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Youth Sports & Recreation Programs - Overview
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| Season | Activity | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Mid March thru Early May | Youth Soccer - Spring Season | PK-8th Grade |
| April thru June | Youth T-Ball | PK-K |
| April thru June | Youth Baseball | 1st-8th grade |
| April thru June | Youth Softball | 1st-8th grade |
| April thru June | Rookie Ball | 5 & 6 years |
| 4 (2-week) sessions beginning early June | Swimming Lessons | |
| Late May-Early July | Swim Team | |
| Late August thru October | Youth Soccer - Fall Season | PK-8th Grade |
| September thru Early November | Youth Fall Volleyball | 3rd-6th Grade |
| November (3 Saturdays) | Youth Basketball Clinic | K-6th Grade |
| December thru Early March | Youth Basketball | 1st-6th Grade |
Youth Sport Flyers
Youth Sports & Recreation Programs
Youth Soccer (Spring 2025)
To provide an opportunity for girls and boys to play soccer in an organized, competitive, yet recreational setting. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, teamwork, playing time, and sportsmanship.
Registration & Fees
- Fee: $35.00 (includes team shirt)
- Deadline: Friday, February 7, 2025
- Late Fee: $15.00 (applies after deadline)
- Refund Policy: No refunds after Friday, February 14, 2025
- Scholarships: Available for those who apply before Monday, February 3, 2025
Eligibility & Divisions
- Age/Grade Requirements:
- Pre-Kindergarten: Must be 4 years old by February 7, 2025
- Participants must register for the grade they are currently attending
- Players may move up one grade level if they meet minimum age/grade requirements
- Game Format & Divisions:
- Pre-K - Kindergarten (4v4)
- 1st & 2nd Grade (6v6)
- 3rd & 4th Grade (9v9)
- 5th & 6th Grade (9v9)
- 7th & 8th Grade (7v7 or 9v9, depending on number of participants)
Game Information
- Schedule: Games will be played on Saturdays, starting March 22, 2025
- Number of Games: 6-game schedule
- Game Locations:
- Pre-K - Kindergarten: De Soto ONLY
- 1st & 2nd Grade: De Soto ONLY
- 3rd - 8th Grade: De Soto, Eudora, Baldwin City, Gardner, or Wellsville
How to Register
- Online Registration:here
- In-Person Registration: 32905 W. 84th Street, P.O. Box C, De Soto, KS 66018
- Contact for Questions:
- Name: Justin Huslig
- Phone: (913) 586-5281
- Email:jhuslig@desotoks.us
Coaching Opportunities
Interested in coaching? Sign up to be a head coach during registration.
Youth T-Ball (Summer 2025)
To provide an opportunity for girls and boys to play T-Ball in an organized, recreational setting during the summer. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, teamwork, playing time, and sportsmanship.
Registration & Fees
- Fee: $40.00 (includes team shirt and hat)
- Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Late Fee: $15.00 (applies after March 1, 2025)
- Refund Policy: No refunds after Friday, March 7, 2025
- Scholarships: Available for those who apply before the registration deadline
- Equipment Assistance: Gloves, pants, and cleats are available upon request (limited sizes)
Eligibility & Divisions
- Age Requirements:
- Open to 4 & 5-year-olds
- Participants must be 4 years old and not have turned 6 on or before August 31, 2025
- Kindergarteners meeting this requirement are encouraged to play Rookie Ball (New Program)
Game Information
- Schedule: Games begin the week of May 19, 2025
- Game Days: Monday - Thursday (maximum of one game per week)
- Total Games: 5-game schedule
- Practice & Game Format:15 minutes of practice followed by 45 minutes of game time
- Game Locations: All games will be played at De Soto Miller Park
How to Register
- Online Registration: here
- In-Person Registration: 32905 W. 84th Street, P.O. Box C, De Soto, KS 66018
- Contact for Questions:
- Name: Justin Huslig
- Phone: (913) 586-5281
- Email: jhuslig@desotoks.us
Coaching Opportunities
Interested in coaching? Sign up to be a head coach during registration.
Youth Baseball (Summer 2025)
To provide an opportunity for boys to play baseball in an organized, competitive, yet recreational setting during the summer. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, teamwork, playing time, and sportsmanship.
Registration & Fees
- Fee: $80.00 (includes team shirt and hat)
- Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Late Fee: $15.00 (applies after March 1, 2025)
- Refund Policy: No refunds after Friday, March 7, 2025
- Scholarships: Available for those who apply before the registration deadline
- Equipment Assistance: Gloves, pants, and cleats are available upon request (limited sizes)
Eligibility & Divisions
- Age Requirements:
- 7 & 8 Year Olds (Coach Pitch League) – Age as of May 1, 2025 (intended for 1st & 2nd grade)
- 9 & 10 Year Olds – Age as of May 1, 2025 (intended for 3rd & 4th grade)
- 11 & 12 Year Olds – Age as of May 1, 2025 (intended for 5th & 6th grade)
- 13 thru 15 Year Olds – Age as of May 1, 2025 (intended for 7th & 8th grade)
- Players may move up one age year if eligible
Game Information
- Schedule: Games begin the week of May 19, 2025
- Practices Begin: April 2025
- Teams & Rosters Set: Mid-March
- Game Locations: League games may take place in Baldwin City, Eudora, Gardner, Spring Hill, Wellsville, and De Soto
How to Register
- Online Registration:here
- In-Person Registration: 32905 W. 84th Street, P.O. Box C, De Soto, KS 66018
- Contact for Questions:
- Name: Justin Huslig
- Phone: (913) 586-5281
- Email:jhuslig@desotoks.us
Coaching Opportunities
Interested in coaching? Sign up to be a head coach during registration.
