East Side Youth Baseball & Softball

If you were waiting for information on
Family Fun Day,
it has been moved to
June 20th. More information to come soon!

🌧️ Due to weather, all practices and games at East Side are canceled today (June 6, 2026) 🌧️

🌧️ Due to weather, all practices and games at East Side are canceled for the evening (June 5, 2026) 🌧️

The weather is heating up, and let's keep those bats hot, too! Go get 'em this weekend, Elite! 🔥💪

🏆 Congratulations to Elite 14U Mumaw on winning the ETS Lighthouse Classic in Michigan City this weekend!🏆

⚾️Elite 8u Donovan made it to the 'ship! ⚾️

Big congrats to Elite 8U Donovan who, In their first tournament together as a team, battled their way to the championship game in the May Melee tournament in Niles. Way to represent, gentlemen!

Good luck to all our Elite athletes, coaches, and families traveling this weekend — go get ‘em! 💪⚾🥎

🌞 After a chilly start to the season, the sun is finally shining in weeks 4-5, and our players are heating up right along with it! 🔥⚾🥎

⚾ EAST SIDE BASEBALL ALL-STAR TRYOUTS ⚾

Calling ALL current East Side Rec baseball players — Your rec season was just the beginning. We're holding tryouts for our 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, and 12U All-Star teams!

⚠️ A few important notes before you register for tryouts:

☑ You must register to be eligible for All-Star tryouts
☑ Registering does not guarantee a roster spot
☑ Completing registration means you are committing to all Babe Ruth State and Regional events
☑ For age groups with multiple sessions, your player only needs to attend one tryout

📝 Register here:
👉 https://eastsidebaseballsoftball.sportngin.com/register/who/438505367

⚾ TRYOUT SCHEDULE ⚾
📍 East Side Baseball Practice Fields

▶️ 8U (Machine Sling Pitch)
📍 East Side Baseball Practice Field 3
Monday, June 1 | 4:00–5:00 PM
Monday, June 1 | 5:00–6:00 PM
Tuesday, June 2 | 4:00–5:00 PM
Tuesday, June 2 | 5:00–6:00 PM
▶️ 9U
Monday, June 15 | 5:00–6:00 PM
Tuesday, June 16 | 5:00–6:00 PM
▶️ 10U
Monday, June 8 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Monday, June 15 | 6:00–7:00 PM
▶️ 11U
Monday, June 8 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Sunday, June 14 | 6:00–7:00 PM
▶️ 12U
Monday, June 8 | 5:00–6:00 PM
Monday, June 15 | 5:00–6:00 PM

🏟️ TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 🏟️
Selected players must be available for all applicable tournaments:

8U
📍 State Tournament — Crown Point, IN | July 8–12
📍 Ohio Valley Tournament — Louisville, KY | July 16–20
9U
📍 State Tournament — St. John's, IN | July 8–12
📍 Ohio Valley Tournament — Vincennes, IN | July 16–19
10U
📍 State Tournament — South Bend, IN | July 7–12
📍 Ohio Valley Tournament — Vincennes, IN | July 16–19
11U (70')
📍 State Tournament — St. John's, IN | July 8–12
📍 Ohio Valley Tournament — Elizabethtown, KY | July 23–26
12U (60')
📍 State Tournament — South Bend, IN | July 8–12
📍 Ohio Valley Tournament — Elizabethtown, KY | July 23–26
12U (70')
📍 State Tournament — Crown Point, IN | July 7–12
📍 Ohio Valley Tournament — Elizabethtown, KY | July 23–26

❓ Questions? Reach out to our leadership team:
🔹 Pete Gillis — VP of Baseball
[email protected]
🔹 John Donovan — Baseball Player Agent
[email protected]
🔹 D.J. Tavernier — VP of Operations
[email protected]

🏆🥎 EAST SIDE SOFTBALL ALL-STAR TRYOUTS 🥎🏆

East Side Rec is calling ALL current softball players — We're holding tryouts for our 8U, 10U, and 12U All-Star teams!

🥎 TRYOUT SCHEDULE 🥎
📍 East Side Practice Field 1

▶️ 8U (ages 8 and under)
Monday, June 8 | 7:00–8:30 PM
▶️ 10U (ages 10 and under)
Monday, June 8 | 5:30–7:00 PM
▶️ 12U (ages 12 and under)
Tuesday, June 9 | 5:30–7:00 PM
🔄 Make-up Tryout (All Ages)
Tuesday, June 9 | 7:00–8:30 PM

📝 Register here: https://eastsidebaseballsoftball.sportngin.com/register/form/212319264

🏟️ TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 🏟️
Selected players must be available for all applicable tournaments:

📍 State Tournament
Mishawaka, IN | June 26–28
📍 Regional Tournament
Fern Creek, KY | July 2–5
📍 Babe Ruth World Series (if qualified)
Florence, AL | July 24–Aug 2

Last season, East Side Softball All-Stars had one of our best years EVER:
🥇 10U & 14U Indiana State Champions
🥇 12U & 14U Regional Champions
🏆 12U & 14U Babe Ruth World Series Champions

That's not luck — that's a program built on hard work, heart, and love for this park. We want you to join! Register for a tryout, give it your all, and represent the park we all love at the next level!

❓ Questions?
Reach out to our VP of Softball, Jordan Bodnar:
📧 [email protected]