AYRA Baseball and Softball

05/01/2026

AYRA Summer Rec All Star Tryouts!!!

Each spring AYRA holds tryouts for 8U, 10U, 12U & 15U Rec All-Star teams. AYRA All-Star teams consist of the best recreational baseball players in each age group.

All players are welcome to tryout regardless of their rec program affiliation provided they are not currently registered with a travel team.

These All-Star teams typically compete in 3-4 local tournaments throughout the summer against other recreational All-Star teams (attendance at all tournaments is not mandatory). These tournaments are an extremely fun way to keep the season going after spring.

To be considered for a team please attend AT LEAST ONE OF the following tryout sessions - please note that tryouts start next week:

08U - Tuesday, May 5. Atholton ES - 5:30 pm
Saturday, May 9. Schooley Mill Field 1 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, May 12. Atholton ES - 5:30 pm
Supplemental/Rain Date. Friday, May 15. Atholton ES - 5:30

Head Coach John Zick - [email protected]

10U - Wednesday, May 13th from 6:00 PM at Schooley Mill Park #1
Friday , May 15th from 6:00 PM at Schooley Mill Park #1
Sunday, May 17th from 10:00 AM at Schooley Mill Park #1

Head Coach Tim Smith - [email protected]


12U - Friday, May 15th, 6:00 pm, Hammond Middle School 1
Sunday, May 17th, 3:00 pm, Hammond Middle School 1

Head Coach Matt Nyers - [email protected]


15U - Friday, May 8th, 5:30 pm, Schooley Mill Field 2
Saturday, May 9th, 5:30 pm, Schooley Mill Field 2
Sunday, May 10th, 5:30 pm, Schooley Mill Field 2

Head Coach Brian Keller - [email protected]
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Tryouts will consist of 5 major skills which will be evaluated by our head coaches:
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Pitching: players will pitch 10-15 pitches to a catcher and are evaluated on accuracy, speed and ability to throw multiple pitches.
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Fielding / Throwing: players will be on the field while coaches hit them ground balls. They are evaluated on fielding form, throwing form and arm strength.
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Hitting: Players will either be in the batting changes or on an open field with a coach pitching to them. They are evaluated on quality of contact, form and power.
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Base Running: Players will be evaluated on speed and base running mechanics

Any cancellations or changes will be updated on our page

Please contact the coaches directly if you cannot make one of the dates.

Please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to the start of the tryout to get warmed up and for the parents to get signed in. In addition, please register for the tryouts so we can get an idea of the number of kids attending - there is no fee for registering.

AYRA Baseball

05/01/2026

04/21/2026

Second annual AYRA Community Day baseball clinic with the Atholton High School JV baseball team!! Sunday, April 26 - Register below

04/15/2026

Oriole Advocates Cardboard to Leather Program will be on site this weekend, April 18th at Schooley Mill for Opening Day!

Through the C2L program, baseball and softball equipment, that would otherwise be discarded, is collected and sent to countries where there is a real love for the game, but a lack of equipment to play it. The young athletes in these countries often use pieces of cardboard for gloves, hence the name of their program.

Please bring any extra used or unused baseball or softball equipment with you to Schooley Mill. They accept such items as uniforms, gloves, cleats, bats, balls, catcher’s gear, equipment bags and even trophies - remember, the kids that are receiving this equipment literally have nothing, so as long as the donation isn’t falling apart, C2L will accept it.

Through the Oriole Advocates Cardboard to Leather® program, gently used baseball equipment is collected for communities where there is a love for the game but lack of equipment to play it.

03/19/2026

20% off your entire order at DICK'S Sporting Goods in Columbia, March 20th through March 23rd - THIS WEEKEND.

12/15/2025

AYRA 13U Gold is looking for a player or two to add to their well established and competitive team for the upcoming Spring season.

The indoor winter practice program includes professional pitching and professional hitting coaches two days a week. Spring season will be a mis of A-level league play and local tournaments.

Please contact coach Chris at [email protected] if interested.

12/04/2025

Our 13U Green team is looking to a player or two before their indoor winter program starts in January. The coaches are interested in any player looking for a home if he makes contact with the ball, has athleticism, and is willing to work hard and focus on baseball.

Previous travel experience not required. Happy to work with talented, dedicated Rec All-Star players as well. Please contact coach Smith at [email protected]

Reach out and we'll set something up!

11/14/2025

Registration is now open for the 2026 Spring Baseball and Softball Season!

An early bird discount of $20 is available until February 3rd and a $20 sibling discount is applied during checkout throughout registration.

Spring Registration Info
https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=475378

If you are requesting to move up or down an age group you must reach out to the league commissioner and let them know of the request. Any notes left in the comment section during registration regarding this are not read until we begin making teams and at that point it is usually too late.

It is highly recommended using a lap/desktop computer when completing the registration process.

COACHES: PLEASE - sign up early and often. We need coaches. We need many of them. Every season we are left begging coaches to commit at the last minute. If you have any questions or you are on the fence, please don't hesitate to reach out. Its not as intimidating at it may seem!

We hit a wait list every year so signing up early is highly recommended.

Rec Baseball Information
https://www.ayra.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1020311

Rec Softball Information
https://www.ayra.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1020313

AYRA Baseball

11/04/2025

AYRA 10u were also finalists in their division of the Fall Classic!

11/04/2025

AYRA Green 12u - Finalists in the Fall Classic this weekend!

Great job, men!

11/03/2025

Congratulations to the AYRA 14u team for finishing as runner-ups in the AYRA Fall Classic this weekend! Great job, men!