Oxnard— Youth Baseball is back, and Oxnard Youth Baseball was out in force at Eastwood Memorial Park on Saturday, January 18, as open registration drew excited children ready to play ball.
THE League teaches basic ball-playing skills while modeling children into great adults through positive mentorship.
President Paul Lemos said the season kicks off on Saturday, March 8, and the number of teams depends on how many kids sign up.
“We usually have 350-400 kids between age 3-15 each season,” he said. “Tryouts begin on Saturday, February 1,” he said. “The kids will be drafted, and the coaches will tell them what team they’re playing for.”
He said the outdoor activities at 1401 N. F Street have many benefits over spending days in front of video games.
“This ballpark has been in Oxnard since 1954, and we’re celebrating 71 years of fun for the kids,” he said. “We provide a safe haven for our kids. Our PONY League stands for Protecting Our Nation’s Youth.”
Lemos said baseball keeps the kids off the streets.
“I started playing in Little League in 1956, and I played with Major Leaguer Jim Colbert, who pitched and coached for the Dodgers,” he said. “I…
