At Orland Youth Association (OYA), we're more than just a sports organization - we're a community dedicated to empowering youth through athletics. As the premier youth sports destination in Orland Park, we offer a wide range of athletic opportunities for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels.

• In-House Leagues: Join us for exciting in-house leagues in baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball. These leagues provide a fun and engaging environment for children to compete, learn, and build friendships.

• Competitive Development Programs: For athletes seeking more competitive play, our Competitive Development Programs offer tailored opportunities in baseball, basketball, and softball. We match each player's talent and aspirations with the right level of competition.

Our Commitment to Community: At OYA, we're committed to serving the needs and interests of our community. We continuously seek feedback and input from our members to ensure we're offering the sports and programs that matter most to you. Have a suggestion for a new sport or program? We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at info@orlandyouthassociation.org.

One Organization, One Goal: Formerly OYA Boys and OYA Girls, we're proud to unite under the OYA banner to provide a more diverse range of sports for our community. While some may still remember us as separate entities, we're excited to clarify that we are now one cohesive organization committed to the growth and development of all youth athletes in Orland Park.

Join Our Thriving Sports Family: At OYA, every child is encouraged to play, grow, and excel - both on and off the field. We're passionate about cheering on the achievements of our young athletes and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

The O.Y.A. (Orland Youth Association) will be conducting its 2026 Orland Park Warriors Travel Baseball Tryouts starting in July and running through September 2025.

 Please see below for tryout information!

The O.Y.A. is excited to announce tryout INFORMATION for the 2026 Orland Park Warriors Travel baseball season:

* Warriors teams generally play 25-35 (8U–10U) or 40-50 (11U-up) games with one practice a week during a given baseball season.

* With Winter Training (Training varies per team: Brandon Comia’s Top 10 Baseball Training (5-year starter at Illinois/ Sandburg Alum), Andy Gaytan – (Triton College Coach/ Sandburg Alum), and Ryan Hampe – (All-American catcher, Illinois/ Sandburg Alum); Carl Sandburg Coaches, Sportsplex and O.Y.A. batting cages), uniforms (multiple), tournaments and games. The approximate cost ranges from $1,500 - $2500 per player depending on which team you are placed on after tryouts. The 12U teams’ cost is higher due to the Cooperstown trip.

* We will form as many teams as appropriate based on the tryouts with each team playing at the appropriate level of competition. No spots are guaranteed, and opportunities are available for new players at all age levels. All rosters will be selected by the manager and finalized by the OYA Organization through a Warrior Committee.

* PLEASE pre-register for tryouts! Players can register for a tryout on our website info@orlandyouthassociation.org or by clicking HERE. ONLY players who register will have a chance to tryout. Each manager will reach out to All registered players to inform them of tryout information regarding Date, Field and Time if NOT listed below.

* Alternate dates may be available, please e-mail the age group coach listed below to inquire.

* We have multiple bids for Cooperstown available at 12U Level.

**8U – TRYOUT COMPLETE

**9U Warriors– Colin Huie/ Perry Papadopoulis -  Email: colin.huie@gmail.com  Phone: 708-465-8601

Tryout Date: 7/21/2025 at the Sportsplex Soccer Field - 8:00 pm. Rainout Date: N/A

9U Eligibility: Players born 05/01/2016 thru 04/30/2017 and players entering 3rd grade.

**10U Warriors– Chad Capps - Email: chadcapps21@gmail.com Phone: 815-739-2623

Tryout Date: 7/22/2025 at the Sportsplex Soccer Field - 6:00 pm. Rainout Date: N/A

10U Eligibility: Players born 05/01/2015 thru 04/30/2016 and players entering 4th grade.

**11U – Mike Foster - Email: mikefoster18@gmail.com Phone: 815-207-3924

Tryout Date: 7/16/2025 at the Sportsplex Soccer Field - 8:00 pm. Rainout Date: N/A

11U Eligibility: Players born 05/01/2014 thru 04/30/2015 and players entering 5th grade.

