Corona Girls Softball Association: GENERAL INFO & F.A.Q.
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| LEAGUE WAS BORN IN: 1962 | ||
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PARK ADDRESS: 1886 Butterfield Stage Dr. Corona, CA 92880 |
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| MAILING ADDRESS: Corona Girls Softball Association P.O. Box 2892, Corona, CA 92878-2892 |
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| CGSA HOTLINE: 951-341-5833 (Info line only, please do not leave mssgs) |
REGISTRATION Q & A
| 1-A | Question: | What does CGSA stand for? |
| Answer: | Corona Girls Softball Association. We are a non-profit organization, We’ve been a league since 1962 and we are an Amateur Softball Association (ASA) league. | |
| 1-B | Question: | Does CGSA offer player and coaching instruction? |
| Answer: | Yes! We offer a number of clinics for both players and managers/coaches. | |
| 1-C | Question: | My daughter has never played softball before. Does CGSA have a program for her? |
| Answer: | Yes, CGSA offers spring and winter recreational seasons that are open to all girls, regardless of experience. It is designed to be challenging, instructional, and fun! | |
| 1-D | Question: | Can I pick the team that my daughter will be placed on? |
| Answer: | No, we cannot honor any specific team requests. Exceptions will be made for T-ball, but there will be no guarantee that your request can be honored. | |
| 1-E | Question: | Can my two daughters be on the same team? |
| Answer: | Yes. If they qualify for the same division. Divisions are based on age. | |
| 1-F | Question: | Can we get my daughter’s friend on the same team for carpooling purposes? |
| Answer: | No, players are drafted by the managers to form teams. With this process, we cannot guarantee her friend will be on the same team. After the draft is complete, the Managers are informed of requests for ride sharing purposes. The only exception is in the T-Ball Division. In the T-Ball Division, we try to group the girls with their classmates to make it a more enjoyable experience for them. | |
| 1-G | Question: | Why do I have to appear in-person to register? |
| Answer: | We need to verify Birth Certificates for new players to the league. It is imperative to have the girls try on the uniform to have the proper request on the registration form. The form is a four part form that cannot be downloaded so it needs to be filled out in person to make sure all the data we need for the league is filled out and completed. At registration an evaluation time and date is given to come back on evaluation day. | |
| 1-H | Question: | What do our registration fees pay for? |
| Answer: | Fees pay for items such as: Uniforms, balls, insurance, umpire fees, field maintenance, Utilities, Picture Package, Trophies, etc. & one fundraiser product or your buy out. |
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| 1-I | Question: | Why would the league fees be increased? |
| Answer: | Change of uniform, this upgrade would come with additional cost but one of the largest expenses that the league incurs, is for ASA registered umpires. The fee for one umpire has increased substantially. Another major increase is the lighting bill. | |
| 1-J | Question: | Why are the league fees for T-ball lower than the other divisions? |
| Answer: | We do not use ASA umpires for T-ball and therefore do not incur this expense. | |
| 1-K | Question: | Am I required to show a birth certificate to prove the age of my child? |
| Answer: | Yes, girls new to CGSA must bring a copy of their birth certificate to registration. Returning CGSA players will not require a copy of their birth certificate to register. | |
| 1-L | Question: | Why is the incentive deadline ($10 discount) to submit applications so early? |
| Answer: | In order to obtain field allocations from the City of Corona and to order uniforms in time for the season, we are required to submit our requests in as early as possible. This allows CGSA to properly allocate game and practice fields, plan for uniform purchases, and determine the number of Managers that are required to ensure we have a successful season. | |
| 1-M | Question: | What happens if I submit our application after the 1-L deadline? |
| Answer: | No incentive discount. Girls will still be able to register on the day of evaluations. They will receive a scheduled time for their evaluation. | |
| 1-N | Question: | What happens if I submit my application after evaluations and/or the draft? |
| Answer: | Your daughter will be placed on a waiting list and will be assigned to a team if space becomes available. | |
| 1-O | Question: | When is the cut off for Registration? |
| Answer: | Two weeks after the first games start. Exception: if a team roster falls below 9 players then we will extend cut off date for that division only. | |
| 1-P | Question: | I registered my daughter for the Spring Season. Now What? |
| Answer: | You should be contacted by your daughter’s manager the first week after the draft. The date of the draft is listed on your registration draft ticket and our web site. If you have questions concerning registration, contact the registrar, which can be located under Board Members on our website. | |
| 1-Q | Question: | Can I receive a refund if we change our mind? |
| Answer: | No refunds after team formation with the exception of board approved circumstances. The refund form is available online. The form must be completed and turned into the registrar for consideration by the CGSA Board. |
DIVISION(S) Q & A
| 2-A | Question: | What are the age divisions for CGSA? |
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| 2-B | Question: | In what age division will I play? |
| Answer: | A player’s current age as of January 1st of the start of the Spring year determines the age classification in which the player is eligible to participate. For Spring 2008 (including winter ball) the following dates apply: | |
