The Collegedale Recreation Association's (CRA) mission is to teach our youth teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment while providing a safe environment to grow their love of softball into and through adulthood.
The CRA provides a Christian community softball program aimed at educating our youth on the basic skills and rules of softball. The CRA’s primary interest is the development of each player, including improvement in technical skills and increased knowledge of the game, as well as, personal and social growth as a team member. Our goal is to encourage sportsmanship within a competitive environment. Parents and players must understand this and should conduct themselves in a manner that enables a healthy team environment both on and off the field.
We use a variety of locations for play including the Summit, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale Academy and Ooltewah Baptist Church's "Edmond's Field".
Our network of volunteer coaches are all background checked before working in any capacity with the CRA, including having any contact with players. We welcome new families, coaches, or community members to become involved with the CRA by signing up as a player, coach, or by becoming a sponsor of our league.
Our History
Our program has been around since the early 1970's. One of the unique aspects of our league is that all games are played during the week instead of on Saturdays.