**12U – TRYOUT COMPLETE

**13U – Brandon Comia

– Contact Dave Spinella: - Email: orland_park_warriors@yahoo.com Phone:708-595-3277

Tryout Date: 7/17/2025 on John Humphery 3 - 6:00 pm. Rainout Date: Sportsplex 6:00

13U Eligibility: Players born 05/01/2012 thru 04/30/2013 and players entering 7th grade.

***Now that the 14U Black team is complete, we will be holding callbacks for the 14U Red team on Monday July 14th at 5:45pm on Centennial 5. If you are interested and cannot make it or if you have questions please reach out to Dave Spinella via email @ orland_park_warriors@yahoo.com or via phone at (708) 595-3277.

**14U Black - Tryout Complete

14U Eligibility: Players born 05/01/2011 thru 04/30/2012 and players entering 8th grade. 

***15U – Ryan Hampe

– Contact Dave Spinella: - Email: orland_park_warriors@yahoo.com Phone:708-595-3277

Tryout Date: 7/14/2025 on Centennial #5 at 5:45 pm. Rainout Date: TBD.

15U Eligibility: Players born 5/1/2010 thru 04/30/2011 and players entering 9th grade.

**16U – Bob Mase - Email: bobmase98@gmail.com - Phone# (708) 670-4802

Tryout Date: 7/22/2025 at Stagg High School Varsity Field, 6:00pm. Rainout Date: TBD

16U Eligibility: Players born 5/01/2009 thru 04/30/2010 and players entering 10th grade.

**17U – Harry Torgerson

Tryout Date: July 23, 2025 5:30-8:00pm @ Carl Sandburg High School 

17U Eligibility: Players born 05/01/2008 thru 04/30/2009 and players entering 11th grade. 

**18U – Tryout Complete

 18U Eligibility: Players born 05/01/2007 thru 04/30/2008 and players entering 12th grade.

**ALL Players New and Current MUST register for tryouts**

Complete your online registration HERE!!

Orland Youth Association is excited to announce that we are now going to include Girls’ Travel Softball in our youth programming!

In partnership with Royals Elite Softball, we will be carrying teams from 9U through 14U as long as there is interest and competitive ability at each level.

Royals Elite Softball will provide coaching, managing, in-season and off-season training for the girls involved in our program. Coached by Jarrel Williams and his staff, we are looking to provide an environment and training program aimed at getting girls ready to compete at the high school level and beyond.

Off-season training will likely start in the fall, and continue through the season, ending approximately mid-July, in conjunction with our Warriors travel baseball program.

Teams are currently set up to be professionally coached by Jarrel Williams and his Royal Elite staff. Estimated cost for the year is expected to be between $2300-$2800. This cost will cover all fees: uniforms, facility and field rentals, training costs, etc. Your daughter will be expected to be furnished with personal equipment such as gloves, bats, cleats, etc.

Please visit the Royals Elite Softball website for further information:

https://studentathleticsfoundation.org/softball-home

Tryouts will be conducted on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Sandburg High School Varsity Softball Field for the following age groups:

9-10U (3rd and 4th Grade) – 10:00am

11-12U (5th and 6th Grade) – 12:00pm

13U-14U (7th and 8th Grade) – 2:00pm

In the event of a rainout, tryouts will begin at the same start times at:

9426 Corsair Road, Frankfort, IL

Please register for tryouts using the below link:

https://orlandyouthassociation.sportngin.com/register/form/036423763

Save the date! Our partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods, is offering you a 20% off discount throughout the store to help you gear up for the season!

20% OFF - APPRECIATION WEEKEND  - July 25 – 28, 2025

VALID STORE LOCATIONS: ORLAND PARK

*Offer not accepted at DICK’S Warehouse Sale or Going, Going, Gone! Locations. 

Be sure to use the coupon linked below, as this is specific to our organization. The coupon is valid in-store on the dates listed and must be shown at the register during checkout. 

CLICK HERE FOR COUPON 

We are Excited to Announce that OYA 2025 Fall Baseball Registration is NOW OPEN!!!

Our Fall Baseball Program is BACK and BETTER than ever! All players registered for the program will receive a jersey and a hat.

