2026 Thunder Baseball Tryouts
The Ohio Thunder is holding tryouts for the 2026 season. The first step in joining our organization is to register. New and existing players are now about to register on the link below(no payment required). Parents will be contacted via email regarding date/time/field for individual age teams...please give coaches/coordinators a few days, after you register, to contact you.
Come be part of a team that values player development, competition, and having fun playing baseball. Based in Powell, we offer indoor training facilities, experienced coaches, and access to premier fields.
Our goal, as always, is to field multiple competitive teams at ages 7U-15U next season. This allows all players to get the most out of the Thunder experience while preparing for competition at higher levels.
Arrive approximately 30 minutes early to check in. Pre-registration is required. (Note: The registration process shows a "checkout" button, but there is no tryout fee.)
For tryouts held at Olentangy Liberty H.S., bring tennis shoes or turfs, as well as plastic cleats. No metal cleats, sunflower seeds, or gum are allowed at this facility, and no cleats are allowed inside the indoor hitting facility.
If you have any questions, please email ohthunderboard@gmail.com There will be opportunities for private workouts if you are unable to make the scheduled tryout date.
Please check our website and follow us on social media for updates.
The Thunder is also looking for qualified coaches at all levels, so please indicate interest on the registration form, email ohthunderboard@gmail.com, or send us a message on Facebook.
2026 Thunder Softball Tryouts
- Ohio Thunder is pleased to hold tryouts for 8u, 9u, 10u and 12u for the 2025-26 season. If interested in coaching at any level, please email CentralOhioThunderSB@gmail.com.
All tryouts will be held at Olentangy Liberty High School and Teams are based out of Powell, OH
Tryout Details Below:
- 8U (9/1/2016-12/31/2017) - Dates and coach TBD
- 9u (09/01/2015-12/31/2016) - Open tryouts, July 1st & July 14th, 6:00PM-8:00PM, coached by Grace Grant. Contact ggrant1022@gmail.com with 9u questions.
- 10u - (09/01/2014-12/31/2015) - Open tryouts, July 8th 6:00PM-8:00PM, coached by Michael Edwards. Contact medwards0957@gmail.com with 10u questions.
- 12u - (09/01/2013-12/31/2014) - Private tryouts being held, coached by Jim Moses. Contact jmoses118@gmail.com to schedule a private tryout.
All tryouts will take place at the Olentangy Liberty High School baseball/softball complex. Please bring all equipment, dress in softball attire, and bring a water bottle. All pitchers should have someone who can catch for them.
Pre-registration is required. (Note: The registration process shows a "checkout" button, but there is no tryout fee.)
If you have any questions or to request a makeup date, please email CentralOhioThunderSB@gmail.com.
Please check our website and follow us on social media for updates.
Baseball Age Groups for 2026
Age groups for travel baseball is based on the player's age as of May 1.
For example, a player born on April 30, 2015, would be eligible to play 11U (or above) in 2025. A player born on May 1, 2016 would be eligible for 10U.
This calculator can help with specifics.
NOTE: Several baseball sanctioning bodies have introduced new rules allowing kids to play with their grade level, despite being born before the stated deadline.
Specifics can be found here or here.
These rules apply in most of the games our teams play - COYBL, USSSA, and Five Tool - but are not universal. Teams may play in tournaments that do not follow these rules, meaning that your player may not be eligible for a particular event.
The Thunder is generally supportive of this rule - enter both the age group you intend to try out for and your birthday on the registration form. However, please discuss your situation with your age group coach before accepting an offer.
Softball Age Groups for 2025-26
| Age Level | Birth Year |
| 8u | 09/01/2016-12/31/2017 |
| 9u | 09/01/2015-12/31/2016 |
| 10u | 09/01/2014-12/31/2015 |
| 12U | 09/01/2015-12/31/2016 |