La Costa Youth Organization
La Costa Youth Organization, 7668 El Camino Real, #104-610, Carlsbad, CA 92009
About
La Costa Youth Organization offers organized baseball and softball programs, including spring and fall seasons. Players take part in league play across multiple baseball divisions such as Shetland (TBall), Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, and Pony, and softball divisions such as Pee Wee, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U. The organization also runs the co-ed Champions division, where boys and girls with special needs play baseball and softball together with support from Champions buddies.
• Ages: 5–14 years old
• Schedule: Spring season registration runs from December 1 through January 1, with mandatory player evaluations in January, practices starting in early February, games beginning in early March with two games per week, and the season ending in mid-May; fall baseball registration runs from July 1 through August 15, with the fall season running Sundays only from late August through late November after 2–3 practices and a 10–11 game schedule.
• Price: Spring season fees include a team jersey, hat, socks, and trophy (which may vary by division), and fall season fees include a team jersey and hat for baseball or a team jersey and socks for softball; the Champions program does not charge any fees and provides uniforms, hats, trophies, and more for Champions players and Champions buddies.
La Costa Youth Organization is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose baseball programs are associated with Pony Baseball and whose softball programs are associated with USA Softball. The organization states that its goal is to provide an environment that enhances participants’ self-esteem and physical mobility, embodies the spirit of teamwork and community, and that all members maintain the highest standard of sportsmanship and ethical behavior at all times. LCYO reports that its number one rule is to “Have Fun!” and that it is a 100% volunteer organization with no office or paid office staff.
The Champions division is specifically designed for players with special needs to participate in baseball and softball, and each Champions player is partnered with a Champions buddy, typically a player 12–16 years of age. No fees are charged for the Champions program, and uniforms, hats, trophies, and more are provided for Champions players and Champions buddies.
LCYO reports that it serves over 1,100 players in the spring season, with about 80% of players living in Carlsbad, 14% in Encinitas, 5% in San Marcos, and the remaining players from Rancho Santa Fe, Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, and San Diego. The organization notes that 2025 marks 46 years since LCYO began. LCYO holds monthly board meetings on the third Tuesday of every month and lists a volunteer leadership team that includes roles such as President, Treasurer, division directors for each baseball and softball age group, Champions Director, Medical Advisor, and various operations roles for uniforms, equipment, fields, umpires, and player development.
Last updated June 23, 2026.
• Ages: 5–14 years old
• Schedule: Spring season registration runs from December 1 through January 1, with mandatory player evaluations in January, practices starting in early February, games beginning in early March with two games per week, and the season ending in mid-May; fall baseball registration runs from July 1 through August 15, with the fall season running Sundays only from late August through late November after 2–3 practices and a 10–11 game schedule.
• Price: Spring season fees include a team jersey, hat, socks, and trophy (which may vary by division), and fall season fees include a team jersey and hat for baseball or a team jersey and socks for softball; the Champions program does not charge any fees and provides uniforms, hats, trophies, and more for Champions players and Champions buddies.
La Costa Youth Organization is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose baseball programs are associated with Pony Baseball and whose softball programs are associated with USA Softball. The organization states that its goal is to provide an environment that enhances participants’ self-esteem and physical mobility, embodies the spirit of teamwork and community, and that all members maintain the highest standard of sportsmanship and ethical behavior at all times. LCYO reports that its number one rule is to “Have Fun!” and that it is a 100% volunteer organization with no office or paid office staff.
The Champions division is specifically designed for players with special needs to participate in baseball and softball, and each Champions player is partnered with a Champions buddy, typically a player 12–16 years of age. No fees are charged for the Champions program, and uniforms, hats, trophies, and more are provided for Champions players and Champions buddies.
LCYO reports that it serves over 1,100 players in the spring season, with about 80% of players living in Carlsbad, 14% in Encinitas, 5% in San Marcos, and the remaining players from Rancho Santa Fe, Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, and San Diego. The organization notes that 2025 marks 46 years since LCYO began. LCYO holds monthly board meetings on the third Tuesday of every month and lists a volunteer leadership team that includes roles such as President, Treasurer, division directors for each baseball and softball age group, Champions Director, Medical Advisor, and various operations roles for uniforms, equipment, fields, umpires, and player development.
Last updated June 23, 2026.
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