2026 6v6 Volleyball League - Winter 2026

Bump, set, spike!  Improve your volleyball skills and have fun through team practice and 
competition.  Participants will be divided into co-ed teams based on  grades: 5th/6th and 7th/8th. Based on the number of teams we have sign up, all age groups will play each other.   Please indicate preferred team members on the registration form. This is a self-run league and coaches are not assigned.
Maximum roster size is 8 players. Teams will have practices and games at North Elementary in the Gym. There will be a one-day tournament held to conclude the season.  
All players will receive a team t-shirt that  they will wear to games. Participants need to wear gym shoes and comfy clothes.  
**Kneepads are encouraged but not required.**

Dates, Location and Times
Saturdays beginning March 14th through May 9th at North Elementary School between 
11:30 am- 5:00 pm. (March 14, 21, 28, April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 [May 9 will be used as a 
make-up game]).  Participants will be called on Monday, March 9th to let participants know what time they will be scheduled on Saturday, March 14.  Schedules and t-shirts will be passed out  on March 14.

(Dates and times are subject to change)

Ways to Register: 
 -Register online at teamsideline.com/godfrey
 - Drop Off Registration Form with Payment to the Parks & Recreation Office      
- Mail in Registration Form with Check Payment to Godfrey Parks and Recreation Office   

2026 Riverbend Baseball League - Summer 2026

Batter up! Our youth baseball and softball program seeks to teach participants the fundamentals of baseball and softball while instilling good sportsmanship values.  Practice will begin Mid-April with games beginning in May. Each team is guaranteed 10 games throughout the season. All home games are played on the ball fields at Glazebrook Park and the Godfrey Ball Park on Stamper Lane. The season will begin in May 2026.*  *T-Ball and Pitching Machine will end in early July* and will receive their medals at our Family Fun Fest on July 4, 2026.*   10U, 12U and 14U will have their end of the season tournament after the 4th of July* and will receive medals/awards on the field. All league schedules can be found at teamsideline.com/Godfrey. 
All participants will be responsible for purchase of proper game day pants and socks. Baseball pants will need to be white, softball pants will need to be black, and socks will be determined based on team color.  Birthdate follows the current school year grade in the Fall of 2025/2026.  (*Godfrey Parks and Recreation has the right to add to, delete from, and amend all schedules/dates as deemed necessary.  Dates are tentative and are subject to change.*)    

**Team/Coach requests are not guaranteed**

2026 Riverbend Softball League - Summer 2026

Batter up! Our youth baseball and softball program seeks to teach participants the fundamentals of baseball and softball while instilling good sportsmanship values.  Practice will begin Mid-April with games beginning in May. Each team is guaranteed 10 games throughout the season. All home games are played on the ball fields at Glazebrook Park and the Godfrey Ball Park on Stamper Lane. The season will begin in May 2026.*  *T-Ball and Pitching Machine will end in early July* and will receive their medals at our Family Fun Fest on July 4, 2026.*   10U, 12U and 14U will have their end of the season tournament after the 4th of July* and will receive medals/awards on the field. All league schedules can be found at teamsideline.com/Godfrey. 
All participants will be responsible for purchase of proper game day pants and socks. Baseball pants will need to be white, softball pants will need to be black, and socks will be determined based on team color.  Birthdate follows the current school year grade in the Fall of 2025/2026.  (*Godfrey Parks and Recreation has the right to add to, delete from, and amend all schedules/dates as deemed necessary.  Dates are tentative and are subject to change.*)    

**Team/Coach requests are not guaranteed**

2026 Spring Rookie Soccer - Spring 2026

Rookie Soccer is designed to assist players ages 3 - 5 years in learning the basic skills 
necessary for organized soccer. This parent - child program will build self-esteem and skill 
level.

Session Dates and Times:

Session A1 - Mondays & Wednesdays        5:30 - 6:15 pm      April 6 -  April 22

Session A2 - Mondays & Wednesdays        6:30 - 7:15 pm      April 6 -  April 22

Session B1 - Tuesdays & Thursdays           5:30 - 6:15 pm      April 7 - April 23

Session B2 - Tuesdays & Thursdays           6:30 - 7:15 pm      April 7 - April 23

Session C1 - Mondays & Wednesdays        5:30 - 6:15 pm      May 4 - May 20

Session C2 - Mondays & Wednesdays        6:30 - 7:15 pm      May 4 - May 20

2026 Spring Youth Soccer League - Spring 2026

Have fun, build sportsmanship and learn basic soccer skills with team practice and league play.  Practice begins in February with game play beginning in March. All teams are guaranteed at least 8 games. Scholarships are available to be determined by office staff. 
GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON THE NEW TURF FIELDS!

Leagues will be broken down by 2025-2026 grade level; K-1(Co-Ed), 2-3(Co-Ed), 4-5 Boys, 4-5 Girls, 6-8 Boys, 6-8 Girls. 

Early Registration -  October 1 - 31      Regular Registration - November 1 - January 31
Resident - $55                Resident - $60
Non-Resident - $65                Non-Resident - $70
Ways to Register:
              - Mail in Registration Form with Check Payment
- Drop Off Registration Form with Payment to the Parks & Recreation Office
                                - Register Online at teamsideline.com/godfrey     

2026 Daddy Daughter Dance - Annual 2026

Dads and daughters are invited step out together and flaunt their best attire and dancing shoes for our 8th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance.  

This event is open to girls ages 3-12 years of age along with an adult male-figure (fathers, brothers, grandpas, uncles)  $45/couple; $15/additional daughter*   
                                            

Saturday, February 21st  6:00 - 8:30 PM at   
North Elementary School

5600 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035

(Doors open at 5:30 pm.)

2026 Mother/Son Bowling - Annual 2026

STRIKE!  Mothers and Sons are invited to join Godfrey and 
Alton Parks and Recreation Departments in the 5th annual 
Mother-Son Bowling Night.  This event is open to boys ages 
3-12 years of age along with an adult female-figure 
(mother, sisters, grandmas, aunts).

DUE TO THE LIMITED SPACING, WE ASK ONLY THOSE REGISTERED ARE IN ATTENDANCE.

 
$45/Couple; $15/Additional Son

Saturday, March 21, 2026

SESSION A: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Doors open at 12:00 PM)

SESSION B: 3:30 - 6:00 PM 
(Doors open at 3:00 PM)

at Bowl Haven Lanes
3003 Washington Ave, Alton, IL 62002 

Office Registration ends Friday, March 16, 2026 Please remit payment to either Alton Parks and 
Recreation at 2 Emmie Kaus Ln.,  Alton, IL 62002 or Godfrey Parks and Recreation at 6810 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey, IL 62035.  
**Checks should be made payable to whichever department you are submitting 
payment.  NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.