2023-24 Tigers Tournament Team Tryout Information

10U-14U Fees ($800 + applicable jersey fees)

• Tryout Deposit - $50
• September 15, 2023 - $400
• February 15, 2024 - $350

8U Fees ($600 + applicable jersey fees)

• Tryout Deposit - $50
• September 15, 2023 - $300
• February 15, 2024 - $250

Other Fees
Players purchase their own equipment, black pants, socks and belt
*Fees reflect 2023-24 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.

2023-24 Tournament Team Tryout Dates

Tryouts for the 23-24 season will be the week of June 19-22. Back up dates for any weather issues will be the week of June 26-29. (This is tentative information and may be updated prior to tryouts.)

Age classification is determined by your daughters age on January 1, 2024 (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 19 (Girls born in 2009 & 2010)
• 12U - Tuesday, June 20 (Girls born in 2011 & 2012)
• 10U - Wednesday, June 21 (Girls born in 2013 & 2014)
•   8U - Thursday, June 22 (Girls born in 2015 & 2016)

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, throw downs to 2nd, pick offs at 1st and 3rd.
• Pitchers will warm up to an adult or each other while catchers are being evaluated. Pitchers will be evaluated after catchers by throwing 12-15 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.