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Final All-Star Tryouts for Three Teams
If you have a baseball player who is interested in being a member of our 07U Bombers or 10U Bombers teams (based on age as of April 30, 2026) or a softball player interested in our 12U All-Star Red Storm team (based on age as of September 1, 2025), then now’s the time to learn more about OYO’s All-Star program. Final tryouts for each team are set for Saturday, November 15!
All-Star Tryouts Underway for 2026 Teams
CLICK HERE FOR ALL-STAR BOMBERS | CLICK HERE FOR ALL-STAR RED STORM
Greetings! 2026 Starts Now!
We’re excited to announce all 10 all-star teams will have a great coach secured and are making plans for their 2026 All-Star season. We hope your ballplayer will join us for this competitive experience in 2026!
OUR TWO ALL-STAR PROGRAMS
We offer two all-star programs — Bombers for baseball, Red Storm for softball — which provide even greater challenges and expanded game opportunities for interested ballplayers seeking on Sundays and after the rec league season ends. Please note, to be eligible for the 2026 All-Stars, a player must also enroll and participate in the 2026 Spring Season, too. (Registration opens this winter for the 2026 Spring Season.
These teams will be formed in October and early November based on player participation at tryouts hosted at OYO. So, discover the coach for your child’s age group — and ages are based on the player’s age as of September 1, 2025 (for softball) and April 30, 2026 (for baseball) — using the links at the top of this page.
If you have a ballplayer between the ages of 6-12 in baseball or 6-14 in softball who might be seeking even a more competitive experience in 2025, then the all-star program is right for you.
Bomber Up! Go Storm!
ABOUT THE ALL-STAR EXPERIENCE
At OYO, we offer a wide range of programs to help players of all levels of skill, interest and passion experience more baseball and softball. Eligible participants must intend to participate in our primary and most popular program — Spring Ball recreational league. Our all-star program supplements the Spring Season rec league for all age-eligible rec league baseball and softball players who are seeking even more baseball and softball development and competitive game opportunities against teams from across Central Indiana. From experience, we know the “all star” term can generate a wide range of misconceptions. We’d like to set the record straight on our all-star program before you and your ballplayer miss out on a tremendous opportunity this spring and summer.
BACKGROUND ON BOMBERS AND RED STORM
Our baseball travel program is named the Oaklandon Bombers. Our softball travel program is named the Oaklandon Red Storm. And we offer two different levels — full-time travel (FTT) and all-stars. The full-time travel teams were selected last August and are all set for the 2026 season.
Our All Star squads are comprised of players from our rec league only, just as other youth program across Central Indiana do to form their teams. These teams practice or play games on Sundays during the recreational league season before coming together to play in local tournaments against similar clubs from other regional youth baseball and softball programs in June and July. In this new format, a new hybrid All Star Bombers/Red Storm experience runs from October/November through July. The team will practice together in the fall and winter utilizing OYO’s new indoor facility, practice or play doubleheaders on Sundays during the rec league season and then participate in four or five tournaments (again, all in Central Indiana) next summer. To participate on an all-star team, families are required to pay an additional fee, which varies from team to team.
TRAVEL TRYOUT PROCESS
Here is how OYO will manage the All Star team tryouts for age groups we’re able to support this season:
- Only players who will commit to participate in OYO’s 2026 Spring Season, are eligible to be selected for a Bombers or Red Storm All-Star team.
- Players must attend a tryout to be eligible for a team.
- If a player cannot attend the scheduled date(s) and time(s), then they may request an alternate tryout date within two weeks of the posted tryouts for the respective age group.
- OYO will seek to accommodate multiple teams in any age group where the interest from players is supported by qualified and eligible coaching candidates.
- No fees are required to participate in any tryout session.
BOMBERS TRYOUT OVERVIEW, INCLUDING COACHES AND SCHEDULE | BOMBERS BASEBALL
To be eligible for an All Star age group in Bombers, the player must not be older than the team’s age as of April 30 2026. Attendance is mandatory, unless other arrangements have been made with the team’s coach prior to the tryout to schedule an alternate time.
Players should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tryout time and should not wear any hats or uniform apparel affiliating them with any past travel team involvement (at OYO or elsewhere). However, a team-branded batting helmet is acceptable.
