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. 

 

Season Overview

The season runs from April to July, beginning after the recreational league concludes. Players engage in local tournaments and Sunday practices, enjoying competitive play without full-time travel commitments. 

 

Eligibility

• Only players who have participated in OYO’s recreational program can play for the All-Star Red Storm. 

• To be eligible for an age group, the player must not be older than the team’s age as of January 1, 2025. 

 

Teams and Coaches for the 2025 Season

 

Tryout Schedule 

Tryouts for the 2025 All-Star Red Storm will be held on the following dates at Veterans Memorial Park: 

• March 30, 2025 | 2-4 p.m. | 08U, 12U
  • 08U | Field 8
  • 12U | Field 7

• April 6, 2025 | 2-4 p.m. | 08U, 12U 
  • 08U | Field 8
  • 12U | Field 7

• April 9, 2025 | 6-8 p.m. | 10U 
  • 10U | Field 6

• April 16, 2025 | 6-8 p.m. | 10U 
  • 10U | Field 6

*14U Tryouts will be held in early May 2025. Stay tuned for more details. 

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 Red Storm 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 | 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 Red Storm program, please contact Matt Martin, Vice President of Travel Softball, or Alicia Morgan, Travel Softball Commissioner.