Host Janet Michael welcomes back Guy Curtis — wearing his Little League hat this time rather than his Laurel Ridge Community College one — along with Terra Walker, Frederick County National Little League's information officer, to discuss the organization's ambitious capital campaign to expand and improve youth sports facilities in the Winchester and Frederick County area.

About Frederick County National Little League

Established in 1984
Serves Winchester, Stephens City, Middletown, and the southern end of Frederick County
Nonprofit 501(c)3, fully volunteer-run organization
Currently 25–35 teams per spring season with over 350 active players
Fall season also active, though smaller in size
100+ volunteers each season

Topics Covered

The Capital Campaign Goal — Raising $500,000 to expand and improve facilities, starting with the Passage Road complex in Stephens City
Current Facilities — Three existing fields at Passage Road; infrastructure is aging and in need of upgrades including paved parking, permanent bathrooms, refurbished batting cages, and field maintenance
New T-Ball Field — Plans to add a fourth, more versatile multi-purpose field suited for T-ball and coach pitch divisions
Naming Rights — Available for the new T-ball field and potentially the entire Passage Road complex for major donors
Long-Term Dream: Indoor Facility — A year-round indoor sports space for practices, camps, clinics, umpire training, and community events; would eliminate weather-related cancellations and serve the broader community
Field Lighting — A potential future upgrade to allow evening games at Passage Road
Growing the League — Anticipating regional population growth and ensuring the league can accommodate more players, particularly in the younger T-ball and coach pitch age groups (4–7 years old)
Life Skills Through Sports — Guy reflects on 10 years of coaching and the value of teamwork, communication, sportsmanship, and leadership development through youth baseball and softball

Fundraising Opportunities

Charity Golf Tournament — June 5th at Rock Harbor Golf Course, 9:00 AM shotgun start

$125 per player / $500 per team
Still seeking a title sponsor
Register: givebutter.com/FCNLLCharityGolf or fcnll.com

Pitch In For The Future Fundraiser — Spring season drive where each player fundraises within their own network
Game Day Sponsorships — Sponsor a Saturday at Sherando Park; includes interaction with families and free popcorn for all attendees; openings still available for spring season
General Donations — All amounts welcome; every dollar supports the campaign
Volunteer & Board Opportunities — Coaches, board members, and general volunteers always needed

How to Get Involved

Website: fcnll.com
Facebook page: Frederick County National Little League