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# CMBA Bylaws, Policy, and Playing Rules

Welcome to the governing documents for the Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association.

This site brings together the league's core rules in a single place so managers, players, and league officials can quickly find the current governing text.

## Documents

- League Bylaws: the league's organizational structure, board authority, membership framework, meetings, and amendment process
- League Policy: league operations, procedures, discipline, administration, and competition governance
- Playing Rules: on-field rules, lineup formats, game administration, and incorporated baseball rules

## How to Use This Site

- Start with the Bylaws for questions about league authority, governance, and membership.
- Use League Policy for operational questions, discipline, roster administration, and league procedures.
- Use Playing Rules for game-day and on-field questions.

## Rule Hierarchy

If documents overlap or appear to conflict, the controlling order is generally:

1. Bylaws
2. League Policy
3. Playing Rules

For on-field administration, the Playing Rules also incorporate the Official Baseball Rules of Major League Baseball except where CMBA rules provide otherwise.

## About the CMBA

The Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association exists to provide strong amateur baseball competition in Illinois and the Midwest, with an emphasis on competitive play, sportsmanship, and league continuity.

## Additional Resources

- Summary of High Level Changes for 2026