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Frequently Asked questions of The Freedom Soccer Club

 

  1. What opportunities are offered by the Freedom Soccer Club?

FSC is the travel soccer program representing our area of Carroll County, with over 27 teams competing in last year’s fall season.  Freedom soccer club is expanding for the upcoming 2003 fall season.  Teams will be fielded that will participate in the Maryland State Cup, premier leagues such as Washington Area Girls Soccer (WAGS), National Capitol Soccer League (NCSL), Baltimore Beltway Soccer league (BBSL), and other leagues such as Maryland premier Soccer League (MPSL), Central Maryland Short Sides League (CMSSL), and the Carroll County Soccer League (CCSL).  Additionally, teams will compete in various tournaments throughout the season. 

  1. How are teams formed?

Teams are formed after an open tryout selection process.  This means that all “spots” on a team are available.  Tryouts are conducted for the specific age group with players being selected for the Club’s Premier Team, Classic Team, or for placement within the Freedom Optimist Soccer program.  The selection process involves the coaches from both the Premier and Classic Teams along with independent evaluators completing a standardized, objective analysis of each player’s skills.  Players will be notified with the results of their tryout, at the end of June.  Players are encouraged to try out, even if they were not selected to a team the previous year. 

  1. What is the cost associated with playing travel soccer?

There is no cost to try out.  Each team builds it’s own budget for the season based on the expenses for uniforms, equipment, referee fees, tournament and league fees.  These costs can be reduced by soliciting sponsors, and through team fundraisers.  The coach will provide each player with a proposed budget.  You may request information on historical costs from any coach. 

  1. How much time will need to be invested?

Practice is generally held two hours, two nights a week, for most of the season.  Teams usually play one game per weekend.  Most leagues play the majority of their games on either Saturday or Sunday.  Tournaments involve additional time. 

  1. How far will we have to travel?

Travel distance varies by team.  Some teams play exclusively in Carroll County, but many involve travel within the Baltimore area and surrounding regions. 

  1. Can my child play both travel and Freedom Optimist Recreation Soccer during the same season?

No, players may participate in only one program at a time.