FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 17, 2026

For More Information Contact:
Keegan Whisler
Recreation Coordinator
Parks & Recreation Department
660.627.1485

Register now for the Kirksville Baseball and Softball League season

(Kirksville, MO) - Early Bird registration is now open for the Kirksville Baseball and Softball League (KBSL) and will last until March 8, 2026.

• Ages 5 to 6 years are eligible for Co-Ed Intro to Coach Pitch, which is $55 per player.
• Ages 7 to 8 years are eligible for Coach Pitch Baseball/Softball, which both cost $65 per player.
• All Ages from 9 years and up will cost $75 per player.

All age divisions are based on the age the player will be on May 1, 2026.

All listed prices will increase by $10 after the Early Bird registration ends on March 8. Late registration will close on March 29, 2026, at midnight.

Registration can be completed in person at the Kirksville Aquatic Center, located at 801 E. Mill St., or online at kirksville.gov/p/rec-login. Scholarships are also available and applications can be picked up at the Kirksville Aquatic Center or found online at kirksville.gov/p/parks-recreation under the ‘Scholarship Program’ tab.

Practices will start the week of April 20, 2026, for all divisions. Games will begin at the Opening Day ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. Regular-season games will continue during weekday evenings beginning the week of May 18, 2026. The season will conclude the week of July 6, 2026, with a single-elimination tournament for all age divisions 9 years and up.

Kirksville Parks and Recreation will continue to offer the popular Little Sluggers Tee Ball program for players ages 3 to 5 years in the late summer and early fall.

Additionally, Kirksville Parks and Recreation is collecting baseball and softball equipment donations to support KBSL and Little Sluggers players who may need gear to play. Donations help ensure local kids have the equipment they need to get out on the field, build confidence, and enjoy this season. There is a donation barrel inside the Aquatic Center where equipment can be dropped off.

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