Athletic Leagues

Youth Athletics

We offer 3 seasons of sports throughout the year. Baseball and Softball programs are offered in the Spring and Fall. Our spring season is March-June and our Fall season is August-October. Our Basketball Leagues are offered in the Winter, the season is typically December-March. 

Sugar Grove Park District Baseball & Softball – Spring 2025

Our Mission

To teach and develop youth athletes in the fundamentals of baseball and softball while promoting respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

⚾️ Youth Baseball

General Info

  • Team placement is first-come, first served.
  • If registration numbers are too low or exceed capacity, full refunds will be issued.
  • Each player receives a jersey (pants not included)
  • No metal cleats; rubber cleats recommended
  • 12 regular season games
  • Playoffs in mid-June (T-Ball excluded)

Practice Details

  • Held 1–2 times/week, beginning in early April
  • Locations: Volunteer Park, Keck Park, SG Sports Complex, Harter Middle School  
  • Note: Combined teams with Elburn may have alternate practice locations.
  • Practice times depend on coach availability (starting as early as 5:30 PM)

Game Details

  • Games begin early May, end midJune
  • One game/week (weekends and weeknights)
  • Locations include Sugar Grove and Elburn

Baseball Divisions

  • TBall
    • Ball: Level 1  
    • Bases: 50 ft  
    • Game Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday  
    • Locations: Keck Park, Elburn
  • Instructional
    • Ball: Level 5  
    • Bases: 60 ft | Mound: 40 ft  
    • Game Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday  
    • Locations: Volunteer Park, Elburn
  • Minors
    • Ball: Regulation  
    • Bases: 60 ft | Mound: 44 ft  
    • Game Days: Weeknights & Saturdays  
    • Locations: Volunteer Park, Elburn
  • Majors
    • Due to low registration numbers, we encourage participants to register directly through [Elburn Baseball](https://www.elburnbaseball.com). Questions? Contact our Athletic Manager (info below).

🥎 Youth Softball

General Softball Info

  • Each player receives a jersey (pants not included)
  • 9–12 games (including playoffs in midJune)

Practice Details

  • Held 1–2 times/week
  • Start in early April
  • Locations: Volunteer Park, SG Sports Complex, Harter Middle School
  • Practice times depend on coach availability (starting at 5:30 PM)

Game Details

  • One game/week on Saturdays and select weeknights
  • Game times: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
  • Locations include Sugar Grove, Geneva, and Batavia

Softball Divisions

  • 8U
    • Ball: 11″ Soft Touch  
    • Bases: 60 ft | Mound: 30 ft
  • 10U
    • Ball: 11″ Softball  
    • Bases: 60 ft | Mound: 35 ft
  • 12U
    • Ball: 12″ Softball  
    • Bases: 60 ft | Mound: 40 ft

Coaching: 

Interested in Coaching? We are always looking for passionate coaches to help guide and mentor our young athletes. If you’d like to coach, please fill out the application and send it to our Athletic Manager.

Chris Nesterowicz- cnesterowicz@sgparks.org.

Volunteer Coach Application Packet

Adult Athletics

We offer two Adult Athletic leagues; An Adult Men’s Basketball League in the Winter and Adult Open Gym Volleyball from Fall-Spring 

Men’s League Basketball – Winter 

Volleyball Open Gym – Winter