Lombard Thunder Travel Softball

Lombard Thunder Travel Softball

(Ages 10U-16U)

Lombard Thunder Travel Softball is offered for girls, part-time and full-time ages 10U-16U. This program provides an opportunity for girls to participate in softball beyond the Lombard Park District in-house program. Thunder Softball includes indoor practices starting in January and outdoor practices starting in April. The Thunder program includes advanced training opportunities and participation in travel level games and tournaments. Full-time teams may choose to start team activities in the fall prior to winter indoor training, including fall outdoor practices and some games. Indoor training that starts in January for both levels is typically held at the Madison Meadow Athletic Center. Outdoor practices and home games are played at various locations, including Madison Meadow and Lombard Common.

Interested in the program? Join us for a free tryout. Tryouts are typically held at the end of July or early August. Interested in more information or volunteer coaching? Please contact us at mhouston@lombardparks.com.

Lombard Thunder Travel Softball FREE Walk-up Tryouts

Tryouts took place on July 11 & July 18. If you are interested, please contact Martha Houston at mhouston@lombardparks.com to schedule a private tryout with the prospective coach.

Our 9U team is still looking for players. The coach will be holding a tryout on Tuesday, July 25 at 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Registration is required

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Travel Softball Comparison

Both full-time and part-time teams hold indoor winter practices to assist with skill development and team building. Once the program transitions outdoors in the spring, the full-time program begins travel games and tournaments. The part-time program is designed to allow participants to play in the Lombard Park District in-house program that is available in the spring (required) and fall (encouraged). Part-time travel teams typically schedule their tournaments in the summer to avoid conflicting with in-house schedules. Part-time travel team activities are in addition to and separate from the in-house program. The fees listed for part-time travel do not include in-house league fees. Additional travel program details/comparisons are listed below: