Londonderry News

Londonderry Athletic and Field Association, or more commonly known as LAFA, will be hosting an additional sign up event for their spring baseball and softball season next Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Signups will take place in the Middle School lobby on Mammoth Road from 6 until 7:30 PM.

Certain restrictions apply when signing up:

• Children who wish to play this year must be 5 by April 30, 2012.
• Participants cannot be older than 15, or 17 for girls by January 1, 2012.
• Parents and legal guardians must register all applicants.
• All new applicants must provide a copy of their birth certificate.

This year’s fees are $90 per child, or $75 for children 5 to 8 years old, with a family maximum of $200. Those interested in registering their children for this year’s softball or baseball leagues are encouraged to do so at this last chance registration. No late fees will be charged if children are registered on this date.

To help operate such a large program with more than 1500 children, parents will be asked to assist for three to four hours of service. Parents can volunteer for this time when signing their children up at any of the registration events.

For more information, visit LAFA’s website, or follow them on Twitter @lafainfo!

LAFA is a self-funded organization that provides the youth of Londonderry the opportunity to participate in organized baseball and softball. All equipment, uniforms, field maintenance and improvements are funded by team sponsorships, league registrations, individual donations and revenue from our concession stand. The objective of LAFA is to improve and refine player’s skills, encourage sportsmanship, and develop an enjoyment for baseball and softball. LAFA is a volunteer run organization dependent on parent participation for successful operation. We are affiliated with the Babe Ruth League, Inc. and the Cal Ripken League. Our Complex consists of 10 baseball and softball fields. We have about 1500 children on 116 teams that participate in our recreational baseball and softball leagues . We have a full service Concession Stand to serve everyone. For more information visit the LAFA website.