Daily Field Status


Field Status Monday June 23

Fields are open

Read below:

  • THUNDER & LIGHTNING: Once observed or heard, all athletic fields and outdoor organized program areas must be cleared for a period of 30 minutes. If observed or heard again, the 30-minute period begins again.
  • SNOW: When schools are closed/close early due to inclement weather or if school activities are closed due to inclement weather, all recreation and parks activities for that day are cancelled. For weekend activities, if the snow emergency plan is in effect after 8 pm Friday or anytime Saturday, all Saturday activities are cancelled. If the snow emergency plan is in effect after 8 pm Saturday or anytime Sunday, all Sunday activities are cancelled. This includes activities that occur at school sites, nature centers, New Windsor Community Room, South Carroll Senior & Community Center and the Robert Moton Center.
  • WIND: When a high wind warning is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS), outdoor activities shall not operate within close proximity of trees, power lines and other potential hazards. The NWS defines a high wind warning as sustained wind speeds of 40 mph or greater lasting for 1 hour or longer or 58 mph or greater for any duration of time.
  • HEAT: Approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the activity, temperature and heat index reading should be taken at the site or from www.weather.com or a comparable source. The following are recommended guidelines for coaches, program leaders and volunteers to follow with regards to Department sponsored youth activities:
    • Heat Index 80-89: Use caution, monitor athletes carefully for necessary action.
    • Heat Index 90-104: Use extreme caution; remove helmets and other equipment if not involved in contact.
    • Heat Index 105-129: Alter uniforms by removing items where feasible; practice time should be shortened with low intensity & limited conditioning.
    • Heat Index 130 & above: No practice or games. Activities should be rescheduled for early/late in day or an alternative date when heat index is lower
    • NOTE: Some discretion is granted to the volunteers in making this decision as programs may be occurring at sites with abundant shade, water & varying breezes. In all cases, once the heat index rises above 105, programs should allow for frequent cooling breaks, reduced activity levels and mandatory water breaks of 10 minutes in duration every 30 minutes.
  • AIR QUALITY (AQI Color), AirNow: Department sponsored activities:
    • GREEN: Good, values of index, 0-50. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution posses little or no risk.
    • YELLOW: Moderate, values of index 51-100. Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
    • ORANGE: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, values of index 101-150. Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. For practices, take more breaks and do fewer intensive activities. Watch for symptoms and take action as needed.
    • RED: Unhealthy, values of index 151-200. Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. Take longer breaks or move activities inside. Watch for symptoms and take action as needed.
    • PURPLE: Very Unhealthy, values of index 201-300. Health alert. The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. Move indoors or reschedule outdoor activities.
    • MAROON: Hazardous, values of index 301and higher. Health warning of emergency conditions: everyone is more likely to be affected. Move indoors or reschedule outdoor activities.

References


Youth Sports Day at Oriole Park

A great day was had by all who attended and represented Freedom Softball on June 1st at the Youth Sports Day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   The day started with many of our players walking the field, then we were presented with the Heavy Hitter award for having over 250 participants from our organization attend this fun event and to top it off Phoebe Jackson from the Bubble Gum Blast in our Grade 3-5 Division was chosen as the Fan of the Game.    


Thanks to everyone who came out and were a part of this fun event and of course enjoyed seeing the Birds finish their sweep of the White Sox.















Fall Softball 2025 Registration

 Welcome to Freedom Girls Fall Softball 2025 Registration!

Registration will be from 05-15-25 - 07-31-25.

In order to keep the girl’s skills fresh, we will focus on instruction and reinforcing skills learned this Spring - while teaching new players the game of softball.   We will have practices on Sundays at Eldersburg Elementary or  Hodges Park and Games and/or Scrimmages on Tuesdays for Grades 3-5, Wednesdays for Grades 1-2  and Thursday  nights for Grades 6-8 at Freedom Park. 

Register at :  https://freedomarearec.sportngin.com/register/form/151315378


There will be three divisions: 

  • Grades 1-2 (Sundays and Wednesdays)
  • Grades 3-5 (Sundays and Tuesdays) 
  • Grades 6-8  (Sundays and Thursdays)


The seasons will run from 9/4 through 11/6.

Registration is $80 per child.  Team Shirts will be provided with registration.

If you are volunteering you MUST register online.


Refund Policy:

  • There is a $15.00 non-refundable administrative fee on all registrations. 
  • No refunds after 08-01-25

Women's over 16 Slow-Pitch League

Registration is open


Want to have some fun,  get some exercise and have a great time playing slow pitch softball - come join us on Wednesday Nights at Freedom Park  


Season Starts: June 11th

 - 1 Practice week  8 Games

Cost: $75.00/player

Teams or Individuals (if you do not have a team register under looking for a team and once we assign you we will send you an invoice for the fee) 

If you are interested in bringing in a team of your own please email - fdosoftball@gmail.com ASAP with your name and Team Name.  

All Team Managers & Assistant Coaches MUST register as a volunteer on our volunteer registration

Registration: May 19- June 4

Click here to register a Player

Click here to register a Team Manager or Volunteer


Questions:  Email fdosoftball@gmail.com


No refunds after June 4, 2025 unless medically related. 

Any Games or Sessions cancelled for reasons beyond our control are non-refundable.

Opening Day Festivities

A huge thank you to everybody that helped make our Opening Day a possibility!! To the field crew, the Snack Shack crew, the umpires, and especially the parents/guardians and players! The weather tried to dampen our fun, but the kids were able to enjoy opening day.

Thank you to Whataday CAFE as well for providing ice cream for the players!!


Lots of great photos over on our Facebook page, go check them out!

Freedom Softball – Opening Day – Saturday April 12, 2025 – Eldersburg Elementary

 Join us for our Opening Day Ceremonies.

Gather at: 8:15 AM by the snack shack

Ceremonies begin at: 9AM


We will have balloon art with Silly Willie the Clown, have some fun with giant bubble

wands, honor some volunteers, honor our country with the Star-Spangled Banner, have

your team announced and do the team run, participate in our annual photo on the hill,

participate in our first pitch and then enjoy a cupcake.


Then after you play head on over in your uniform to What-a-Day Café and get a free

scoop of Ice Cream (player must be wearing their Freedom Softball uniform).



Freedom Softball Gear/ Orioles Youth Sports Day

 

Softball Gear/ Youth Sports Day

Good Afternoon - 

I am looking forward to the start of the season and, I hope you are too! 

The Orioles' Youth Sports Day is coming soon and, I would like to see how many of you will attend. The sign-up sheet is attached w/ mailing information.  It is due to us, with payment, by March 29th.

Also, the Pop-up shop is open!  Head on over to take a look at the new apparel for you to wear to the girls' games.  

https://uniformateam.com/collections/freedom-softball

Have a great day and see you all soon at the fields!

FDO Softball Discounts at DICK’S: Mar 7 - 10

FDO SOFTBALL

GEAR UP FOR THE SEASON AT DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

 



 

Take 20% off your Entire Purchase at the Westminster store March 7th – 10th         

(CLICK HERE FOR 20% OFF IN-STORE COUPON)

 

And CLICK HERE for other coupons good in-store ALL YEAR-- (20% off and year-long coupons cannot be combined*) 

Spring Pitching, Fielding, Catching and Hitting clinics



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