What is the new league age determination date for baseball?
Starting in 2006, the age of a baseball player as of April 30th of the current year will be that player’s league age for the current season.
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How can I register my child?
Registration may be done in person during any of the "in person" registrations held through out the year. Upcoming registrations are always listed in Our Place and on the Home page of the website. "In person" registrations take place at the CYA Complex on Easton Street in Ronkonkoma.
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Do I need to register in person?
No, you can register on line at www.connetquotyouthassociation.org (Registration Page)
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I’m interested in coaching, what is the process?
When you register your child request a Coaching Form. Fill out the form and hand it in. Once the season starts you will be contacted by the appropriate division coordinator with the details. You can also fill out the volunteer form and someone will contact you.
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I don’t have the time or knowledge to be a coach but I would like to help, what can I do?
All teams and coaches can use some help during the season. Contact your child’s coach and ask how you can help or visit our volunteer page for more info.
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What does the registration fee cover?
All players receive a uniform consisting of a cap, shirt and pants. Equipment such as catchers gear, balls, helmets and bats are provided during games and practices. Players will provide their own glove, socks and personal protective equipment. Players may use their own helmet and bats if desired as long as they meet Little League safety standards. The registration fee also helps cover the operating costs associated with running the league, including insurance premiums, administrative expenses, equipment, field maintenance and supplies and umpire fees. All of our board members, coaches and managers are VOLUNTEERS and receive no monetary compensation.
There are always financial needs of the organization which, unfortunately, are not always covered by the registration fees. These needs would include upgrades and repairs to fields and equipment used to maintain the fields, bleachers, and other facilities. If you are interested in helping by donating equipment or supplies please contact the board directly by emailing us at info@connetquotyouthassociation.org . If you are interested in helping by donating your time please visit our volunteer page for more information. If you are interested in helping via sponsorship please visit our Sponsors page for more information.
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Will I be asked for more money during the season?
No, but all players will be asked to participate in a league fundraiser. During registration you are given the option of selling a box of candy and remitting the proceeds to the league or paying an additional $25 at time of registration with no obligation to sell anything. The choice is yours.
There will also be a date set aside for individual and team photo session. Photo packages will be available for purchase at that time. There is no obligation to purchase photos.
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Will my child participate in every game?
Yes, ALL players participating in the in house program are guaranteed playing time in every game.
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If every child is guaranteed to play, why are they required to attend a “ratings” day?
The ratings are held so that our managers and coaches can assess each child’s abilities. This skill evaluation helps to assign players to teams in a fair and balanced manner in all divisions.
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Where will the games be played?
All games are played at the CYA complex located on Easton Street in Ronkonkoma. There are designated fields for each age group and a total of ten fields at the complex.
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Are there bathroom facilities available for use?
Yes, the CYA Charlie LaRossa Sports Complex building has his and her bathroom facilities for your comfort and convenience.
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Is there anyplace I can purchase drinks and snacks?
Yes, Coach Ron’s Café is located next to the farms field.
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Do the coaches pitch in the lower divisions?
Only for the second half of the season in the T-Ball division. The Pre-Farm division will utilize a pitching machine for all 6 innings of each game and the Farms division will use a pitching machine for the first 3 innings and the players will pitch the last 3 innings of each game.
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If I have questions or concerns that my child’s coach can’t answer whom do I contact?
The board of directors holds meetings at the complex every Wednesday evening from 8:15PM – 9:30PM in which you are free to attend and address any issue you may have. You may also call the complex directly at (631)588-0517 or use the ContactUs page on this website.
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Where are the various fields in the complex?
All of the fields are located at the Charles LaRosa complex located on Easton Street directly adjacent to Duffield Elementary school.
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Can I request that my child be place on a certain team or have a certain coach?
In T-Ball and Pre Farms every effort is made to place children with friends, relatives and/or with certain coaches. On occasion a parents request may not be filled due to the number of children on a certain team. From the Farms division up this is not possible. All teams are select by draft. Requests for coaches or teammates are not accepted. ONLY siblings will be placed together.
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Are the Board Member Paid?
No. All Board Members are volunteers. The do not receive a salary or have any type of expense accounts.
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How many games will there be a week?
Each team will be scheduled to play two games a week. One on Saturday and the other during the week. Weekday games are played either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Saturday games are played at 9AM, 11AM or 1PM. Weekday games start at 5:30 prior to daylights savings time and 6PM after.
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If a player throws his or her helmet and/or curses on the field will he be out of the game?
Possibly, yes. If a player does what you described, then he/she is in violation of the player code of conduct and this could be grounds for ejection from the game. It is up to the umpire to make this decision.
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Can my daughter play baseball?
Of course! All girls are welcome to play baseball if they wish
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I have registered and I have been to ratings, what’s next?
The team managers will call each player on their team. If you have not been contacted by a team Manager with in 2 weeks of ratings please contact the appropriate Division Coordinator.
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How do we get a game schedule?
All team managers are given copies of the initial schedule. The most current version of the schedules will be posted to our website, available to print by team and/or division. TAKE NOTE that schedules sometimes change (rainout/reschedules) and will be updated as needed, so please check back often for the most current schedule information.
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If it rains who do we call to find out if we are playing?
The first place to check is the website. All rainouts will be listed on the main page. You may also call the complex (631)588-0517 directly where a message will be posted. Please realize that we make every effort to play games on their scheduled dates. Do not assume that a game has been canceled check the website or call the complex.
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What else is expected of parents?
In addition to the various volunteer or sponsorship options mentioned above, we ask that you make every effort to attend our games – your child knows when you are missing! Support the team and coaching staff, respect umpires’ decisions, practice basic baseball skills with your child, and make it an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
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Where can I get a copy of the league rule book?
A copy of the CYA league rule book can be found on the website.
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