Carlsbad Softball Association

State Tournament Info and Fall Ball FAQ's

 

July 13th, 2005

 

The ASA State Tournament is here!!!

 

As mentioned in the previous newsletter, the Carlsbad Softball 10U, 12U and 14U teams have all made it to the ASA State Tournament!  This is the first trip to "State" for the 10U and 12U teams and the third trip for the 14U division.  For the first time EVER Carlsbad Softball is sending THREE teams!!!  We must be doing something right!

 

After the buzz of qualifying for State died down, the reality set in...

"What remote part of California will we have to travel to?" was the burning question in my mind.  The answer that came back was like music to my ears, none other than far away...Rancho Penasquitos!

 

Not only can our girls sleep in their own beds the night before our big tournament, but some of our fans (that's you guys!) can also come see us play without undue hardship.

 

Southern California C-State Championships
Canyonside Recreation Center
12350 Black Mountain Road
San Diego, CA 92129

Take Interstate 5 South to 56 East.  56 East to Black Mountain Road then South (right) approximately 1-2 miles.  Canyonside Park is on the right hand side.

10U:  First game Friday July 15^th   11:30 am   Field #6

o       If 10U lose that first game they play Saturday 9:45 am on Field #1

o       If 10U win that first game they play Saturday 1:15 pm on Field #1

12U:  First game Friday July 15^th   9:45 am   Field #5

o       If 12U lose that first game they play Saturday 8:00 am on Field #7

o       If 12U win that first game they play Saturday 11:30 am on Field #7

14U:  First game Friday July 15^th    11:30 am   Field 8

o       If 14U lose that first game they play Saturday 9:45 am on Field #8

o       If 14U win that first game they play Saturday 1:15 pm on Field #8

Thinking of attending a game on Saturday but don't know how our teams did on Friday?  Feel free to email me at josdc@email.uophx by  Friday evening and I will make sure I respond to your email or call you when I get home from opening ceremonies Friday night, probably around 10:00.

FALL BALL UPDATES AND FAQ's

 

 

Fall ball registration will take place from 9AM to 2PM at Calavera (near the snack shack) on the following dates:

 

July 23^rd                                            July 30^th                                August 13^th

 

Things to bring:

1.      Your daughter's birth certificate (for insurance purposes). 

Note:  If your daughter played all-stars this year then you will not need her birth certificate...we already have it on file.

2.      Your check book.  Cash will not be accepted for registration.

3.      The usual information such as doctor and dentist's name and phone numbers, emergency contact phone numbers, your daughter's uniform size, etc.

 

Questions regarding fall ball can be directed to Cristi Johnston at csaplayersagent@sbcglobal.net

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Fall Ball

 

 

Q:  Are the games always on Sundays?

A:  Yes, fall ball games consist of Sunday doubleheaders at either 9AM and 11AM or 1PM and 3PM.  The games will always be back-to-back, either two in the AM or two in the PM.

 

Q: How often do fall ball teams practice?

A:  Some coaches will practice 1-2 times per week, other coaches don't practice at all.  It all depends on the coach.

 

Q:  Does everybody play equally in fall ball?

A:  If playing recreational, yes, every player will play an equal amount of time and will often get to play new positions because fall ball is designed to be developmental.

 

If playing Chaos, everyone will usually play as well, but in certain circumstances (tournaments) a coach may choose to play more competitively and some players may not play as much as others.

 

Q:  What is the difference between recreational fall ball and chaos?

A: Fall ball recreational games are generally more laid back and are considered developmental. 

 Fall ball Chaos games are a bit more competitive.  Chaos teams are by invitation only, with each Chaos coach selecting his own team.

 

Q:  I heard someone say that my daughter can "play up" or "play down" in fall ball.  What does that mean?

A: An example of "playing up" would be if your daughter was a second year Rookie last season then she can "play up" at the Division 1 level for this year's fall ball.

 

An example of "playing down" would be if your daughter was a second year Rookie last season then she can still "play down" at the Rookie level for this year's fall ball.  An advantage of this might be if your daughter's skill level isn't quite ready for the jump to Division 1 and could use another season of Rookie ball for development.

 

"Playing up" or "playing down" applies to all divisions for girls who have completed their second year in that division.

 

Q:  How much travel is involved?

A: There will be some travel, but it is generally very local such as Oceanside, La Costa, Encinitas or San Marcos.  Of course, half of the games will be at Calavera too!  Chaos teams may travel a bit farther.

 

Q:  What is the charge for fall ball?

A: Fall ball is $100, which includes a uniform (jersey).  There is an additional $25 charge for girls selected to play Chaos.

 

Q:  How do we let someone know if my daughter has a preference between Chaos and recreational?

A:  Feel free to write your preference, if you have one, on your application form when you register.  But keep in mind that some girls wanting Chaos may not get selected, and some girls preferring recreational may have coaches begging them to play Chaos.

 

Q:  Does my daughter have to play Chaos if she is selected by a coach?

A: No, your daughter can choose to play recreational.

 

Q: My daughter ONLY wants to play Chaos.  What if she isn't selected?

A:  First of all, all girls MUST BE REGISTERED in order to even be considered by a Chaos coach, so don't sit at home waiting for the phone call if you haven't registered your daughter.  If not selected for Chaos and your daughter doesn't want to play recreational, then you will receive a full refund of your registration fee.

 

Q:  We sometimes have other activities planned on Sunday, can we miss some of the games?

A:  This is generally not a problem with fall ball, especially in recreational, but some Chaos coaches may be slightly stricter in this regard.  For the most part, missing games is usually not a big problem.

 

Q:  How long does the fall ball season run?

A:  Fall ball starts in late August/early September and runs until mid November.

 

Q: How are fall ball coaches picked?

A: All parents who submit coaching applications will be considered.  The fall ball coaches will be selected by the CSA board shortly after registration closes on August 13^th.

 

Q:  I'm thinking of coaching a fall ball team, what should I do?

A:  Come to one of the fall ball registration dates and fill out a coaching application, or contact Cristi Johnston at csaplayersagent@sbcglobal.net.

Have in mind the division you want to coach and whether you would like to coach recreational or chaos.

 

Coaches will be notified after August 13^th.

 

 

 

Due to the all-star teams participating in the State Tournament, the next board meeting date remains unscheduled.  Feel free to email Michelle Pahl at cvlkco@aol.com  and she will get back to you when the next board meeting is scheduled. 

 

The CSA board is currently seeking additional members.  If you are interested in attending a board meeting, contact Michelle Pahl at cvlkco@aol.com.

 

 

CSA Newsletters will be sent monthly during the off-season.  If you have something you would like to contribute or if you would like to be removed from our mailing list please respond by email to Jeff Schneider at josdc@email.uophx.edu.