This spring we will be forming 10U & 12U AYRA Summer All Star Softball Teams .
All players are welcome to tryout regardless of their rec program affiliation provided they are not currently registered with a travel team.
These All-Star Teams will compete in two tournaments throughout the summer against other recreational All-Star Teams. They are extremely fun and a great way to keep the season going after spring.
Coaches will choose between these four Rec All Star Tournaments:
July 9-10, Swing For the Rings, Central Maryland
July 16-17, Ace of Diamonds, Central Maryland
July 23-24, Summer Sizzler, Howard County
July 30-31, Hickory Stingfest, Hickory, MD
To be considered for a team please attend AT LEAST ONE OF the following tryout sessions:
10U - Sunday, June 5th, 1:00 PM, Hammond Elementary School Field 1
Sunday, June 12th, 1:00 PM, Hammond Elementary School Field 1
Head Coach Julie Garris - [email protected]
12U - Sunday, June 5th, 1:00 PM, Hammond Elementary School Field 2
Sunday, June 12th, 1:00 PM, Hammond Elementary School Field 2
Head Coach Joe Ricketts - [email protected]
Please contact the Coaches directly if you cannot make one of the dates.
During the tryout, we are looking for the BEST players in each age group across pitching, hitting, fielding and other specific baseball skills. Availability to be at each tournament WILL be a consideration for making the team. Coaches will be able to provide more information on which tournaments they are entering at the time you are offered a spot on the team.
Tryouts will consist of 5 major skills which will be evaluated by our head coaches:
Pitching: players will pitch 10-15 pitches to a catcher and are evaluated on accuracy, speed and ability to throw multiple pitches.
Fielding / Throwing: players will be on the field while coaches hit them ground balls. They are evaluated on fielding form, throwing form and arm strength.
Hitting: Players will either be in the batting changes or on an open field with a coach pitching to them. They are evaluated on quality of contact, form and power.
Base Running: Players will be evaluated on speed and base running mechanics
All-Star Softball Teams utilize the following birthyears for players:
10U 2011-2016 birthyears
12U 2009-2014 birthyears
Please register for the tryouts - registration is free and there is no cost to tryout.
https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1025091
If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
Hammond ES- 8110 Aladdin Dr, Laurel, MD 20723