COOPER CITY OPTIMIST BASKETALL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Summer 2026 Season
Payment Information
All payments can be made online BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
The registration fee is $230 for Cooper City residents and $295 for non-residents.
FAQ
What does The registration fee cover?
The fee covers: Uniform (jersey and shorts), 12 indoor game season (based on weather based cancellations) 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 BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
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 6/8 and the season championship is 8/1.
Are there playoffs?
Yes, Every team makes the playoffs. Playoff week will begin on Sunday, July 26th
When does the season begin and end?
The season begins on 6/8 and finishes on 8/1
Where are games played?
All games will be held at Cooper City High School, JCC, 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 prior May 8th. 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.
Does my have to play with his/her age group?
No participant is allowed to play in an age group that is lower than their age. However, advanced players do have the opportunity to play in an older group if their parent is willing to coach them in the higher league or their skill level displays that it is necessary by the commissioner.