Cloverdale Minor Baseball - Registration FAQ

Q:	Where is the Cloverdale Ball Park?
	The Cloverdale Ball Park is located at 17383 61A Avenue in Surrey.
	Click here to see a map of Cloverdale Ball Park

Q:	Does my child always play at the Cloverdale Ball Park?
	Tee Ball, Super-T, Tadpole and Mosquito play all of their games at Cloverdale Ball Park. Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget are traveling divisions and use our park as their home.

When are the games for T-Ball, Super-T, Tadpole and Mosquito?

CMBA does not have set playing nights. Games are scheduled on all 7 days of the week and teams play 2 games per week. Game time on the weeknights is 6pm, game times on Saturdays are 9am, 12pm, 3 pm & 6pm and game times on Sundays are 12pm & 3pm. Each player in T-Ball thru Mosquito is given a playing schedule at the beginning of the season with all of their game times listed. T-Ball and Super-T usually do not play on Sundays.

Q:	Do we have to live in Cloverdale to play for CMBA?
	Cloverdale Minor is governed by boundaries that are set out by BC Minor. If you reside outside these boundaries then a release form will be required from your area's Association President and the CMBA President.
	Cloverdale Minor Baseball's catchment area is now defined as:
	- The northern boundary is 76 Avenue from 152 Street in the west to 172 Street, north along 172 Street to 88 Avenue, and along 88 Avenue to 196 Street in the east.
	- The western boundary is 152 Street from 76 Avenue in the north to 40 Avenue in the south.
	- The eastern boundary is 196 Street from 88 Avenue in the north to 40 Avenue in the south.
	- The southern boundary follows the Earl Marriott Secondary School boundary, of 40 Avenue from 196 Street in the east to 176 Street, then angling northwest to intersect the Serpentine River and following the Serpentine River to 152 Street in the west.
	Click here to see a map of Cloverdale's, Surrey Canadian's, and Newton's boundaries

Q:	What division is my child in?
	Divisions are determined by a child’s age in the current calendar year. Please see our registration form for further information.

Q:	How do I register my child with Cloverdale Minor Baseball?
	There are 3 ways to register with CMBA:
	1. You can download a registration form from our website and mail it in to the address on the top of the registration form.
	2. Attend our formal Registration Day in January at the Cloverdale Ball Park. Watch our website and your local newspaper in early January for the date.

What cheques do I need for registration?

You need three cheques for registration: The first is dated for the current date (or post-dated no later than February 15) for the player’s registration fee. The second is either a $100.00 "Volunteer Duty Deposit Cheque" dated for June 1, or a $60 "Volunteer Duty Opt-Out Cheque" dated for the current date. The third is a $100.00 "Uniform Deposit Cheque" dated for June 1 (not needed for Blastball or T-Ball).

Q:	Can I pay for all of my children’s registrations on one cheque?
	Yes, you can write one cheque for all of your children’s registration fees. However, you must supply separate cheques for each child’s volunteer and uniform deposits.

Q:	What happens to my cheques if I fulfill my volunteer commitment?
	Your cheques are held by our Registrar until July 1^st, and then destroyed. In order to keep association costs down, we do not mail them back.

Q:	What happens to my cheque if I do not complete my volunteer time?
	Your cheque is held by our Registrar until the day before the AGM (in mid-June), at which time if you have not completed your volunteer duty is turned over to our Treasurer for cashing.

Q:	What happens to my cheque if I do not return my uniform?
	Your cheque is held by our Registrar until July 1^st. If we do not receive your child’s uniform back, washed, your cheque is then turned over to our Treasurer for cashing.

Q:	What happens if we register late?
	Any registration that is received after February 15^th will be considered a Late Registration. For players who played for Cloverdale Minor Baseball last year there will be additional $20.00 registration fee after that date. You are also taking a chance that your child could be placed on a waiting list.

Q:	Is there any help with registration costs for low income families?
	The following associations provide help with registration costs for youth amateur sports. A form can be downloaded from their website, completed and submitted:
	Sport BC – Kidsport
	Let Kids Play Foundation

Q:	Is the Team Picture included in Registration?
	CMBA pays for the team pictures out of the registration fee. Additional pictures are purchased separately on Picture Day.

Q:	What if my child wants to play on the same team as a friend?
	In T-Ball, Super-T and sometimes Tadpole we try to accommodate kids wanting to play together. However, it is not guaranteed. For Mosquito, Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget we cannot make the same arrangement because those divisions teams are determined by a draft.

