Amsterdam Youth Baseball League to hold signups on Saturday, Feb. 23

Updated Saturday February 23, 2019 by Paul Antonelli.

The Amsterdam Youth Baseball League will hold 2019 spring registration on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m.-noon at Amsterdam City Hall.

Rosters will be filled on a first-come, first serve basis. Teams will be selected in mid March.

In-person registration fee is the same as last year at $75 per player for Majors and Minors Division players and $65 for Rookies and T-Ball Division players. All Majors and Minors Division players will have dry-fit shirts for the 2019 season. Also, there will be no coaching requests for Majors and Minors Division. Parents can also register online at www.amsterdamyouthbaseball.org. Online registration is now open. Cost for online registration is $80 for Majors and Minors Division players and $70 for Rookies and T-Ball players. 13-year-olds will be able to play once again in the Majors Division. No child can turn 14 before Aug. 1, 2019.

All 13-year-olds must register in person. All parents with children in the Majors and Minors Division must work concession at least one game during the two-month season. Opening Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 with the league’s golf tournament slated for Friday, May 17 at Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course.