Practice Days, Times, & Location (Spring Season)

Practices will begin in March.

DAYS: Practices are twice a week before the games begin and are on the days in which games are scheduled during the season.

Once the season begins, most teams attempt to practice once a week around their two games per week schedule, but may only have games depending on coach availability.

TIMES: Typically between 5:00pm - 7:30pm on weekdays and various times on the weekend, but Coaches dictate practice times.

LOCATION: North Frederick Elementary School unless an alternate option is scheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseeable events. 

Parents & players can expect a 2-3 day a week time commitment for softball.

Equipment Needs:

• Game jersey/T-Shirt (Provided)
• Game socks (Provided)
• Softball glove (Required)
• Batting helmet with face guard (Required)
• Faceguard/infielders mask (Required)
• Water bottle/jug (Required)
• Cleats (Recommended)
• Bat (Recommended)
• Batting gloves (Optional)
• Sliding pad/shorts (Optional 12u/15u)
• Softball socks for practice (Optional)
• Softball bag (Optional)

8u & 10u use 11" softballs and 12u & 15u use 12" softballs.  Each team is provided practice and game softballs by the organization.  Players don't need to purchase softballs unless for personal use.

Suggested Local Stores and Sites for Equipment:

• Play It Again Sports
• Walmart
• Dicks Sporting Goods
• Community Facebook Groups
• Any store or website selling new or used softball equipment

Game Days, Times, & Locations (Spring Season):
The Spring season emphasis developing each player's skills, game knowledge, and having fun, but also keeping in mind the competitive nature of Spring softball.  The Spring season tracks win/loss/tie records as it offers an end of year tournament along with an All-Star game for each division.  Games should be rescheduled if canceled by weather or other unforeseen events.

GAME DAYS:
8u Wednesday / Saturday
10u Tuesday / Friday
12u Monday / Wednesday
15u Thursday / Sunday

GAMES BEGIN: 4/1/23 or 4/2/23

ALL-STAR GAME: 6/3/23 (RAIN DATE 6/4/23)

PLAYOFFS BEGIN: 6/5/23

GAME TIME (Pending League Approval):

• Weekdays 5:30-8pm
• Saturday (8u):  10-2pm (Typically)
• Sunday's (15u):  4-6pm

LOCATIONS:  Frederick GIRLS participate in FCGSL.  We will play other Frederick teams around the county with half of our games at our home field and the other half will be away.

• Home Games - North Frederick Elementary School
• Away Games - Various locations throughout Frederick County

The 10u, 12u, and 15u games are staffed by certified umpires. 

GAME RULES

FREDERICK COUNTY GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE INFORMATION