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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are frequently asked questions and their answers:
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.