By: Katrina Salokar | Roar | EastLeeNews.com
The return of youth baseball to Alva is no longer just an announcement; it is taking shape on the ground. Buckingham Youth Baseball League officials report strong participation as the inaugural Alva season approaches, with local teams filled across multiple age divisions and families once again gathering at the Alva Fields. Practices are underway, volunteers have stepped forward, and community interest continues to build ahead of Opening Day.
According to league president Dan Brophy, demand for spring baseball exceeded expectations.
“All of our fields are filled for the spring season, and we actually had to turn kids away because we didn’t have enough coaches,” Brophy said. “That’s a great problem to have, but we need more guys and gals to step up and get involved this fall so we can meet the demand and keep kids playing.”
Organizers say the response confirms what longtime residents already knew: baseball has deep roots in Alva. For parents and grandparents who once played on the same fields, the league’s return represents both continuity and renewal for the community.
The Alva program operates under the Buckingham Youth Baseball League as part of Babe Ruth Baseball, supported by partnerships with Lee County Parks & Recreation and Alva, Inc. While spring registration has closed, fall registration opens June 1, and league leaders are actively encouraging new coaches, volunteers, and sponsors to help sustain growth.
Opening Day for the Alva teams is scheduled for February 23, marking the official return of organized youth baseball to Alva after several years away.
More information about fall registration and ways to get involved is available through Buckingham Youth Baseball.
CONTACT & INFORMATION
Website: www.buckinghamyouthbaseball.net
Facebook: Buckingham Youth Baseball | Fort Myers
League President: Dan Brophy, president@buckinghamyouthbaseball.net
Alva Program Director: Dustin Tindall, alva.league@buckinghamyouthbaseball.net
Sponsorships: sponsorships@buckinghamyouthbaseball.net
