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2026-27 Thunder Travel Baseball Tryouts

Thunder Tryout Registration Is Open

Below are the scheduled tryout dates for for the 2026/27 season. Please review player age division eligibility to correctly select the right age group and submit the $15 dollar tryout fee which covers tryout expenses. Please scroll down to complete your players registration. 

8U, 9U, and 10U are one day tryouts typically last for approximately 2 hours and consist of various baseball drills related to hitting, throwing, and catching.

11U, 12U, 13U, and 14U are two day tryouts with each day typically lasting 2 hours. Day 1 will consist of various baseball drills and measurements related to hitting, throwing, and catching. Day 2 will be a controlled scrimmage.


Division/Grade Age Guidelines
 8U– player turning 9 prior to September 1 of 2027 year is NOT eligible unless they are in the 2nd grade
 9U– player turning 10 prior to September 1 of 2027 year is NOT eligible unless they are in the 3rd grade
10U– player turning 11 prior to September 1 of 2027 year is NOT eligible unless they are in the 4th grade
11U – player turning 12 prior to September 1 of 2027 year is NOT eligible unless they are in the 5th grade
12U – player turning 13 prior to September 1 of 2027 year is NOT eligible unless they are in the 6th grade
13U – player turning 14 prior to September 1 of 2027 year is NOT eligible unless they are in the 7th grade.
14U – player turning 15 prior to September 1 of 2027 year is NOT eligible unless they are in the 8th grade. 

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected].

Registration Listing

2026-27 PBO Thunder Baseball

Parents/Guardians, we're excited to get started on the upcoming 2026-27 Thunder season!

The Palos Thunder baseball program is a competitive part-time travel baseball program offered by the Palos Baseball Organization (PBO). This program is designed to offer more advanced players the opportunity to further develop their skills and compete against other full-time and part-time baseball programs. The Thunder season from August through July of the following year.

Please note, that all Thunder players are required to play in our in-house recreational baseball program, which is a separate program with a separate registration process.

The Thunder tryout fee is $15 and covers tryout expenses. That is the only fee you'll be charged today. Please have your player attend their appropriate age group tryout!

Checkout our this link for frequently asked questions: Palos Thunder Program FAQS

Thank you! - The Palos Thunder Travel Committee

8U - (2nd Grade or lower)

Registration closes on 03/01/2027 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
$15.00

9U - (3rd Grade)

Registration closes on 03/01/2027 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
$15.00

10U - (4th Grade)

Registration closes on 03/01/2027 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
$15.00

11U - (5th Grade)

Registration closes on 03/01/2027 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
$15.00

12U - (6th Grade)

Registration closes on 03/01/2027 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
$15.00

13U - (7th Grade)

Registration closes on 03/01/2027 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
$15.00

14U - (8th Grade)

Registration closes on 03/01/2027 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
$15.00
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