PIAA Form
All students interested in trying out for a sport must have a completed PIAA Form filled out and signed by a medical professional.
(PIAA Packet)
Tryouts will begin Monday, March 6th at Bridesburg Rec
Athletic Fee
The Franklin Towne Charter Athletic Fee is charged to each student athlete participating in a varsity sport. The Athletic Fee contributes towards the Philadelphia Public League Fee, field and facility maintenance and up keeping, team equipment and additional supplies. The Athletic Fee will be applied to the Parent PowerSchool Account and the cost will be determined based on the number of sports the student participates in.
Athletic Fee- $300.00
If you have individual questions about the Athletic Fee please reach out to the Athletic Department @ [email protected] -
(215) 289-5000
Please select the link to view the instructions on how to make payments online. (Fee Payment Instructions)
Softball Conditioning Sessions
Conditioning sessions are intended to prepare participants in the required skills and effort it takes to become a member of the FTC Women’s Softball Team. There will be sessions held leading up to the Softball Season.
- These sessions are not required for those interested in joining the team, though it gives participants the opportunity to showcase their talent, condition before the preseason, and form connections with teammates and coaches.
Expected Softball Skills
The following skills are expected, but not required from participants:
- An understanding of the sport, including game rules and regulations
- The ability to throw, catch, and field a softball
- The ability to run a timed 1 mile run (about 9 minutes)
- The ability to sprint and participate in intensive exercise and physical conditioning
- The ability to use lower and upper body strength in workouts
- Display of effort and willingness to be part of a team sport
Requirements for Softball
- All students interested in participating in the conditioning sessions must have appropriate athletic clothing, cleats, and a water bottle.
- All students interested in participating in the tryouts must have an up to date PIAA Physical form signed by a medical professional. (PIAA Forms 2022)
- All students MUST provide their own transportation to and from all softball practices, games, and events.