Lakewood Community Baseball Association (LCBA) and the Lakewood High School Softball and Baseball Programs operate the Youth Baseball/Softball leagues through the Lakewood Rec Department.

Who should sign up?

This program is for ALL players at any skill who want to learn the game of Baseball/Softball. Starting with Tee Ball, kids will develop more skills and knowledge of the game each year.

Practices start late April, Games start End of May through Mid July

Group Practices for all Rookie players and volunteer coaches will cover catch play fundamentals, defense, hitting, base running and pitching. Coaches will learn practice progressions and age specific goals. (Date TBD).

Spring Rec Baseball Camp included for Rookie, Minors and Majors Players & Coaches (Date TBD)

Includes Jersey & Hat (white baseball pants purchased separately).

Emails to RecBall@lkwdbaseball.org with any questions and will be answered by LCBA and/or Lakewood Varsity Baseball and Softball Coaches.

Age 4-6* Tot Tee Ball & Tee Ball Division - Resident $60/NR $80

Classic Tee-Ball to learn the fundamentals and the joy of the game! 1-2 games per week at Edwards Park, Cove Park, Emerson Field.

Age 7-8* Rookie Coach Pitch Division - Resident $80/NR $100

Next step after Tee Ball! Coaches will pitch to their own batters. Coed League with All-Girls teams available. Boys and Girls will field all positions and runs and outs are counted. Both baseball and softball pitching motions will be used. April Group Practice for Rookie players & parents included. Spring Rec Baseball Camp Included.

Age 9-10* Minors Baseball Division - Resident $80/NR $100

Coed Coach Pitch with transition to Player Pitch, depending on formation of teams. Modified high school rules for development. Spring Rec Baseball Camp Included.

Age 11-12* Majors Baseball Division - Resident $80/NR $100

Coed Baseball Modified High School rules, except for field dimensions. Spring Rec Baseball Camp Included.

Age 13-15* Excel Baseball Division - Resident $80/NR $100

Full high school rules on 90 foot bases. Will play in area leagues if not enough in-house teams.

Registration Starts Monday, January 3rd - Deadline is March 31st 2023. Birth Certificate and Current Physical must be on file at the Recreation Department and time of registration.