Youth Baseball/Softball

The Town of Tupper Lake Recreation Department partners with TLYBSA (Tupper Lake Youth Baseball and Softball Association) and dedicated volunteer coaches to provide structured baseball and softball programs for youth.

Baseball

  • Minors Baseball (ages 10+) emphasizes building fundamental skills, game awareness, and teamwork.
  • Majors Baseball (ages 12+) provides a more competitive setting, allowing players to further develop their abilities through structured games and practices.

Softball

  • Minors Softball (Grades 3–5) focuses on skill development, game fundamentals, and teamwork in a supportive environment.
  • Majors Softball (Grades 6–8) offers a more competitive experience, with players refining their skills while competing against area teams.

More Information

Practice and game schedules, locations, and registration details vary by level. Stay tuned for updates!

For our younger athletes, we also offer T-Ball (ages 5–6) and Coach Pitch (ages 7–8)—co-ed, skills-based programs designed to introduce the fundamentals of the game in a fun and supportive environment.

Registration will open on March 31, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the season start for the baseball and softball program?

Practices will start in the beginning of May.

Will there be travel involved for the Majors/Minors?

Yes, participants will travel to surrounding areas such as Bloomingdale, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake as part of a collaboration with SLYBSA (Saranac Lake Youth Baseball & Softball Association).

When do the games start and end?

Baseball and softball is a 12-week program. Games are scheduled to start in mid-May and will continue until mid-July.

Who are the coaches?

Coaches are 100% volunteers, practice times and communication is dependent upon their request.

How will players be informed about team assignments and follow-up information?

Once teams have been formed and coaches assigned, players will receive an email with further details.

The programs are broken out by age/grade as follows:

Is there any programs available for younger children?

Yes, there is an intramural program for T-ball (ages 4-6) and Coach-Pitch (7-8) running from the beginning of July to mid-August (6-week program). These sessions focus on fun and skill development, with no formal games but the possibility of practice scrimmages. There is no travel involved in this program.

When does registration open and how much does it cost?

Registration for our Baseball, Softball, T-Ball, and Coach Pitch programs opens on March 31, 2025, and will be available for two weeks.

  • Baseball/Softball is a 12-week program and costs $50.
  • T-Ball and Coach Pitch are 6-week programs and cost $35.

More details will be shared soon, so stay tuned!

Tupper Lake Recreation Department

Laura LaBarge, Recreation Director 
Christielee Geiger, Youth Activities Coordinator

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