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Coppell Baseball
509 West Bethel
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Coppell Baseball
509 West Bethel
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FAQs
What is the Coppell Baseball Association?Coppell Baseball Association (CBA) is a Texas non-profit corporation that is tax exempt per Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. CBA is operated by its board members who are volunteers from the community that enjoy baseball and working with youth. The board members spend countless hours away from their families and jobs to provide the best baseball program for the youth of Coppell. For more information regarding CBA or to review CBA’s Bylaws, please visit www.coppellbaseball.org. CBA was formed to instill in the youth of Coppell through baseball ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and reverence, so that they may be finer, stronger, and happier youth. This purpose is reached by providing supervised, competitive baseball games. Coaches and parents are to bear in mind that attainment of exceptional athletic skill or winning of games will always be secondary to the enjoyment of and participation in the sport of baseball. Who is eligible to play in the CBA? CBA welcomes players from Coppell as well as other communities in the area. Please note that players who do not live in the city of Coppell will be required to pay a non-resident fee each season, per the City of Coppell Parks and Recreation Dept. Who owns and maintains the fields used by CBA? CBA facilities are provided and maintained by the City of Coppell Parks and Recreation Department. How do I register my child for CBA? Each season (Fall and Spring), CBA players must register on line or at the walk in registration date held on a Saturday in January (for Spring Season) and August (for Fall Season). Information regarding registration can be found on our web site, through emails to pervious players or signs posted around the community.
What is required at the time of registration if a player is new to the league? In addition to the required registration fee, a birth certificate is required for all new players. What does CBA provide players? CBA provides each player a jersey, socks and hat. Players will need to purchase their own baseball pants (white), baseball cleats (not required for t-ball) and baseball glove. U5-U8 games are played at MacArthur Park, 400 S. MacArthur. U9-U12 games are played at Wagon Wheel Park (Fields 1 – 5), 345 State Road. U14-U16 games are played at Wagon Wheel Park (Field 6), 907 Northpointe. The coach determines practice location and time. CBA practice fields are located at the following practice field complexes: Wagon Wheel, Moore Road and Mac Park. When and at what time do we play games? Spring season teams generally play one weeknight game and one Saturday game. Weeknight games begin at 6pm and weekend games start at 9:00 am. CBA makes every effort not to play games on Wednesdays, Sundays, Easter weekend or on nights before TAKS test days. CBA also has an agreement with CYSA (local youth soccer league) not to start its game schedule until after primary soccer season is over. CBA also makes every effort possible to end its regular season near the same time Coppell schools close for the summer. Fall season games are only played on Saturday beginning after 3:00pm to minimize conflicts with youth soccer games. Games schedules are made available each season on the CBA web site. How is the Fall season different from the Spring season? Fall is considered an instructional season, usually has less players and is a shorter season. Spring is more competitive and has an end of season City Tournament for the U7 and up divisions. Only U6 and U8 receive participation trophies in the Fall. U5-U12 receive participation trophies in the Spring. City Tournament winners will be awarded first and second place trophies. In the Spring, U5 through U10 ages play age pure. In the Fall, all ages are grouped together in two-year intervals (ie, U5 and U6, U7 and U8, etc.). In the Fall, all teams are chosen through a computer-generated draw. Teams formed for the Fall season do not remain together. In the Spring, U5-U8 teams are chosen through a computer-generated draw. U9-U14 players are chosen through a coaches’ draft. U9-U14 players will be asked to attend a “coaches look” tryout before being drafted to teams. Spring teams in the U5, U7 and U9 age groups have the option to stay together for two Spring seasons (U5 to U6, U7 to U8 and U9 to U10). What set of rules does CBA use? CBA rules for each age group are located on our web site under RULES. There are some slight differences between rules used in the Fall and the Spring seasons. If you have questions regarding any of the CBA rules, please contact your age group commissioner for clarification. Who do I call to determine rainout status for games and practices? Parents should contact the CBA hotline at 972-745-2978. The hotline will be updated AFTER 3:30 pm on weekdays of BEFORE 7:00 am once the City of Coppell has notified CBA of field status. What is CBA’s policy in the event of inclement weather conditions during games? CBA maintains a Skyscan Lightning Detector at both Wagon Wheel and MacArthur Park game fields. In the event of threatening weather, the CBA field official will monitor the Skycan Lightning Detector. When lightning strikes are detected within 8 miles, games will be immediately stopped and the parks will be evacuated. In the event games are suspended, parents, coaches and players are to immediately go