Tryouts for the 2026 softball season will begin on Monday, February 9, 2026. All student-athletes are required to obtain their athletic clearance to be eligible. Completed packets must be submitted to the Cal High Athletic Department no later than the deadline in January, which will soon be provided by the Athletic Director. See Chad Ross (AD) or Erin Jadd, if you will not meet the deadline.
High school rules require a minimum of a 3-day tryout before decisions can made. Coaches may choose to extend the tryout beyond 3 days, if more evaluation time is needed. A tentative tryout schedule is below:
February 9: Base Running Evaluation, Pitchers & Catchers Evaluation
February 10: Infield & Outfield Evaluation
February 11: Hitting Evaluations
February 12-13: Split-squads — Participants are split for two days to both the Varsity and JV fields, with approximately half of the participants going to each. Those reporting to the Varsity field will be competing for a roster spot on the Varsity team. Those reporting to the JV field will be competing for a roster spot on the JV team. Varsity and JV rosters will be posted online after 9:00pm. Due to limited roster spots, not all participants may be offered a spot.
February 16: (No School / Presidents’ Day Holiday)
February 17: (No School / Staff Day)
February 18: Team Meetings / Team Practices Begin
February 19: Snap!Raise Fundraiser Kick-off / Team Practices
February 20: Team Practices / Uniforms will be distributed at the Softball Container afterwards
February 21: Saturday Jamboree Scrimmages — 3-team round-robin at both Varsity and JV fields
Important Notes
– Team rosters may be expanded following completion of the supplemental tryout for winter sport athletes, who may not participate in the tryout until either their winter sport has ended or their coach has granted them clearance to attend. All winter sport athletes will be given a supplemental tryout of at least 3 days, per rule.
– Participants should bring all of their softball gear to every session, including appropriate shoes AND cleats for all surfaces
– Any participant who has 3 unexcused absences will be considered as a voluntary withdrawal and will be unable to continue with the tryout.
– All tryout sessions are closed. Only players and coaches should be in attendance.
– Check this site everyday for late-afternoon updates regarding changes based on field and weather conditions.
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