re-add caps to team uniform

.github/workflows/ci-docs.yml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ on:
   push: 
     branches:
       - main
-      - develop
+      - draft
       - release-candidate
   workflow_dispatch:
 

README.md

@@ -1,27 +1,82 @@
 <p align="center">
-<img src="docs/assets/cmba-logo.svg" width="200">
+  <img src="docs/assets/cmba-logo.svg" width="200" alt="CMBA logo">
 </p>
 
-# CMBA Constitution and Bylaws
+# CMBA Bylaws, Policy, and Playing Rules
 
-The Constitution and Bylaws for the baseball league known as the [Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association (CMBA)](#about-the-cmba).
+This repository contains the governing documents for the Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association (CMBA) in Markdown form, along with the MkDocs configuration used to publish them as a static documentation site.
 
-The source text for this document can be found in Markdown format in [src/cmba-bylaws.md](src/cmba-bylaws.md).
+## Repository Layout
 
-## Building from source
+- `docs/index.md`: site home page
+- `docs/01-bylaws.md`: league bylaws
+- `docs/02-policy.md`: league policy
+- `docs/03-playing-rules.md`: playing rules
+- `mkdocs/mkdocs.yml`: MkDocs site configuration
+- `mkdocs/requirements.txt`: Python packages required to build the site
+- `tools/build.sh`: production build script
+- `tools/spellcheck/`: CSpell configuration and custom baseball dictionary
+
+## Local Development
 
 ### Requirements
 
-### Steps
+- Python 3
+- `pip`
 
-## Project history
+### Install Dependencies
 
-The constitution and bylaws were modernized in 2021, using Google Docs. This project brings that effort into Git and Github. Previous commits show a generated plain-text history of the changes prior to this project (thanks to [gitdriver](https://github.com/larsks/gitdriver)), with the first being the version from 2016.
+```bash
+python3 -m pip install -r mkdocs/requirements.txt
+```
 
-## Spell-checking
+### Preview the Site Locally
 
-## GitHub Pages
+```bash
+mkdocs serve -f mkdocs/mkdocs.yml
+```
+
+MkDocs serves the site locally and watches the Markdown files under `docs/` for changes.
+
+## Editing Guidance
+
+- Keep the canonical text in the Markdown files under `docs/`.
+- Preserve the separation between bylaws, policy, and playing rules.
+- Use the local preview server when editing headings, internal links, or cross-references.
+- Update `tools/spellcheck/baseball-words.txt` when league-specific terminology is flagged by CSpell.
+
+## Publishing
+
+Publishing is driven by GitHub Actions.
+
+### `ci-docs`
+
+The `.github/workflows/ci-docs.yml` workflow runs on pushes to `main`, `draft`, and `release-candidate`, and can also be started manually.
+
+It performs the non-publishing validation steps:
+
+- spellchecks `docs/**/*.md` and `README.md` with CSpell
+- installs the MkDocs dependencies from `mkdocs/requirements.txt`
+- runs a MkDocs build using `mkdocs/mkdocs.yml`
+
+### `release`
+
+The `.github/workflows/release.yml` workflow runs on pushed tags matching `draft*`, `rc*`, and `v*`, and can also be started manually.
+
+It builds both the normal site and an offline site package, then publishes based on the tag prefix:
+
+- `draft*`: creates a GitHub prerelease, attaches the offline zip and generated `.docx`, and deploys the preview site to the `gh-pages` branch under `/draft/`
+- `rc*`: creates a GitHub prerelease, attaches the offline zip and generated `.docx`, and deploys the preview site to the `gh-pages` branch under `/rc/`
+- `v*`: creates a GitHub release, attaches the offline zip, and deploys the release site to the root of the `gh-pages` branch
+
+In all cases, the release workflow uses the same MkDocs configuration in `mkdocs/mkdocs.yml`, with strict mode controlled by the `MKDOCS_STRICT` GitHub Actions variable.
+
+## Project History
+
+The constitution and bylaws were re-architected in 2026 into the CMBA Bylaws, Policy, and Playing Rules.
+
+The constitution and bylaws were modernized in 2021 using Google Docs. This project brings that work into Git and GitHub. Earlier commits preserve generated plain-text history of prior revisions, with the earliest tracked version dating to 2016.
 
 ## About the CMBA
-This baseball league known as the [Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association (CMBA)](http://cmbabaseball.com) has been formed for the purpose of providing the finest amateur baseball league in the State of Illinois and Midwest; a league where an up and coming young prospect for professional baseball may play and develop; where the talented veteran player can enjoy playing among the best competition; and bring friendship and sportsmanship to the Association.
 