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| 2-C | Question: | How are teams formed and can I make a special request? |
| Answer: | With the exception of T-ball teams, all CGSA teams are formed by team managers who select players through a draft system with the objective of achieving evenly skilled teams. As a result, CGSA cannot make guarantees as to who will be on your child’s team. | |
| 2-D | Question: | Can I request that my child be placed in a lower/higher age division? |
| Answer: | We will not allow a child to be placed in a lower age division but players can always play up an age division, but give up their right to playing All Stars at their correct age level. | |
| 2-E | Question: | Are scores/standings kept for all divisions? |
| Answer: | Yes. Only during Spring Ball, with the exception of T-Ball. Winter Ball & T-Ball stress the learning of softball skills. | |
PLACEMENT Q & A
| 3-A | Question: | How are team colors selected? |
| Answer: | Team jersey and accent colors (located in the CGSA logo on the front of the jersey) are assigned to teams by the Uniform Chairperson. Managers will be notified by the Uniform Chairperson of their colors ASAP for sock and visor ordering purposes. Please note that all pants will be white. Any uniform questions should be directed to the Uniform Chairperson. | |
| 3-B | Question: | Who picks the team names? |
| Answer: | The teams make up their own names. Any offensive name will be rejected.Please forward your team name to the division coordinator right away. | |
| 3-C | Question: | How will I be placed on a team? |
| Answer: | Softball players attend evaluations, after which they will be drafted by the Manager/Coach of a team. Every softball player who registers before the evaluations deadline and attends the evaluations will be drafted (all others will be placed on teams, space permitting). There are no evaluations for T-Ball players. The T-Ball teams are formed/rostered at the discretion of the T-ball Coordinator and usually grouped by their school. | |
| 3-D | Question: | When are Player Evaluations going to be conducted? |
| Answer: | Player Evaluations for Spring are conducted in January. Your child only needs to attend one Player Evaluation. At time of registration, your child will receive a time and day of her evaluation. | |
| 3-E | Question: | Why does my child need to attend the Player Evaluations? |
| Answer: | This gives our managers the opportunity to evaluate the skill level of your child. A draft will be held in order to allow each manager to choose players. This ensures that all skill levels of players are evenly distributed to all teams. If your child is a pitcher (or plans on pitching) or is a catcher (or plans on catching), she must attend the pitchers and catchers evaluations. | |
| 3-F | Question: | What happens if I miss evaluations? |
| Answer: | The player will go into the draft with an evaluation score of “0”, and is ineligible to pitch for the season, This can make the difference in making AL or NL | |
| 3-G | Question: | What is AL & NL? |
| Answer: | AL – American league (advanced players)NL – National league (developing players) Teams will only play games within their own league and division. The American and National leagues will have their own season champions. | |
| 3-H | Question: | How are late sign ups placed on Teams? |
| Answer: | Players will be placed on teams with the least amount of players until all teams have an equal amount and reach the maximum of 13. | |
| 3-I | Question: | When will the manager call me to start the season? |
| Answer: | All teams should be formed shortly after the player draft in January. Your team manager will most likely contact you by the last week of January with team details. |
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WHAT TO BUY Q & A
| 3-J | Question: | What will I have to purchase when the Season starts? |
| Answer: | The league provides a jersey and pants as part of your registration fee. Bats are always available as well as loaner helmets (may not be best fit). The players need to provide their own glove and rubber cleats and should consider buying their own helmet for best fit (chin strap & face guard required). The team manager may ask the parents to donate money for team hats/visors, socks, and a banner. See Team Parent link for more equipment details. |
GAME(S) & PRACTICE(S) Q & A
| 4-A | Question: | When do games start? |
| Answer: | Games start the week of Opening Ceremonies. Please check website for dates. | |
| 4-B | Question: | When does the season start and end? |
| Answer: | The season starts with practices during the month of February or a bit earlier. Practices vary from one to three times per week during this period, depending on each individual manager. Opening day for games typically starts the last week of February or the first week of March and usually ends around early to mid May. Please check the website for dates. | |
| 4-C | Question: | When and where are the games played? |
| Answer: | Teams usually have one game during the week and one game on Saturday. However, there are times a team may play two weekday games. T-Ball teams will only have one game a week played on Saturdays. All games will be played at Butterfield Park in the spring season and at Butterfield and Makin/Shearer Sports Center in Norco in the winter season. Please check website for location details. | |
| 4-D | Question: | Where are the practices held? |
| Answer: | Butterfield Park and others throughout the city that the Parks and Rec. dept provide for CGSA to use. We can only use the designated parks for insurance purposes. Practice locations will vary from team to team and will be announced at your first team meeting. | |
| 4-E | Question: | What time are games and practices held? |
