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Registration Directions

Registration Information:

1. If you are a returning player - sign into your account and complete the appropriate registration form.

2 If you are NEW
a. Create an account.

(If you have used Sports Connect with another league (soccer, baseball, etc...) you can use your same information, you will need to click on the continue with registration link at the bottom of the page when you are attempting to sign up.)

b. Complete registration, including uploading your child's birth certificate

c. Pay your fee's for the upcoming season

3. Requirements for the 2023 Season

a. USA Baseball - The Play Ball Parent

Each participant in CFABA must have at least 1 parent or guardian complete this training. This course covers positive player and coach interactions. We are all here to support every player on the field, this course will share the expectations of CFABA and USA Baseball. If you completed this last year, please upload your certificate.

b. Required Equipment

CFABA encourages each player to obtain their own equipment. Minimal equipment includes glove, batting helmet and bat.

In addition, the following equipment must be NOCSAE approved, this can be found by looking for a stamp or mark on the equipment:
1. Batting helmets - must be NOCSA approved and within their lifespan
2. Catchers helmets - must be NOCSAE approved and include full neck guard based upon NFHS rules
3. Catchers chest protector - must be NOCSAE approved

Rules reminder:
1. ALL catchers, regardless of gender must wear a protective cup - umpires will ask each catcher to verify - failure to follow this rule will result in discipline as defined by the 2023 Rule Book

Please note: All orders have a $3.00 service fee from Sports Connect - CFABA DOES NOT Receive any funds from this fee.

If you have questions concerning registration please contact us at [email protected]

Division Age Ranges & Play Dates

4U - NEW PROGRAM - for those 3 and 4 year olds who want to learn the game.

6U (formerly T-Ball): 5 and 6 year olds - NEW Rules for 2023 including the ability of the coach to begin "pitching" the ball to the player

8U (formerly Coach Pitch): 7 - 8 year olds - NEW Rules for 2023 including the ability of players to begin pitching.

10U (formerly H League): 9 and 10 year olds

12U (formerly G League): 11 and 12 year olds - NEW - this year 12U will play FULL BASEBALL RULES (balks, lead off, dropped 3rd, etc...)

14U (formerly F League): 13 and 14 year olds

18U (formerly E League): 15+ - including all high school age players

Age is determined by their age as of April 1 of each year.

NOTE: All leagues will play on average 2 games a week. Games will be scheduled for all leagues for Monday through Friday with a game on Saturday. Most weekday practices and games begin at 6:00 p.m. Saturday games and practices will start at various times with multiple games on each field each Saturday.

Spring/Summer Registration

No Programs are Currently Displayed

There are no programs or divisions available at the moment. Please contact your club administrator with any questions.

NOCSAE Approval

When purchasing equipment make sure it is approved by NOCSAE.

NOCSAE approved equipment does have a lifespan and must be replaced when the usable time has lapsed.

For reference check your equipment for the following:

Catchers Chest Protectors

Batting and Catchers Helmets

The Play Ball Parent

USA Baseball - The Play Ball Parent

In order to complete the REQUIRED course The Play Ball Parent complete the following steps:

1. Navigate to the USA Baseball Development Site
2. If you have an account click Sign In in the top right corner
3. If you do not have an account click Sign In and then Create an Account
4. Create your account and choose Cuyahoga Falls Amateur Baseball Association (CFABA) as your affiliate organization.
5. Once you have an account created click on the "Parents" icon in the middle of the screen
6. Scroll to the bottom and click on The Play Ball Parent Course
7. Click on the course and then click "Start Course"
8. Complete the course (it should take between 30 and 40 minutes)
9. Complete the quiz at the end of the course - you must complete the quiz and earn an 80% or higher.
10. Download any certificate of completion and upload that to the registration site.
- If you have trouble with this - don't worry CFABA can check your completion with USA Baseball.