+The [Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association](http://cmbabaseball.com) exists to provide a high-level amateur baseball league in Illinois and the Midwest, where developing players and veteran players can compete in a strong environment centered on baseball, sportsmanship, and community.

docs/01-bylaws.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Constitution and Bylaws
+# League Bylaws
 
 ## Name
 The name of the corporation as incorporated and existing under and by virtue of the Illinois General Not for Profit Corporation Act of 1986, as amended ("the Act") shall be the Chicago Metropolitan Baseball League (the "League"). The League shall have powers as are now or as may hereafter be granted by the Act.
@@ -7,10 +7,10 @@ The name of the corporation as incorporated and existing under and by virtue of
 This League is organized exclusively for such social and athletic purposes as will qualify under Illinois statute for a non-profit corporation. It has been formed for the purpose of serving its member franchises ("Member Franchises") by organizing the finest amateur baseball league in the State of Illinois and Midwest; a league where an up and coming young prospect for professional baseball may play and develop; where the talented veteran player can enjoy playing among the best competition; and bring friendship and sportsmanship to the League and its community.
 
 ## Powers
-The League shall have and exercise all rights and powers conferred on corporations under the Act, provided, however, that the League is not empowered to engage in any activity which in itself is not in furtherance of its purposes and limitations as set forth in these Constitutions and Bylaws.
+The League shall have and exercise all rights and powers conferred on corporations under the Act, provided, however, that the League is not empowered to engage in any activity which in itself is not in furtherance of its purposes and limitations as set forth in these Bylaws.
 
 ## Limitations
-Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Constitution and Bylaws (the "Bylaws"), the following rules shall conclusively bind the League and all persons acting for or on behalf of it:
+Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Bylaws, the following rules shall conclusively bind the League and all persons acting for or on behalf of it:
 
 1. No part of the net earnings of the League shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, any director of the League, officer of the League, or any other private individual (except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the League affecting one or more of its purposes). No director, officer, member, or any private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon dissolution of the League.
 
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ The Commissioner shall
 The Treasurer shall keep or, at the discretion of the Board cause to be kept, correct and complete records showing accurately at all times the financial condition of League; shall be legal custodian of all monies and other valuables which may from time to time come into the possession of the League; shall maintain a bank account in the name of League; shall prepare and file or, at the discretion of the board, cause to be prepared and filed, all required corporation tax forms and reports; shall furnish at meetings of the Board of Directors and Membership or whenever requested by the Board of Directors, a statement of the financial condition of the League; shall maintain or, at the discretion of the Board, cause to be maintained a roster of active Members in Good Standing; and shall perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may prescribe.
 
 ### Secretary
-The Secretary shall have the custody and care of the corporate records of the League, shall attend all meetings of the Members and of the Board of Directors, shall keep a true and complete record of the proceedings of all such meetings, shall file and take charge of all documents belonging to the League, and shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
+The Secretary shall have the custody and care of the corporate records of the League, shall attend all meetings of the Members and of the Board of Directors, shall keep a true and complete record of the proceedings of all such meetings, shall file and take charge of all documents belonging to the League, and shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. In the absence or incapacity of the Commissioner, the Secretary shall perform the duties of the Commissioner.
 
 ### Compensation
 The Officers shall serve without compensation.
@@ -130,4 +130,4 @@ The League shall keep correct and complete books and records of accounts and als
 These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed, and new bylaws may be adopted by resolution of the Board of Directors at any time or from time to time by the vote of two-thirds of the Directors.
 
 ## Dissolution 
-Upon dissolution of the League or the winding up of its affairs, the League's Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all the liabilities of the League, dispose of all the assets of the League exclusively for the purposes of the League in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, or any corresponding section of any future federal tax code, as the Board of Directors shall determine. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government for a public purpose.
+Upon dissolution of the League or the winding up of its affairs, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all liabilities of the League, distribute the remaining assets of the League in a manner consistent with the purposes of the League and applicable law. The Board may distribute such assets to one or more nonprofit, amateur athletic, community, or other lawful organizations whose purposes are consistent with those of the League, or as otherwise permitted or required by law. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government for a public purpose.

docs/02-policy.md

@@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
 # League Policy
 
 ## Authority and Applicability
-This Policy document ("League Policy") is adopted pursuant to the League’s Constitution and Bylaws and governs the operational rules, procedures, and competitive structure of the League. In the event of a conflict between this document and the Constitution and Bylaws, the Constitution and Bylaws shall control.
+This Policy document ("League Policy") is adopted pursuant to the League’s Bylaws and governs the operational rules, procedures, and competitive structure of the League. In the event of a conflict between this document and the Bylaws, the Bylaws shall control.
 
 ## League Governance
-The Commissioner is responsible for the day-to-day administration of League operations in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws and League Policy. The Board provides oversight of League operations and may review or direct actions of the Commissioner.
+The Commissioner is responsible for the day-to-day administration of League operations in accordance with the Bylaws and League Policy. The Board provides oversight of League operations and may review or direct actions of the Commissioner.
 
