The Ken‑Rock Community Center has unveiled plans for its 2026 youth softball season in Rockford, Illinois, with practices beginning the week of May 4 at Mercyhealth SportScore One and an Opening Day scheduled for May 30. League play will occur on Mondays and Wednesdays, starting June 1 and concluding in mid‑July, followed by a “Battle for the Bases” tournament during the week of August 3. While Strike Academy is not directly mentioned in these developments, the local youth softball calendar may coincide with programming from organizations like Strike Academy in the Rockford area.