MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date: February 4, 2025 – For Immediate Release

 

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR OWENSBORO PARKS & RECREATION SPRING YOUTH SPORTS CLASSES AND LEAGUES

 

Spring T-Ball

 

Owensboro Parks & Recreation is gearing up for another exciting season of Spring T-Ball, a fun and engaging league designed for children ages 3-6. This non-competitive program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of the sport while ensuring players have a great time on the field.

The league is divided into two age divisions: Ages 3-4 & Ages 5-6

Season Details

  • Start Date: Monday, May 5
  • Location: Jack C. Fisher Complex
  • Game Days: Monday evenings; 5:30 p.m. or 6:45 p.m.
  • Number of Games: 8 regular season games
  • End of Season Pool Party

Registration Information

  • Fee: $61 plus tax per child (Sibling Discount – $10 off per additional child in the same household)
  • Each player receives a team t-shirt, hat, and a post-season pool party!
  • A mandatory parent meeting will be held on Monday, April 21 to go over league details.
  • Registration Deadline: Friday, March 14.

This program fills up fast, so early registration is encouraged! Sign up today by calling Owensboro Parks & Recreation at (270) 687-8700 or visiting owensboroparks.org.

 

Youth Instructional Basketball League

 

Owensboro Parks & Recreation is excited to once again offer a Youth Basketball Instructional League in collaboration with former Division 1 basketball player, Corey Wilford. The league is open to 2nd -5th grade students (boys and girls). The program includes 4 practices and 4 game days which will focus on skill development and teamwork. The season will conclude with a single-elimination tournament, providing young athletes a chance to compete for the championship title.

Season Details

  • Start Date: Sunday, April 27
  • Location: Dugan Best Recreation Center
  • Schedule: Practices on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and Games on Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

Registration Information

  • Fee: $70 per player. (Sibling Discount – $10 off per additional child in the same household)
  • Each player receives a team t-shirt
  • Registration Deadline is March 2. Parents can register their child at org.
  • For information, call Owensboro Parks and Recreation Administrative Center at (270) 687-8700

 

Learn to Skate at the Edge Ice Center

 

The Edge Ice Center offers skate lessons year round. Registration for the upcoming session is currently open. The session will begin February 17 and run for 6-weeks. Freestyle classes are held on Mondays and the Learn-to-Skate class levels are held on Tuesdays, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Classes are available for children as young as 3; all abilities and all ages are welcome. Class levels and descriptions can be found at owensboroparks.org/facilities/edge-ice-center. Prices vary depending on the class level. Registration Deadline: Friday, February 14.

 

For skating lesson information, call the Edge Ice Center at (270) 687-8720

 

Media Contact: Shelie Velez at [email protected] or 270-687-8560