Season 43:

Unity in Christ

 

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.”

Colossians 3:13-15 (NIV)

Welcome to the 43nd season of the CCSA!

As followers of Christ, we are all a part of God’s redemptive story. This year, our theme involves being called to reflect His grace and truth, embracing unity and peace as we engage with one another as a community. Conflict is inevitable, but how we respond matters. Reading Matthew 18:15-17, we are reminded to address issues with humility, courage, and love, seeking reconciliation with one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Conflict resolution is about more than settling disputes; it is about cultivating grace, understanding, and healing within the body of Christ. As we extend forgiveness and strive for unity, we not only free ourselves from division and grudges but also reflect Christ’s love to others. Unity comes when we can embrace our identity as individuals made in the image of God, called to be peacemakers, extending His redemptive love to others.

As a Christian league, our roles extend beyond the game. While competition is a natural part of sports, our greater purpose is to glorify God in all that we do, whether on or off the field. As we engage in grace-filled conversations, mutual respect, and a commitment to reconciliation, we strengthen our foundation in Christ and reflect His kingdom in every interaction. Unity in Christ isn’t just our goal—it is a reflection of His love and a witness to the world.

Gameplay

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: Home and away teams must scan and upload a copy of the signed scoresheet to Dashboard

Both the score submission and scoresheet upload 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.

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