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Parks department rolls out youth baseball/softball registrations, addresses outside-vendor concerns and Crystal Beach opening plans
Summary
The athletic program manager announced registrations for baseball and softball (including the return of T‑ball), a plan to rebuild minor/major leagues through grassroots play, named lead coaches and discussed outside vendor access at youth games; Crystal Beach pool opening and lifeguard hiring were also discussed.
The Madison City Parks Department outlined the athletic season and facility preparations, including youth baseball and softball registration, field improvements, vendor policies and Crystal Beach pool preparations.
Whitney Birds, athletic program manager, said the department will release registration forms to schools and that baseball and softball registrations are available online; the department is bringing back T‑ball and expects to field 2–3 minor‑league teams while rebuilding higher age‑group participation over time. “We are bringing back T ball…so we’re really excited about that,”…
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