2023 Thunder Baseball Tryouts
UPDATE: Thunder 16U will be having tryouts on Sunday, July 24 at 6:00 PM at Olentangy Hyatts Middle School baseball field.
Arrive approximately 30 minutes early to check in. Pre-registration is required.
This team will have a paid, non-parent coach. If you have any questions or to request an alternate tryout date, please email davidmosholder19@gmail.com
Final tryouts for Thunder 15U will be Friday, July 22, from 6:00-8:00 at Hyatts MS.
The Ohio Thunder is holding tryouts for the 2023 season on July 11 and 12.
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 8U-13U, along with our teams at older age levels. This allows all players to get the most out of the Thunder experience while preparing for competition at higher levels.
Baseball Tryout Details -- all tryouts at the Olentangy Liberty H.S. baseball complex:
- 8U - 11U: July 11, 5:30PM - 7:30PM
- 12U - 13U: July 11, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Rain date for 8-13U: July 12, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- UPDATE (July 6): 14U roster is full; 14U tryouts cancelled.
- 15U - July 13 (6:00-8:00 PM) and Saturday July 16 (10:00 AM - Noon). Both days at Hyatts Middle School baseball field.
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 or to request an alternate tryout date, please email ohthunderboard@gmail.com 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.
2023 Thunder Softball Tryouts
The Ohio Thunder is thrilled to announce that we will be launching travel softball in 2023, starting with the 10U and 12U age groups.
Softball Tryout Details -- all tryouts at the Olentangy Liberty H.S. softball complex:
- 10U: July 18, 5:00PM - 6:30PM
- 12U: July 18, 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Arrive approximately 15 minutes early to check in. 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.
The Thunder is also looking for qualified coaches, so please indicate interest on the registration form, email CentralOhioThunderSB@gmail.com, or send us a message on Facebook.
Baseball Age Groups for 2023
| Age | Born on or after |
|---|---|
| 8U | May 1, 2014 |
| 9U | May 1, 2013 |
| 10U | May 1, 2012 |
| 11U | May 1, 2011 |
| 12U | May 1, 2010 |
| 13U | May 1, 2009 |
| 14U | May 1, 2008 |
| 15U | May 1, 2007 |
| 16U | May 1, 2006 |
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 2023
| Age Group | Birth Date |
|---|---|
| 10U | 2012 and 2013 birth year |
| 12U | 2010 and 2011 birth year |