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The Capital District Church Softball League is an official USA Softball (formerly
Amateur Softball Association) Modified Pitch Men's League and observes all ASA / USA
Softball rules except for certain CDCSL league rules which supersede those of ASA / USA
Softball and are listed on the Rules page.
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12 regular season games will be played in 2023 on Mondays between April 24 and
August 7. No games are will be scheduled for May 29 or July 3. The following dates are
designated as automatic rain out make-up dates for "league-wide" cancellations due to rain:
June 12 and August 7. Rainouts that are not "league-wide" due to individual field conditions,
etc. should be made up on the earliest possible date by the agreement of both team captains.
All make-ups need to be completed by August 13. The first round of the playoffs will be held
on Monday August 14. The playoff format is still TBD.
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The league uses USA Softball umpires from the Capital District Softball Umpires organization.
Before each 2023 regular season game, each team will pay a single umpire $32.
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The league entry fee includes league liability insurance, softballs, website,
USA Softball registration and administrative fees.
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The total entry fee for the 2023 season is $400 and is due at the league meeting.
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Field locations and directions are due to the commissioner as soon as they are known.
Each church team must provide its own proof of insurance to its home field. The CDCSL
or its Board of Directors does/do not arrange, recommend or approve of fields. The use,
condition and insurance coverage of any field used for games is the responsibility of
the team and the Sponsoring Church.
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All teams must have five NOCSAE approved batting helmets and a catchers mask with throat
protector in order to play.
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In addition, providing bases for the game are the responsibility of the home team. The league
uses a standard thick rubber home plate, pitcher’s plate (rubber) and thick, bag style bases.
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The league only allows USA Softball (formerly Amateur Softball Association) approved bats.
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You can click on the USA Softball logo below to get more info on certified bats.
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