FAQs • Dallas Parks, TX • CivicEngage

What is the cost to participate in this program and how do most schools pay to participate?: The cost of the program for each sport is $175 per team for each sport. For example, if a school has a boy’s and girl’s team and the cost is $175, the total cost will be $350. As far as payment is concerned, schools pay one of the following three ways: (1) With a school check from their activity funds or PTA, (2) a school check requisitioned from the DISD offices (City of Dallas has a vendor number), or (3) collected funds from the students.

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1. How do I start the process of forming a team for a particular sport at my school?: In general, most schools start the program by finding a teacher who is interested in being the lead for the program. The teacher will then identify days/times when the children will practice as well as send out an announcement recruiting youth for the program.

2. What is the cost to participate in this program and how do most schools pay to participate?: The cost of the program for each sport is $175 per team for each sport. For example, if a school has a boy’s and girl’s team and the cost is $175, the total cost will be $350. As far as payment is concerned, schools pay one of the following three ways: (1) With a school check from their activity funds or PTA, (2) a school check requisitioned from the DISD offices (City of Dallas has a vendor number), or (3) collected funds from the students.

3. How does my school register for the program?: Schools can register for the program by simply having the coach send the registration form via e-mail or fax to (214) 670-0388. Please be sure to indicate if your school is having a either a boy’s or girl’s team or both. Once the e-mail is received, an invite to the league’s coaches meeting will be sent.

4. When and where are games played at and how is transportation arranged?: Games are played on weekday afternoons at DISD Schools and City of Dallas Park and Recreation fields. Times of the games are 4:30PM (Girls) and 5:30PM (Boys). If the school has an adequate field, games may be played at their school as a home game. As far as transportation, schools and parents arrange car pools to all off site games. The league is set-up to have schools play schools which are near their area in order to minimize transportation.

5. I have a teacher who is willing to lead the program, but is not comfortable serving as the head coach. Can a parent volunteer as a coach for my school?: Yes, parents can volunteer to coach a school team as long as it is approved through the school’s principal and he/she goes through the necessary volunteer process for DISD. We do require though that the teacher serving as the leader be present at all games for the school.

6. What sports will the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department be offering for the upcoming school year?

The City of Dallas will be offering three sports during the school year. Below is the sports schedule:

• Fall - Basketball and Soccer (Season begins in early October)
• Winter – Basketball (Season begins in mid January)
• Spring – Baseball and Soccer (Seasons beginning in mid March)

All sports will have the standard charge of $175 per team for each sport.