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Olentangy Cubs - Travel Baseball & Softball

Olentangy Cubs - Travel Baseball & Softball

2026 Baseball Tryout Registration

2026 Olentangy Cubs Baseball


The Olentangy Cubs is a competitive travel organization designed to serve and develop athletes within one of the region’s most respected and successful Little League communities. Built on the belief that athletes thrive with both high-level competition and a strong community foundation, our program blends travel baseball with the tradition, opportunity, and leadership of Little League—developing complete players on and off the field.

Our development-first model grows with the player—meeting athletes where they are and preparing them for what’s next.


7U-12U: Dual-Path Development

At these core ages, Cubs players experience the full value of competing at a high level while staying rooted in their community. Our dual-path model provides players with structured development, advanced coaching, and meaningful game experience—through both travel tournaments and Little League play.

  • Travel + Rec: Players participate on Cubs travel teams and their local Little League team during the same season.
  • Advanced Training: Practices feature position-specific instruction, game strategy, mental preparation, and competitive reps.
  • Aligned Coaching Philosophy: Our travel and rec coaches work from shared development plans to create consistency across teams and levels.
  • Top-Tier Facilities: Access to many of the area’s best outdoor fields and professional indoor spaces—including high school and private training partnerships—provides year-round growth opportunities.
  • Team Chemistry & Character: Players benefit from strong teammate relationships across both teams—building confidence, leadership, and resilience.
  • All-Star Eligible: Continued participation in Little League keeps players eligible for postseason All-Star teams and tournament play.

This structure allows athletes to develop faster and more completely while still enjoying the friendships, leadership roles, and excitement of their hometown league. It’s not a compromise—it’s a competitive edge.

Eligibility Note:
Players in 7U–12U must either:
or
  • Obtain a waiver if no sanctioned Little League program is offered in your area. Use the Little League League Finder to check your eligibility.


13U–15U: High School Prep & Full-Field Play

As players age out of Little League, they transition into a travel-only model focused on preparing them for high school and beyond.

  • Full-field gameplay and advanced competition
  • Physical and mental development aligned with high school expectations
  • Year-round training opportunities through local high school partnerships and indoor facilities
  • Tournaments and showcases against strong regional programs


What Sets Us Apart

  • A development-first philosophy that prioritizes long-term growth
  • Top-tier coaches and structured training environments
  • A seamless bridge between rec and travel, with a proven track record of preparing players for All-Stars and high school baseball
  • A commitment to character, confidence, and community


Tryout Information

  • Players must attend at least one tryout date per age group (if multiple are offered) to be considered
  • All tryouts begin at 6:00 PM, unless otherwise noted
  • Please arrive 20–30 minutes early to check in and warm up
  • Players will be evaluated on: hitting, fielding (infield & outfield), throwing, baserunning, and pitching
  • If you cannot attend a tryout date, please contact us at [email protected] to request a private tryout.


2026 Tryout Schedule

7U: June 16 & 17 – Cheshire Elementary
8U: June 25 – Cheshire Elementary
9U: June 23 & 24 – Cheshire Elementary
10U: July 1 – Glen Oak Elementary
11U: June 25 – Cheshire Elementary
12U: June 23 – Olentangy HS (Varsity Softball Field)
13U: TBD
14U: TBD
15U: July 15th - Olentangy Berlin Freshman Baseball Field


2026 Tryout Locations

Cheshire Elementary School - 2681 Gregory Rd, Delaware, OH 43015
Glen Oak Elementary School - 7300 Blue Holly Dr, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Olentangy High School - 675 Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Olentangy Berlin High School - 3140 Berlin Station Rd, Delaware, OH 430215

Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.


Roster Selection

  • Roster sizes are determined by the coaching staff
  • A minimum of 11 players is required to field a team
  • Tryout results and team selections will be communicated following evaluations

7U Travel Baseball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
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8U Travel Baseball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
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9U Travel Baseball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
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10U Travel Baseball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
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11U Travel Baseball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
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12U Travel Baseball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
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13U Travel Baseball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
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14U Travel Baseball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
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15U Travel Baseball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 07/31/2026
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2026 Softball Tryout Registration

2026 Olentangy Cubs Softball


For the 2025-2026 season, the Olentangy Cubs travel softball program will field teams at the 8U, 9U, 10U, and 11-12U age levels. 

The Olentangy Cubs Softball program provides an opportunity for players who are looking for enhanced competition and a longer sporting season. We encourage multi-sport athletes and promote a healthy balance between family time and sports. Our experienced coaches focus on player development, a sense of community, and having fun playing softball. 

We require our Cubs players to participate in the Olentangy Little League in the spring to ensure balanced skill development, leadership, and strong community engagement. Our commitment is to develop well-rounded players who excel in sportsmanship, teamwork, and character, preparing them for success in sports and beyond. Additionally, we promote strong ties with high school programs to ensure a seamless transition and continued development in their softball journey.

Players must live within the Olentangy Little League boundaries (https://www.olentangyll.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2643834) OR can potentially obtain a waiver.

There are no fees or cost to tryout.

Tryouts are conducted on multiple dates, players must attend at least (1) date. 

All tryout times are at 6pm at the Olentangy High School - Varsity Softball Field. Arrive up to 30 minutes early to check in.

8U - July 18 and July 23
9U & 10U - July 16 and July 22
11U & 12U - July 17 and July 21

Olentangy High School - Varsity Softball Field
675 Lewis Center Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035

Dates, Times, and Locations subject to change.

If you are unable to make it to either tryout date, please reach out to us at soft[email protected].

8U Travel Softball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 07/30/2026
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9U Travel Softball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 07/30/2026
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10U Travel Softball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 07/30/2026
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11/12U Travel Softball

Season Dates: 09/01/2025 to 07/30/2026
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2026 Tryout Process

Baseball Age Groups

7U : Cannot turn 8 before May 1, 2026
8U
 : Cannot turn 9 before May 1, 2026
9U : Cannot turn 10 before May 1, 2026
10U : Cannot turn 11 before May 1, 2026
11U : Cannot turn 12 before May 1, 2026
12U : Cannot turn 13 before May 1, 2026
13U : Cannot turn 14 before May 1, 2026
14U : Cannot turn 15 before May 1, 2026
15U : Cannot turn 16 before May 1, 2026
16U : Cannot turn 17 before May 1, 2026

Softball Age Groups

8U : Cannot turn 9 before September 1, 2025
9U : Cannot turn 10 before September 1, 2025
10U : Cannot turn 11 before September 1, 2025
11U : Cannot turn 12 before September 1, 2025
12U : Cannot turn 13 before September 1, 2025

Coaches

  • Where appropriate, we will name coaches prior to tryouts.  In certain circumstances, we may have to wait to see where players fall in the tryout process before naming a coach.
  • New Cubs coaches are vetted through a referral and interview process.  Returning coaches are evaluated based upon parental feedback, board review, and developmental progress of their players.
  • Most Cubs coaches are parents of players.

Acceptance Process

  • All parents/players will have 24 hours to verbally accept an offer and 48 hours to make their first payment.  
  • If payment is not made by that time, the roster spot will be given to another player.  There will be no exceptions to this.  If there are deliberations with other teams, you will want to make arrangements to have offers completed by that same time.

Contact us

Olentangy Cubs

1491 Polaris Parkway, PO BOX 398
Columbus, Ohio 43240
Email: [email protected]