Freedom Optimist Soccer: FAQ's
Friday, April 4FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can a player play on a Travel team and a Rec team?
No. If your child is playing in Travel they can not play in our Rec league.
What do we do if our daughter / son wants to try out for Travel Soccer?
Sign up for Travel Soccer and do not sign up for Rec. If your child does not make travel when you receive that notice complete a Late Registration form indicating, in the comments area, that your child had tried out for Travel. You will not have to pay the late fee.
Can a player play on a High School team and a Rec team?
Yes, if the player is on the High School JV team.
No, if the player is on the High School Varsity team.
What do we do if our daughter / son is trying out for High School Soccer?
Register your child for Rec Soccer during our Registration dates and indicate, in the comments area, your child is trying out for High School. If your child makes the JV team and wishes to play Rec also they can. If your child makes Varsity or makes JV and does not wish to play Rec advise the Division Coordinator.
Can you get a refund for the Registration fee if our child decides not to play?
Yes, the refund requests need to be made in writing, either mailed or e-mailed to the commissioner:
e-mail: fos2007od@comcast.net
mailed: John O'Donoghue, 6597 Wicklow Dr., Eldersburg, MD 21784
If the request is received on or before 7/31/08 you receive the entire fee less $ 10.00
If the request is received after 7/31/08 and before 9/6/08 you receive 50% of your Registration fee.
Any refund request received after 9/6/08 will not be honored, unless the request is due to an injury which would allow the player to participate during the season.
Can my child play up?
Yes, if they have the physical and mental ability we will allow a player to play up into a division ahead of their grade and that determination is made by the parents. We ask that the parents in requesting this remember most kids enjoy playing in the same division as their friends from school or home.
What type of equipment do we need?
The league will provide your child with a uniform which will consist of a shirt, pants and socks that we require the players wear at each game. You will need to purchase shin guards, which must be worn under the soccer socks for each game. Your child should have a water bottle for practices and games to keep them hydrated. Your child can play in sneakers, but if you wish to purchase soccer shoes/cleats you need to make sure you purchase the soccer shoes that do not have a cleat located in the front toe area, (no football shoes).
If you wish to purchase a soccer ball for your child the following is a list of the soccer ball sizes for the divisions they play in:
| Size 3 | Clinic (4 year olds), Kindergarten, Boys and Girls 1 & 2 |
| Size 4 | Boys and Girls 3, 4, and 5/6 |
| Size 5 | Boys and Girls 7/8 and High School |
How can I contact the league?
You can click on the board link to the left of these questions and see what e-mail address is appropriate for your communication. Just click on the board members name or type in the e-mail address assigned to that person. If you do not have access to e-mail you can call out Hotline number (410-795-7697) and listen to the menu to determine where you want to leave your voice mail message.