14U 2010 Takoma Fire Tryouts

Tryouts will occur today Sunday May 2nd. Location remains the same as does the time.  If you are interested in trying out, please email Greg Madden with your phone number, email, and date of birth. This will expedite tryouts. Hope to see you!

The 14U team (no older than 14 as of 1/1/2010, usually 8th and 9th graders) will hold its tryouts for their summer team Sunday, May 2nd, 1:30-4pm. There are a number of spots available. Tryouts will be held at Hillandale Park – 10615 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD.

The team plans to play in 4-6 tournaments from Memorial Day weekend through late to end of July. If you have any questions about the 14U team please contact Greg Madden or at 301 613-3815.

14U 2009 Takoma Fire

A strong tournament team playing throughout the region, Takoma Fire 14U qualified for a world series spot in the 2009 summer season.  Typically comprised of age appropriate varsity players, JV and rising 8th graders, 14U plays a series of 6 tournaments typically starting the Memorial Day weekend and ending the last week in July.  Depending on schedules, 14U may also field a team in a local league as tune-up for the summer season.

Recruiting: Our teams is filled with girls from throughout the region and we look forward to seeing you in the Spring.  Look to this space for specific position needs, but bring a glove a bat and a winning attitude as everyone can earn a place on Takoma Fire.

Takoma Park 14U Captures Berth to NSA World Series with 2nd Place Finish at Catonsville Classic.
Pictured Left to Right: Bottom: Sarah Manhardt, Julie Silverberg, Sabine Lipton, Lucy Reynolds,  Sydney Gertzog. Top: Coach Kristen Werdann, Kara Madden, Caroline, Lila Farrer, Samantha Schweickhardt, Molly Nicholson,Claire Ettinger, Coach Peter Ettinger

The Takoma Park 14U Fire, coached by Kristen Werdann and assisted by Peter Ettinger, finished their 2009 summer season with a 2nd place finish at the Catonsville ASA Qualifier tournament, earning their first ASA world series berth.

This win capped a fabulous summer season that started with the team taking home a first place trophy in the USSSA Early Bird Invitational tournament Memorial Day Weekend.

Thank you to the girls for their continued hard work, balancing their love of the game with a real commitment to working at a higher level than ever before!

14U Contact

For more information on the 14U Takoma Fire, please contact:
Greg Madden