ALl Star BOMBERS
The Oaklandon All-Star Bombers offer a great transition from recreational league play to competitive travel baseball. For players ages 6 to 12, the program features local tournaments within an hour's drive, with manageable commitments and a challenging experience.
Season Overview
The season begins after the recreational league concludes, running from April to July with local tournaments and games. Players will enjoy a competitive experience without full-time travel commitments.
Eligibility
- Only players who have participated in OYO’s recreational program can play for the All-Star Bombers.
- To be eligible for an age group, the player must not be older than the team’s age as of April 30, 2025.
Teams and Coaches for the 2025 Season
AGE | COACH | PHONE | |
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07U | Dorian Hutchinson | 317.618.3518 | drockareyouotay@gmail.com |
08U | Colin Thornburg | 317.439.5303 | colin.thornburg@gmail.com |
09U | Michael Pollitt | 217.474.1282 | michaelpollitt91@yahoo.com |
10U | Aaron Linn | 317.626.1763 | aaronrlinn@gmail.com |
12U | Kevin Branigan | 317.417.6583 | kmbranigan@comcast.net |
- NOTE: 12U is for all eligible 11-year-old and 12-year old players this year (there will be one team consisting of both ages)
UPDATED Tryout Schedule
Tryouts for the 2025 All-Star Bombers will be held on the following dates at Veterans Memorial Park.
- April 6, 2025 | 2-4 p.m. | 07U, 08U, 09U, 10U, 12U
- CANCELED DUE TO RAIN/POOR FIELD CONDITIONS
- April 13, 2025 | 2-4 p.m. | 07U, 08U, 09U, 10U, 12U
- 07U | Field 11
- 08U | Field 10
- 09U | Field 4
- 10U | Field 1
- 12U | Field 2
Players are required to attend a minimum of one tryout session, but attending as many as possible is encouraged to allow coaches to fully evaluate each player. We understand that spring break may fall during these three weeks. If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled tryouts, please reach out to the coach of your child's age group to discuss potential alternatives. While we will do our best to accommodate conflicts, private tryouts are not guaranteed.
Schedule
While the final schedule for each team will vary, below is a general expectation of what each All-Star Bombers family can expect on a month-by-month basis.
- March | Sundays only
- Attend at least one, if not both, tryouts as scheduled above
- April | Sundays only
- Participate in practices on Sundays in early April to foster team development
- Possibly participate in a Sunday Showcase round robin locally in late April at a local park (or maybe OYO)
- No activity on Easter Sunday
- May | Mostly Sundays only
- Participate in either practices, doubleheaders or Sunday Showcase round-robin games on Sundays
- Possible practice on Memorial Day weekend, but may be on Saturday, Sunday or Monday that weekend
- June
- Sunday, June 1 | Participate in David Manlove Memorial Tournament
- Sunday, June 8 | Practice or doubleheader
- June 9-19 | No activity during OYO Rec League Tournament
- June 20-22 | Possible tournament weekend locally or practice time at OYO
- Week of June 23 | Scheduled practice time
- June 27-29 | Participate in Bill Sturm Memorial Tournament
- Week of June 30 | Scheduled practice time
- July
- July 4-6 | Possible tournament weekend (or weekend off based on player availability)
- Week of July 7 | Scheduled practice time
- July 11-13 | Possible tournament weekend locally
- Week of July 14 | Scheduled practice time
- July 18-20 | Possible tournament weekend locally
Fees
Player fees for participation will vary based on several factors, including uniform packages, the number of tournaments selected, and other expenses. While costs are estimated to range between $200-$300, final amounts may differ depending on specific team needs.
Got Questions?
For more information about our All Star Bombers program, please contact James Enochs, All-Star Baseball Commissioner.