Youth Baseball Returns to Lac-Saint-Jean-ouest After Years-long Hiatus
A new baseball association is bringing organized youth baseball back to the Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest region of Quebec after a multi-year absence. The association de baseball mineur Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest (Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest Minor Baseball Association) has been established to serve young baseball enthusiasts in the municipalities of Roberval, Saint-Félicien, Normandin, and Dolbeau-Mistassini.
Association Anticipates Strong Participation, Filling a Crucial Void
Organizers anticipate between 120 and 150 players will benefit from the newly formed association. Jimmy Laliberté, president of the Association de baseball mineur Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest, noted a growing enthusiasm for the sport in recent years. “We saw that there was an excitement. We saw that parents were ready to invest with us. There was grate interest for the young people,” Laliberté said, emphasizing the community support driving the association’s creation. He added, ”We came to the conclusion that there was something to do, that we were ready.”
Organized Baseball Restructures Youth Sports in Four Communities
Prior to the association’s formation,baseball activities existed within each municipality,but lacked an overarching organized structure. The newly formed group aims to provide a more cohesive program for young athletes.The association will cater to children aged 5 to 13, encompassing four age categories. Plans are underway to establish a extensive schedule of practices and games, supported by qualified umpires and scorekeepers.
Focus on Development and Fun
The Association de baseball mineur Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest aims to create an habitat where young players can enjoy the sport while together developing their skills. Laliberté recalled a surge in demand for organized baseball, particularly following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Just a little before the COVID period and on the return, that’s when we felt in the upper Lac that there was a demand, that there was a need to put baseball back in place,” he stated.
Collaboration and Registration Details
The new association is collaborating with other baseball organizations in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region to enhance its programs. Registration for the Association de baseball mineur Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with the first practices tentatively scheduled for the end of May.
Here are two PAA-related questions for the provided article:
youth baseball Returns to Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest After Years-long Hiatus: Q&A
Here’s what you need to no about the exciting return of youth baseball in Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest:
Q&A
- Q: Which municipalities are involved?
- A: Roberval, Saint-Félicien, Normandin, and Dolbeau-Mistassini.
- Q: who is leading this effort?
- A: Jimmy Laliberté is the president of the Association de baseball mineur Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest.
- Q: What age groups are catered to?
- A: Children aged 5 to 13, across four age categories.
- Q: When will registration open?
- A: Registration is expected to begin in the coming weeks. (keep an eye on local news and community boards for announcements!)
- Q: When are the practices starting?
- A: Tentatively at the end of May.
- Q: Why did this association form?
- A: To create a more cohesive, organized baseball program for young athletes after a multi-year absence. There was also strong community demand following the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Q: How manny players are expected?
- A: Organizers anticipate 120-150 players.
- Q: What’s the focus of the program?
- A: Development of baseball skills, but also to prioritize fun and enjoyment of the sport.
- Q: Is there any help available to the baseball association?
- A: Yes, the association will collaborate with other baseball organizations in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region to enhance its programs.
Ready to get your young baseball enthusiast involved? Stay tuned for registration details and get ready for a season of fun and development!
