2021-22 Tigers Tournament Team Tryout Information

Please note that our jersey design will remain the same for the 21-22 season so jerseys fees are only applicable if you need new ones for any reason.

10U-14U Fees ($700 + $100 for jerseys)

• Tryout Deposit - $50
• September 15, 2021 - $450 ($350 for dues and $100 for jerseys)
• February 15, 2022 - $300

8U Fees ($500 + $100 for jerseys)

• Tryout Deposit - $50
• September 15, 2021 - $350 ($250 for dues and $100 for jerseys)
• February 15, 2022 - $200

Other Fees
Players purchase their own black pants, socks and belt
*Fees reflect 2021-22 rates and are subject to future change.

Fees cover year-round access to our Indoor Practice Facility and Fields at Holiday Park, as well as tournament entry and gate admission for family & friends to most USSSA Events. Thank you for your support and participation.

2021-22 Tournament Team Tryout Dates

Tryouts for the 21-22 season will be the week of June 14-17. Back up dates for any weather issues will be the week of June 21-24. (This is tentative information and may be updated prior to tryouts.)

Age classification is determined by your daughters age on January 1, 2022 (after the new year). Example: If your daughter turns 10 on or before January 1, she will try out at the 10U level.

• 14U - Monday, June 14 (Girls born in 2007 & 2008)
• 12U - Tuesday, June 15 (Girls born in 2009 & 2010)
• 10U - Wednesday, June 16 (Girls born in 2011 & 2012)
•   8U - Thursday, June 17 (Girls born in 2013 & 2014)

All tryout check-in/registration will begin at Holiday Park concessions stand at 5:30.

• Evaluations will begin around 6:00 pm, once all players have checked in and should be complete around 8:00 pm.

Skills Evaluated

The specific evaluations may include the following skills.

Tests	14U	12U	10U	8U
Infield	Field 3 grounders at SS, throw to adult at 1st each time	Field 3 grounders at SS, throw to adult at 1st each time	Field 3 grounders at SS, throw to adult at 1st each time	Field 3 grounders at (modified) SS, throw to adult at 1st each time
Outfield	Catch/field 3 fly balls and throw to 3rd, 2nd, home.	Catch/field 3 fly balls and throw to 3rd, 2nd, home.	Catch/field 3 fly balls and throw to 3rd, 2nd, home.	Catch/field 3 fly balls and throw to 2nd
Hitting	5 swings (front toss) from 7 pitches, Run to 1st after last hit	5 swings (front toss) from 7 pitches, Run to 1st after last hit	5 swings (front toss) from 7 pitches, Run to 1st after last hit	5 swings (front toss) from 7 pitches, Run to 1st after last hit

Pitcher and catcher evaluations (not in 8U) will begin immediately following the fielding and hitting evaluations each night.

• Catchers are evaluated on the following skills (thrown by an adult): blocking, pop ups, framing, and throw downs to 2nd.
• Pitchers will warm up to an adult or each other while catchers are being evaluated. Pitchers will be evaluated after catchers by throwing 15-20 pitches to an adult catcher calling out their types of pitches for the evaluators and coaches to see.

Following tryout evaluations:

Coach Selection, Player Ranking and Team Selection processes will begin. Teams will be formed and players will be notified in a timely manner. Additional information will be posted to the WDM Girls Softball website and our Facebook Page as it becomes available.

For FAQs about our Tournament Teams, click here.