All parents of boys playing on the 8U Developmental team can now register online. Click on the 8U Registration link in the navigation bar above. You can also pay by clicking on the Pay Playing Fee link also above. Please register first.

May 15, 2010

Now that the season is off to a great start, we want to remind all LFBA fans and players, that we are ambassadors of Lake Forest and privileged to be a part of this sport.  Our LFBA organization continues to hold a terrific reputation for respect and good sportsmanship.  All of us who are supporters and participate in LFBA can take great pride in this reputation.

As the season progresses, we wish to remind all of our participants – families, fans and players – that we must continue to support the principals that have made this sport great and your LFBA organization successful.  These are principals of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, sportsmanship and good citizenship.  Please recall that we asked for your commitment and support to these principals when the 2010 teams were selected. 

A few reminders -

• We will be respectful of teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, umpires and spectators
• We will display good sportsmanship and team play at all times
• We will respect the decision of coaches and officials during games and practices and will never question, discuss, heckle, or confront coaches at a game or in front of players
• We will refrain from coaching from the sidelines.
• We will respect and support the game, players and the team by encouraging & supporting attendance to all practices, games and events.
• We will do our best to ensure the sport is enjoyable for our kids, participants and spectators.

To help ensure a successful and enjoyable season for all of us, we ask for your help.   Please help us keep these principles alive in spirit and practice throughout the season.  We will continue to teach and enforce these principals and we ask for your help as well – your help to not only conduct yourselves in a manor consistent with these principals but also encourage other who might need reminding.  In other words, please help us reinforce these guidelines to our teammates, our fans and all of our LFBA community.

Good luck to all our teams and players for a truly wonderful baseball season.

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Saturday, April 24, at the Gorton Community Center. This is Scouts Baseball’s annual fundraiser and season-opening celebrations. Tickets are $20. See tab under “Pay Playing Fee” in navigation.

The 2010 Playing Fees have been finalized and are as follows: $575 for 9U and 10U; $800 for 11U and 12U; $850 for 13U and 14U. For a detailed breakdown of the 2010 budget, click on the link “Fees” under About LFBA in the menu bar.

By the Friday after your age group’s tryouts, we will post the Blue and Gold team rosters on the individual team pages. To find the team pages click on “Teams” in the navigational bar above. 9U is announced after further evaluation during House League.

On Sunday, Feb. 28th, from 6:00pm-7:00pm LFBA will be hosting an Orientation meeting at the Deer Path Middle School in the Braves Gym.  This meeting for parents and player alike is an informational meeting to provide details on the 2010 LFBA baseball season.

Feb. 15, 2010

The following provides important dates to keep in mind from now through the end of the season.

NOW! Online Registration
Feb.21           Winter Clinics
                            U11-12 – 7:00pm, Bat Speed
                            U13-14 – 8:15pm, Bat Speed
                            U9-10  – 7:00pm, LF Rec. Center
Feb.28           LFBA Orientation Meeting- 6-7:00pm, DPM
Feb.28           LFPD Baseball Camp – Halas Hall
Mar.7            Tryouts (U14 & U13) – LFHS-East, (see details)
Mar.14          Tryouts (U12 & U11) – LFHS-East, (see details)
Mar.21          Tryouts (U10 & U 9) – LFHS-East, (see details)
Apr.1             LCBL/Mike’s & NSBC Season Begins (U11-14)
Apr.6             Rec. Ctr. Baseball Starts (U9 & 10 Required)
Apr.24            LFBA Comedy Night – 6:30pm, Gorton Center
May28-30       LFBA Memorial Day Tournament (U9-12)
Jun.1             LSFBL Season Begins (U9-14)
Jun.6             Rec. Center Baseball Season Ends
Jun.6-Jul.7      Cooperstown Tournament (U12)
Aug.1            Season Ends
Aug.4            Lake Forest Days

Jan. 25, 2010

Lake Forest High School Varsity coach Tom Myers and his staff will be hosting a Conditioning Clinic for 13 & 14 year old LFBA players on Saturday Jan. 30^th.  This clinic will be held at the L.F.H.S. East Campus from 9:00am to 11:00am.   Registered U13 & U14 players should report to the lobby between the main gym and field house shortly before 9:00am on Saturday.

Coach Myers and his staff will provide details on a weight training and agility program specifically designed for baseball players.  This program is currently used by the L.F.H.S. baseball teams to build strength, increase speed & agility and help avoid injuries.   Participants will be provided with demonstrations, reference materials and given an opportunity for hands on practice.  Due to the intensity and nature of this specific program it is limited to just the older players.

Please note that his program is offered only as a benefit to 2010 registered LFBA players and is voluntary.  Participation has no bearing on tryouts or player selections for the 2010 season.   If players have not yet registered they may do so online at LFBA.net.

Jan. 25, 2010  

Last night, LFBA kicked off the 2010 pre-season as Lake Forest Head Varsity Baseball Coach Tommy Myers ran the boys through a series of hitting drills during the voluntary winter workout clinics.

An enthusiastic Coach Myers and about 10 additional coaches from his staff and trainers from Bat Speed helped the boys with hitting fundamentals, including flip drills, hitting off a T, a machine, and live pitching.

Turnout for all age groups was greater than anticipated, signally a strong upcoming season for Scouts baseball.

The next clinic is next Sunday, January 31. For a complete schedule, click here.

For more pictures from the night, click here.