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Rawlings Tigers North Jersey combines elite coaching, advanced training tools, and a culture built on confidence, character, and competition. Complete the interest form to receive priority updates on evaluations, winter training, data-driven development sessions, and roster openings. Give your athlete the opportunity to grow in a program designed to bring out their best.

To register for a tryout, click the button below that matches your player’s age group.

The fall season marks the beginning of a new developmental year for our players.

As players move from one age group to the next, the game begins to change. The pace gets faster, expectations increase, and players are challenged to grow both physically and mentally.

At Rawlings Tigers North Jersey, fall is used as a bridge into the next stage of development. Players are evaluated for their rising age group while continuing to build the fundamentals, habits, confidence, and game understanding needed to succeed.

Our fall programming is designed to help players adjust to the increased speed, structure, and competitiveness of the next level while remaining focused on long-term development.

The focus of the fall season will be on:

• Continued development of throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, and base running fundamentals
• Building stronger baseball and softball IQ and situational awareness
• Preparing players for the increased pace and expectations of their next age level
• Creating a competitive training and game environment
• Helping players develop confidence, coachability, toughness, and consistency

Our goal is not simply to move players up. Our goal is to prepare players to succeed as they move into the next stage of their development.

Youth baseball age groups are based on a player’s baseball age for the upcoming season. As players move into a new baseball year, they advance from one age level to the next.

For example, players who competed at 8U during the spring and summer will typically transition into the Rising 9U / 9U group for the fall. This allows players to begin training and competing in preparation for the next full baseball season.

The fall season serves as a bridge between age groups. It gives players time to adjust, develop, and prepare before entering the spring season at their new age level.

The fall season marks the beginning of a new developmental year for our softball players.

In youth softball, players transition through age divisions such as 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U. For players moving out of 8U, the fall season begins their transition into the Rising 10U / 10U developmental year.

This is an important step in a player’s softball journey. As players move up, the game begins to change. The pace becomes faster, expectations increase, and players are introduced to a more structured and competitive team environment.

Our fall programming is designed to help players make that transition the right way. We focus on continued skill development, confidence, softball IQ, athletic movement, and the habits that support long-term growth.

The goal is not simply to move players up. The goal is to prepare them to succeed at the next level.

Softball age groups are organized in even-numbered divisions, including 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U. Players should register for the age group they are preparing to enter for the Fall 2026 season.

Not sure which age group to choose? Select the closest option, and our staff will help confirm proper placement during the evaluation process.