Olentangy Stix Tryouts - 2027 Season
Olentangy Stix Baseball Tryouts Announcement
Are you ready to take your game to the next level? Olentangy Stix is holding tryouts for the upcoming 2027 season! In the Olentangy Stix organization, the top team at each age level is designated as Stix Black and is expected to compete consistently with the best teams in the area. Some Stix Black teams may be holding private tryouts only due to having limited roster spots available or more tailored needs.
Please reach out to Tara Shields at tshields@olentangystix.com with any questions.
Tryout Dates
7U TBD - Peachblow Elementary School
8U 6/30/25 @ 6:00PM - Peachblow Elementary School (Rain Date 7/1/26)
9U 6/30/26 - Shanahan Middle School Football Field (Rain Date 7/1/26)
10U 6/29/2026 @ 6:00PM - Liberty Park (SW Diamond)
11U 6/30/26 @ 6:00PM - Scioto Ridge Elementary School (6/30/26)
12U 6/29/26 @ 6:00PM - Heritage Elementary School (Rain Date 6/30/36)
13U 7/6/26 6:00 PM - Shanahan Middle School (Field behind school)
15U PRIVATE TRYOUT ONLY - Contact Andrew Kistler at kistlerac@gmail.com
*Private/alternate tryouts available by request and required for some teams. If you are trying to register your child to "play up" an age level, we are working on being able to register to do so. We are also working on the same for grade level exemption.
Age Calculator
This is a great tool to determine what age group you should register for.
2027 Season
- All players 9U and above, who are new to the program, will receive Jaeger Bands with their acceptance to a team. Arm care is a priority for our program and proper preparation to throw a baseball is key to healthy baseball players. We do not throw to warm up, we warm up to throw. Pitching workload will be tracked and monitored by the organization, ensuring no athlete is overworked.
- Athletes that want to continue training, will have additional off-season opportunities focused on speed/agility, pitching, and hitting. We love multi-sport athletes and realize that off-season training isn't for everyone. Don't pay for something that you don't have time to do. Our partnerships with local businesses provide us the flexibility to offer flexible training resources when you want it, and when it works with your schedule.
Why We Are Different
- We have full access to 7 baseball fields across Olentangy
- All new players will receive an EvoShield helmet and Demarini bat bag
- All teams receive indoor training time from January through March
- Stix families receive exclusive access and discounts with Wilson, EvoShield, Demarini, Louisville Slugger, Oakley, Franklin, and Lizard Skin bat grips
- We are a non-profit, affiliated with OYAA. Our cost structure is very competitive, while providing a best-in-class experience. We manage our finances to ensure every dollar collected is improving the athlete experience.
- Our volunteers and baseball community- We are your neighbors, classmates and co-workers. Our organization is rooted in Olentangy, and we take pride in being a part of the community.
