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Tryout Dates & Information
2026 Summer Tryouts
Summer ball registration opens in early May for all divisions - deadlines are noted below.
Before registering for Summer ball, please read the program overview page so that you understand what options exist for your child. Also refer to the division page for your child's age group.
Parents with a child trying out for a spot on an All-Star teams are advised to visit the All-Star information page and the Tournament & District page. All-Stars MUST be available for district, provincial and where applicable national competition dates. (rookie teams do not participate in districts)
Please take note of the dates - some are during the week. At a minimum, athletes must attend 1 of the first 2 sessions but are strongly encouraged to be at both. The first releases happen after session 2.
Athletes with an unavoidable conflict for both of the first two sessions are to send an email to president@southottawalittleleague immediately upon learning of the problem and NO LATER than the applicable registration deadline, FULLY explaining the reason for the absence. A decision will be made on a case by case basis by the board's executive committee about whether an alternate assessment opportunity is possible. No player shall be named to a team without an appropriate assessment. The best option for all players is to attend the tryout session.
In rookie, junior and senior where there is only 1 tryout date, the same policy applies if the player cannot attend the session.
Registration for summer ball and full payment of fees is required IN ADVANCE of the tryout. If assistance is required, please contact the registrar.
Tryout Details:
Summer ball registration opens in early May for all divisions - deadlines are noted below.
Before registering for Summer ball, please read the program overview page so that you understand what options exist for your child. Also refer to the division page for your child's age group.
Parents with a child trying out for a spot on an All-Star teams are advised to visit the All-Star information page and the Tournament & District page. All-Stars MUST be available for district, provincial and where applicable national competition dates. (rookie teams do not participate in districts)
Please take note of the dates - some are during the week. At a minimum, athletes must attend 1 of the first 2 sessions but are strongly encouraged to be at both. The first releases happen after session 2.
Athletes with an unavoidable conflict for both of the first two sessions are to send an email to president@southottawalittleleague immediately upon learning of the problem and NO LATER than the applicable registration deadline, FULLY explaining the reason for the absence. A decision will be made on a case by case basis by the board's executive committee about whether an alternate assessment opportunity is possible. No player shall be named to a team without an appropriate assessment. The best option for all players is to attend the tryout session.
In rookie, junior and senior where there is only 1 tryout date, the same policy applies if the player cannot attend the session.
Registration for summer ball and full payment of fees is required IN ADVANCE of the tryout. If assistance is required, please contact the registrar.
Tryout Details:
| DIVISION | Details | Field | Tryout #1 |
Tryout #2 | Tryout #3 | Rain Date | Registration Fees (includes apparel) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rookie (age 7-8) |
Registration Deadline: Monday June 1, 2026 All players wanting to play rookie summer ball at Canadian or National are to attend this tryout. No tryout at Provincial division |
Canterbury | Saturday June 6, 2026 10:00 am–12:00 pm |
n/a | n/a | Saturday June 13 2026 10:00 am–12:00 pm |
TBC |
| Minor (age 9-10) |
Registration Deadline: Monday May 18, 2026 All players trying out for the All-Star or Canadian team. National-level Registration Deadline Tues May 26, 2026 Attendance is not necessary for those self-selecting the National program. |
Kilborn West |
Friday May 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Sat May 23, 2026 6:00 pm -8:00pm |
Sunday May 24, 2026 4:00pm- 6:00pm (Field TBD) |
Monday May 25, 2026 6:00pm- 8:00pm (Field TBD) |
TBC |
| Major (age 11-12) |
Registration Deadline Monday May 18, 2026 All players trying out for the All-Star or Canadian team. National-level Registration Deadline Tues May 26, 2026 Attendance is not necessary for those selecting the national program. |
Kilborn West | Thurday May 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Sat May 23, 2026 4:00 pm -6:00pm |
Sunday May 24, 2026 6:00pm- 8:00pm (Field TBD) |
Tuesday May 26, 2026 6:00pm- 8:00pm (Field TBD) |
TBC |
| JUNIOR | Registration Deadline: TBC All players wanting to play summer ball in Cdn or Nat level will attend the tryout. |
Ron Milk |
TBC |
| SENIOR | Registration Deadline: Tuesday May 26 noon All players wanting to play summer ball in Cdn or Nat level will attend the tryout. |
Southgate Sat Ron Milks Sun rain date |
2026 Dates TBC 2025 Dates Saturday May 31 9:30am - NOON. Skills assessment 9:30am - 11am Scrimmage 11am - noon SOUTHGATE Rain date: Sunday June 1 9:30am - noon same timing as above RON MILKS |