Youth Programs
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Special Youth Events
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Jr Basketball
Jr. Basketball is an instructional basketball program for ages kindergarten thru fourth grade designed to introduce the basic basketball skills and techniques and introduce children the concept of team sport. The baskets will be lowered and use smaller basketballs to help meet their level of skill. The teams are co-ed, composed of 10 or less and coached and instructed by staff members. Participants will receive league t-shirt, 3 instructional clinic days and 10 game schedule. All clinics and games are held at the Keasler Recreation Complex. It is most important to understand that this is a fun and noncompetitive program. Jr. Basketball registration fee is $30 or candy sales if available. Registration deadline for this program is January 18, 2013. All registrations received after this date will have a $10 late fee added for a total of $40.
Participants may register at:
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024.
For More information call 618-259-7411
Click here for Jr Basketball Registration Form
Click here for Jr Basketball K, 1st and 2nd grade girls Schedule
Click here for Jr Basketball 2 grade boys, 3, 4 Schedule
3 on 3 Basketball Registration Form 3-on-3 Youth Basketball
The 3-on-3 youth basketball program is designed to develop individual skills and basic fundamentals of the game, but in a team setting by placing fewer players on the court at one time. Games are played full court, but using ½ the gym (side basket to side basket). Participants are grades 2nd thru 6th grade with co-ed teams. Each participant will receive league t-shirt, 3 instructional clinic days, 10 game schedule, team shoot-out competition, and individual free throw competition throughout the season. All games, clinics and shoot-out competition are held at the Keasler Recreation Complex. 3-on-3 Basketball registration fee is $30 or candy sales if available. Check registration form for fee deadline and late fee is applied.
Participants may register at:
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024.
For More information call 618-259-7411
Click here for 3-on-3 Basketball Registration Form
Click here for 3-on-3 Basketball Schedule
Click here for 3-on-3 Basketball Team Standings
Click here for 3-on-3 Basketball Free-Throw Standings
Click here for Shoot-Out Standings
Spring Soccer 4 Tots
This program is an introductory indoor soccer program is aimed at introducing the basic skills of soccer and introducing children to the concept of a team sport. The participants, boy and girls ages 3, 4, and 5 years old (not in Kindergarten), will receive their league shirt and eight sessions incorporating stretching, basic soccer drills and game format. The registration fee is $30 and the registration deadline in February 15th, 2013. All registrations received after this date will be have a $10 late fee added for total of $40. This is a non-competitive program and all sessions are held at the Keasler Recreation Complex inside the gymnasium and will be once during the week and once on Saturdays.
Participants may register at:
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024.
For More information call 618-259-7411
Click here for Spring Soccer 4 Tots Registration Form
Click here for Spring Soccer 4 Tots Schedule
Click here for Spring Soccer 4 Tots parent information
Fall Soccer 4 Tots
This program is an introductory outdoor soccer program is aimed at introducing the basic skills of soccer and introducing children to the concept of a team sport. The participants, boy and girls ages 3, 4, and 5 years old (not in Kindergarten), will receive their league shirt and four sessions incorporating stretching, basic soccer drills and game format. The registration fee is $25 and the registration deadline in August 30, 2013. All registrations received after this date will be have a $10 late fee added for total of $35. This is a non-competitive program and all sessions are held on Saturdays only and outdoors at Vanpreter Park, 500 Playground Court in East Alton.
Participants may register at:
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024.
For More information call 618-259-7411
Click here for Fall Soccer 4 Tots Registration Form
Click here for Fall Soccer 4 Tots Schedule
Tri-City Soccer
Tri-City Soccer program is composed of participants from East Alton, Wood River and Roxana communities. This program is for boys and girls ages 5 years to 13 years of age. The participants will receive league t-shirt and 12 game soccer schedule. The teams are a combination of participants from all three communities. The participants are placed in their appropriate division as their age on September 1st of the current year. The registration fee is $30 or candy sales if available. The registration deadline is July 31, 2013 and any registrations received after this date will have a $10 late fee added for a total of $40.
The boys divisions are as follows: Pee Wee 7 years and under, Atom 10 years and under, Bantam 13 years and under.
The girls divisions are as follows: Petite 7 years and under, Chic 10 years and under, Sophomore 13 years and under.
Participants may register at:
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024.