Our Fall Baseball program offers baseball players from both Travel and Recreational Leagues games during some of the best weather our area has to offer. The season will start in mid-August and conclude by mid-October.

2025 Fall Baseball fees are as follows:

Mustang - $220

Bronco - $220

Pony - $240

Please use the following link to complete your 20245 Fall Baseball Registration:

https://orlandyouthassociation.sportngin.com/register/form/249953186
 

There is an additional $75 fee for non-resident participants. If you have any questions regarding the OYA Residency Requirements please contact us to clear them up prior to registering.

The 2025 Fall Baseball Divisions are listed below (please note OYA reserves the right to adjust divisions based upon registration numbers):

Mustang - 3rd Grade and 4th Grade

Bronco - 5th Grade and 6th Grade

Pony - 7th Grade and 8th Grade **Incoming “In House” 9th graders are also eligible for this division. 9th grade Travel players are not eligible**

• Mustang through Pony divisions will be formed via a draft. Mustang through Pony divisions will have playoffs.
• Just a reminder... all players are required to have their own helmets. Mustang helmets must have a face mask.

We will not be honoring any special requests of any kind at this time; carpooling will not be accepted as a special request.

Registration is scheduled to close on Friday, August 8th, however; if the program reaches capacity before then it will close early.

Orland Youth Association is Excited to Announce our Upcoming Eagles Boys and Girls Travel Basketball Tryouts!!

The Orland Park Eagles Travel Basketball Program is a Competitive Development Basketball Program for both Boys and Girls who possess the Desire and Ability to Learn and Play Basketball at a Competitive Level. The Goal of the Eagles Program is to provide both Fundamental and Advanced Basketball Training and Skills to its Players in a Competitive Environment all while Teaching its Players Lessons in "playing the game the right way" through Respect, Good Sportsmanship and Teamwork.

• Practices will begin in Late September/Early October. Game Season will begin in November and ends in March.
• Multi-Sport Athletes are Welcome and we Understand you may miss some Early Season Practices and Training due to other Obligations.

Eagles Travel Basketball 2025-2026 SEASON INFORMATION:

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• High School Feeder Program with Exposure to Sandburg Coaches
• Practices Two Practices per week from Late September/Early October and end in March
•  Local Leagues and Tournaments on Weekends
•  4th-8th Grade Travel Teams
•  Cost Estimate: $550-$700 (Depending on Team) 

Eagles Boys and Girls Travel Basketball Tryouts are Saturday August 9th and Sunday August 10th. Location: Orland Park Sportsplex - 11351 W 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467

***EAGLES GIRLS TRAVEL BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

Tryout times are listed below:

4th, 5th and 6th Grade – 12:00pm-1:00pm

7th and 8th Grade – 1:00pm-2:00pm

Girls Tryout Make Ups: If you cannot attend Please Reply and we will Connect you with a Coach for your Daughter’s Grade Level. 

***Please reach out to our Director of Eagles GIRLS Basketball, Doug Stepansky ds4k@yahoo.com with any questions or concerns regarding our GIRLS Program.

 ***EAGLES BOYS TRAVEL BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

Tryout times are listed below:

4th Grade – 8:00am-9:30am

5th Grade – 9:30am-11:00am

6th Grade – 11:00am-12:30pm

7th Grade – 12:30pm-2:00pm

8th Grade – 2:00pm-3:30pm

Eagles Boys Call Backs will be held on Sunday, August10th @ the Orland Park Sportsplex at the following times:

4th Grade - 9:00am-10:00am

5th Grade – 10:00am-11:00am

6th Grade - 11:00am-12:00pm

7th Grade – 12:00pm-1:00pm

8th Grade – 1:00pm-2:00pm

***Please reach out to our Director of Eagles BOYS Basketball, Pat Richardson pat.richardson53@yahoo.com with any questions or concerns regarding our BOYS Program.

ALL players must be registered online to be eligible to attend a tryout!!

Online registration can be completed using the following link:

https://orlandyouthassociation.sportngin.com/register/form/022032025
 

***Please Plan to Arrive 15 Minutes Prior to the Start of your Grade Level Tryout in Order to Allow Time to Check in. Please Dress Comfortably, Bring your Basketball and Don't Forget a Water Bottle!

