DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Tyler Lafferty | Park & Rec Superintendent
Lona Heeren | Physical Director
Jack Stalcup | Sports Programmer
Robin Carlton | Adult/Seniors Event Coordinator
615 Third St., East Alton, IL 62024
Phone: (618) 259-7411
HOURS
Open Gym/Game Room Times:
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Sat & Sun Closed
Closed holidays
2023 Tri-City Baseball/Softball
The East Alton Recreation Department baseball/softball program is designed to provide the participants a full summer of fun and recreation for girls and boys ages 4 to 16 years of age. This begins with coach selection, facility care, quality equipment, and experienced staffing/umpires holding the integrity of the game. The participants are placed on teams and all home games are played at Van Preter Park. All participants will receive a league t-shirt and will be placed in their appropriate division as of their age on September 1st of the current year.
Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023. No refunds.
Instructional T-Ball: For boys & girls ages 4 & 5*. An instructional league that will focus on teaching the basic skills and fundamentals of baseball/softball. No standings.
Coach Pitch: For boys and girls ages 6 & 7*. An instructional league for children who are ready to move up from the T-Ball league. No standings.
Boy’s Baseball League:
Rookie – Pitching Machine for ages 8 & 9*
Minor – Player Pitch for ages 10 & 11*
Major – Player Pitch for ages 12 & 13*
Juvenile – Player Pitch for ages 14, 15, & 16*
Girl’s Softball League:
Ponytail – Pitching Machine for ages 8 & 9*
Petite** – Player Pitch for ages 10, 11, & 12*
Chic** – Player Pitch for ages 13, 14, 15, & 16*
**Petite & Chic leagues will also be playing with teams from Edwardsville.
General Information:
- Tri-City Baseball and Softball is co-sponsored by Midwest Members Credit Union.
- Register at: Keasler Complex – East Alton Recreation Department at 615 Third St., East Alton. For more information, call (618) 259-7411.
- Early-Bird Registration Discount (January): $40
- Regular Registration (February and March): $45
- Late Registration (After April 1st): $50
*All participants are placed in the appropriate league based on their age as of September 1, 2023.
**Make checks payable to East Alton Parks & Recreation.
***The Tri-City Agencies are responsible for determining which roster a child is on, not the coaches or parents.