Additional softball leagues, tournaments, and programs may be added at any time. Be sure you check out the current Program Guide to find any programs not listed below.
Please see our Baseball page for co-ed programs that teach fundamentals appropriate to both softball and baseball. These programs include, but are not limited to, Iddy Biddy Baseball, Tee Ball, and Little League.
All participants should be contacted by their coach by April 18.
The Champaign Park District and the Central Illinois Diamonds have partnered together to provide an instructional girls fastpitch softball program that is designed to enhance players' skills while enjoying recreational play. Teams will play home and away games against other teams in the area such as Mahomet, Urbana, and St. Joseph.
Players may "play up" and register for an older league, with CPD approval.
Games: Game dates and days TBD. Season ends mid to late July. Games are held at Dodds Softball Complex and surrounding areas. Some short travel may be required (i.e. Mahomet, St. Joseph).
Practices: Practices begin mid April and are held at neighborhood fields including Johnston, Dodds 3- and 4-Plexes, and Wisegarver.
Volunteer Coaches Meeting: TBD. If interested in coaching, contact Cody.Evans@champaignparks.com or 217-819-3983 by April 1.
Go Cobras! This marks the tenth year the Champaign Park District and national softball powerhouse Parkland College have partnered together to offer an advanced skills fast-pitch camp; and it has grown better every year! This camp will emphasize pitching, advanced hitting and defense. It also includes a discussion on recruiting. Coach Chuck Clutts has earned multiple CCCI Coach of the Year Awards and coached numerous college All-Americans. Meet and train with current players.
Don't miss one of the most popular videos on our YouTube Channel, Windmill Pitching! At over 20,000 views, this great 10:36 video provides a clear overview of fast-pitch softball windmill pitching drills and tips.