2026 Little League All-Star Tryouts—Register Now

All-Star season is here! Van Buren Area Little League is forming its 2026 tournament teams, and we want to give every eligible player the opportunity to compete. If your child is ready to take their game to the next level, here's everything you need to know before tryouts.

Registration is now open. Complete the form below before tryouts to secure your player's spot.

Register Here

Tryout Details

Age Groups and Coaches

We're forming a minimum of two tournament teams this season:

• Ages 8–10—Coached by Katie Watson
• Ages 10–12—Coached by Tony Vitale

How To Register

All players who wish to try out must complete the online registration form before arriving at tryouts. Walk-in tryouts without prior registration aren't guaranteed.

Complete the registration form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiGDHheB0XUIB4S_tKEGEywXrroxpB-bRPocgkql1A4jgdkw/viewform?usp=header

What To Bring

Every player must bring the following to tryouts:

• Official birth certificate with a raised seal—required for eligibility verification. Players without this document may not be cleared for tournament play.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for tournament play, players must meet the following criteria:

• Participated in at least eight regular season games prior to the tournament
• Completed registration through the official Google Form before tryouts

What Happens After Tryouts

Here's what families can expect following the tryout session:

• Team selections will be finalized and announced by Saturday, May 30 at 6:00 p.m.
• Practices will begin shortly after teams are selected. Each team's coaching staff will determine practice schedules.
• Tournament play may begin in late June and continue into July, with teams advancing through additional rounds based on results.
• Cost is $30 per player once selected to a team.

Tournament baseball requires a greater time commitment than the regular season, including practices, games, and potential travel depending on how far a team advances. Families should be prepared for schedules to move quickly once teams are formed.

Can't Make Tryouts?

If your player is unable to attend tryouts on May 29, please contact us as soon as possible. We'll do our best to accommodate an alternate evaluation, but we can't guarantee availability without advance notice.

Questions?

For additional information about Little League International tournament play and what families should know going into the postseason, visit the Little League Tournament Parent Information page.

If you have questions specific to Van Buren Area Little League tryouts, reach out to us directly. We're here to help make this process as smooth as possible for your family.

We're looking forward to another exciting All-Star season. Good luck to all our players—we can't wait to see you at Beck Field on May 29!