COROZAL MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE

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The Corozal Men’s Softball League (CMSL) will be guided by the 2026 USA playing rules in all cases where there are no CMSL rules in effect. In all such cases, the CMSL rules will take precedence over the USA rules. Under no circumstances shall the USA rules supersede those of the CMSL. In addition, under no circumstances will managers or members of the Executive Board agree or conspire to overlook or compromise any rules governing the CMSL.

Reglas

• Section l: GENERAL RULES
• 1. 7 inning games
• 2. Tagging up is allowed from all bases
• 3. 1 courtesy runner is allowed per inning and must be implemented as soon
• as the at bat has been completed by the person receiving the courtesy.
• 4. Ghost runner to start in the 9th inning of a tied game
• 5. EH and DH are both allowed.
• 6. Only the DH can enter the game on defense.
• 7. No shorts allowed
• 8. Line up cards must be completed with 1st initial and last name, no exceptions.
• 9. Umpires are to be paid $65 per Team for a double header
• 10. Re-entry rule not being used
• 11. Alcohol not permitted in the dugouts
• 12. No Smoking in dugouts
• 13. No children in dugouts
• 14. Any player coming from the outfield to argue a call subject to ejection by
• umpire
• 15. Umpires should be rated by Managers as this will help determine Umpires
• used in Playoffs
• 16. Home Team in Regular Season determined by coin flip. In the cases where
• we play a triple header coin flip determines Home Team for game 3.
• Section II: PITCHING
• 1. Pitchers must start with 2 feet on the rubber or pitching plane.
• 2. Pitchers must pitch 19(Nineteen) complete innings to be eligible for the Playoffs
• ***(subject to change if shortened season)***
• Section III: POSITION PLAYERS
• 1. Position players must play in 6(Six) games, it's up to the Manager to determine
• how players are used (subject to change based on shortened season)
• Section IV: FIELD CONDITIONS
• 1. A rainout or cancellation of a game due to weather, poor field conditions will
• typically, be done in advance. If no communication from League Officials, then
• games are on.
• 2. Prior to the start of any game if both Managers deem the field unfit for play,
• that game or games will be canceled providing both Managers can field a
• team, otherwise the Team or Teams with insufficient players will forfeit their
• game or games. If the two managers disagree, a final decision will be made by
• the umpire and League Officials.
• 3. After the game has started or in the matter of game 2 an Official interruption
• of the game due to rain, weather, poor field conditions can be determined by
• both Managers with input from the Umpire and or League Official. Again,
• Managers must be able to field a Team for game 2.
• Section V: PLAYOFFS
• 1. Top 8 Teams based on winning percentage make the playoffs. Teams 9 and 10 will play in a consolation game with winner receiving $200.
• 2. Playoffs will consist of a 2 out of 3 game same day series.
• 3. Prize funds to paid out day winner is determined.
• 4. CHAMPIONSHIP DAY will consist of BBQ weather permitting.