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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are frequently asked questions and their answers:
- Who is Red Raider Softball?
- What programs do you offer?
- Who can play?
- Does my child need to know how to play softball?
- How much does it cost?
- When & where are practices and games?
- How do I register?
- How do I pay?
- Do you offer any financial assistance?
- When does registration start and end?
- Do you hold any training or clinics?
- What equipment does my child need to bring?
- Can I form a Red Raider softball team? How?
- Do I have to complete a waiver form?
- Do you sell any spirit wear items?
- How do I contact Red Raider Softball personel?
- Can I help out with coaching?
- How long does the season last?
- Do I have to tryout for a Travel Team?
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Who is Red Raider Softball? Red Raider Softball, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity organization operating in
Where are the practices & games Most Red Raider Softball team practices and games are held in upper Montgomery County - places like Darnestown, Germantown, Clarksburg, Gaithersburg, Poolesville, Rockville, etc. What makes us different than most other organizations is that we are not attached to one geographic area. We ultimately serve all of Montgomery County as well as the State of Maryland (or others for that matter). We work very hard to have our practices & games in areas that suit our members & players. Our TRAVEL teams, however, will practice in Montgomery County, but could participate in tournaments all over Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, etc.
What programs do you offer? We offer a full range of programs to fit every level of softball for any level of experience.
Here is a quick listing:
RECREATION (REC) SOFTBALL - REC softball is intended for any player skill level. Our REC softball teams are for any player 9-16 years old. Players will learn the game from experienced softball coaches, as well as play at a recreation pace. Practices are generally held one night per week and games are usually played on 1 weeknight and 1 weekend day. Spring season runs from April through early June. Fall season runs from September through October. Click HERE for more information on our Rec Softball program.
TRAVEL SOFTBALL- Travel softball is offered for players 8 - 18 years old that posses higher skills and want to compete on a higher level. Our travel softball teams typically participate in 5 tournaments (4 in the DC/Baltimore area & 1 distance tournament). Our travel teams typically practice 3 nights/week for at least 2.5 hours. The summer Travel softball season runs from mid May through mid August. Fall Travel softball runs from mid September to November. Click HERE for more info on our Travel Softball program.
BEGINNER'S CLINICS - If you are new to softball, this is your clinic. Our Beginner's Softball Clinic (BSC) is geared to the brand new player, teaching the basics of the game from catching, throwing and batting, as well as the fundamentals & rules. Click HERE for more info on our Beginner's Softball Clinics.
WINTER WORKOUT PROGRAM - Our Winter Workout Program (WWP) is a great way for players of all skill levels to keep in softball shape during the winter months as well as enhance the basic through advanced skills needed to compete in fast pitch softball. Click HERE for more info on our Winter Workout Program.
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Who Can Play? We accept any player from age 9 - 16 (and beyond in some cases) in any skill level. Our teams are broken down into 2 categories - REC and TRAVEL. They are broken down further into several age divisions - 10U, 12U, 14U & 16U. As an example, 10U means that any player 10 years old and Under can play in that age division, and so on for the other groups. We currently have the following age divisions in our 2 softball categories:
REC Softball: 10U (10 years old & under)
12U (12 years old & under)
14U (14 years old & under)
16U (16 years old & under)
TRAVEL Softball: 12U (12 years old & under)
14U (14 years old & under)
16U (16 years old & under)
Does my child need to know how to play softball? Not at all. Our REC softball program is designed specifically around teaching players the game of softball from the ground up. No previous softball experience is necessary. However, players wanting to tryout for one of our TRAVEL softball teams must have previous softball experience.
How much does it cost? The costs for any season of Red Raider Softball is listed below by category:
REC Softball: $100/season (includes shorts, numbered jersey & socks)
TRAVEL Softball: $425/season NEW PLAYER (includes 2 full uniform sets)
$265/season RETURNING PLAYER (no uniforms supplied)
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When & where are practices and games?
