COOPER CITY OPTIMIST BASKETALL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Summer 2024 Season
Payment Information
All payments can be made online or cash payments can be dropped off
@ the Cooper City Optimist Clubhouse Dropbox (10500 Stirling Rd.)
The registration fee is $220 for Cooper City residents and $285 for non-residents.
What does The registration fee cover?
The fee covers: Reversible Uniform (jersey and shorts), 12 game season (indoors) plus 1 or more playoff games, season champion trophies, and participation awards for all Starter and below.
How do I pay?
All payments can be made online at https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1081478 or cash payments can be dropped off @ the Cooper City Optimist Clubhouse Dropbox (10500 Stirling Rd.)
When do the games take place?
Due to unforeseen cancellations, the game schedule is tentative; however, the goal is for all games to be played Monday through Saturday beginning on 6/10 and the season championship is on 8/3. Due to the vast amount of teams, some teams may play their first playoff game on Sunday, July 28th.
Are there playoffs?
Yes, Every team makes the playoffs. Playoff week will begin on July 28th.
When does the season begin and end?
The regular season begins on 6/10 and finishes on 8/3
When is picture day?
6/8
Where are games played?
All games will be held at Cooper City High School, Pioneer Middle School, or the JCC,
If a parent coaches is their child guaranteed to be on their team?
YES
Are siblings placed on the same team?
YES, IF THEY BOTH FALL WITHIN THE AGE RANGE FOR THE DIVISION.
Do you honor carpool requests?
CARPOOL REQUESTS ARE HONORED FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL DIVISION AND MAY BE HONORED FOR THE INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION PROVIDED THE REQUEST DOES NOT ADVERSELY IMPACT THE COMPETITIVE BALANCE OF THE LEAGUE. CARPOOL REQUESTS ARE NOT HONORED AT ALL BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION. COACHES WILL BE NOTIFIED OF REQUESTS PRIOR TO THE DRAFT.
Is my payment refundable?
Refunds are only granted prior to being placed on a team, this could happen as early as May 5th. After that date, refunds will not be able to be obtained.
My child will be on vacation part of the Summer, how much is too much of the season to miss?
IF YOUR CHILD WILL MISS MORE THAN 3 WEEKS OF THE SEASON, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU NOT REGISTER AND PLAY.
My child has never played before, is this league for him/her?
ABSOLUTELY. THIS IS A RECREATIONAL LEAGUE WITH MINIMUM PLAYING TIMES FOR EACH PLAYER. IT IS THE GOAL OF THE LEAGUE THAT EACH PLAYER LEARN THE GAME AND HAVE FUN.