For a comprehensive overview of the All-Star Bombers program, including coaches, tryout schedules, team schedule overview for the next nine months and projected fees, visit the All-Star Bombers page on our website.
BOMBERS TRYOUT OVERVIEW, INCLUDING COACHES AND SCHEDULE | RED STORM SOFTBALL
To be eligible for an All Star age group in Red Storm, the player must not be older than the team’s age as of September 1, 2025. Attendance is mandatory, unless other arrangements have been made with the team’s coach prior to the tryout to schedule an alternate time.
Players should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tryout time and should not wear any hats or uniform apparel affiliating them with any past travel team involvement (at OYO or elsewhere). However, a team-branded batting helmet is acceptable.
For a comprehensive overview of the All-Star Red Storm program, including coaches, tryout schedules, team schedule overview for the next nine months and projected fees, visit the All-Star Red Storm page on our website.
Two All-Star Bombers Coaches Needed
We are currently fielding head coach applications for two final All-Star Bombers teams in 2026. Before we dive into the head coach application process, let’s answer a few common questions about our significantly revamped All-Star program!
Why is OYO recruiting so early for next year’s All-Star Coaches?
The answer is simple. Our All-Star seasons begin now. After researching and analyzing how the all-star programs have evolved throughout Central Indiana, the OYO Board has determined our teams need to form in the fall and practice together in the offseason to remain competitive throughout the traditional All-Star season, which runs from April thru July.
What all-star teams are still seeking head coaches for 2026?
We are still seeking qualified head coach applicants for our 07U All-Star Bombers and 10U All-Star Bombers.
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 2026 team must register, pay rec league registration in full and participate in the 2026 OYO Spring Season
- 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 2026 OYO Spring Season, teams will:
- practice this fall outdoors at OYO when weather permits
- begin indoor workouts in January
- join their rec league teams in mid-March
- continue to convene as a 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 to account for costs incurred for indoor workout sessions during the season
- Spring Season Rec League Roster Assignments | All All-Star players will be evenly distributed across all teams in the player’s respective division
How to apply to be an All-Star Bombers coach?
Interested coaches can complete the application online at their earliest convenience!
Got Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Colin Thornburg, Vice President-Elect of Travel Baseball.
Thank you for your consideration and continued interest in OYO!
Bomber Up!
OYO Board of Directors
www.oyoball.org
Three 2026 All-Star Teams Seeking Coaches | Apply Today
We are currently fielding head coach applications for 10 All-Star teams in 2026. Before we dive into the head coach application process, let’s answer a few common questions about our significantly revamped All-Star program for all interested baseball and softball players!
Why is OYO recruiting so early for next year’s All-Star Coaches?
The answer is simple. Our All-Star seasons begin now. After researching and analyzing how the all-star programs have evolved throughout Central Indiana, the OYO Board has determined our teams need to form in the fall and practice together in the offseason to remain competitive throughout the traditional All-Star season, which runs from April thru July.
What all-star teams are still seeking head coaches for 2026?
OYO offers all-star programs for the Bombers (baseball) and Red Storm (softball). We are still seeking qualified head coach applicants for the following three teams:
- Bombers | 07U, 10U
- Red Storm | 12U
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 2026 team must register, pay rec league registration in full and participate in the 2026 OYO Spring Season
- 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 2026 OYO Spring Season, teams will:
- practice this fall outdoors at OYO when weather permits
- begin indoor workouts in January
- join their rec league teams in mid-March
- continue to convene as a 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 to account for costs incurred for indoor workout sessions during the season
- 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?
We offer Bombers teams in six age groups for baseball players (based on age as of April 30, 2026) and Red Storm teams in four age groups for softball players (based on age as of September 30, 2025). Both returning and new players are welcome to participate in the OYO All-Star tryouts. So, if a player did not participate in a rec league season at OYO in 2025 (or before) — but will commit to registering and participating in the 2026 OYO Spring Season — they may attend the tryouts for a 2026 All-Star team.
How to apply to be an All-Star Bombers or Red Storm coach?
Interested coaches can complete the application online at their earliest convenience!
Got Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact one of the following OYO Travel Committee leaders:
- Colin Thornburg, Vice President-Elect of Travel Baseball
- Matt Martin, Vice President of Travel Softball
Thank you for your consideration and continued interest in OYO!
Bomber Up! Go Red Storm!
