Tryouts for 2023 Lakewood Travel Baseball Season
The LCBA Lakewood Travel program is open to players interested in developing baseball skills and playing games in a competitive setting. Teams play against neighboring communities through the Cuyahoga Valley Baseball Association, Ohio Prospects League or Lorain County Hot Stove League from late April through Mid July. Practices begin indoors in winter and early spring prior to the season.
Registration costs are determined in September for players that roster on a team (about $375) and cover equipment, league fees, tournament fees and full uniform. Read our FAQ for more information.
Tryouts will be conducted by the Lakewood High Baseball Coaching Staff and are for players interested in playing in the 2023 season for teams 8U through 14U. Cut off birthday date for all age groups is May 1st 2023. Example: your player must be 10 or younger as of May 1st 2023 to try out for the 10U teams.
Players will run through the following stations for try outs:
- Sprints
- Ground Balls and Throws
- Fly Balls and Throws
- Pitching
- Catching
- Hitting
Players must bring:
- Your own water bottle
- Ball hat, cleats, glove, your own bat, your own batting helmet
Tryout Sessions
NOTE: Players Only Need to Attend One Tryout Session - Arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled time.
All tryout sessions are held at the Lakewood High School Field.
Age is determined by the age of the player on May 1st 2023 (ie. if the player is 12 years old on May 1st, 2023 but turns 13 on May 2nd, then the player is still 12U for the 2023 season).
Tryout One - Saturday, August 6th 2022
- 12:00 to 12:30 - 8U (Age 8 years old or under on May 1st 2023)
- 12:30 to 1:00 - 9U and 10U
- 1:00 to 1:30 - 11U and 12U
- 1:30 to 2:00 - 13U and 14U
Tryout Two - Sunday, August 7th 2022
- 12:00 to 12:30 - 8U (Age 8 years old or under on May 1st 2023)
- 12:30 to 1:00 - 9U and 10U
- 1:00 to 1:30 - 11U and 12U
- 1:30 to 2:00 - 13U and 14U
TRYOUT REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
How are players assessed? Who runs tryouts? Are teams set?
Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions regarding the LCBA and the Travel program. Additionally, feel free to contact the Director of Coaching.
If you are not able to attend during this time, you must contact Director of Coaching (doc@lkwdbaseball.org) and schedule a date prior to August 14th, 2022.
Team rosters or an additional age group tryout will be decided by August 20th.
Please share with any players that you know might be interested!