Softball (Sluggers)
A group of guys and gals who like to play ball and have fun hitting, catching, and throwing the softball around. Our only rules are to have fun, get exercise, stay safe, and enjoy the sunshine. Tournaments with other Erickson communities are also played.
| SCHEDULE | TIME | LOCATION |
| Mondays & Fridays (April through 1st week of June and September – November) | TBD (Practice Sessions) | Charlestown Square Ball Field Near Chapel |
Resident 18th Annual Softball Game June 4
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 [Rain date:June 5]
9 AM – 2 PM
Charlestown Softball Field
Starring the Charlestown Sluggers and Charlestown Cheers!
Food – Drinks – Music
All are welcome to attend and cheer on the Charlestown Sluggers!
A fun day of softball with residents of Erickson Communities of Charlestown, Oak Crest, and Riderwood.
Charlestown Upsets OakCrest in 16th Annual Erickson Living Softball Tournament
The Charlestown Sluggers defeated OakCrest, 11 – 4 on Wednesday June 8, 2022. The Sluggers decisive win over OakCrest marks our first Championship win, as OakCrest has taken home the trophy the last 10 seasons.
Lead by Coach Bob Nitsch, the Sluggers worked hard to prepare for the championship series and their focus, talent and energy brought the first place trophy home to Charlestown.
Players and spectators from our sister communities, OakCrest, Riderwood and Greenspring, enjoyed a beautiful sunny day rekindling friendly rivalries and social interaction while enjoying America’s favorite pastime.
Charlestown Sluggers Roster:
Mark Buehlman Don Burgard Lou Cuneo
Ron DeAbreu Steve Davis Ron Dempsey
Bill Fleming Charles Fischbach Jane Janssen
Joy Janssen Rick Jones Dave Kramer
Bob Larson Larry Lough Joe Loveland
Jim Mallon Bob Nitsch (Coach) Lynn Stanko
Joe Sullivan
Tournament Results:
Charlestown defeated Riderwood 9 – 0
OakCrest defeated Greenspring 9 – 3
Greenspring defeated Riderwood 8 – 0
