Annual Tryouts

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Cheshire Reds Annual Tryouts

We're excited to invite prospective families to join our team for the upcoming seasons. Our tryouts are a chance for your child to showcase their skills, meet our coaches, and become part of the Reds family.

Tryout Details:

• Location: McNamara Field, home of the Cheshire Reds

• Eligibility: Open to Cheshire residents or full-time students of any Cheshire school

• Tryout Process: Players will participate in drills, situations, and evaluations led by our experienced coaching staff

• Season Starts: January

Tryout Dates by Age Group:

Prepare for Your Tryout

• Find your team’s tryout date and time in the chart above.

• Planning to attend or Can't make a tryout? Click here to fill out our Tryout Interest Form.

• Enter your player’s details to help us estimate attendance.

• Submit the form and get ready for your tryout!

What to Bring:

• Baseball attire: Hat, jersey, pants, cleats

• Baseball equipment: Glove, bat, helmet, protective gear

• Water bottle

• Positive attitude and determination

General Guidelines to Prepare Your Child:

• Hustle: Always give 100% effort during drills and activities. Move quickly on and off the field, including during water breaks.

• Be Coachable: Listen carefully to instructions and feedback from coaches. Show a willingness to learn and improve.

• Stay Positive: Maintain a positive attitude, even when facing challenges. Encourage teammates and stay focused on the task at hand.

• Team Spirit: Show good sportsmanship and support your fellow players.

• Be Prepared: Arrive on time, properly equipped, and ready to play.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What age groups are eligible for tryouts?
A: Tryouts are open to players within our community and specified age range. Please refer to each team's announcement for details.

Q: When are announcements for tryouts made?
A: Tryouts are announced to the broader CYB&S community and will be relayed through postings on this website. Tryouts usually start after Labor Day, with 3 or 4 tryouts scheduled in total for each team, though some teams may hold fewer.

Q: How will players be evaluated during tryouts?
A: Players will participate in various drills and activities to assess their skills, teamwork, and attitude.

Q: Is there a fee to participate in tryouts?
A: There is no fee to register your child to try out for the team. However, once roster decisions are made, parents of players selected to a Reds roster will be required to sign a player contract and pay a non-refundable $200 fee, which will be credited to the full player fees when those are fully known and published.

Contact Information:

For any questions or inquiries, please contact:
Director of Cheshire Reds: Jim Gidiscin | jmghaven-redsvp@yahoo.com

Testimonial:

"Our sons both had a fantastic experience at tryouts and have grown so much as players since joining the team. The coaches are supportive, and the camaraderie among the players is incredible."

- The Smith Family

Stay Connected with Our Alumni:

As our players move on from the Reds, many join the high school Rams team, continuing their baseball journey.

Visit our From Reds to Rams: Alumni Page to learn more about our former Reds players now thriving in high school baseball and stay updated with their progress.