Q:	What happens to my volunteer time if my shift is cancelled or rained out?
	Although it would be nice to say, forget about it, we cannot. If the shift you sign up for is cancelled you will be rescheduled to a later date.

Q:	How will I know if my shift has been rained out?
	Unless you have been notified (or information is posted to the CMBA web site) , you will still have to report to the concession to make sure that the duty is cancelled. Sometimes T-ball or Super-T may be cancelled but the higher divisions will still try to get a game in, which means the concession is open.

Q:	Can I bring my child(ren) with me to do concession duty?
	No, children are not allowed in the concession at any time.

Q:	How long does the season last?
	The baseball season starts at the beginning of April and closes at the end of June.

Q:	When are the practices?
	The amount of practices and times are determined by each individual Coach.

Q:	Do I have to have coached baseball before to coach my child’s team?
	No, we welcome Dad’s and Mom’s to get involved with coaching. A great coaching resource is online at www.baseballbclibrary.com. We will also be offering Coaches training sessions during the season at the Park. Please watch the website for more info.

Q:	What equipment does my child require?
	Each child will require a baseball glove, batting helmet and athletic protection. Kids generally start wearing cleats in Mosquito however, cleats are highly recommended starting in Tadpole (or even Super-T). No metal cleats are allowed until Bantam level.

Does my child have to attend any evaluations or try-out?

Players in Tadpole and Mosquito are asked to attend a skills evaluation day. This session helps the Coaches assess a child’s skills so when teams are put together they can be as balanced as possible. This session usually lasts about 1 1/2 hours. For Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget we hold try-out sessions for our elite programs (AA, AAA). There are also Evaluation sessions for all other players to assess a child’s skills so teams can be balanced. Evaluation and Try-Out times will be announced at a later date

Q:	What are the rules and number of innings played in my child’s division.
	The general rules for each division are set out by BC Minor. To review them, simply click on the Divisions icon on our home page.

Q:	What is Fun Day?
	Traditionally on the last Saturday of the regular season is our Closing Ceremonies. On this day we hold our awards ceremony, All-Star games for Tadpole and Mosquito and Fun Day Games. Fun Day Games start at 10am and end at approximately 11:30am with lots of fun games set up for play of all ages. The cost is absolutely free and all players and families are welcome to attend.

Q:	My child is interested in becoming an Umpire?
	Kids who are Mosquito age and higher are eligible to become Umpires. We offer a 2 day course, free of charge, in our park to train the kids. This course takes place in late March or early April.

Q:	What equipment does my child require for Umpiring?
	Each Umpire is required to be dressed in a blue long sleeved shirt and dark pants (clean & neat jeans are okay). An Umpire clicker and a plate dusting brush are very useful.

Q:	Who does an Umpire report to before each game?
	All Umpires must check in at the Concession before their assigned game. Plate Umpires will find their equipment in the “green bin” located behind the Concession. It is the Umpires responsibility to return the equipment to the bin at the end of the game. Umpires will be paid at the Concession after their game is completed.

Q:	What is Summer Ball?
	Summer Ball is an elite All-Star program that starts July 1^st and lasts through most of the summer. Teams are determined by Try-outs, which does mean some kids will unfortunately be cut.
	Tadpole Summer Ball season lasts for the month of July with 2 games per week and a season ending tournament near the end of July. Modified Mosquito rules are used, with live pitching in every inning. This league travels to other associations' parks (such as Surrey, Newton, North Delta, Ladner, etc.) for games.
	Mosquito Summer Ball season runs from July 1^st to the end of the August Long Weekend. Games are 2 times per week plus weekend tournaments. Teams that are successful in the Summer League qualify for Provincials.
	Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget Summer Ball seasons run from July 1^st through most of August. Games are played throughout the Lower Mainland with successful teams qualifying for Provincials. These teams can also qualify for Western and National Finals.
	This FAQ document explains what Summer Ball is all about: Summer Ball FAQ

Q:	Is there an additional cost for Summer Ball?
	Yes, there is an additional Registration Fee for Summer Ball. This fee is collected in July when your child has made the Summer Team.

What is Fall Ball?

Fall Ball season runs from about the last week of August until around mid October. Fall ball teams are formed from kids who will be playing in the Pee Wee and Bantam divisions in the Next spring season. In other words, the Pee Wee fall ball team would be made up of kids who played 2nd year Mosquito or 1st year Pee Wee this year. The Bantam team would be made up of kids who played 2nd year Pee Wee or 1st year Bantam this year.

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