Youth Softball (Summer 2025)
To provide an opportunity for girls to play softball in an organized, competitive, yet recreational setting during the summer. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, teamwork, playing time, and sportsmanship.
Registration & Fees
- Fee: $80.00 (includes team shirt and hat)
- Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Late Fee: $15.00 (applies after March 1, 2025)
- Refund Policy: No refunds after Friday, March 7, 2025
- Scholarships: Available for those who apply before the registration deadline
- Equipment Assistance: Gloves, pants, and cleats are available upon request (limited sizes)
Eligibility & Divisions
- Age Requirements:
- 8 & Under – Age as of January 1, 2025 (intended for 1st & 2nd grade)
- 10 & Under – Age as of January 1, 2025 (intended for 3rd & 4th grade)
- 12 & Under – Age as of January 1, 2025 (intended for 5th & 6th grade)
- 15 & Under – Age as of January 1, 2025 (intended for 7th & 8th grade)
- Players may move up one age year if eligible
Game Information
- Schedule: Games begin the week of May 19, 2025
- Practices Begin: April 2025
- Teams & Rosters Set: Mid-March
- League games may take place in Baldwin City, Eudora, Gardner, Spring Hill, Wellsville, and De Soto
How to Register
- Online Registration:here
- In-Person Registration: 32905 W. 84th Street, P.O. Box C, De Soto, KS 66018
- Contact for Questions:
- Name: Justin Huslig
- Phone: (913) 586-5281
- Email:jhuslig@desotoks.us
Coaching Opportunities
Interested in coaching? Sign up to be a head coach during registration.
Youth Rookie Ball (Summer 2025)
To provide an opportunity for girls and boys to play Rookie Ball in an organized, recreational setting during the summer. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, teamwork, playing time, and sportsmanship.
Registration & Fees
- Fee: $60.00 (includes team shirt and hat)
- Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Late Fee: $15.00 (applies after March 1, 2025)
- Refund Policy: No refunds after Friday, March 7, 2025
- Scholarships: Available for those who apply before the registration deadline
- Equipment Assistance: Gloves, pants, and cleats are available upon request (limited sizes)
Eligibility & Divisions
- Age Requirements:
- Open to 5 & 6-year-olds
- Participants must be 5 years old and not have turned 6 on or before August 31, 2025
- 1st graders who meet this requirement are encouraged to play baseball or softball
Game Information
- Schedule: Games begin the week of May 19, 2025
- Game Days: Monday - Thursday (maximum of two games per week)
- Total Games: 8-game schedule
- Format: Hybrid T-Ball / Coach Pitch league for more experienced players transitioning to coach pitch
- Pitching Rules: Players get 3 pitches per at-bat, followed by hitting off the tee if needed
- Game Locations: All games will be played at De Soto Miller Park
How to Register
- Online Registration:here
- In-Person Registration: 32905 W. 84th Street, P.O. Box C, De Soto, KS 66018
- Contact for Questions:
- Name: Justin Huslig
- Phone: (913) 586-5281
- Email:jhuslig@desotoks.us
Coaching Opportunities
Interested in coaching? Sign up to be a head coach during registration.
Swim Lessons
- Session #1 : June 2-13
- Session #2 : June 16-27
- Session #3 : July 7-18
- Session #4 : July 21-August 1
Fee:
$40
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Adult Programs and Activities
Yoga
Take an hour out of your busy schedule to re-set. This class allows the body to detox, restore oxygen to muscle tissue, align the spine, and rejuvenate as a whole. Open to all fitness and yoga skill levels.
Registration & Fees
- Fee Per Month:
- April/ May:
- Tuesdays: $15
- Thursdays: $12
- June: $12 (Tuesdays or Thursdays)
- April/ May:
Schedule & Location
- Dates:
- April/ May Sessions:
- Tuesdays: April 22 - May 20, 2025
- Thursdays: April 24 - May 22, 2025
- NO CLASS: May 8th
- June Sessions:
- Tuesdays: June 3-24, 2025
- Thursdays: June 5-26, 2025
- July Sessions: NO CLASS
- April/ May Sessions:
- Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Location: De Soto Community Center - 32905 W. 84th St.
Instructor
- Instructor: Allison Block
- Certification: Yoga Teaching Certificate (Spring 2021)
- Experience: Introduced to yoga in 2015, trained in Vinyasa style but also teaches Hatha and Adaptive yoga.
Equipment
- Some exercise equipment is provided.
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga gear.
- Specialty equipment is not provided.
How to Register
- Online Registration: here
- In-Person Registration: 32905 W. 84th Street, P.O. Box C, De Soto, KS 66018
- Contact for Questions:
- Name: Justin Huslig
- Phone: (913) 586-5281
- Email: jhuslig@desotoks.us
Open Gym Pickleball
Looking for a place to stay active year-round? Join us for Open Gym at the De Soto Community Center!
Schedule:
- Tuesdays: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Thursdays: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Sundays: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee
$1 per day (pay at the door)
Location
- De Soto Community Center: 32905 W. 84th Street, De Soto, KS 66018
How to Participate
No registration is required. Simply show up during Open Gym hours and pay the daily fee.