Dear SMLL families,  Tryouts for the South Milwaukee Jr. Rocket program will be on July 24th and July 25th  and held at the SMLL park. See below for age specific dates and times. NOTE: Current Jr Rockets with an explicit invite from their manager DO NOT need to try out. The South Milwaukee Jr. Rocket program is an opportunity for selected, interested players to compete in additional baseball/softball in tournament settings.   The program has the ability to keep young players together up to entering his or her high school years. Teams practice year-round and participate in five tournaments (one “home”, 4 “away”) selected by the team’s manager.  Most teams will have a game at Helfaer Field (American Family Field).  Try Out Times: Softball         (Softball Player’s age as of December 31, 2023) 8U                5:00 - 5:45 10U              6:00 - 6:45 12U              7:00 – 7:45                       Baseball        (Baseball Player’s age as of April 30, 2024) 8U/9U           5:00 – 6:00 10U              6:00 – 7:00             12U              7:00 – 8:00 *13U Baseball tryouts will take place at a later date 2024 Managers-                                              8U Softball- Klosky (2023 Cardinals)                8U Baseball- Moen (2023 Dodgers) 10U Softball- Luebbe (2023 Mariners)              9U Baseball- Joy Paul (2023 Pirates) 12U Softball- (birthyear 2012) Behnke             10U Baseball- McIntosh (2023 Phillies) 12U Softball- (birthyear 2011) Crogan              12U Baseball- Griggs (2023 Tigers)                                                                            13U Baseball- Dwight Carr Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.