For More information call 618-259-7411
Click here for Tri-City Soccer Registration Form
Click here for Tri-City Pee Wee Schedule
Click here for Petite Schedule
2013 Baseball / Softball Program
Click here for Baseball/Softball Registration Form
Click here for Coaches Application
Click here for Support your team league shirt order form
Click here for Instructional clinic Schedule
Click here for Coach Pitch Schedule
Click here for Ponytail Schedule
Click here for Petite Schedule
Click here for Chic/Soph Schedule
Click here for Rookie Schedule
Click here for RAIN-out schedule make up games
Click here for Tri-City Baseball/Softball Standings
The East Alton Recreations Department baseball / softball program is designed to provide the participants a full summer of fun and recreation for girls and boys ages to 4 to 16 years of age. This begins with coach selection, facility care, quality equipment and experienced staffing / umpires holding the integrity of the game. The participants are placed on teams and all home games being played at Vanpreter Park. The registration fee for the baseball / softball is $30 or candy sales if available. The registration deadline is March 30th and any registrations received after that date will have a $10 late fee added for a total of $40. All participants will receive a league t-shirt and will be placed in their appropriate division as their age on September 1st of the current year. Scroll down for more information for your playing divisions.
Participants may register at:
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024.
For More information call 618-259-7411
East Alton Recreation Department's Instructional League - 5 Years and Under
This non-competitive league is for our boy and girl participants 5 years and under. These young athletes will be placed on teams of 10 or less. These teams will have 10 sessions which will consist of team basic drills and skills for baseball and softball. The sessions will progress and prepare them for game format as the sessions progress through the season. This league is instructed by Park staff or clinic instructors. All sessions are played at Vanpreter Park in East Alton
East Alton Recreation Department's Coach Pitch League - 7 years and under
This non-competitive league is designed for boys and girls ages 7 years of age and under. These participants will be placed on a team and have a volunteer coach. These teams will hold practices and have a 12 game schedule. All games will be played at Vanpreter Park. There are no standings and coaches are on the field instructing during game play.
East Alton Boy's Baseball Leagues - 16 years and under
These male athletes are placed on all male teams appropriate for their age. They will have volunteer coaches who will coordinate practices and coach during the games.
Rookie Division is for boys 9 years of age and under. This league is composed of East Alton teams, Wood River teams and Roxana teams. All home games will be played at East Alton. This is pitching machine format. This is a non-competitive recreational league with all participants receiving an award.
Minor Division is for boys 11 years of age and under. This league is composed of team from East Alton, Wood River, Roxana, and Bethalto Boys and Girls Club. All home games will be played at East Alton. This is player pitch with a modified format.
Major Division is for boys 13 years of age and under. This league is composed of team from East Alton, Wood River, Roxana and Bethalto Boys and Girls Club. All home games will be played at East Alton. This is player pitch format.
Juvenile Division is for boys 16 years of age and under. This league is composed of team from East Alton, Wood River, Roxana and Bethalto Boys and Girls Club. All home games will be played at East Alton. This is player pitch format with IHSA rules.
East Alton Girl's Softball Leagues - 16 years and under
These female athletes are placed on all female teams appropriate for their age. They will have volunteer coaches who will coordinate practices and coach during the games.
Ponytail Division is for girls 9 years of age and under. This league is composed of East Alton teams, Roxana, and Wood River teams. All home games will be played at East Alton. This is pitching machine format. This is a non-competitive recreational league with all participants receiving an award.
Petite Division is for girls 11 years of age and under. This league is composed of team from East Alton, Wood River, Roxana and Bethalto Boys and Girls Club. All home games will be played at East Alton. This is player fast pitch with a modified format.
Chic Division is for girls 13 years of age and under. This league is composed of team from East Alton, Wood River, Roxana and Bethalto Boys and Girls Club. All home games will be played at East Alton. This is player fast pitch format with modified format.
Sophomore Division is for girls 16 years of age and under. This league is composed of team from East Alton, Wood River, Roxana and Bethalto Boys and Girls Club. All home games will be played at East Alton. This is player pitch format with IHSA rules.
BULLET NIGHT DANCES
Bullet Nights are a dance for East Alton Middle School students or any Village of East Alton residents who are in grades 6th, 7th, or 8th. These dances are held at the Keasler Recreation Complex located at 615 Third Street in East Alton from 7-9 pm. All dances are will have the best professional DJ on this side of the Mississippi, "Kirsten Gray" with Gray Entertainments. All dances are supervised by Park and Recreation Staff and have a unique theme. The cost of each dance is $2 per student and you pay at the door the date of the event. Come join the fun!