| Answer: | Weekday games will begin as early as 5:00 pm and as late as 7:30 pm. Saturday games will begin as early as 8:00 am and end as late as 7:30 pm. Please keep in mind that your manager will want you at the field forty-five minutes to one hour prior to game time so that your daughter is warmed up properly. Practices vary from team to team and will be announced at your first team meeting. | |
| 4-F | Question: | Do I have to stay at practices and games? |
| Answer: | You should stay and support the manager and coaches and be there for your child. It is a great time to see what your daughter is working on or needs to work on. Therefore giving you a better idea of how to work with your daughter at home to provide the best results. We strongly encourage parents of T-Ball and 8-under players to be there at all times. If you must leave, be sure that you are back on time to pick up your daughter. The manager cannot leave the field until he/she makes certain that all players have been picked up. Additionally, an adult female must always be present at practices and games. | |
| 4-G | Question: | What if it rains? |
| Answer: | Contact the CGSA Hotline for rain-out information….951-341-5833 Some or all rained out games will be made up depending on time and fields. You will be notified of your game's rescheduled date as soon as it is available. Updated schedules are also posted to the website. MANAGERS may contact the Player agent if there are questions about rescheduled games. | |
PICTURE(S) Q & A
| 5-A | Question: | When are team pictures taken? |
| Answer: | Team pictures are taken on opening day, details will be posted on the website. Each girl will receive a basic package as part of her registration fee. Additional pictures may be purchased on picture day. A make-up day will be announced on the website and to the managers. | |
| 5-B | Question: | When is the league going to take action pictures? |
| Answer: | We will have action photographers on the field periodically throughout the season. They will try to capture as many games as possible and/or all the teams at least once. They are independent contractors and charge a fee for pictures. If you don't want your image or your daughter's image posted, please contact the webmasters. | |
| 5-C | Question: | I saw a caption that I don't like. How can I have it removed? |
| Answer: | Captions that are submitted must be approved prior to being posted. If you see one that you would like to be removed, contact the webmasters. | |
| 5-D | Question: | I took some pictures at a game. Will you post them on the website? |
| Answer: | Yes, as much as our website disk space allows. Contributions are encouraged and needed. Submit the pictures to the webmaster. |
INFORMATION & RESOLUTION Q & A
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Question: | When is the Parent information night Meeting? |
| Answer: | There is not one scheduled yet. It will be posted on the website once available. All parents should attend. | |
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Question: | How are problems and/or concerns resolved? |
| Answer: | You should always try to solve any problems through your team manager first. If he/she does not seem able to resolve your issue, you can contact the Division Coordinator, and then next in line would be the Player Agent. If all these avenues are exhausted, then it is appropriate to contact the Vice President or the President. All of which are listed on our website under board members. | |
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SPONSOR Q & A
| 7-A | Question: | How can I become a sponsor? |
| Answer: | There are sponsors for the recreation season and the All-Star season. Contact the sponsor coordinator on the board member page for more details. | |
| 7-B | Question: | Why do the teams need sponsors and what is the money used for? |
| Answer: | Sponsorship fees are for the league and league improvements. A detailed spread sheet of player cost is available upon request. | |
| 7-C | Question: | Are there any other ways the league receives money? |
| Answer: | Yes, you will be asked to participate in a fundraiser during the season. Please help us help your child by cooperating with the fundraising program. The fundraisers help keep the cost down for registration fees, so please participate. | |
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ALL-STAR Q & A
| 8-A | Question: | How are the Managers for All-Stars selected? |
| Answer: | New procedure currently under board review will be added shortly. | |
| 8-B | Question: | How are the all-star teams selected? |
| Answer: | No Try-Outs, near the end of the recreational season, managers of each division will meet and decide on the All Star Team players as listed in the CGSA rule book, Article X. All Star, Section 3b. | |
| 8-C | Question: | Is additional money required for All-Stars? |
| Answer: | Yes. The amount varies but funds must come from each player for uniforms, travel, etc... All-star season requires a great deal more time and money than the recreational season. Depending on how well the team performs, travel to State and National tournaments is possible and required. |
RULES Q & A
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Question: | What rules does the league operate under? |
| Answer: | CGSA is governed by the ASA organization. We have to follow the rules the ASA has set. There are several types of rules. 1 Rules of the game and 2 Rules of operation. For rules of the game, ASA allows leagues to tailor the ASA rules to best suit their leagues. This allows for coach pitch, no walks, run limits, etc. We modify the league rules every year to best suit the skills of the league. For operational rules, we have 2 documents we follow. Rules and Regulations and our By-laws. Both documents can be found on the web site. |
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Question: | What are the softball rules for CGSA and where can I get a rulebook? |
