Lake Zurich Baseball and Softball Association

Our Tyro League is designed for 1st and 2nd grade girls who have an interest in playing softball and want to have fun with friends. While we work to build a foundation of fundamental skills, our true goal is to instill a love for the game. 

• Tyro is a "coach pitch" league where each team selects an adult to pitch underhand to their own team, with the opposing team playing the field.
• Girls are encouraged to play several different positions, and a continuous batting order used.
• Official scores and standings are not kept. There is no play-off/Championship at season’s end.
• All 2nd graders are invited to play in an "All 2nd Graders Game" on the last Sunday of the Season. Similar to an All-Star game, but open to all 2nd graders , and only 2nd graders, we paint the field red, white and blue, sing the National Anthem, do introductions and play music on a PA system, and hold an on-field trophy ceremony after the game. Next year, they move on to Juniors.
• For girls interested in extending the softball season and playing in a bit more competitive environment, LZBSA will field up to two (2) post-season tournament teams. Teams play in two (2) weekend tournaments in July – usually one in Cary and one in Lake Zurich. 

No experience is necessary or expected of Tyro players. All are welcome.

Come on out for a good time!

 What is a Tyro anyway?

Tyro is from the old Latin "tiro" meaning young warrior/soldier. Today, Merrian-Webster defines Tyro as "a  beginner in learning something new".