This year's dance dates are:
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October 12, 2012
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November 16, 2012
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December 14, 2012
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February 15, 2013
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March 22, 2013
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April 19, 2013
Click here for Bullet Night Dance Flyer
For More information call 618-259-7411
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024
Movie Nights
Movie Nights are a special night for Eastwood students or any Village of East Alton residents who are in grades kindergarten thru 5th. These movie nights are held at the Keasler Recreation Complex located at 615 Third Street in East Alton from 5-7 pm. All movie nights include a recent youth movie rated "PG" or below, kid's meal (hotdog, pizza, or nachos). All movie nights are supervised by Park and Recreation Staff. The cost of each Movie Night is $2 per student and you pay at the door the date of the event. Come join the fun!
This year's Movie Night dates are:
October 12, 2012
November 16, 2012
December 14, 2012
February 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
April 19, 2013
Click here for Movie Night Flyer
For More information call 618-259-7411
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024
Trick or Treat
Open House Trick or Treat is open for participants Pre-K thru 5th grade students at Eastwood Elementary School or any Village of East Alton resident. Come visit the Keasler Recreation Complex located at 615 Third Street in East Alton for a "Trick" or a "Treat". This is going to be held on October 31st from 6-8pm. No membership is required and all is welcome to come take a tour.
Click here for Trick or Treak Flyer
For More information call 618-259-7411
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024
Youth Christmas Party
The Youth Christmas Party is a special day for youth ages 11 years and under. This event is a unique time for youth to enjoy a variety of activities, which include a visit with Santa, holiday face painting, Christmas games, special snack, and a craft project. This year's party registration fee at the door is $2 per child and is on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 1pm (all above activities usually takes 60-90 minutes to complete.) All participants will leave with a smile and a treat from the Parks & Recreation Department. Parents do stay and accompany the younger kids thru their activities, so bring your cameras and come join the fun.
Click here for Christmas Party Flyer
For More information call 618-259-7411
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024
Youth Easter Egg Hunt
The Youth Easter Egg Hunt is a special day for youth ages 11 years and under. This event is a unique time for youth to enjoy a variety of activities, which include a visit with the Easter Bunny, face painting, Easter games, special snack, Easter Egg hunt (designated time for each age group) and a craft. This year's party registration fee at the door is $2 per child and is on Saturday, March 23, 2013 with a start time of 1pm (all above activities usually takes 60-90 minutes to complete.) Parents do stay and accompany the younger kids thru their activities except during the Easter Egg Hunt. For ages 1-3 years old parents can walk with them, but the children are the only ones who can pick up the Easter Eggs, so bring your cameras and come join the fun.
Hunt times:
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1-3 years of age is at 1:15pm
4-7 years of age is at 1:45pm
8-11 years of age is at 2:15pm
Click here for Easter Egg Hunt Flyer
For More information call 618-259-7411
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024
Holiday Fun Day Keasler "Holiday" Fun Days
Keasler Holiday Fun days are open for participants Kindergarten thru 5th grade. All fun days are held at the Keasler Recreation Complex, 615 Third Street in East Alton, and supervised by Recreational Department employees. The participants will enjoy fun game time activities, craft projects, movie and lunch is included. The Fun Days start at 10 am and finish at 3pm. Cost per Fun Day is $4 if have a membership, $6 if do not have a membership. There is a late fee of $2 if register after the deadline. Maximum of 50 participants. This year's Fun Day are TBA. Time to spend some energy off and join us for our FUN DAYS.
For More information call 618-259-7411
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024
Soapbox Derby Soapbox Festival
Soapbox Festival is an annual community wide event for area youth ages 7 years and up who are 4' to 4'9" and between 55-90 pounds to race the soapbox cars down Berkshire Hill in East Alton. All cars are provided by sponsors for the youth to use in the races. These sponsors purchase a stock car kit and then have it specially decorated for their business. Also, many organizations, clubs, churches and other groups come out and set up games, activity booths, food and crafts for the spectators to enjoy throughout the day. This year's event will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 (the rain date Sunday, September 8 with everything two hours later).
For More information call 618-259-7411
Keasler Recreation Complex
615 Third Street
East Alton, 62024
