CFBGSL – FAQ’s!!!  (If you do not find a question answered below, please contact appropriate Age Division VP for assistance. You will find their emails from the homepage’s leftside tab listed: Division VP’s)

Q) What does CFBGSL stand for?

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A) It stands for Carrollton/Farmers Branch Girl Softball League. The league represents the two cities and is recognized as such as the organization offering girls softball to these communities and many other girls living outside these communities as well that wish to play in our league. CFBGSL has been providing this service to these communities for over 50 years!

Q) When is registration?
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A) For the 2023-Spring Season:  Registration begins December 12th and ends on February 12th. Our Deadlines are Firm! Earlybird Registration begins December 12^th and ends January 1st with a $10 Discount per player. Late Registration begins February 6^th and ends February 12th, which includes an Additional Fee of $20 per player! (See Fee Details in Question/Answer below). So, register as early as possible to aid VP’s in getting your team lined up or you lined up with a team! … Once Closed, any inquires will transition to a waiting list created by the Division VP’s. Contact your Age-Division VP to get on this list … When determined there is a spot available the Division VP will guide you on the after-registration process … these registrations will also be charged an Additional $20 Late Fee per player. No Exceptions!!!

Q) What are the registration fees?
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A) 2023 Spring Season:

6U Division:  $60 Fee … Includes a Jersey (introductory level).

8U-14U Division:  $120 Fee … Does not include a jersey. (Jerseys overseen at team level by coach/manager).

Registering additional siblings: each sibling will receive a $10 discount.

Earlybird Registration: Offers a $10 discount per player.

Late Registration: Includes an Additional $20 Late Fee per player  No Exceptions!!!

Q) What is the season’s planned timeline of events?

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A) Please see the “Spring Season - Timeline of Events” left tab on the home page of the website!

Q) Who is eligible?
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A) Spring Season: Girls born between: 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2018 … (Read question below for Birth Year/Age Division Cut-Off’s)

Q) What is the Birth Year/Age Division cut-off for each division?
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A) CFBGSL uses USA Softball as our governing body for rules including age cut-off rules. A player's age for the calendar year is based on her age at the start of that year. For Example: a player born on January 1, 2014, would be an 8U player for all of year 2023. While a player born on December 31, 2013, would be a 10U player for all of year 2023.

The league does allow a player, if eligible based on a player’s playing abilities, to play up 1 Division if they are within 1 year of date of birth year from that said Division. The Division VP’s and League Board Members will determine the eligibility. (Example: player with a 2012 birth year (10U) may be eligible to play up to the next division (12U) ... If you have any questions or inquiries regarding this, please contact your birth year Division VP and the next Division VP at the same time to discuss whether a player is eligible for this option.

Q) How do we register?
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A) From the Home Page - click on the “ Register Here!!!  ” tab (Big Red Button on the right side). Once in – click “ Register >> ” and follow along with the instructions. Please make certain to hit the “ Submit >> ” button at the bottom of each and last page! This will then open a new page to complete the payment transaction for your player’s registration. Payments by “Credit Card or Debit Card” are the ONLY options for online registration. Payment is due BEFORE you log off…If you log off without making a payment, your registration will be DELETED and will have to start the process over again.

Q) When does the Spring Season start & end…and when are games scheduled?
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A) Games for the 2023 Spring Season will start on: Monday, March 20th and runs thru Saturday, June 3rd.

6U Division

Play:  Saturday mornings (Times: generally, 10am – but could be scheduled at 9 or 11am)

Game length:  60 minutes / Finish the Inning

# of Games:  Schedule - 8 / Guarantee - 8 (Will attempt to get all 8 games in, weather permitting)

Please Note:  If games are rained out, will be moved to next available Saturday. If not available, then to Thursday night. Will use Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday nights if necessary to get guaranteed games in.

8U Division

Play:  Tuesday nights: (Times: 6:30pm and/or 7:45pm)

Game length:  60 minutes / Finish the Inning

# of Games:  Schedule - 10 / Guarantee - 8 (Will attempt to get all 10 games in, weather permitting)

Please Note:  If games are rained out, will be moved to that coming Thursday, or following Thursdays. If not available, will use Monday, Wednesday or Friday nights and Saturday if necessary to get guaranteed games in.

10U Division

Play:  Monday nights: (Times: 6:30pm and/or 8pm)

Game length:  65 minutes / Finish the Inning

# of Games:  Schedule - 10 / Guarantee - 8 (Will attempt to get all 10 games in, weather permitting)

Please Note:  If games are rained out, will be moved to that coming Thursday, or following Thursdays. If not available, will use Monday, Wednesday or Friday nights and Saturday if necessary to get guaranteed games in.

12/14U Division

Play:  Tuesday nights: (Times: 6:30pm and/or 8pm)

Game length:  70 minutes / Finish the Inning

# of Games:  Schedule - 10 / Guarantee - 8 (Will attempt to get all 10 games in, weather permitting)

Please Note:  If games are rained out, will be moved to that coming Thursday, or following Thursdays. If not available, will use Monday, Wednesday or Friday nights and Saturday if necessary to get guaranteed games in.

Q) Does a player have to move up to the next age-division with her team if still eligible for her lower age-division?

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A) No, she does not have to move up. If she is not ready to move up and is still eligible for the lower age division, she may remain, and we will reassign her to a new team.

Q) How is team placement determined?
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A) All New Players are entered into their division draft poll. Placement is then determined, as best as possible, based on criteria, i.e.…player age, home location, school, and friends’ team. Returning Players that are registered on time will be given priority to return to their Spring/Fall team if they so wish or may request to re-enter the division draft. NEW Players assigned to a team in the Fall can also request to return to their Fall team in the coming Spring IF there is a roster spot available on that team…Those (your) Fall teams will or may have players returning to their team that unfortunately cannot play in the fall due to being involved in other activities or obligations. They are eligible to and can return to their team in the spring filling out their team’s roster for which we would then assign Fall NEW players to another team in the coming spring season.

Q) Can I play with a friend?
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A) Absolutely! New players and former players may request a team with a current player of the same age. Two new players of the same age may request to be on the same team. Subject to date of registration, roster availability, and meeting age requirements.

Q) Can we form a new team with friends?
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A) Yes, girls that have not played previously can ALL request to be placed on a team together. So, get your friends from girl scouts, soccer, or any other group activity together and form a new team. Please contact the appropriate VP for your age division to inform them of your possible intention of forming a team and to get information about any questions you may have.  Subject to approval by the CFBGSL BOARD.

Q) How do I register to volunteer to coach?
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A) From the Home Page - click on the “ Register Here!!! ” tab (Big Red Button on the right side). Once in – click “ Register >> ” and follow along with the instructions. Please make sure to provide your D.O.B. and be certain to hit the “ Submit >> ” button at the bottom of each and last page! Also, All CFBGSL Volunteer - Managers, Coaches, Asst. Coaches and Team Parents must pass a Background Check prior to being assigned to a team.  Background checks are completed at No Cost to You.

Q) How and where can I make a donation?

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A) Donations … Each year we are fortunate to have individuals and companies donate to our league as all donations go to the betterment of our league and our players. CFBGSL welcomes and greatly appreciates any donations that help this organization promote the game of softball to our community’s youth. Being a Non - Profit Organization, all donations are tax deductible. If you wish to donate or know someone who does, please feel free to donate to our league by going to or leading them to our website homepage under the leftside tab listed as: Fundraiser/Donations. Click on the yellow tab “Donate” to make the process of donating seamless. CFBGSL is very grateful and thankful for any donations you may give!