All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Upshur County Youth Baseball and Softball told hold signups in February

Upshur County Youth Baseball and Softball has announced signup dates for the spring season:

  • Saturday, February 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

All signups will take place at the Upshur field office behind Tennerton Elementary School, or from the link on their Facebook page (coming soon).

Cost is $60 for the first child, $10 off for each child after that.

First year players please bring a COPY of your birth certificate.

Ages 4 & up
Baseball age as of August 30, 2021
Softball age as of January 1, 2021

A travel team will be offered for ages 7-and-up.

More details about the upcoming season will be available at signups. Please follow their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.

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