CMLL Questions and Answers
Some frequently asked questions are below. If you have other questions regarding Fall Ball registration, please contact the CMLL Player Agent at pa@cmllonline.org.
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Q: My son/daughter will be league age 10 on April 30, 2012 and played AAA division last Spring. Should they play in AAA or majors level this Spring?
A: Normally, players who are league age 10 on April 30, 2012 should play in the AAA division. If you feel your 10 year-old player is skilled enough for the Majors level, you can register them for the Majors division. If you have any questions, please contact the player agent directly at pa@cmllonline.org.
Q: My son/daughter played AA last Spring as an 8 year old. Should they play another year in AA or should they play in AAA?
A: AAA is a step up from AA. In AAA base stealing is allowed and the opposing pitching it at a higher level. You can refer to more detail about all levels of play under the “Baseball” tab on the home page of www.cmllonline.org. In the end, you are the best judge of your son/daughter’s abilities and if they are ready for the next level of play. If you have specific questions, please email the payer agent at pa@cmllonline.org.
Q: Can my child play both spring baseball and another baseball league or spring sport?
A: The decision is up to you and your family. The spring baseball season is a big time commitment and it is the rare player that can balance this with another baseball league or spring sport. At the AAA and Majors level this is discouraged. CMLL does not have control over game times so it will be hard to avoid conflicts from time to time.
Q: When does the season start and how long does it last?
A: The first practices will start in mid-March. The first games will be in early April and the season finishes by the second week in June. The more talented players may be asked to participate on a post-season team which could extend out into mid-July.
Q: Does my son/daughter have to go through an evaluation to play?
A: Every player that registers for the Majors division will need to go through an evaluation. The evaluation will be on a weekend day in early March 2012. The exact date and time will be announced as soon as it is scheduled.
Q: Will my son/daughter get to play with their friends from school?
A: for T-Ball, Rookie, A, AA and AAA, every effort will be made to match your player with their preferred playing buddies and or preferred coach. Obviously not every single request can be accommodated. Majors rosters are built via a draft so there is no opportunity to select a preferred manager or playing buddy.
Q: How often does a spring baseball team practice? What time of day? Where?
A: It really depends on the level of play. For lower levels, Practices are targeted at one or two weekday afternoons per week and one weekend day. Practice times are usually afternoons or evenings. For AAA and Majors, practices can be 4 times per week with some weeknight practice times running until 9PM. See the descriptions of the various levels on the CMLL home page under “Baseball” for details. Other practices can be scheduled as determined by the manager. Practice and game locations are targeted at fields within the Cedar Mill boundaries.
Q: How often does a spring baseball team play a game? What day and what time? Where?
A: As the season progresses, the number of practices will go down and the number of games will go up. AAA and Majors could play as many as 3 games per week. Majors and AAA players could end up playing games that end as late as 9PM on weekdays. Games are at a variety of fields close to the Cedar Mill area.
Q: Can I help coach a Spring baseball team?
A: Absolutely. Cedar Mill Little League depends 100% on volunteers so we welcome your participation! To volunteer as an assistant or coach, you need to do two things. First, fill out a volunteer form online at www.cmllonline.org. Second, download a Volunteer Application and Background Check forms from our Forms page and email it to safety@cmllonline.org. You will not be allowed to be on the field with the players unless you complete both of these forms.
Q: What age players are on Spring baseball teams?
A: Players play on a team as determined by their age as of April 30, 2012 (their league age). See the descriptions of the various levels on the CMLL home page under “Baseball” for details. T-Ball players can be as young as 5 and Majors players as old as 12.
Q: How do I know what level my preferred coach/manager will be coaching?
A: The best way to do this is to contact your preferred coach/manager directly and ask them.
Q: What other teams do we play?
A: CMLL Spring baseball teams only play other teams within the CMLL boundaries. There are 600-700 players so there is a good number of teams and robust competition at the AAA and Majors levels.
Q: How much does Spring Baseball cost?
A: $90 for T-Ball and $135 for all other divisions. Payment is done via credit or debit card online through www.cmllonline.org. Registration is open from Dec 3, 2011 through February 4, 2012.
Q: If I register and then decide not to play, can I get a refund?
A: CMLL will refund payments up through the day before the first game. After that there will be no refunds.
