Carlsbad Softball Association

Fall Ball Registration

August 10th, 2005

Don't Miss the Final Fall Ball Registration this Saturday, August 13^th!!!

If you are thinking about fall ball, both Chaos and Recreational, your last chance to register will be this Saturday, August 13^th from 9AM to 2PM at Calavera Fields (by the snack bar).

We need an accurate count of girls by this date so we will know how many teams CSA will be able to field in each division.  If we are short by just a few girls in a specific division we may have to make the decision not to field a team.  That is why it is very important that each girl registers by the August 13^th drop dead date. 

DO NOT WAIT, as late registration may place you on a waiting list!

Don't wait for that phone call from the Chaos coach if you have not registered!  Chaos coaches will only be contacting registered players.

If you would like to register but can't make it up to the field on Saturday contact Cristi Johnston at csaplayersagent@sbcglobal.net.

Be prepared for registration by bringing the following:

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.

For those of you who may have missed the previous newsletter here are some Frequently Asked Questions regarding 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 $30 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.