COOPER CITY OPTIMIST BASKETALL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Fall 2023 Season
What does The registration fee cover?
The fee covers: Uniform (jersey and shorts), 7-8 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 cancellations, the game schedule is tentative; however, the goal is for all games to be played on weekends beginning on 9/8 and the season championship is in the middle to end of November.
Are there playoffs?
Yes, Every team makes the playoffs. Playoff week will begin in November.
When does the season begin and end?
The regular season begins on 9/8 and finishes at the end of October.
Where are games played?
All games will be held at Cooper City High School, Pines Middle School, or Pioneer Middle School,
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 August 13th. 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.
Summer 2023 Season
What does The registration fee cover?
The fee covers: Uniform (jersey and shorts), 10-12 game season (indoors) plus 1 or more playoff games, season champion trophies, pictures and participation awards for all divisions.
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 cancellations, the game schedule is tentative; however, the goal is for all games to be played on Monday-Saturday beginning on 6/12 and the season championship is 8/5.
Are there playoffs?
Yes, Every team makes the playoffs. Playoff week will begin on Sunday, July 30th
When does the season begin and end?
The season begins on 6/12 and finishes on 8/5
Where are games played?
All games will be held at Cooper City High School, Pines Middle School, or Pioneer Middle School,
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 a week prior May 14th. 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.