be combined, and you may not receive your first choice. If you are switched to a different location, you will be contacted by the park district. Practices are at the coaches’ discretion during spring break March 13-20. Co-Rec Strikers, Middle School Boys, and Intermediate Girls leagues play with the Champaign Park District, and will play most games at Brookens or Dodds Soccer Complex in Champaign.

Every child must wear an Urbana Park District reversible jersey (blue and gold) for games. Purchase these at the Phillips Recreation Center during regular business hours for $16 each.

EB Cost | Deadline Cost | Deadline$26R/$38NR | Mar 1 $33R/$45NR | Mar 8

Days Location Code

U8 Co-Recreational: Ages 6-7


MW Carle Park 8982

MW Weaver Park 8983


TuTh Carle Park 8985

TuTh Yankee Ridge School 8987

U10 Co-Recreational: Ages 8-9



U12 Boys: Ages 10-11



U12 Girls: Ages 10-11



U14 Boys: Ages 12-14


U14 Girls: Ages 12-14



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Adult Co-Rec DodgeballThursdays, March 25-May 6, 6:15pmBrookens GymAge 15 and Up

Relive your elementary school glory days in this thrilling UPD program. Get a team of at least three men and three women together for a 5-week season. Athleticism is optional! Teams must submit a completed roster and full payment with registration. There is no online registration for this league. Please register for this activity in person or at 217-367-1544.

Team Manager’s Meeting: Thursday, March 18, 6pm at Brookens Gym.

EB Cost | Deadline Cost | Deadline Code

$140/team + $10/NR | Mar 11 $175/team + $10/NR | Mar 18

Youth Basketball ClinicsDates: • Saturdays, Jan 23-Feb 27• Mondays, Jan 25-Mar 1Grades 1-8: See Chart below for groups and times

Keep your skills sharp during the winter with practice sessions focusing on skill development. Players will work on drills to improve a variety of skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, defense, and more. Each session is limited to 18 spots.

Day: Time: Group: Code

Saturdays Jan 23-Feb 27

9-10am Grade 1-2 9170

10:10-11:10am Grade 1-2 9171

11:20am-12:20pm Grade 3-4 9173

12:30-1:30pm Grade 5-6 9175

1:40-2:40 Grade 7-8 9181

Mondays Jan 25-Mar 1

5:30-6:30pm Grade 3-4 9174

6:40-7:40pm Grade 5-6 9176

7:50-8:50pm Grade 7-8 9182

Open Gym BasketballTBD - Please call the Brookens gym at 217-255-8601 to find out more.

Visit the athletics section of www.urbanaparks.org for a complete Open Gym schedule.

Open Gym VolleyballTBD - Please call the Brookens gym at 217-255-8601 to find out more.

Visit the athletics section of www.urbanaparks.org

for a complete Open Gym schedule.

Open Gym PickleballTuesdays & Thursdays, January 5-May 27, 9-11amBrookens Gym, $1/person at the doorAge 15 and Up

Pickleball is a fun, fast-paced sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Anyone over age 15 can play. Don’t know how to play Pickleball? Come on out anyway and learn a fun, new game! Open gyms may be canceled occasionally for activities. Notices will be on the Athletics page at urbanaparks.org, and signs will be posted at Brookens Gym no less than one week prior to cancellation.

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