to their vehicles and wait for word as to whether games will be resumed after the inclement weather has passed. Does CBA have a policy at its game complexes in the event of a missing child? Yes. If a child is missing, a CBA field official should be immediately contacted. The CBA field official will immediately take steps to secure the park and close all entrances until the missing child is located. If the child is not located within a short period of time, the local police will be contacted. If I am interested in coaching, what do I need to do? If you are interested in coaching please fill out a coach’s application form on line, at walk in registration or call the CBA office at 972-745-8869. CBA requires that all of its coaches and other parent volunteers to pass a criminal background check before having any contact with the players. If I am interested in umpiring for CBA, how do I get started? Contact Ray Richardson, Umpire Director at 972-506-7796 or complete an umpire’s application form on line or walk in registration. You can also purchase umpire uniforms and tools from Ray Richardson. Does CBA form post season all-star teams? CBA sponsors the formation of Recreational All-Stars teams for the purpose of participating in tournaments against teams of similar ability from surrounding communities as well as teams from outside of the area. Play starts at the conclusion of the Recreational City Tournament. CBA has formed tournament teams for several years. Prior to the spring 2002 season they were called All-Star teams. They are now called Post Season Tournament Teams. For more information about the CBA Tournament Team Program, please go to www.coppellbaseball.org. Does CBA offer a higher level of competitive baseball? CBA also offers a competitive alternative for players who demonstrate the ability to play at a higher level. This program is known as the Traveling Team Program. CBA formed this competitive program because an increased number of players were leaving Coppell for a higher level competition and/or professional coaching. CBA is a member of the Bear Creek Baseball Association and the North Texas Interlock Baseball League, local associations comprised of similar programs to that of CBA that form competitive teams to compete against each other close to or at their home parks. This is not “select” baseball; however, the teams have the opportunity to play “select” teams and often compete with success against these teams. Because CBA’s primary focus has been and will always be its recreational program and to ensure the recreational program remains a strong and vibrant program, CBA limits the number of competitive teams it forms per age group (ages 9 to 14) to no more than two teams. For more information about the CBA Traveling Team Program, please go to www.coppellbaseball.org. If I have a complaint about a CBA board member, an umpire, a coach or a parent, what can I do? CBA has implemented a grievance process to give a player, parent or coach a forum to have their complaint heard and acted upon, if warranted, by a neutral body (five members). Specifically, if someone has a grievance, they are to submit their complaint in writing to CBA within seven days of the event giving rise to the complaint. The grievance committee will review the complaint, conduct an appropriate investigation, and make an appropriate response to the complaint. The grievance committee’s decision is the final decision in all cases. Does CBA raise funds for its operations and facility improvements? As of 2004, CBA has raised over $150,000.00 through donations from local businesses. These donations provide the necessary funds to enable CBA to facilitate numerous program/facility improvements including the following items:
Because of the budget constraints our city continues to face, these improvements would not have been possible but for the generosity of those businesses that believe in CBA and the youth of our city. In addition, these donations have helped CBA maintain registration fees at one of the lowest levels in DFW. Unlike most baseball leagues, CBA also does not require its players or parents to sell any products (ie, candy) in order to raise funds for league operations. Does the Coppell High School Baseball Program work with and assist CBA? Yes. CBA and its coaches and players continue to benefit from the growing alliance between CBA and the CHS Baseball Program. Through the CHS Baseball Program, Coach Don English conducts two coaching clinics each year, one in the Fall and one in the Spring, for CBA coaches at no cost to CBA or its coaches. In addition, Coach English, his staff and players conduct at least one players clinic, normally in the Spring, at no cost to the players. The cost savings CBA, its coaches and players are fortunate enough to enjoy as a result of these free clinics easily exceeds $7,500 annually. In 2003, CBA pledged $10,000 to the CHS Baseball Program as a good faith gesture to help foster the continued growth of the alliance between CBA and the CHS Baseball Program. Does CBA provide any instructional materials for coaches or parents? CBA maintains a videotape library for coaches or parents to check-out instructional videotapes to help them learn how to teach various skills of the game. Where can I purchase tickets for concessions for my team? Tickets are sold in the concession stand once the season has begun. Prices will be determined at that time. Where is the CBA office located? The CBA Office is located at 509 W. Bethel Road. The phone number is 972-745-8869.
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