For REC softball teams, practices are generally held once per weeknight and games are generally held one weeknight and one weekend day (2 games/week). Most games and practices are held in the upper
For our TRAVEL softball teams, practices are generally held 3 nights per week for at least 2.5 hours. Practice locations vary, but again are generally held in the upper
How do I register? Registration can be done one of a couple of ways. One, and the most convenient, is online registration. Click HERE to go directly to our online registration page. From here you can choose the program you
want to sign up for, enter all of your information and pay online.
The second way of registering is by printing out a registration form, completing it and mailing it to us with your payment. Mail in payments should be sent to:
Red Raider Softball SPRING SUMMER FALL April - mid June n/a September - late October Tryouts in March Mid May - August Late September - November
PO Box 1086
Clarksburg, MD 20871
Click HERE for a copy of the registration form.
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How do I pay? Payments can be made either online - click HERE to pay on line, or by mailing your payment payable to Red Raider Softball to:
Red Raider Softball
Do you offer financial assistance? Yes. All financial assistance arrangements are handled on a case by case basis. Please contact us directly at either (301) 515-3385 or info@redraidersoftball.com to discuss any questions and arrangements concerning financial aid.
When does registration start and end? Registration for our spring seasons begins January 1st of each year and ends March 15th of that year. Fall registration begins July 1st of each year and ends August 15th. Travel softball registration is held after our tryouts are completed in March.
Do you hold any clinics? Yes! We hold 2 different clinics/programs on a regular basis - our Beginner's Softball Clinic (BSC) and our Winter Workout Program (WWP). Click the links to learn more about our clinics. We also hold various impromptu clinics throughout the season.
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Do I get a uniform? Yes! Both of our main programs (REC & TRAVEL Softball) come with full uniforms. Our REC players receive a pair of shorts, numbered jersey and socks. REC players receive a new uniform with each registration for each season. Our TRAVEL playerrs receive 2 full uniform sets with their initial registration. No new uniforms are supplied with
each subsequent registration.
What equipment does my child need to bring? For REC softball, players should have their own softball glove, bat and helmet. Talk to your coach about sizes and what types of equipment to purchase. There does not need to be a big expense outlaid for this. Typically any decent equipment will do. For TRAVEL softball, players are required to have their own equipment.
Can I form a Red Raider team? How? Yes! We welcome new teams to our organization. If you already have a team that is already together, let us know. We have a space for you. If you would like information on forming a new team,
please contact us directly at (301) 515-3385 or info@redraidersoftball.com.
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Do I have to complete a waiver? Yes. All Red Raider Softball players and coaches MUST complete our Consent & Waiver Form in order to participate in ANY Red Raider Softball program. Click HERE for a copy of the form.
Do you sell any spirit wear items? Yes! In fact, we have a full line of Red Raider softball gear including t-shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, hats, chairs and much more. All of it can be viewed and purchased online at our Red Raider Store. Click the link to be directed to our store site.
How do I contact Red Raider Softball Personnel? All of our staff and personnel can be reached by any of the contact methods listed on our contacts page. For general information we can be reached by telephone at (301) 515-3385 or by email at info@redraidersoftball.com. Our coaches can be reached as well by visiting our contacts page.
Can I help out with coaching? Absolutely! The more coaching help we get, the better. Please either contact the Head Coach of your team and discuss your willingness to help out with him/her. If you're interested in a Head Coach position, please either call us at (301) 515-3385 or email us info@redraidersoftball.com. We'd be happy to have you!
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How long does the season last? It really depends on the season and at what level the team plays. Generally speaking, our SPRING REC season begins in early April and concludes in the beginning of JUNE. FALL REC teams begin in SEPTEMBER and conclude in late OCTOBER. TRAVEL teams are a bit different - they begin summer softball in mid-MAY and conclude in mid AUGUST. The TRAVEL teams can then participate in FALL SOFTBALL that begins in mid SEPTEMBER and concludes in early NOVEMBER. See the chart below:
REC SOFTBALL
TRAVEL SOFTBALL
Do I have to tryout for a Travel Team? Yes. All players that wish to play on one of our TRAVEL teams must tryout first. Tryouts are used to determine if a player possesses the skills to compete at the higher tournament softball level, as well as determining which team to place a player on. Tryouts are held in MARCH of each year in Upper Montgomery County. Click HERE for current travel team tryout information and scheduling.