| Answer: | Rulebooks will be given out to all managers at the first manager’s meeting. Ask your manager for a copy or print one from the website. | |
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Question: | What guideline materials are the managers provided with? |
| Answer: | In addition to the rules book we provide a Managers Book, this book is a mix of information. There are sections on whom to contact for any type of issue. Such as canceling games, rainouts, rescheduling, practice conflicts, parent conflicts etc. We also provide a Coaches Clinic Book, There are sections on practices, drills, and techniques. This is a good source of information for coaches and parents alike. |
VOLUNTEER Q & A
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Question: | How could I help? |
| Answer: | Become a volunteer. For complete list see Article III. Section B of the CGSA rule book. | |
| 10-B | Question: | What volunteer positions are still needed? |
| Answer: | Our league is made up of only volunteers and we could use as much help as you are willing to lend. At the first team meeting, your manager will ask for volunteers to help as assistant coach, team parent, scorekeeper, committees, field preparation, special events, etc. Please help out and volunteer your time. | |
| 10-C | Question: | How much are managers, volunteers & board members paid? |
| Answer: | Team staff and board members are volunteers and are not paid for their services. | |
| 10-D | Question: | What does a Team Parent do? |
| Answer: | The team parent is the liaison between the manager and the other parents. The team parent helps with distribution of uniforms, phone calls to parents, team parties, team banner, snack scheduling, etc. | |
| 10-E | Question: | I'd like to be on the board. What can I do? |
| Answer: | Request that your name be placed on the ballot for a particular position through the secretary. Elections are held at the end of the regular season (May). Newly elected board members take office after July 1st. | |
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MANAGER Q & A
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Question: | I want to manage a team, how do I apply? |
| Answer: | You must fill out a volunteer application with a non-refundable fee for a background check (approx $15)and indicate that you would like to manage a team. This will allow the “Player Agent” to arrange for interviews of all prospective Managers. | |
| 11-B | Question: | Why do I need to be interviewed to become a Manager? |
| Answer: | CGSA wants to ensure that we have the best qualified Managers for our children. You will be required to attend an interview session with a selection committee. | |
| 11-C | Question: | Are there any other requirements to become a Manager? |
| Answer: | Once approved, you will be required to attend a mandatory CGSA Managers clinic which will be paid for by CGSA. You will also be required to attend the Player Evaluations as well as future managers meetings. CGSA also encourages all Managers to attend an ACE certification clinic, which will be held at a location TBD. The cost for each manager to attend will be approximately $30.00.For complete list requirements see Article III. Section A of the CGSA rule book. |
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| 11-D | Question: | What are the minimum requirements to be considered as an All-Star Manager? |
| Answer: | 2 spring ball seasons as acting manager and Ace certified level -1 or higher. For complete list see Article X. All Star, Section 2b of the CGSA rule book. | |
| 11-E | Question: | What is an ACE certification? |
| Answer: | Please visit www.socal-asa.com for more details and/or check our website. | |
| 11-F | Question: | If I manage a team, will my daughter(s) be placed on my team? |
| Answer: | Yes, as long as your daughter(s) is eligible for the age division that you would like to manage. | |
| 11-G | Question: | If I manage a team, can I hold my team practices anywhere I want? |
| Answer: | Absolutely not. You may only practice at the time and place scheduled by the league. Our insurance only cover us for fields that are assigned to us by the City of Corona. | |
| 11-H | Question: | Why do I need to fill out a volunteer application and obtain a background check? |
| Answer: | We are required by ASA to conduct a background check on all volunteers. The $10 fee covers our expense for conducting the background check and for making of badges. Our ASA insurance policy also requires that all volunteers must receive certification. | |
| 11-I | Question: | I was already approved as a volunteer last year, why do I have to submit another application and fee? |
| Answer: | All volunteer background checks expire Dec. 31st and ASA rules require us to re-certify all volunteers yearly. Your ASA background certification is good for the current calendar year. | |
| 11-J | Question: | What happen if I submit a volunteer application and I am not selected for the position I requested. Am I eligible for a refund? |
| Answer: | Unfortunately volunteer fees are non refundable. You will still receive your ASA volunteer certification and you will be eligible to volunteer in another manner. | |
| 11-K | Question: | I want to be a “Team Parent” do I need to submit a volunteer application and fee? |
| Answer: | Yes, the “Team Parent” is required to have a background check conducted. One practical example is that all Managers will ask a “Team Parent” to walk your child to the restroom and make sure that she returns safely during practice and games. A “Team Parent” is also allowed to be present in the dug out. Another typical responsibility is for the “Team Parent” to administer basic first aid to players during a game. This is usually limited to applying band-aids to cuts and scrapes or ice to bruises. Only approved ASA certified personnel are allowed in the dug out. |
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