Free Pitching, Fielding, Catching and Hitting clinics - Indoor and Outdoor beginning in January. Additional information to follow or email us at: fdosoftball.john@gmail.com or fdosoftball@gmail.com
Spring 2025 Registration is open
Spring 2025 Registration is open!
Girls Rec Softball Divisions:
- Pre/K-Kindergarten Division (must turn age 5 by Sept. 1, 2025)
- Grade 1-2 Division (Coach & Machine Pitch)
- Grade 3-5 Division (Player & Machine Pitch)
- Grade 6-8 Division (Player Pitch)
- Grade 9-12 Division (Player Pitch) –. This will require some travel around the Carroll County area.
Practice Start Dates:
- Pre/K-Kindergarten Division begins practices/games on April 12th.
- Practices begin March 15th for Grade 1-2, Grade 3-5, Grade 6-8 & 9-12 Divisions.
Games:
Games begin for all divisions on April 12th and end in early/mid June.
Games and Practices are at Eldersburg Elementary, Freedom Park, Hodges Park, and Old Liberty Road Park.
Requests:
No requests after February 28 except Kinder & HS Div.
Coach, carpool, and teammate requests are allowed but they must be included with your registration. Requests after teams have been released will not be honored. All requests will be considered but team size and registration date will factor into the accommodation of requests.
Registration Cost:
$110.00/player
If you are volunteering you MUST register online.
Register at: https://freedomarearec.
Questions - email us at: fdosoftball.john@gmail.com or fdosoftball@gmail.com
Daily Field Status
Field Status Thursday October 3
All fields are open.
If weather conditions change please cancel as needed at the fields.
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2024 Freedom Optimist Softball Sponsors
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors. Without them, the season wouldn't be possible let alone such a great success.
Be Blends
443.823.0159
Gabriella Vidro
Realtor & Property Manager
302.922.0937
John Bounds Plumbing
443.591.1599
Myers-Durboraw Funeral Homes
410.848.3933
Metro Crematory, Inc.
410.455.0100
Cremation Society of Maryland, Inc.
410.788.1800
MacNabb Funeral Home, P.A.
410.747.4770
Spirit Wear For Sale
Freedom Optimist Softball Tees and Hoodies will be for sale again this year at the Snack Shack.
Hoodies are the same style/color for the youth sizes and the adults.
Colors:
- Blue, Grey
Hoodies for $30.
Youth tees are more of a sweat wicking material, while adult sizes are cotton.
Colors:
- Youth: Blue, Red
- Adult: Blue
Tees are $20.
2024 Pitching Clinic Registration Info
Hello Everyone,
Freedom Softball is once again offering FREE pitching clinic sessions on Fridays and Sundays throughout the 2024 season. The sessions are 60 minutes and limited to 6 or 8 spots for each session depending on the location. Dates and times are first come, first serve. Please only reserve sessions that you plan to attend. The sessions are great for beginners and experienced pitchers. Please take advantage of this resource, we need pitchers!
Requirements:
Sessions are open to players in the Grade 3-5, Grade 6-9 & Grade 10-12 Divisions.
An adult catcher must be provided by the parent for the session. Minors are not permitted to catch unless you receive advanced permission from the league.
Session Information:
For session availability please visit this link. Weekly sessions are recommended, more practice equals better pitchers.
To reserve a session, please email John (fdosoftball.john@gmail.com) with the date and time you prefer. I will respond with a confirmation or offer an alternative spot.
Freedom Softball
2024 Youth Sports Day
Attached you will find the flyer for the Orioles Youth Sports Day. Please let me know if you are able to attend!
Thank you,
Diane Chaplik
Revised Rule Books for Spring 2024
The updated rule books for the Spring 2024 season have been uploaded. Please see the Rules page for the updated books.
Updated Sunday Indoor Pitching Practice Schedule
We will be adding a couple more weeks of indoor pitching practice for experienced pitchers. Please note, these sessions are not pitching clinics so there is no dedicated instructor. Pitching clinics for new pitchers will start in mid-March, details will be coming soon on how to sign up for those sessions.
We have openings available for this Sunday and the first two Sundays in March.
Session Details:
Location: Linton Springs Elementary School - Community Room (Door 10 near the gym)
Dates: 2/25, 3/3 & 3/10
Times: There are four time sessions available and will be limited to 6 players per session
8:30 am - 9:30 am
9:35 am - 10:35 am
10:40 am - 11:40 am
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Your child must be registered for the Spring 2024 season to participate in these sessions. Parents are required to provide an adult catcher for pitching practice. Siblings may catch but anyone under 18 must wear full catchers gear (no gear will be provided).
Depending on the interest levels we may need to consolidate sessions.
If you want to get an early jump on pitching this season please email fdosoftball.john@gmail.
FDO Softball Discounts at DICK’S: March 15 - 17
FREEDOM OPTIMIST SOFTBALL
GEAR UP FOR THE SPRING SEASON AT DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
Take 20% off your Entire Purchase at the Westminster store March 15th – 17th
(CLICK HERE FOR 20% OFF IN-STORE COUPON)
And if you need something before or after 3/15 – 3/17, CLICK HERE for other coupons good in-store throughout the year-- (20% off and season-long coupons cannot be combined*)
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