COOPER CITY OPTIMIST BASKETALL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Fall 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 $180 for Cooper City residents and $245 for non-residents.
FAQ
What does The registration fee is $180 for Cooper City residents and $245 for non-residents cover?
The fee covers: Uniform (jersey and shorts), 8 indoor game season (barring Natural disaster cancellations) plus 1 or more playoff games, season champion trophies, 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 Saturday and/or Sundays beginning on 9/9 and the season championship is 11/24.
Are there playoffs?
Yes, Every team makes the playoffs. Playoff week will vary based on the amount of teams in each division. The earliest week that the playoffs may start are November 4th and culminating in the championship games on November 24th.
When does the season begin and end?
The season begins on 9/9 and finishes on11/24
Where are games played?
All games will be held at Cooper City High 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 to evaluations day (8/10). After that date, refunds will not be able to be obtained.
My child will be on vacation part of the Fall, 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.