Tryout Format


West Fargo Baseball Travel Tryout Information


West Fargo Baseball strives to provide competitive travel baseball opportunities while ensuring appropriate roster sizes and competitive balance at each age level.

Depending on the number of athletes participating in tryouts, player cuts may be necessary to maintain appropriate team sizes and competitive standards.

Athletes who participate in travel tryouts but are not selected for a travel team will have the opportunity to participate in the Advanced Red River Valley League (RRVL) Program for their respective age division.


West Fargo Baseball reserves the right to expand or reduce the number of travel teams offered at each age level based on registration numbers, player ability, competitive balance, and available coaching resources.


Travel Tryout Evaluation Criteria

Each athlete will be evaluated in several key areas throughout the tryout process. Evaluations are designed to provide an assessment of each player's current baseball skills, athletic ability, and overall readiness for competitive travel baseball.

Speed & Athleticism

  • Running speed and timed evaluations
  • Overall athletic ability and movement

Fielding

  • Ground ball and fly ball fundamentals
  • Fielding mechanics and footwork
  • Throwing accuracy and arm strength
  • Overall defensive ability

Pitching

  • Pitching mechanics
  • Throwing accuracy and command
  • Pitching velocity

Hitting

  • Swing mechanics and fundamentals
  • Quality of contact and consistency
  • Hitting power and bat speed

Character, Attitude & Effort

  • Positive attitude and body language
  • Effort and work ethic
  • Focus and attentiveness
  • Communication and coachability
  • Preparedness and overall conduct throughout the tryout process


All athletes interested in participating in travel baseball are required to attend the scheduled travel tryouts.


If an athlete has a scheduling conflict, parents must notify West Fargo Baseball in advance of the scheduled tryout.

West Fargo Baseball will make reasonable efforts to accommodate conflicts when possible. However, alternate tryout dates or evaluation opportunities cannot be guaranteed.


Tryout Check-In & Evaluation Process


Upon arrival, athletes will check in and receive an assigned tryout number. This number will be used throughout the evaluation and grading process.


Players will participate in a series of drills designed to assess their baseball skills and athletic abilities. Evaluations may include infield, outfield, hitting, pitching, and running activities.


In addition to physical performance, evaluators will consider each athlete's communication, attitude, preparedness, focus, and effort throughout the tryout process.


Team Selection Philosophy

West Fargo Baseball recognizes that evaluating athletes during tryouts is not an exact science. A player's performance during a tryout represents only a snapshot of their abilities on a particular day.

To make the most informed team placement decisions possible, West Fargo Baseball considers multiple factors, including:

  • Travel tryout evaluation scores
  • Overall team composition and competitive balance
  • Previous season evaluations and performance
  • Demonstrated commitment and work ethic
  • Individual player development and readiness for the level of competition

Our evaluators work to provide fair and objective assessments of each athlete's current abilities and potential for success.


We also recognize that athletes develop at different rates. Placement at the appropriate competitive level is important for building confidence, improving skills, and maintaining a positive baseball experience.


Our goal is not simply to place athletes on the highest-level team possible, but to place them in an environment where they can develop, compete, contribute, and succeed.


West Fargo Baseball remains committed to providing meaningful opportunities for athletes at all skill levels while maintaining a competitive and development-focused travel program.


Team Selection & Notification


Following the completion of tryouts, West Fargo Baseball will review evaluation results and finalize team selections.


Families can typically expect to receive team selection notifications within 1–3 days following the completion of tryouts.


Team placement decisions will be based on the evaluation process and the overall needs of each team and age division.


Questions & Additional Information:


For questions regarding travel tryouts, evaluations, or team selection, please contact the West Fargo Baseball Office.



Email: office@westfargobaseball.com



Tryout Information & Schedule


West Fargo Baseball travel tryouts will be held at the Scheels Performance Center. Each age group will participate in two separate tryout sessions, and athletes are expected to attend both sessions.


Tryout Information & Guidelines

  • Arrival: Players should arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled tryout time.
  • Check-In: All players must check in at the designated table in the facility waiting area.
  • Required Equipment: Players should bring a glove, batting gloves, batting helmet, bat, and athletic shoes or rubber cleats.
  • Footwear: Metal cleats are not permitted inside the facility.
  • Facility Access: Only players and authorized WFB staff will be allowed in the turf area during tryouts. Parents and spectators must remain in the designated waiting area.
  • Team Announcements: Travel team selections will be announced on March 18, 2026.


2027 Travel Tryout Schedule


Tryout Session #1


Location: Scheels Performance Center

Monday, March 15

  • 9U: 5:30 PM – 7:15 PM
  • 10U: 7:15 PM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday, March 16

  • 11U: 5:30 PM – 7:15 PM
  • 12U: 7:15 PM – 9:00 PM

Thursday, March 18

  • 13U: 5:30 PM – 7:15 PM
  • 14U: 7:15 PM – 9:00 PM

Tryout Session #2


Location: Scheels Performance Center

Sunday, March 21

  • 9U: 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM
  • 10U: 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
  • 11U: 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM
  • 12U: 3:00 PM – 4:45 PM
  • 13U: 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM
  • 14U: 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM

Team Announcements

Wednesday, March 24, 2027