2027 Tryouts

2027 Baseball Tryout Registration

2027 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:

Live within the Olentangy Little League boundaries

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+: 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.

Please visit Olentangy Grizzlies for more information.

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.

2027 Tryout Schedule

7u: TBD

8u: TBD

9u: TBD

10u: TBD

11u: TBD

12u: TBD

13u+: TBD - Please visit Olentangy Grizzlies for more information.

2027 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