<----- 2012 RECREATION PROGRAM GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRINT.
T-Ball League (Coed)
Most games are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Monticello landfill diamonds. All players will hit off a "T". Practice begins in May. Games begin in June. All players need a glove.
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4 and 5 year old league (Players must turn 4 before May 1)
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$30 participation fee includes shirt
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Registration begins: Feb. 6, 2012
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Registration deadline date: Feb. 17, 2012
Peanut League (Coed)
Most games are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Monticello landfill diamonds. Coaches will pitch to their own teams. Practice begins in May. Games begin in June. All players need a glove.
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6 and 7 year old league
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$30 participation fee includes shirt.
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Registration begins: Feb. 6, 2012
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Registration deadline date: Feb. 17, 2012
Boys Little League Baseball
Little League - Most games are played on Mon/Tues/Thurs evenings at the Forest Preserve Park fields. Divisions are based on age. Practice begins in mid April. Games begin in May. Please note new age division for older boys this season. Any child may play up an age division if they so choose.
7 & 8 yr. olds (Coaches Pitch) can't turn 9 before May 1st.
9 & 10 yr. olds can't turn 11 before May 1st.
11 - 13 yr. olds can't turn 14 before May 1st.
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$50 participation fee includes shirt and hat.
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Registration begins: Feb. 6, 2012
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Registration deadline date: Feb. 17, 2012
Boys Junior Pony Baseball
Jr. Pony is for 13 - 15 yr. old boys. Please note 13 yr. olds can still play little league if they choose. The league we are in does allow 15 yr. olds to to participate, but they can't pitch if they turn 15 before August 1, 2012. This is a traveling league. Home games are generally played in the evenings at the Washington School baseball diamond. Practice begins in mid April. Games begin in May.
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$50 participation fee includes shirt and hat.
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Registration begins: Feb. 6, 2012
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Registration deadline date: Feb. 17, 2012
Girls City League Slow Pitch Softball
City League Slow-Pitch - Most games are played on Wed/Fri evenings at the Forest Preserve Park diamonds. Divisions are based on the child's 2011-12 school year (current grade). Practice begins in mid April. Games begin in May.
1st - 4th Grade Slow-Pitch (Coaches Pitch)
5th - 8th Grade Slow-Pitch (Girls Pitch)
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$50 participation fee includes shirt and socks.
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Registration begins: Feb. 6, 2012
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Registration deadline date: Feb. 17, 2012
Adult Men's Softball League
All games take place at the Monticello High School softball diamond on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Participants must be at least 18 years old. This is a sanctioned A.S.A league. Call the Municipal building for more information. Team registration begins in late March. Season begins in late May and goes through August. Team entry fee is $450.
Monticello Recreation Dept. Easter Coloring Contest
1. Color in picture using crayons, markers, or paint. Originality counts!
2. Winners will be chosen on artistic merit.
3. Judges decision is Final.
4. Age Categories: 4 & under, 5-8 year olds, and 9-12 year olds.
5. Forms may be picked up at the Municipal Building.
Completed entries with your name, age, address, and phone number may be picked up and dropped off at the Monticello Municipal Building or mailed to:
City of Monticello Recreation Dept.
210 N. Hamilton
Monticello, IL 61856
Entries must be received by Noon on Monday, April 2, 2012. Winning pictures will be posted on the City of Monticello TV Channel 2, and displayed at the City of Monticello municipal building beginning Wednesday, April 4th. Each age group winner will receive an Easter Prize Basket.
4th Annual Monticello Recreation Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31, 2012.
Location: Burke Park (by Aquatic Center)
Time: Registration begins at 9:30 A.M.
Egg Hunt starts at 10:00 A.M. Sharp (Don't be late Eggs go quickly)
This is for Ages 10 & Under.
(Ages 0-4 with parents help) (Ages 5-10 no parent help)
Don't forget your basket!!!!!
Cost is $1.00 / Child
Make It / Take It Crafts
Jan. 3rd -
Feb 7th - Make a gift for your special valentine.
March 6th - Celebrate St. Patricks Day with a special craft.
April 3rd - Make a special Easter craft.
May 8th - Make a mother's day craft for mom.
Age: 3 to 5 years with parent or guardian
Cost: $5 per session
Registration: Registration accepted two weeks prior to each event at municipal building.
The Summer Camp Experience
See our Spring & Summer Guide for a listing of all the different summer camps we have to offer.
Sand Volleyball
Pickup games will take place at the sand volleyball court located in Burke Park on Wednesday's at 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday's at 2:00 p.m. (May - Aug.) Show up, create teams, and play ball. Free of charge.
Street Basketball
Pickup games of basketball will take place at the Burke Park basketball court on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. (May - Aug.) Simply show up, create teams, and play ball. Free of charge.
Golf Lessons
All lessons are offered at the Monticello Driving Range. Lessons will be offered in the mornings from 8-10 A.M. for youth during the summer. Ages 6-16. Session 1 is (June ) & Session 2 is (June ). Classes will meet from 8 - 8:50 A.M. or 9 - 9:50 A.M. daily for 1 week depending on age group. $40 fee for youth lessons
Summer Swimming Lessons
American Red Cross Swim lessons take place each day for 2 weeks on Monday - Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. - Noon. Youth must be at least 3 feet tall to participate. All classes will be offered each session.
Session #1 (June 4-14, 2012)
Session #2 (June 18-28, 2012)
Session #3 (July 9-19, 2012)
Session #4 (July 23 - Aug. 2, 2012)
Monticello Marlins Summer Swim Team
Swim team consists of youth who are grouped by age from 8 and under to 18. Swim team practices weekday mornings during June and July at the Aquatic Center. Swim meets take place on Saturday mornings. This is a traveling team so half of the meets are in other area towns.
2012 Monticello Summer Singers
Rehearsals for Monticello Summer Singers will begin June 6 at the Monticello United Methodist Church. Anyone high school aged - adult is welcome to join! Choir rehearses every Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Standards, musical theater, folk and patriotic selections will be performed. This is a great group that loves making music together and having loads of fun! No need to pre-register. Just come to rehearsal! Questions? Contact Kathy Brown at 762-2579.
Special Summer Events in Monticello 2012
July 3rd Parade / July 3rd Fireworks / Trail Blazers Rodeo & Parade / Concerts & Events at Allerton Park / Baseball & Softball Games / First Friday Events on the Square / Railway Museum Events / Garden Walk / Swim Meets / Thursday Farmers Market / Monticello Celebration
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