• CSL is not responsible for proposals or protocol of other groups.
• Every effort is made to accommodate the interests of the player and protect their information

1.  SEASON PREPARATIONS (refer to Season Preparations)

• May involve communication of updates, information and clarifications.
• Input/communications gathered, from past season, are reviewed with a non-partisan approach, to get a sense of the successes and issues of the past season and determine areas for attention, in the best interest of the community of associations, in going forth.
• Prioritized for attention to consideration and action.
• Previous considerations and attentions are part of the review.

2.  TEAMS
     Teamwork applies to the efforts in preparing for the season.
     Through cooperation between our affiliating associations we can see that every interested player
     has an opportunity to participate in the league.

• Use of ineligible players is a very serious matter that CSL will not tolerate.
• Efforts are directed towards a goal of having a team in each division representing every member association.
• Dedicated to finding a place for players where there are not enough registered to an association to form a team by working with the other CSL associations to combine teams. 
  
• Location, as well as openings, are considered.
• Attention to maintaining association connections to accommodate players, within the league
• A combination should be considered, where possible, in accommodating 4 or more players, rather than players being sent to another association.
• Consider providing players to teams with lesser numbers rather than having teams at maximum as a positive for all of the players
• It is expected that all available players be at games and be played as equal members of the team.
• Teams collaborating on a team, by mutual agreement share:
• costs
• game nights over the season
• diamond time
• name

3.  AFFILIATION (by Registration)

• Team declaration is done at, or prior to, the Convenor Meeting preceding April 15th.
• Combination agreement discussion, if not in place, may be necessary at that time.
  
• Final date for add/drop teams for the season is April 15th.
• Association Registration of teams requires:
• completed "Application to Participate"
  
• cheque to "CSL" for fees in full (including Mid-season Tournament fee)
• Registered player lists (DRAFT team rosters) including first and last names with dates of birth
  
• coach contact information
• diamond/game night details per team
  
• playoff supervisions agreement
• up-to-date "Convenor Preparation" (on-line or hard copy)
• Applications will be reviewed for compliance.
• It is the responsibility of the convenor to assure compliance.
• Associations are asked to consider requiring "Police Checks" of their coaches
• Insurance, of its participants, is the responsibility of the member associations.

4.  SCHEDULES

• Start time at 6:30 or 8:30 with time allowed for the completion (as for CSL game limits per division)
  
• Distribution to coaches planned for beginning of May
  
• 14 games (7 home, 7 away) per team
• Games including reschedules are to be completed before the end of regular season schedule
• Game/diamond availability for reschedules may require consideration of alternatives
• other teams in local association may have single game time available
• the opposing team may have diamond availability
• arrangements with another association may be considered

5.  MID-SEASON: (full CSL participation)

• Commitment is part of registration to the league
• Provided as commitment to team-building and skill development for the players
• As an opportunity to fundraise, hosting is offered to all associations
• Fees to be collected by CSL, as part of season registration to participate
• Participation restricted to CSL HOUSELEAGUE teams/players

6.  ISSUES

• Each Association is responsible for the actions of their participants.
• All participants need to understand and respect the role of the umpire in exercising judgment and applying the rules set by the league.
• A "Judicial" committee, consisting of the CSL president (or appointed by the president) and 3 or more neutral individuals, in good standing will address situations of concern that require attention.  The decision rendered will be final.
  
• appointed to address issues of the season and determine any disciplinary actions
• will request and review any pertinent details to assist with clarifications in addressing situations reported and not rely on hearsay, bad feelings, attitudes, or misinterpretations
• input gathered and the decision to address lies with the committee
• confidentiality will be respected
  
• considerations in addressing:
• 1.  Is there a rule in place that applies/addresses the circumstance?
• 2.  Is there a precedent set?
• 3.  How does it impact the full population (past, present, future)?
  
• consider information to determine whether a decision is viable, NOT to change the decision.
• The decision rendered in dealing with an issue will be final.
• Any effort to influence an outcome will be dismissed.

7.  PLAYOFFS

• Cost to teams is included in registration fees and assisted with additional fund-raising efforts
  
• Season playoffs are the responsibility of the league and as such the associations are under agreement to provide personnel for on-site assignment.
• On-site responsibilities will include (but not limited to)
• supervising and reporting on games
• assuring diamond are ready
  
• rule clarification where required
• medal presentations
• problem/conflict resolutions (with consultation)
• Playoff for all divisions are of double knockout format
• Divisions with 10 or more teams, will be divided into "A" and "B" (determined by season standings) for finals.
• Teams need to be prepared for adjustments to schedules and locations as deemed necessary
• Games not able to be completed over the playoff weekend will be assigned to be played during the following week
  

8. PRIVACY

• Our participants have the right to privacy in all situations.
• CSL contact information is provided by CSL, to coaches and convenors, IN CONFIDENCE, to facilitate communications during the season.
  
• Information and comments are accepted in confidence and reviewed in an anonymous manner

9.  UMPIRES

• Assigning umpires is the responsibility of the member associations
• Encourage the use of those familiar with the game of GIRLS' FASTBALL
• Umpires need to make themselves familiar with the rules as they apply to CSL at different divisions.

10 PRE-MITE (if offered outside an association)

• Centralized endeavour promoted through Associations for their registrants.
• Registration is to be through the local Association to assure insurance coverage and development
• Operation and liability is the sole responsibility of the organizer providing the opportunity