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Coaching or Volunteering? Background Check Requirements

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Volunteer Information – Background Check Requirements
If you are volunteering in our program as a Coach, Assistant Coach or Team Parent you must register as a volunteer. Volunteer registration is done using the same registration site as for the players. There is no cost to register.

  • All volunteers are required to abide by Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks Code of Conduct
  • Volunteering is a privilege, not a right; volunteers serve at will and may be released at any time
  • All volunteers serving youth must be credentialed and wear their volunteer ID badge at the time of service
  • $3.00 replacement fee for volunteer ID badges

Additionally, Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks requires background checks for all Board Members, Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Team Parents involved in youth sports who are 18 and over. So all volunteers 18 and older must complete the Carroll County background check.

To start your background check, go to Carroll County’s custom application online submitting portal at https://carrollcountyrecreationandparks.quickapp.pro/positions and click the Apply button for Freedom Area.

There is no cost to any volunteer for the background check.

For volunteers younger than 18, instead of the background check, a legal guardian must complete the Minor Consent Volunteer Waiver Form (PDF).

Fall 2021 Registration

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Fall 2021 Registration Open for Limited Divisions
Registration for the Fall 2021 season is open for only a few divisions at https://farc.sportssignup.com/site/ for boys and girls from age three to seniors in high school. Come out and join the fun!

MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE GRADE THEY WILL BE IN FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR.

The season starts in August when practice begins, except for the 3 & 4 year old Clinic Divisions that start in September when the regular season begins, and continues through mid-November.

Registration fees are $100.00/player with a $10.00 sibling discount for each additional child in the family when registered in our program at the same time. Registration is not considered complete and your child will not be placed on a team until payment is received.
Early Registration Discount: Register between April 1st and April 30th and receive a $5 discount!
Regular Registration: Register between May 1st and May 31st.
Late Registration: Registrations after June 1st will be subject to a $15 late fee. Registrations after July 1st will be subject to a $25 late fee.

Registration is not considered complete and your child will not be placed on a team until payment is received.

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! Team sizes and age grouping will depend on the number of participants. Registration is first come/first serve so register early if you have a special coach or player request. Certain Divisions are going to fill up fast this year. WE CAN NOT GUARANTEE TEAM PLACEMENT IF YOUR PLAYER WAS PUT ON THE WAIT LIST.

Refund Policy
100% thru July 15th less $20.00 administrative fee, No refunds after July 15, 2021.

Trying out for a High School Team?
If you are registering your high school player and they are also trying out for their high school team please note that on their registration. Should they make the high school team your registration fee will be refunded in full.

Trying out for a FSC Travel Team?
If your child is trying out for an FSC Travel team – Do Not Register. Refunds are not offered if a player withdraws to play with a travel team. Late fees are waived for players trying out for FSC Travel teams that do not evaluate onto a team and register late for FOS.

Coaching or Volunteering?
Make sure to read the section “Coaching or Volunteering? Background Check Requirements” on the sidebar and complete your volunteer registration and background check.

For additional information contact us via the Contact Us page.

Exclusive Dick’s Sporting Goods Shopping Savings

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Exclusive Dick’s Sporting Goods Shopping Savings
Freedom Optimist Soccer

Dick’s Sporting Goods has partnered with Freedom Optimist Soccer again!

Be sure to take advantage of the year-long special offers linked to below from our partner DICK’S Sporting Goods.

These offers can be used in stores NOW, and the link is specific to our organization. Make sure to click the link to find a printable version of the coupons to bring into the store.

Every Season Starts at DICK’S Sporting Goods!