T-Ball League (Coed)

All 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.

• 4 and 5 year old league (Players must turn 4 before May 1)
• $25 participation fee includes shirt
• Registration begins: Feb. 9, 2009
• Registration deadline date: Feb. 20, 2009

Peanut League (Coed)

All 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.

• 6 and 7 year old league
• $25 participation fee includes shirt.
• Registration begins: Feb. 9, 2009
• Registration deadline date: Feb. 20, 2009

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.

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 & 12 yr. olds can't turn 13 before May 1st.                          

• $45 participation fee includes shirt and hat.
• Registration begins: Feb. 9, 2009
• Registration deadline date: Feb. 20, 2009

Boys Junior Pony Baseball

Jr. Pony is for 13 & 14 yr. old boys.  Can't turn 15 before August 1, 2009.  However, the league we are in does allow 15 yr. olds who are in 8^th grade to participate, but they can't pitch or play in any sanctioned tournaments.  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.

• $45 participation fee includes shirt and hat.
• Registration begins: Feb. 9, 2009
• Registration deadline date: Feb. 20, 2009

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 2008-09 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)

• $45 participation fee includes shirt and socks.
• Registration begins: Feb. 9, 2009
• Registration deadline date: Feb. 20, 2009

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 class D 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.

Easter Egg Hunt 

The Piatt County Child Care Association, in partnership with the City of Monticello Parks & Recreation Dept. and Allerton Park, will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at the Forrest Preserve Park on Saturday, (TBA).  Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the hunt starting at 10:00 a.m.  The hunt is for all Piatt County children age 12 years and under.  Two years ago when the Child Care Association held a hunt, they had around 500 children attend.  The Piatt County Child Care Association is looking for volunteers interested in helping with the hunt and for donations.  If interested in helping with this please contact Ronda Buchanan at 762-9545 or Angie McCabe at 762-8336, co-chairs of the Piatt County Child Care Association.

Chicago White Sox Little Sluggers Camp 

June (TBA) at the Forest Preserve Park fields from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. daily.  (Pre registration required)  $149 registration fee.  This camp is for youth ages 5&6.  Campers will be introduced to the game of baseball and it's basic skills.  Student to instructor ratio is 10:1.  Contact the municipal building for a brochure with all of the camp information.  Instructors are collegiate coaches, ex-professional players, & full time private instructors.  All campers receive White Sox hat, T-shirt, & Six vouchers to a White Sox game. 

Chicago White Sox Baseball Camp (Ages 7-10)

June (TBA) at the Forest Preserve Park fields from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. daily.  (Pre registration required)  $205 registration fee.  This camp is for youth ages 7-10.  Campers will focus on throwing, hitting, bunting, fielding, pitching, and base running.  Student to instructor ratio is 10:1.  Contact the municipal building for a brochure with all of the camp information.  Instructors are collegiate coaches, ex-professional players, & full time private instructors.  All campers receive White Sox hat, T-shirt, & Six vouchers to a White Sox game. 

Tennis Lessons

All lessons are offered at the Burke Park tennis courts.  Lessons will be offered in the mornings from 8-10 A.M. for youth during the summer.  Session is (TBA).  Call the Municipal building for more information.  $30 fee for youth lessons. 

• Registration begins: TBA, 2009
• Space is limited in each class.  

Monticello Adult Tennis Club 

The Monticello Tennis Club meets at the Burke Park tennis courts for pick up matches on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. throughout the warm weather seasons.  For more information about the club contact Keith Hutson.  

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.  Session 1 is June (TBA) & Session 2 is June (TBA).  $30 fee for youth lessons

• Registration begins: May 4, 2009
• Space is limited in each class.