Dear Lake View Families,

After much investigation, consultation, and spirited debate your Baseball and Softball Board of Directors has voted to cancel the 2020 Lake View house league season.  We are following all regulations that have been put in place by New York State, Erie County, and the Town of Hamburg regarding the lifting of the PAUSE due to Covid-19.  The well being of our players and families once again is the most important factor in this very tough decision.  No matter how much we wish for right now we can not support any kind of large gathering on our fields nor will we be able with the restrictions that will be in place when we reach the phase 4 opening.   Even if the PAUSE is ended, at this time we do not believe we can run a season that would live up to our high standards or your expectations.  There are proposals in the works to run youth sports with proper safety precautions and social distancing.  We will be planning some of these improvements so that when the PAUSE is over we may be able to host certain activities.

  We will take this time to undertake some much needed field improvement projects.  The idea is to emerge from this setback with a renewed passion for our little corner of the world of youth sports.  This time has forced us all to look at things from a new angle.  When we open back up we will not be able to do things in the same way as we always have.  Our league will be strong, our league will be safe, and most importantly our league will be fun.

  We do not take this action lightly.  We believe that our kids need an outlet and places to play.  We will continue to work to provide that in the near future.  We will all know when the time is right.  We appreciate your support and your patience through this process.  We will now refund registration fees and sponsorship fees as soon as possible.  If in due time you do not receive a refund please email me and we will get it straightened out.  Please contact me with any questions or concerns or suggestions.  I look forward to seeing you on the field soon.

  I would like to add a personal huge thank you to my board of directors.  They have worked very hard as volunteers through an impossibly difficult time.  Please know that even without the season being played they continue to work year round to make a great organization run as smoothly as possible and always give more than is asked for the benefit of our children.

Be Well,

Coach Gardy

Gardner B. Low Jr.

President Lake View Baseball/Softball