League Registration

There are three league options to select from within the Bucs program; Lorain County Hotstove, Cuyahoga Valley Baseball Association (CVBA) and Ohio Prospects League (OPL). As a manager, you will determine what league and division within the league makes sense based on level of play.  In general, Hotstove is great for our entry level teams (7U/8U) as they offer Coach Pitch at this age.  CVBA is great for mid to high level caliber teams. OPL is reserved for the highest level of competition. If you have any questions on what league makes sense, please reach out to our email or anyone on the board. 

 

As a coach it is your responsibility to register your team with your selected league. Registration usually opens in December and runs through February. Most leagues have an incentive to register in December, please register as early as you can. When registering you will make the payment for the league fee and will be reimbursed later from the Bucs. ​​

(our future goal is for the Bucs program to register and pay for all teams with league selected)

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CVBA:

Register HERE. It only takes a few minutes to register. The registration fee is $300 if paid by 12/31 and $350 after. New teams to CVBA will also have to pay $150 for a forfeit/non completion fee. For reimbursement from the Bucs, fill out an expense request form and send to rrbucsbaseball@gmail.com.

 

After you register, you will need to submit your team's roster to CVBARoster@gmail.com. Include team name and age in subject line.

 

OPL/Puritas League:

Any teams playing in OPL this season, should notify Bob Spies and he will get all Bucs teams registered and paid.

 

HOTSTOVE:

Each year a community rep will be identified and represent the Bucs program. The community rep will attend monthly Hotstove meetings and report back needed information to the Bucs and managers. They will also collect team information and register all Bucs teams playing Hotstove. Dave Acklin will be our 2026 Hotstove Community rep. Once Hotstove provides details for the 2026 season, Dave will communicate to managers appropriately. As a manager if you have selected Hotstove as your 2026 league, please send an email to Dave and the Bucs program. For more information on Hotstove, visit HERE.
 

 

Tournament Registration

As part of your Bucs fees, we will cover the cost of 3 tournaments (up to $2,250 total - includes umpires). We would like all Bucs teams to register for the following tournament...

2026 Bay Village Independence Day Classic - July 1-5

$400 (includes balls, does not include umpires, total with ump ~$650)

Tournament Information HERE. Registration information HERE.

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Additional Tournament Options...

May 15-17 - Wayne Lindeman Tournament (Brunswick) -

$500 (includes umpires and balls) 

Registration information HERE.

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May 23-25 - Strongsville/Cleveland Memorial Day Weekend Tournament

$395 (includes balls, does not include umpires, $70 per game for umps)

Registration information HERE.

June 13-15 - Streetsboro Community Classic (Streetsboro) -

$495 (includes umpires and balls)

Registration information HERE.

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2026 Classic Tournaments, information HERE.

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For reimbursement, fill out an expense request form and send to rrbucsbaseball@gmail.com.

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Off-Season Training

As part of your Bucs fees, you will get indoor practice time at the Minor League Training Center in Rocky River. These training slots will run from Monday February 23, 2026 through Saturday April 4, 2026 for a total of six weeks. Each team will get 1-hour per week with four cages. Communication will be sent to managers to select a day and time for your team to practice.

 

The Rocky River High School Baseball program will also host indoor practices starting in March. These usually take place on Sundays, each age/team will have a designated hour time slot. Details will be communicated once solidified.