OYO Board of Directors
www.oyoball.org
Tryouts for 2026 All Star Teams Set for October
CLICK HERE FOR ALL-STAR BOMBERS | CLICK HERE FOR ALL-STAR RED STORM
As we close in on securing qualified and valued coaches for all 10 possible age groups, we are now making plans for the 2026 All Star season. We hope your ballplayer will join us for the 2026 All Stars, which commences with tryouts this month!
We offer two all-star programs — Bombers for baseball, Red Storm for softball — which provide a more competitive experience for interested ballplayers seeking additional game opportunities on Sundays and after the rec league season ends.
These teams are formed in March and early April based on player participation at tryouts hosted at OYO. So, discover the coach for your child’s age group — and ages are based on the player’s age as of September 1, 2025 (for softball) and April 30, 2026 (for baseball).
As Fall Ball winds down, our preparations for the 2026 all-star program begin in earnest. If you have a ballplayer between the ages of 6-12 in baseball or 6-14 in softball who might be seeking even a more competitive experience in 2026, then the all-star program is right for you.
ABOUT ALL-STAR PROGRAM
At OYO, we offer a wide range of programs to help players of all levels of skill, interest and passion experience more baseball and softball. Many families are already veterans of our primary and most popular programs — Spring Season and Fall Ball recreational leagues. However, we also offer an all-star program for all our rec league baseball and softball players who are seeking even more baseball and softball development and competitive game opportunities against teams from across Central Indiana. From experience, we know the “all star” term can generate a wide range of misconceptions. We’d like to set the record straight on our all-star program before you and your ballplayer miss out on a tremendous opportunity this spring and summer.
BACKGROUND
Our baseball travel program is named the Oaklandon Bombers. Our softball travel program is named the Oaklandon Red Storm. And we offer two different levels — full-time travel (FTT) and all-stars. The full-time travel teams were selected last August and are all set for the 2026 season.
Our All Star squads are comprised of players from our rec league only, just as other youth program across Central Indiana do to form their teams. While tryouts in October and exclusive winter workout offerings for these all-star teams are new for 2026, the rest of the routine remains the same. These all-star teams practice or play games on Sundays during the recreational league season before coming together to play in local tournaments against similar clubs from other regional youth baseball and softball programs in June and July. A typical All Star Bombers/Red Storm regular season runs from April through July in which the team will participate in four to six tournaments (again, all in Central Indiana). To participate on an all-star team, families are required to pay an all-star team fee, which varies from team to team.
TRAVEL TRYOUT PROCESS
Here is how OYO will manage the All Star team tryouts for age groups we’re able to support this season:
- Only players who will commit to registering at OYO for the 2026 Spring Season, are eligible to tryout for a Bombers or Red Storm all star team.
- Players must attend a tryout to be eligible for a team. If a player cannot attend the scheduled date(s) and time(s), then they may request an alternate tryout date with the team’s coach.
- OYO will seek to accommodate multiple teams in any age group where the interest from players is supported by qualified and eligible coaching candidates.
- No fees are required to participate in any tryout session.
BOMBERS TRYOUT OVERVIEW | BASEBALL
To be eligible for an All Star age group in Bombers, the player must not be older than the team’s age as of April 30 2026. Attendance is mandatory, unless other arrangements have been made with the team’s coach prior to the tryout to schedule an alternate time.
Players should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tryout time and should not wear any hats or uniform apparel affiliating them with any past travel team involvement (at OYO or elsewhere). However, a team-branded batting helmet is acceptable.
For a comprehensive overview of the All-Star Bombers program, including coaches, tryout schedules, team schedule overview and projected fees, visit the All-Star Bombers page on our website.
RED STORM TRYOUT OVERVIEW | SOFTBALL
To be eligible for an All Star age group in Red Storm, the player must not be older than the team’s age as of September 1, 2025. Attendance is mandatory, unless other arrangements have been made with the team’s coach prior to the tryout to schedule an alternate time.
Players should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tryout time and should not wear any hats or uniform apparel affiliating them with any past travel team involvement (at OYO or elsewhere). However, a team-branded batting helmet is acceptable.
For a comprehensive overview of the All-Star Red Storm program, including coaches, tryout schedules, team schedule overview and projected fees, visit the All-Star Red Storm page on our website.