Registration FAQ (Coldwater Minor Ball)

When can I register my child?
Registration opens on Monday, January 27th at 8:00am and closes on March 30th.  Please note that there will be a cap of 13 players per team, once a team is filled we will start a wait list until we can get another team made.  Once those teams are full we will put additional players on a wait list, and/or will look to other centres for them to play with. 

 
What are the fees?


When are payments made?


Can I pay with E transfer?


Can I pay with cash?
Yes.  Cash payment, and/or printed registration forms can be delivered to 16 Brick Pond Road, Coldwater ONLY & will receive a paper receipt. If you are unable to drop the registration off please email us to make an arrangement.


Can I pay with credit or debit?
No. We do not accept credit or debit at this time.


Can I pay with Instalments?
Yes. Accommodations can be made so please reach out to us by email.  


What league do the Coldwater Coyotes play in?
We are a part of the Georgian Bay Minor Softball League. 
www.gbmsl.ca


When does the season begin?
Games will be begin the week of May 19th.  We plan to have the teams meet in early May and have a few practices before the season begins - but this is dependent on the weather.


When does the season end?
The regular season lasts for 10 weeks, then there are playoffs for a few more weeks.  The season typically ends mid August (with the younger ages finishing up earlier) but will depend on the format of the GBMSL.


What night's do they play?


How do I know if we are registered and my child is on a team?
Once you have registered and we have received payment we will let you know if you are on a team or have been put on a waitlist while we wait for more registrants to make another complete team.   Once registration closes on March 31's we will be making the final teams and sorting out the coaches.  You will be contacted mid to late April with your team and coaches.


Where do the teams Play?
for U9 and up, The home games will be played at the Coldwater Fairground Diamond; The away games are played in the other 10 communities that are part of the GBSML such as: Elmvale, Hillsdale, Lafontaine, Minesing, Oro Medonte, Port McNicholl, Toanche, Vasey, Victoria Harbour, and Wyevale.


What equipment does my child need to play?
Every player is required to have a baseball helmet with a chin strap and cage; a GBSML approved baseball bat (please see stamp approvals below); a baseball glove.
It is recommended that each player U9 and up wear baseball cleats ( no metal cleats are permitted)
Our uniform includes a hat and jersey which will be supplied after players are registered.
Parents must supply the black pants ( either full length black pants or quarter length black pants with either black or green socks).

  
                                       


I am interested in Volunteering, what can I do?
As a team that is run solely on Volunteers we appreciate and welcome all the help we can get! There are several positions such as Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Score keeper and many more!
You do not need to be an expert at baseball to help with the team.
When registering your child for the season please fill out the Volunteer section and select what role you are interested in. Once we begin making our teams we will reach out to volunteers and select the Coaches, scorekeepers etc.
Although we appreciate all our Volunteers, signing up to coach does not always guarantee that selected position.  
Every Volunteer must submit a Criminal Background Check for Coldwater Minor Ball before being considered to Volunteer.