Frequently Asked Questions - 2024 Season
What is the All-Star Program?
The Thunder All-Star program is a competitive tournament program. This program runs from late May through July 2024. Only players from the Spring Recreational season are eligible to play and must tryout and be selected to a team. Teams compete against other All-Star and Select teams from surrounding leagues. The goal is to qualify for and attend the Western Nationals Tournament.
What age divisions are eligible for All-Stars?
8u, 10u, 12u, 14u, 16u
Can I just sign-up my player for All-Stars?
No, players must tryout and be selected to a team.
What is the registration cost to participate in Thunder All Stars?
Registration costs for the All-Star Program typically range from $450-$550. Registration includes entry fees for 4 tournaments, uniforms, league associated expenses, discretionary team funds and use of RGS equipment and fields.
What is the time commitment?
All-Star teams should plan to practice 2-3x weekly in addition to weekend tournaments. The tournaments are all day Saturday and Sunday with anywhere from 4-8 games per weekend.
What is Nationals? Should we plan on attending?
Western Nationals is a week-long tournament where teams compete against the best All-Star and Select teams from all over the Western United States. Western Nationals can be hosted anywhere in the Western United States. These special events are designed to combine team bonding and team competition. Tournaments also include costume contests, pin trading, skills contests and more. Teams will qualify or could be invited to Nationals. If qualified or invited, the team should plan to attend. Families should block off the respective week in case of the opportunity to attend.
Can high school players participate in All-Stars?
High school players are eligible to return to the league they played with previously. There are rules related to the number of high school players. Please reach out to the Thunder Player Agent for more information.
Are there eligibility issues I should know about?
Yes. Players must follow all USA Softball eligibility rules when considering All-Stars. Players must reside or go to school in Roseville. Players must not participate in any way with any other team after the set dates by USA Softball. Please email thunder@rosevillegirlssoftball.org for any questions about eligibility.
How are All-Star coaches selected?
All prospective coaches and managers must submit an application for consideration. All coach and manager applicants will be interviewed by an independent panel not associated with the league. The panel will select the best candidates. The RSG Board does not select any of the coaching staff.
What do Tryouts look like?
Players will be evaluated on running, hitting, bunting, infield and outfield work. Pitchers and catchers will also be evaluated as part of the tryouts. Players will be evaluated and ranked by a panel of independent evaluators.
How are teams formed?
The top 9 ranked players will be automatically selected to the team. Coaches can fill the three remaining spots with any players that attended the tryout. Read more about the process here.
How many All-Stars will there be per division?
There will be one Thunder All-Star team per division unless otherwise approved by the Board. **If there is a second team allowed, If a player declines an invitation to play on the first All-Star team, they are not eligible to participate on a different Thunder All-Star team.
When will notifications go out for players who were selected?
Team selections will take place the week after tryouts conclude. All players should be notified 10 days after the tryouts are concluded.