Season 44:
Deeper in Faith, Serving in Love

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Mark 10:45 (NIV)

Dear CCSA Family,

We are eager to announce our 2026 theme: Deeper in Faith, Serving in Love.

This year, we invite you to journey with us as we seek to grow closer to God and to one another. Our theme is anchored in the words of Jesus from Mark 10:45: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Theme Explanation

– Deeper in Faith: We encourage every member to pursue a more profound relationship with God through prayer, study, and worship. This is a call for spiritual leadership and personal growth, reflecting the heart of Christian ministry.

– Committed in Heart: Let us dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly to Christ and our mission. Living out biblical values, supporting each other, and building unity are at the centre of our community life.

– Serving in Love: We are called to serve others selflessly, modelling Christ-like love in practical ways—be it outreach, volunteering, or our everyday interactions. Our league’s culture is rooted in a servant-hearted approach to ministry.

CCSA Softball is more than just a sport; it is an opportunity to be part of something much bigger. Every individual’s contribution, no matter how big or small regardless of role or stature is vital for the team’s success. What makes this league unique is our choice to serve Christ through softball. We have a chance to use sport as a platform to equip and grow God’s kingdom, reminding one another that ministry is simply service. Every Christian is called to this, not just a select few.

Mark 10:45 reminds us of the heart of the gospel—Christ’s sacrifice for us, and his example of humble service. In God’s kingdom, the first are last, the last are first, and Christ, our servant King, leads the way.

Let’s commit this year to lead by serving. Instead of asking what the league or ministry can offer us, let’s focus on how we can serve Christ and each other. This is the biblical heart of our league. Let’s be present for Jesus and for everyone in our CCSA community.

Wishing you a blessed and impactful 2026 season!

Rules

The Official Rules of CCSA Softball can be found at ccsa.to/rules.

Weather and park closures

• The CCSA may elect to cancel, pause, or postpone games and close permitted parks due to weather or other safety hazards at its sole discretion.
• Game cancellations and park closures will always be announced on all our online platforms (ccsa.to, our website, and the Dashboard).
• On game days with potential adverse weather, a notice will be posted on ccsa.to by 12:00 pm (noon) stating whether games are cancelled or whether games can proceed at umpires’ discretion. Additional updates may be posted 30 mins before each game as needed.
• If parks are closed, teams may not use parks for any reason (including practices and unofficial games).

Scorekeeping

Both teams are responsible for scorekeeping using the official CCSA scoresheet. Umpires should also keep score on the umpires’ scorecard or equivalent.

Before each game

• Each team should bring a copy of the official CCSA scoresheet to the game. Digital scoresheets (eg. on a tablet) are also acceptable.
• Each team should have both teams’ lineups written on their scoresheet
• Umpires should review both team’s lineups on their scoresheet

During the game

• Scorekeepers and umpires should cross-check the number of runs scored after each inning

After the game

• On both teams’ scoresheets, umpires should fill in the final score and all deductions, then sign where indicated.
• Score submission: Home, away, and umpiring teams must all submit the score (and any comments) on Dashboard
• Scoresheet upload: Scoresheets do not need to be uploaded, however, they must be kept and made immediately available should a copy be requested by the league.

Score submission must be completed by Tuesday night at 11:59 pm following the game. Failure to submit scores, upload scoresheets, or an incomplete or erroneous scoresheet may result in loss of points in the ranking.

Season Schedule

The regular season schedule is on the Dashboard, and will be updated periodically throughout the season.

Rescheduling games

After the season schedule is released, teams can coordinate to reschedule games due to rain outs or player availability. The requesting team must coordinate with the opposing team and the umpiring team in determining a new time slot. Once a new time slot is agreed upon, the email chain with all three teams agreeing can be forwarded to [email protected] for approval. Requests must be submitted by Wednesday before the weekend of the proposed game.

The opposing and umpiring teams are not obligated to accommodate reschedule requests. If a game is not rescheduled, then the result of the original game becomes final (rain outs becomes a tie, lack of available players arriving on time becomes a forfeit). A different umpiring team can substitute for the originally scheduled umpiring team, however, the original umpiring team will still be credited for fulfilling their duties, and the substitute umpiring team will not gain any additional umpiring points.