Fusion Fastpitch conducts tryouts for 8UA, 8UB1, 10U, 12U, 14U and 18U levels to place players on the appropriate traveling team.

Players electing to play 6U and 8UB/C levels do not participate in tryouts.

Tryouts will this held in the spring for all age groups.

Fusion Fastpitch seeks to conduct effective and fair tryouts, establishing procedures which ensure results in the best interest of both players and the program.

Players are rated in drills that demonstrate hitting, fielding and throwing skills. External evaluators are used to determine the scores.

You can read more about our Team Construction process in our bylaws posted on the Fusion Board Member page.

2026 Tryouts

8U, 10U & 12U Player tryouts will be held on March 15, 2026 at the Dundas Dome.
14U & 18U Player tryouts will be held on March 14, 2026 at the Mash Training Facility.

Tryout Times: Group times will be provided in the coming weeks.

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Tryout Stations

Hitting

• Front toss. 

• 8-10 full swing attempts plus 5 bunt attempts

  • • Additional reps will be included if player wants to be evaluated on slap and/or drag bunt

• Evaluated on: Form, exit velocity, ball tracking, and contact.

Infield

• 8-10 reps

• Players will be rotated through different spots in the infield

  • • 14/18U will be asked to go to their primary/secondary position

• Evaluated on: Form, footwork, glove work, throws

Outfield

• 8-10 reps

• Will include fielding grounders as outfielder 

• Throws will include hitting cut-off and hitting a base. 

• Evaluated on: Form, footwork, glove work, throws  

General Athleticism

• Timed Shuttle Run

• Base running

• Timed sit ups

Pitching

• 20-25 pitches plus additional pitches for each additional pitch they throw

  • • 12/14/18U will be asked to hit spots

• Evaluated on velocity including difference in FB v Change (older age groups), accuracy and form

Catching

• 20 pitches - at random, some will be in the dirt

• 5 throws to 2nd

• 2 throws to corner base

• Evaluated on receiving/framing, blocking, pop-up times, throw accuracy 

2026 Spring Team Formations