Programs
The Bainbridge Blacksox select baseball program serves families across Kitsap County, including Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bremerton, and Port Orchard. Our travel teams provide competitive tournament play and focused player development while supporting multi-sport participation and Little League involvement.
The Annual Cycle
Our season structure for the 2026-2027 season is still being determined. Annual tryouts are held each July, and the full details of the yearly cycle will be shared once plans are finalized.
Our approach is designed to let players experience both select baseball development and the community tradition of Little League, without forcing early single-sport specialization.
Why Choose Blacksox?
- Competitive select play serving all of Kitsap County
- Experienced coaching and youth mentorship
- Limited travel - mostly Washington tournaments
- Multi-sport athlete support
- Little League partnership and respect
- Break-even organization focused on players
- Indoor facility on Bainbridge Island for year-round training
Tryouts
We hold annual tryouts each July for all age groups. Tryouts are open to any player looking for high-quality coaching, player development, and a competitive, supportive team environment.
Age Groups
We field teams for:
- 8U
- 9U
- 10U
- 11U
- 12U
- 13U
- 14U (Beginning July 2026)
Age Determination: A player's age on May 1st of the current year determines eligibility (Top Tier Tournament standard).
Who Can Try Out?
Everyone is welcome:
- Players from anywhere in Kitsap County
- Players from other select teams
- Little League players
- Recreational players
- Off-island players
- First-time select players
If your child cannot attend the scheduled tryout, we can often accommodate make-up evaluations. Contact us in advance.
Roster Decisions
Rosters are typically finalized in late August, giving families time for summer adventures.
We anticipate being oversubscribed in our early seasons. For players not selected for a team, we offer monthly clinics focused on skill development and preparation for future tryouts.
Season Structure
Our season structure for the 2026-2027 season is still being determined. We'll share the full details — including how development and competitive tournament play are organized — once plans are finalized.
Our Little League Partnership
We love and support the Bainbridge Island Little League. Little League is an important and enjoyable part of any youth baseball player's experience, and every spring we ensure our players can participate in this community tradition, including:
- Little League regular season
- All Star season
- Community baseball traditions
We avoid scheduling any conflicting activities during Little League All Star season.
Join the Team
Interested in playing with the Blacksox? Register your interest for tryouts and we'll be in touch with details as the 2026-2027 season structure is finalized.
Cost & Equipment
We aim to keep fees transparent and competitive while offering a premium select experience. We run the organization as a break-even endeavor.
Season Fees
Pricing for the 2026-2027 season is still being determined and will be set based on the upcoming season structure. Fee details will be shared once the structure is finalized.
Player Equipment
Players will need personal gear:
- Baseball glove
- Bat (USSSA bats allowed in tournament play)
- Cleats
- Gray batting helmet (specific model will be recommended)
Catchers: Must provide their own gear
Tournament play allows USSSA bats, which have a noticeable performance increase compared to USA bats.
Any additional required training gear will be communicated by coaches prior to the season.
Financial Aid
We believe cost should not be a barrier to development and team membership. Financial aid is available for families who need assistance. Please reach out confidentially to discuss options.
Ready to Play?
Join the Bainbridge Blacksox family and experience select baseball with a community focus. Our next tryouts will be held in July.
Contact us today to learn more about our program, express interest in tryouts, or get information about our monthly clinics.