Sports & Fitness

Baseball & Softball

Pitch, Hit, Run Competition

New this year! Join Pittsburg Parks & Recreation and JL Hutch for this fun and FREE event on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

How it works: There will be three (3) stations where players will demonstrate their skills while pitching, hitting, and running.  They will be assessed a score based on how many strikes they throw, how far they hit a ball, and how fast they are.  Champions for Baseball and Softball will be named for each age division who then may be eligible to move on to the next round.  The next round will take place up at the Kansas City Royal’s stadium.  If the participants win that round then they could go on to the finals and win a trip for two (2) to Major League Baseball All Star Weekend!

Age Division for Baseball and Softball: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
*Age is determined as of July 17, 2021*

Participants are required to register in advance, so don’t wait! PPRD office is not accepting registrationS through the office, please click the link below to register online through the Pitch, Hit, Run website.

Date: May 1, 2021

Time: To Be Determined

Fee: FREE

Location: Don Gutteridge Sports Complex

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Youth Baseball/Softball Clinic

This starter clinic is perfect for the beginning athlete with little to no experience. The clinic is focused on children ages five to nine and learning the basics of baseball and softball. Basics will include throwing, catching, field positions, batting, base running skills and more. Participants will want to bring a water bottle and glove for all clinic dates.

Date: March 22 – 26, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Location: Pittsburg Family YMCA, 1100 N. Miles.
*In the event that weather allows for the clinic to be held outside at the Don Gutteridge Sports Complex, staff will communicate the outdoor location and field to parents in advance of the meeting date/s.
Fee: $40 per child

Please note, due to COVID-19 precautions, masks are required to enter the Pittsburg Family YMCA. All participants will check-in in the front lobby with Pittsburg Parks & Recreation staff. A COVID-19 waiver is required in order to participate.

For more information on this program, contact our office at 620-231-8310.

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Youth Baseball/Softball Leagues

This five week youth softball league will be for divisions 8U – 16U.  Teams will play 10 double header games. There is a limited number of teams per age division, teams MUST be paid in full before being considered registered in the league. We must have 4 teams for a division to make.

Fall League Start Date: August 29, 2021
Registration Deadline: TBD
Games Held On Sundays

Registration
Credit/Debit card by phone @ 620-231-8310
Visit In Person @ 710 West 9th. Street

Baseball Tournaments

All tournaments will have a three-game guarantee and follow USSSA rules.  These games will be played at the Don Gutteridge Complex unless otherwise stated.  Prizes will be awarded for first and second places.  Coach pitch will have a 75-minute time limit for their games, while baseball will have a 90-minute time limit for their games.

Registration
Credit/Debit card by phone @ 620-231-8310

Softball Tournaments

All tournaments will have a 3 game guarantee and follow USSSA rules.  These games will be played at the Don Gutteridge Complex unless otherwise stated.  Prizes will be awarded for 1st & 2nd places.  Coach pitch will have a 65 minute time limit  while softball will have a 90 minute time limit for their games .

Registration
Credit/Debit card by phone @ 620-231-8310
Visit In Person @ 710 West 9th. Street

Mike Watt Baseball Camp

*DUE TO COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED –  PLEASE VISIT PITTSBURG PARKS & RECREATION ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH CHANGES AS THEY ARE MADE*

This camp is designed for boys and girls (7 – 13 yrs. of age) to enhance each player’s fundamental baseball skills. All players will need to bring their own glove and hat. Players should also consider bringing their own water bottles, sunscreen, and bat.

Date: June 1 & 2, 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Jaycee Ballpark
Fee: TBD (Registration fee includes T-shirt and baseball cards)
Registration Opens May 1, 2021

Just Another Mudder (JAM)

*DUE TO COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED –  PLEASE VISIT PITTSBURG PARKS & RECREATION ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH CHANGES AS THEY ARE MADE*

A youth one-mile obstacle course for kids, 5 and older, that is jam packed with crawling, jumping, running and much more through a mud filled course! T-shirts are included with the entry fee while supplies last! All participants receive a unique finisher’s medal too!

Tennis shoes required to race. Don’t forget to bring an extra change of clothes, shoes and a towel.

NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!
Join us at Lincoln Park for this fun and exciting event!

Date:
2021 – TBD

Times:
A new heat will start every half hour starting at 9:00 am with the last heat starting at 1:00 pm.

Fee:
February 1 – February 29: $10.00
March 1 – March 31: $15.00
April 1 – April 18: $20.00

*Register by TBD to guarantee the desired shirt size for your child. Shirt orders will be placed at 5:00 pm on TBD.*

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Jr. Golf Clinic

This clinic is designed for boys and girls, ages 8 and older, to teach all aspects of the game of golf. Emphasis is placed on grip, stance, body position and alignment. Great for all levels of golfers from beginners to advanced.

Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Location: Four Oaks Golf Course, 910 Memorial Drive
Fee: TBD (shirt included)

Fee for each additional session is $TBD per child.

Tennis Camps

High School Tennis Camp

The City of Pittsburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs or activities.