Freedom Optimist Soccer offers a recreational soccer league in Eldersburg and Sykesville, MD for boys and girls from age 3 to seniors in high school.
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For weather and field information, call the Freedom Area Rec Council Hotline at (410) 549-6296. On weekdays the message is updated by 4pm.
Have a question? First check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Boys High School players, once your tryouts are complete, if you’re eligible (JV Players are eligible), contact us via the Contact Us page for instructions on how to register. Come out and join the fun!
The season starts mid-August when practice begins, except for the Clinic Divisions that do not start until September (weekend after Labor Day) when the regular season begins, and continues through mid-November.
Registration fees are $125.00/player with a $10.00 sibling discount for each additional child in the family when registered in our program at the same time.
Regular registration ended July 15th. Team sizes and age grouping will depend on the number of participants.
If your child is a member of, or competes with, a travel soccer or Varsity High School team team, they are not eligible to play in the Freedom Optimist Soccer Rec Program.
Coaching or Volunteering?
Make sure to read the section “Coaching or Volunteering? Background Check Requirements” on the sidebar and complete your volunteer registration, done via the same registration link, and background check.
For additional information contact us via the Contact Us page.
Our Shooting Stars Program is returning this Fall!
For details, visit our Shooting Stars page and follow our Facebook page for updates.
Or visit Shooting Stars Player Registration directly to register. This registration form is for Shooting Star players.
Volunteer registration for all volunteers, including youth (ages 12 and older only) mentors, is available at Shooting Stars Volunteer Registration. All volunteers and youth mentors must pre-register! And after registration you will receive a confirmation email with additional instructions that must also be completed.
We’re proud that our Shooting Stars program was featured on WBAL-TV! (Click the image to visit WBAL-TV) 
Or for more information, check out our flyer, or contact us at shootingstars@freedomoptsoccer.com with any questions.