2022/2023 Mudsock Youth Softball All-Star (Showcase)
SPRING TRYOUTS WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 16TH FROM 5 - 7 P.M. AT OLIO FIELDS.
Please note, all athletes MUST be registered for the spring 2023 recreational season to be considered for All-Stars.
All athletes planning to attend must register prior to tryouts at myathletics.com. Thank you!
Interested in coaching? Find the form HERE.
Showcase Team Goal
Continue to develop our players in a league program designed to foster players who want a higher level of competitiveness.
Provide a program for the players to have more coaching, playing and developmental time that the Rec season typically does not offer.
Provide an environment that prepares players for travel softball.
Reduce erosion of players to other area softball programs.
Provide a team that allows multi-sport athletes the flexibility to play other sports.
All-Star Team Structure
The All-Star Showcase league will have four age divisions.
Age is determined as of Dec. 31, 2022.
8U: Age 7, 8
10U: Age 9, 10
12U: Age 11, 12
14U: Age 13,14
How many teams are typically in each age group?
This is hard to say because it depends on how many players come to tryout and if we have enough pitchers to field more than 1 team in an age group. 8U is coach-pitch and may allow for more teams than those in the 10U and up.
How are teams selected?
Tryouts will be within 2 weeks of the spring rec opening day. Players will be divided up by age group and go through various drills which may include:
Fielding Ground Balls
Catching Fly Balls
Throwing
Hitting
Running
Pitchers and Catchers will go through a structed tryout as well. Players will be evaluated by coaches and board member volunteers. (Note: We do not contact players to provide feedback after evaluations) Contact Jerrod McFarland the All-Star Commissioner if you have questions regarding tryouts at [email protected]
What is a typical schedule?
Teams typically practice once per week while the rec season is going on. Practices are at Olio Fields and local school fields, usually on Sundays. Rec team practice takes priority over All-Star practice.
Teams may decide to play Alliance Sundays, which are doubleheaders at various locations around central Indiana. The tournament season begins when spring rec ends in mid-June. Teams typically play 4 to 5 All-Star Tournaments from mid-June to end of July.
Tournament are held at locations usually within a 1 hour drive of Fishers.
We host a home tournament “Fishers Heatwave” usually the 2nd weekend in July.
What is the cost per player?
Typical cost per player is around $250 with uniforms. Total cost per player will depend on how many tournaments each team plays and final cost. Teams may get sponsorships and coordinate team fundraising to offset cost.
What equipment is needed?
All players are expected to provide their own face mask, helmet, glove, and bat. Catchers are expected to provide their own gear if possible.
How many players are typically on each team?
12 Players are typically on each age groups roster. Coaches can decide to roster less if they choose.
How are coaches selected?
Coach applications can be found on the Mudsock website. Please send completed application to Jerrod McFarland at [email protected]. Coaches will be interviewed by the commissioner and board member.
Are there rules on playing time?
We encourage coaches to develop players to play multiple positions. While keeping player safety as a priority. We encourage coaches to spread playing time as equally as possible, but some specialty position players may see more playing time than others. example (pitchers, catcher’s and 1st base).
Refund Policy:
If refund request is made prior to that seasons team assignments - 100% Refund of League Fee minus the current non-refundable processing fee of $32.
If refund request is made prior to first game – 50% Refund of League Fee minus the current non-refundable processing fee of $32
If request is made after first alliance game – No refund