FreeLake Flash: This is our competitive program where we invite our players to take it to the next level.
8U:
This is our introductory program into competitive summer softball. Although we plan to have a "tryout" it is more of a skills assessment to help us build teams and serve as a learning experience for those who might eventually be attending tryouts for our more competitive divisions. The season will consist of 1-2 practices a week and 1 game a week for about 6 weeks in July and August. There also may be 1-2 tournament weekends if a coach or team elect to do so. Tournaments are an extra cost split amongst the players.
The cost is $150 and that covers uniforms and equipment. There is no winter training at this age group and tryouts/registration for 8U will be in spring of 2023.
10U and 12U:
The 10U and 12U travel softball year starts in the fall with practices, scrimmages, and possibly fall tournaments (if the team elects to do so). Then these travel teams will practice indoors during the winter preparing to play in 3-5 weekend tournaments during the 2023 summer (based upon availability and team interest). All interested players should register on our website for travel team tryouts and attend the appropriate tryout listed below. Please note there is no fee for tryout registration.
We fully intend to put our best foot forward and create teams that can compete at high levels in tournament play. Top players will be placed on an “A” team chosen by the coach. If we have enough players for a second or third team we can make a “B” team or even a “C” team. Please note that being on the “B” team is still a great year of rewarding experience and may give rise to an eventual “A” team selection especially as older girls move on.
If a player is selected to join a travel team payment will be in 3 installments of $200. This will cover the costs of winter training facilities, uniforms, equipment, and tournament entry fees for a minimum of 3 tournaments. Teams may elect to compete in additional tournaments at a cost split amongst players.
Players must participate in the FreeLake Spring recreational season to be eligible. Players must not turn 11 before 1/1/2023 for 10u and must not turn 13 before 1/1/2023 for 12u. Please note that registration fees for spring and fall recreational leagues are not included in the Flash travel team fees.
Tryouts for 10U division will be held on August 8th at 5:30 pm at John Paun Park
Tryouts for 12U division will be held on August 15th at 5:30 pm at John Paun Park
If you are interested, please visit https://www.freelakesoftball.org/ to register by August 6th, 2022. If you are interested in playing but cannot make the tryout date please contact the following points of contact for your appropriate age division:
10U:
Leah Holmes at:
[email protected]
12U:
Marc Tisdelle at:
[email protected]