Thank you to all who participated in tryouts!
Teams will be released by Tuesday evening (8/13)!
Each Player will be assigned a number. Upon arrival you will check in and be directed to the warm up area, then to a field to be evaluated. Parents are not allowed inside/near the field while Tryouts are in progress. All evaluations are recorded based on the numbers assigned at registration.
Our tryouts will be administered by Optimize and Abby Rehberger. Optimize is not affiliated with any club or organization. They will provide data to WBAFSA that will assist in the formation of teams.
Tryouts will be very similar to last year's tryouts with total points available equal between offense and defense. Pitching and Catching will also be similar except Pitching and Catching tryouts will be held on different days than the Utility Tryouts. For Pitching, 10U will be doing primarily fast balls looking for strikes and 12-14 U will be asked to hit corners, throw fast balls and then get an opportunity to throw a few additional pitches if they have them. All speeds of strikes will be recorded for all ages. For catching we will be evaluating receiving the ball, Throwdowns, arm speed and accuracy, blocking and fielding a bunt.
Batting helmet
Bat
Fielding mask
Glove
Wear ball pants/long pants (they will be sliding)
Water bottle
Softball Cleats (recommended but not required)
Hitting
Players will warm-up on tees and then be evaluated on hitting and bunting as well as Exit Velocity
Receiving
Players will receive a ball coming diretly at them.
Infield
Players will receive ground balls and throw to 1st base.
Outfield
Players will receive pop-flies and will throw it to the cut-off.
Arm Strength
Players will be evaluated on their arm strength
Speed/Sliding
Players will be be rated on their base speed and sliding.
Pitching
For those who try out as a pitcher, they will be evaluated on their Pitching accuracy and speed.
Catching
Those who try out as a catcher be evaluated on receiving, framing, blocking and throw downs.
Tryouts are an evaluation of a player's skill level. We need to evaluate players so we can make up teams that have the best chance for success. It is important to note that teams will be determined based on a combination of rank, attitude, commitment level, and effort.
If for an unavoidable reason (illness, religion, or school conflict) a player cannot attend the primary evaluation night, the player must notify the association in advance. Please contact Joni Joy
