Tryout dates for the Trailblazers 2025 / 2026 teams will be announced on
Monday, July 7, 2025. To be the first to know, join our newsletter.
Starting in September 2025, team training sessions will be:
– Tuesdays and Wednesday nights
– Saturday and Sunday mornings
The True North Trailblazers College Prep Program is a one-of-a-kind year-round experience. Led by True North’s team of coaches who are all former college players / college coaches, we train and develop players to allow them to not just play collegiate softball, but to excel at college softball. If you are truly interested in playing at one of the highest levels of the game, then the Trailblazers are exactly where you need to be!
View our list of players who have gone on play to collegiately.
Trailblazers teams implement a thorough and rigorous training plan, play a full schedule of games / tournaments against US-based competition, and bring an unprecedent compete level to each and every training session and game.
For the 2025 – 2026 season, we are preparing to have teams in the 18U age group (2008 to 2010 birth years) and the 14U age group (2011 to 2013 birth years). Players who are trying out must be:
- Seriously interested and committed to working and training hard
- Strong desire to level up their skills both on and off the field
- Show a passion for the sport and long-term growth and playing collegiately
Team training dates for 2025 / 2026 season (all will be located in Richmond, BC)
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the evening (6:30 to 8:30 pm)
- Saturday and Sundays in the morning (9:30 to 12 noon)
Game and Team Training Schedule
During the fall / winter, teams will train out of our indoor training centre in Richmond two to four times a week.
Games will be on on the weekends and will be a combination of of local games as well as trips to Washington state. We will also be doing one trip to Phoenix, Arizona over high school spring break in March 2026. It is anticipated that we will be playing anywhere from 50 to 70 games throughout the year. Expect to play games every weekend from April 2026 through mid July 2026.
Draft game schedule for 2025/2026 is as follows:
- September 2025 (6-8 games)
- Mid-September: Scrimmage weekend in Washington state
- End of September: USSSA Tournament in Washington state
- October 2025
- Mid-October: Possible scrimmage (weather dependent)
- November 2025, December 2025, January 2026, February 2026: No games
- Each month will have at least one “team” weekend with extended team training sessions on both Saturday and Sunday plus a team activity
- March 2026
- March 15 to 22: Training camp in Phoenix, AZ. This trip will include daily on-field team training sessions + 5 to 7 scrimmages + MLB spring training game + College softball game + college campus tour
- April 2026 (10-16 games)
- USSSA Tournament in Washington state x2
- Scrimmage weekends x2
- May 2026 (10-16 games)
- USSSA Tournament in Washington state x2
- Scrimmage weekends x2
- June 2026 (10-16 games)
- USSSA Tournament in Washington state
- Scrimmage weekend
- USSSA State Championship 2026 (end of June)
- July 2026 (5-8 games)
- Mid July: Cascade Nationals 2026
- August 2026: OFF
Team Fees
Team fee will be $4,500 for the full year. This fee includes: practices, coaches, facility rentals, team equipment, uniforms / apparel, and tournament registration fees. What is NOT included is travel and accommodations, this is to be organized by each parent / family independently. There will be NO fundraising requirements outside of the one-time team fee.
Coaches
Teams will be led by True North’s expert team of professional coaches, all of whom have collegiate coaching / playing experience and know what it takes to succeed at the next level and have a strong track record of developing player skills and abilities. All coaches staff are passionate, experienced, development focused, and player-centric.
Tryouts Information
Tryouts for 2025 /2026 Trailblazers teams will be announced on July 7, 2025. Expect tryouts to be in late July or August.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When will tryouts be and how can I register?
A: Tryouts for 2025 /2026 Trailblazers teams will be announced on July 7, 2025. Expect tryouts to be in late July or August. Registration information will be announced at the same time.
Q: Is there a cost to tryout?
A: The cost for the tryout week is $100.
Q: How many games will we be playing?
A: We are looking at 50-75+ games for the year, preliminary schedule is above. This is roughly the same amount of games that the top college teams play in a year.
Q: Do players need to attend every single practice / game?
A: Players are expected to attend every scheduled practice / game. We understand that conflicts may arise, and they need to be discussed with the coaching staff in advance. No refunds will be given for missed practices or games.
Q: Can I still play with my current club team?
A: No. Roster selection is going to be given to players who commit to True North for all practices and games.
Q: How much will this team cost?
A: $4,500 for the year with NO fundraising requirements.
Q: I can’t make the tryouts, but really want to be considered for this program. What should I do?
A: Please reach out to Bradley Thomas at bradley@truenorthsoftball.com or text 236-235-0896 to set up a time to discuss this matter privately and confidentially. We will do whatever we can to make something work for you.