Youth baseball, softball registration under way at Bear Creek Sports Park

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Registration for recreational baseball and softball leagues at Bear Creek Sports Park is under way. The leagues, for boys and girls ages 4 to 14, will be divided into T-ball, coach pitch, machine pitch and kid pitch.

In a press release, Jacob Bone, recreation supervisor in charge of Bear Creek Sports Park, said, “Our leagues are designed to emphasize fun, participation and teamwork. We hope to keep the legacy of Bear Creek Sports Park going in Hannibal as a place to learn skills and sportsmanship.”

Bone also said families who participated in Bear Creek Sports Park in years past before won’t see much of a difference in the operations.

“We are trying to make some improvements but also make sure leagues run smoothly this spring ” said Bone.

Online signup is available at www.hannibalparks.recdesk.com. Parents should make an account under the child’s name when registering online. The cost per child for early registration through April 1 is $65. Registration between April 2-14 is $75 per child. Any household with multiple children will earn a $10 voucher at the Bear Creek concession stand.

A registration event will be held at Bear Creek Sports Park in March, but online registration is strongly encouraged.

After registration is finished, rosters will be chosen and practices will begin late April and early May. Games will begin in mid-May.