Glen Cove Baseball Softball Association Prepares For April

Press release from the City of Glen Cove:

Feb. 15, 2021

Glen Cove Baseball Softball Association had a successful turnout at their initial registration this last Saturday in Village Square. The Glen Cove Baseball Softball Association is for young athletes in Glen Cove, grades Pre-K through Ninth Grade.

“The Glen Cove Baseball Softball Association is off to a great start so far. Since there was not a season last year due to Covid-19, registration is higher than anticipated, and we are very excited to see everyone get outdoors and enjoy the season safely.” said Mayor Tenke.

Glen Cove Baseball Softball Association is scheduled to kick off its 2021 season with an Opening Day on Saturday, April 10. All players in competitive leagues are guaranteed a 12-game season plus playoffs, with games to be played at John Maccarone Memorial (City) Stadium in Glen Cove. Based on enrollment, some inter-league games may be played on neighboring community fields.

“The mission of our league is to bring Glen Cove Little League back to its former glory and to provide a wholesome, healthy activity for children using the ball field as a classroom to instill discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play,” said Kim Kessel, President of Glen Cove Baseball Softball Association.

Registration fee includes uniform (shirt, hat, pants and socks) and team photo for each player. The Association welcomes parents and adult volunteers and interested parties can inquire at registration about volunteering their time. For additional information, call Glen Cove Youth Services & Recreation at 516-676-3766 during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) or visit www.glencovesbaseballandsoftba... for age and league classifications and birth years, as well as corresponding fees.

Men’s, Women’s, and Adult League Co-ed Slow Pitch Softball and Men’s baseball registration is also now available online for the Spring 2021 season. For more information, please visit the above-mentioned website.

This press release was produced by the City of Glen Cove. The views expressed here are the author's own.