AYSO SOCCER
Come join the fun on the soccer fields this spring season.
Games will begin on April 5 and play thru June 1. All coaches,
referees, and organizers volunteer their time to make for a great
soccer season. Ask how you can help volunteer and make AYSO
a great place for the children to play soccer. AYSO does provide
training for all their coaches, referees and administrators.
There is limited space on the soccer teams, so register early. By
registering this spring you are only registering for the spring season.
Registration fee covers the uniform, shirt, shorts and socks.
Check out ayso980.org for more information. Registration will
take place at the Zion Park District Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie
Memorial Drive Zion on
Saturday, Feb.16, 2008 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Zion Park District will once again be offering a variety of softball
leagues this summer. The 2008 season will begin the week of
May 12th. League fees and forfeit fees must be paid in full by
April 14, but it is recommended that you register as soon as possible
in order to guarantee your spot. There will be a $50 late fee
charged to any team that registers (if there are openings) or pays
after the due date of April 21 (no exceptions). Organizational
meetings will be held in the month of March. A brief description
of each league follows:

Co-Rec Leagues
Organizational Meeting - 7:00 PM, Monday, March 17 at the
Leisure Center.
Get your team together for a fun ‘couples’ night out. Teams
must have an equal number of players from both genders on
the field.
•Recreational Monday League - 12” inch softball league.
Single games are played each week beginning at 6:00 PM.
Weekly laughs are definitely encouraged (but not required).

Fees: League fee $400 + $50 forfeit fee - total $450

•Double Header Monday League - Double headers are played
tentatively starting at 6PM and 8PM.

Fees: League Fee $600 + $50 Forfeit Fee - Total $650

•Recreational Thursday League - 14” Softball League. Single
games are played weekly beginning at 6:00PM.

Fees: League Fee $400 + $50 Forfeit Fee - Total $450

Men’s Leagues
Organizational Meeting - 8:00 PM, Monday, March 17 at the
Leisure Center.
Two different men’s leagues will be offered this year. A brief
description follows.

•Tuesday League - This league is designed for recreational and
competitive teams. Doubleheaders are played each week
beginning at 6 and 8 PM.

Fees: League Fee $600 + $50 Forfeit Fee - Total $650

•Church League - Games are played on Friday nights. This is
also a double header league with games commencing at 6 and
8 PM. Players must attend the church they represent.

Fees: League Fee $600 + $50 Forfeit Fee - Total $650

Softball Leagues Rules / Organizational Meetings
These meetings will be held at the Leisure Center on Monday,
March 17. Basic league structure and details about fees and rosters
will be discussed, along with Zion Park District House Rules
and A.S.A. Rules. It’s important that each team have their managers
attend the appropriate meeting.

DODGEBALL LEAGUE
Register as a team or individual. Teams of 6-10 players will be
formed. Dodgeball is played with rubber coated foam balls.

Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fees: Residents - $20 per person Non-Resident - $26 per person
Registration deadline: 3/27/08

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
MUSTANG - AGES 9-10
BRONCO - AGES 11-12
Little League starts with a training camp and uniform fitting on
Saturday March 29 at the times shown below. Please bring a
glove. Players will be notified a few weeks after the training
camp by a volunteer coach to let them know what team they are
on and when practices will begin.
Volunteer coaches needed!!!

Fees: $50-Resident* $60-Non-Resident*
(Fees includes team shirt, pants, socks, caps, trophies and a picnic
at the end of the season.)
Late Registration Fee: $10 after March 10
*Ages are classified as of August 1st of the current year. It is
mandatory that you submit a photocopy of your birth certificate
when enrolling.

Little League Baseball is a great experience for boys, ages 9 thru
12. Our coaches will help each player learn the basics of youth
baseball. This program, like our other youth programs, is run
with a strong emphasis on fun and participation. We want kids
to enjoy the game and to be a part of the action. Games are
played Mondays thru Saturdays, beginning the third week in
May. Most teams play 10-12 games.

PONY LEAGUE BASEBALL
AGES 13-14
This program is for boys, ages 13-14. Game days and times
may vary due to diamond availability. Games will be played
starting in June and into August. You must be registered and
have fees paid by March 10. A copy of a birth certificate is
required at time of registration. Players who don’t register by
March 10th or make the evaluations will be put on a waiting list.
Coaches are needed.

*As of Aug. 1st of the current year
Evaluations and uniform fitting dates will be held sometime in
April. Please call 746-5500, ext 448 for the exact dates and
times.
Fees: Resident-$50 Non-Resident-$60

PONY TRAVEL BASEBALL
Boys 12-14 Years Old
Games will be played starting in late April through July. Team
plays in Mikes’ Memorial Lake County Baseball League and is
sanctioned by USSSA Baseball. Travel is limited to Lake County
and Southern Wis. Tournament play is available if team members
and parents elect to do so. Practices and evaluations are
weekly and mandatory. Roster will be set by March 3rd.
Interested players should contact Coach Paul at 847-514-8536
for further details.
Fees: Residents $125 Non-Residents $160

Volunteer Coaches
Organizational Meetings
Coaches And Umpires Are Needed For Little League. Get
yourself involved in this fun summer-time program!
Call David Osborne at 746-5500 ext. 448 if you can help.
Organizational Meetings for coaches will be held at the Leisure
Center on the following day and times:
Mustang Coaches - Monday, March 17 - 7:00 PM
Bronco Coaches - Monday, March 17 - 8:00 PM
Coaches please note: Bronco coaches will help out at the
Mustang training camp at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 29 and
Mustang coaches will help out at the Bronco training camp at
1:00 pm on Saturday, March 29. There also will be a coaches
training session that all coaches will need to attend in order
to coach (date and times to be announced).

Umpire Information
If you have an interest in umpiring this summer, call the park district
at 746-5500. Umpires and officials are needed for Adult
Softball, Girls Softball, Little League and Pony League. For information
on hardball and softball certification clinics, please call
David Osborne at 746-5500, ext. 448. Attention: A certified
umpire means more pay per game!!!