We're Looking Forward to Seeing you on the Courts on Saturday, August 9th! GO EAGLES!!!

We’re thrilled to announce that registration is now open for our Orland Youth Association Volleyball program!

This year, we’re bringing exciting new opportunities for players in our community:

• Grade School Volleyball (3rd–5th Grade) will be co-ed, welcoming both boys and girls to learn and compete together.
• Junior High Volleyball (6th–8th Grade) will now feature separate divisions for boys and girls, giving our athletes even more chances to grow and play. We’re especially excited to reintroduce boys junior high volleyball after several years!

Grade School Volleyball: 

https://orlandyouthassociation.sportngin.com/register/form/540377738?_gl=1*1waxm4t*_ga*OTY1OTQ5OTM5LjE3NDk0NDA4NjI.*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*czE3NTE5ODE5MjMkbzEwJGcxJHQxNzUxOTgxOTU1JGoyOCRsMCRoMA..

Girls Junior High Volleyball: 

https://orlandyouthassociation.sportngin.com/register/form/495113216?_gl=1*t37u6h*_ga*OTY1OTQ5OTM5LjE3NDk0NDA4NjI.*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*czE3NTE5ODE5MjMkbzEwJGcxJHQxNzUxOTgxOTU1JGoyOCRsMCRoMA..

Boys Junior High Volleyball: 

https://orlandyouthassociation.sportngin.com/register/form/133936775?_gl=1*t37u6h*_ga*OTY1OTQ5OTM5LjE3NDk0NDA4NjI.*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*czE3NTE5ODE5MjMkbzEwJGcxJHQxNzUxOTgxOTU1JGoyOCRsMCRoMA..

Spots fill quickly, so be sure to register soon to secure your child’s place on the court.

Thank you for being a part of our OYA community. We can’t wait to see all of our young athletes out there enjoying the game!

Understanding Travel Sports: Travel sports are designed for children who are passionate about their sport, possess advanced skills, and are ready for a higher level of competition. These programs demand a significant commitment of time and energy, including frequent practices, weekend tournaments, and often travel to compete against teams from other regions. Travel sports are ideal for athletes who are dedicated to their sport and looking to challenge themselves against strong competition.

Understanding Rec Sports: Recreational (Rec) sports offer a more relaxed and inclusive environment, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and fun. These leagues are perfect for children who enjoy the sport but may not be ready or interested in the intense commitment required by travel teams. Rec sports provide a balanced schedule, typically involving one or two practices and games per week, allowing kids to explore other activities, enjoy free time, and participate in multiple sports without overwhelming time demands.

When to Choose Travel Sports:

• Your child shows a strong interest and commitment to a specific sport.
• They have the skill level and drive to compete at a higher level.
• Your family can accommodate the time and financial commitments required for travel sports.

When to Choose Rec Sports:

• Your child is trying out a new sport or plays multiple sports.
• They enjoy sports but prefer a lower-pressure environment.
• Your family needs a schedule that is more flexible and less demanding.

Balancing Multiple Sports: If your child is involved in multiple travel sports, consider balancing their schedule with rec sports. Rec leagues provide the opportunity to stay active and engaged in a sport they love without the intense commitment, offering them time to rest, pursue other interests, and maintain a healthy balance between sports and other aspects of life.

Choosing the right level of competition for your child is essential for their development and enjoyment of the sport. Encourage them to have fun, develop their skills, and most importantly, enjoy their athletic journey.

We're incredibly grateful to Sugar Kahne Bake Shop for their thoughtful donation to one of our cherished OYA players who needed a sweet treat this week. Their generosity truly made a difference!

Sugar Kahne Bake Shop isn't just a business, they're a community partner who put smiles on faces with their delectable cookies. When you're in need of sweet, scrumptious cookies for any occasion, we highly recommend choosing Sugar Kahne Bake Shop.

Order your batch of joy today from https://www.sugarkahnebakeshop.com/. Supporting local businesses like Sugar Kahne not only gets you delicious treats, but also strengthens our community bonds. Happy ordering!