Parks District and Club Sports

Crown Point welcomes youth baseball players from five countries to Cal Ripken 10U World Series

Crown Point welcomes youth baseball players from five countries to Cal Ripken 10U World Series The City of Crown Point and the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority (CVA) welcomed 25 baseball teams and nearly 400 players representing five countries to the Cal Ripken 10U World Series. Hosted at Jerry Ross Park, a premiere facility...

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City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department opens Fall Coed Registration

City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department opens Fall Coed Registration The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department announced the following: Fall Softball season is just around the corner! Get your adult coed softball team together and register for the upcoming season. We offer a division for all skill levels....

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South Shore CVA welcomes thousands to the Region at NSA Fastpitch World Series Opening Ceremony

South Shore CVA welcomes thousands to the Region at NSA Fastpitch World Series Opening Ceremony The 2024 National Softball Association (NSA) Fastpitch World Series is underway and thousands of athletes, coaches, and parents celebrated with an Opening Ceremony parade and block party in downtown Crown Point. Hosted by the South Shore Convention...

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NSA Fast Pitch World Series kicks off with Skills Competition & Heavy Hitters Camp, featuring College World Series Champions from the University of Oklahoma

NSA Fast Pitch World Series kicks off with Skills Competition & Heavy Hitters Camp, featuring College World Series Champions from the University of Oklahoma Countless athletes and coaches, along with a fleet of parents congregated at the Crown Point Sports Complex on Tuesday afternoon to take part in the 2024 National Softball Association (NSA) Fastpitch World Series Kick-Off Day. Organized by the NSA in...

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Valpo Parks Announces New Year-Round Heated Golf Hitting Facility at Creekside Golf Course & Training Center

Valpo Parks Announces New Year-Round Heated Golf  Hitting Facility at Creekside Golf Course & Training Center Valpo Parks is thrilled to announce the construction  of a brand new outdoor heated golf hitting facility at Creekside Golf Course & Training  Center, thanks to a lead gift from Bender Golf. This state-of-the-art facility will replace...

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Thousands of Athletes Competing in the Region this Weekend

Thousands of Athletes Competing in the Region this Weekend Two Illinois swim events, baseball and soccer in the South Shore this week The Illinois Swimming Age Group Championships will return to the Hobart Aquatic Center March 7-10 for the second year. They are anticipating a full house with 4,000-5,000...

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Week of all-star baseball kicks off at Cal Ripken 10U World Series opening night

Week of all-star baseball kicks off at Cal Ripken 10U World Series opening night Youth sports have always been a huge part of the City of Crown Point’s identity, and no sport gets as much attention as America’s favorite pastime during the spring and summer seasons. As fall begins to make its way to the Region, Crown Point and...

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Cal Ripken World Series Brings International Team to Crown Point

Cal Ripken World Series Brings International Team to Crown Point Baseball fever will be taking over Crown Point August 5-12 for the Cal Ripken 10U World Series! 24 teams from around the world will travel to Indiana to showcase their skills. Teams will be competing from, IN, PA, KY, FL, ID, MA, CA, MN, FL, HI, AR,...

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Tippy Tri Challenge races into Tippecanoe River State Park, hearts of Winamac

Tippy Tri Challenge races into Tippecanoe River State Park, hearts of Winamac Tippecanoe River State Park’s Tippy Tri Challenge serves as an excellent opportunity for families to get into the park and experience all it has to offer. On Saturday, July 29, competitors hiked, biked, and paddled their way to the finish line in...

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