All Star Red Storm
The All-Star Red Storm provide a fantastic transition from recreational league softball to competitive travel play. Teams for ages 6 to 14 participate in local tournaments within an hour's drive, offering a manageable commitment with exciting competition.
Before we dive into details for the 2027 All-Star season, let’s answer a few common questions about our significantly revamped All-Star program for all interested softball players!
How will the All-Star program change based on this accelerated timeline?
- Coach Selection | Takes place in October (vs. February/March)
- Player Selection | Tryouts scheduled for October following the conclusion of the Fall Ball season (vs. March/April at the beginning of the Spring Season)
- Player Eligibility | Any player selected for a 2027 team must register, pay rec league registration in full and participate in the 2026 OYO Spring Season to remain eligible as an All-Star Red Storm player
- Age Eligibility | Interested players must not be older than the team’s age as of September 1, 2026.
- Team Roster Size | This is left to the discretion of each coach on how they wish to construct their rosters (as some may choose to leave 1-2 spots open and conduct a supplemental tryout next spring involving all returning and new incoming players)
- Team Schedule | In preparation for and during the 2027 OYO Spring Season, teams will:
- practice this fall outdoors at OYO when weather permits
- begin indoor workouts in November
- be assigned to and join their rec league teams in mid-March
- continue to convene as an all-star team on Sundays during the rec league season
- participate in 4-6 tournaments following the conclusion of the rec league season
- Team Fees | While the player fees will remain affordable, they will increase compared to past seasons to account for team costs associated with conducting indoor workout sessions this winter
- Spring Season Rec League Roster Assignments | All All-Star players will be evenly distributed across all teams in the player’s respective division
Who is eligible to participate in tryouts?
At this time, tryouts are now complete for all age groups. For full transparency, we offer Red Storm teams in four age groups for softball players (based on age as of September 1, 2026). Both returning and new players are welcome to participate in the OYO All-Star tryouts. If a player did not participate in a rec league season at OYO in 2026 (or before) — but will commit to registering and participating in the 2027 OYO Spring Season — they may attend the tryouts for a 2027 All-Star team.
Teams and Coaches for the 2027 Season
| AGE | COACH | PHONE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08U | Beth Johnson | 574.383.7562 | bethjohnson4769@gmail.com |
| 10U | Brandon Thompson | 317.795.8962 | kingbt26@gmail.com |
| 12U | Mark Wolfred | 504.256.4398 | wolf42pb@yahoo.com |
| 14U | James Enochs | 317.800.2445 | james.enochs77@gmail.com |
Tryout Schedule
| AGE | TRYOUT 1 | TRYOUT 2 | TRYOUT 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08U | Monday, October 5 6 p.m. | Field 9 | Sunday, October 11 6 p.m. | Field 6 | Monday, October 26 6 p.m. | Field 6 |
| 10U | Friday, October 9 6 p.m. | Field 6 | Friday, October 16 6 p.m. | Field 6 | Friday, October 23 6 p.m. | Field 6 |
| 12U | Monday, October 19 6 p.m. | Field 6 | Thursday, October 29 6 p.m. | Field 6 | Tuesday, November 3 6 p.m. | Field 6 |
| 14U | Tuesday, October 13 6 p.m. | Field 6 | Tuesday, October 20 6 p.m. | Field 6 | Tuesday, October 27 6 p.m. | Field 6 |
Schedule
While the final schedule for each team will vary, below is a general expectation of what each All-Star Red Storm family can expect on a month-by-month basis.
- October-November | As scheduled
- Attend at least one, if not multiple, tryouts as scheduled above
- Team roster finalized and announced by head coach
- Fall | As scheduled
- Attend one weekend practice and possibly one weeknight practice, space-permitting
- November-March | As scheduled
- Attend one weekly indoor winter workout session at indoor facility located in Lee Road Park
- March-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
- Late May/June
- Sunday, June 6 | Participate in David Manlove Memorial Tournament
- June 18-20 | Possible tournament weekend locally or practice time at OYO
- Week of June 21 | Scheduled practice time
- June 24-27 | Participate in Bill Sturm Memorial Tournament
- Week of June 28 | Scheduled practice time
- July
- July 2-4 | Possible tournament weekend (or weekend off based on player availability)
- Week of July 5 | Scheduled practice time
- July 9-11 | Possible tournament weekend locally
- Week of July 12 | Scheduled practice time
- July 16-18 | Possible tournament weekend locally
- Week of July 19 | Scheduled practice time
- July 23-25 | 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 $250-375, final amounts may differ depending on specific team needs.
Got Questions?
For more information about our All-Star Red Storm program, please contact James Enochs, Travel Softball Commissioner.
Thank you for your consideration and continued interest in OYO! There's a Storm coming near you!