 ### Operational Rights of Member Franchises
 1. Member Franchises in Good Standing shall have the right to participate in League governance on matters of League operation as provided herein.
 1. Member Franchises shall have the right to appeal disciplinary or eligibility decisions affecting them in accordance with procedures set forth in this document.
 1. Each Member Franchise is entitled to one vote in voting matters.
       1. Member Franchises may provide input and vote in an advisory capacity on matters of League policy, administration, and operation. 
-      1. Member Franchises may vote with binding effect on playing rules, competition rules, and on-field regulations, except where authority is otherwise reserved by this document or the Constitution and Bylaws.
+      1. Member Franchises may vote with binding effect on playing rules, competition rules, and on-field regulations, except where authority is otherwise reserved by this document or the Bylaws.
 1. Exercise of these rights is contingent upon the Member Franchise being in Good Standing.
 
 ### Budget
@@ -56,8 +56,8 @@ The Committee shall issue findings and recommendations to the Commissioner or Bo
 
 ## Amendments and Rule Changes
 
-### Constitution and Bylaws
-Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws are governed exclusively by the procedures set forth therein. Nothing in League Policy shall modify or supersede those requirements.
+### Bylaw Amendments
+Amendments to the Bylaws are governed exclusively by the procedures set forth therein. Nothing in League Policy shall modify or supersede those requirements.
 
 ### League Policy Amendments
 1. League Policy may be amended to address League operations, administration, discipline, or procedures.
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ Tampering, or poaching, is defined as the deliberate solicitation, without conse
 Member Franchises are expected to prioritize their commitments to the League. Participation in outside leagues is permitted by agreement with the League. Participation in outside leagues does not relieve a Member Franchise or its Players of League obligations, including playing games on their League-scheduled dates and times. Violations of this provision may result in disciplinary action.
 
 ### Penalties and Fees
-The Commissioner may levy fines to any League Member franchise or player subject to Board oversight. Fines may be levied for violation of this Constitution and its Bylaws or conduct unbecoming of a representative of the League. The penalties and amounts set forth in this section are operational in nature and may be adjusted by the Commissioner with Board oversight, unless otherwise specified. 
+The Commissioner may levy fines to any League Member franchise or player subject to Board oversight. Fines may be levied for violation of Bylaws or Policies or conduct unbecoming of a representative of the League. The penalties and amounts set forth in this section are operational in nature and may be adjusted by the Commissioner with Board oversight, unless otherwise specified. 
 
 1. Late payment of annual dues shall incur a penalty of ten dollars ($10.00) per week, not to exceed five (5) weeks.
 1. Members in violation of the above shall be placed on temporary suspension for a period of two (2) weeks.
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ The Commissioner may levy fines to any League Member franchise or player subject
 1. A Manager aggrieved by a discretionary or judgment decision of the Commissioner may request Board review within seventy-two (72) hours of the decision; the Board may, in its sole discretion, accept or decline review, and if it accepts review, it may affirm, modify, or reverse the Commissioner's decision by majority vote. The Board is not required to hold a hearing or provide a written explanation when declining review, and unless the Board grants a stay, the Commissioner's decision remains in effect pending Board review.  Decisions on appeal or Board review are final.
 
 ## Annual League Meeting
-The League shall hold an annual meeting in according with the Constitution and Bylaws. Quorum and voting thresholds are governed by the Constitution and Bylaws. The annual meeting process shall consist of the following stages:
+The League shall hold an annual meeting in according with the Bylaws. Quorum and voting thresholds are governed by the Bylaws. The annual meeting process shall consist of the following stages:
 
 ### Pre-Meeting of the Current Board
 Prior to the annual meeting, the current Board shall convene to prepare and approve the proposed agenda, voting items, and supporting materials for member review.
@@ -218,17 +218,17 @@ The annual meeting shall include the Board and Member Franchises in Good Standin
 1. Confidence votes on League Officers (including Commissioner, Treasurer, and Secretary).
 1. Discussion of any Policy or Rules amendments.
 
-Unless otherwise provided in the Constitution and Bylaws, advisory and confidence votes are non-binding and are intended to guide Board action.
+Unless otherwise provided in the Bylaws, advisory and confidence votes are non-binding and are intended to guide Board action.
 
 ### Post-Meeting of the Newly Constituted Board
 Following the annual meeting, the newly constituted Board shall convene to:
 
-1. Confirm or appoint League Officers as required by the Constitution and Bylaws;
+1. Confirm or appoint League Officers as required by the Bylaws;
 1. Consider advisory vote results and adopt final operating decisions;
 1. Approve or reject new Member Franchises;
 1. Assign committees, roles, and implementation responsibilities for the upcoming season.
 
-This shall constitute the Board's annual meeting requirements as required by the Constitution and Bylaws
+This shall constitute the Board's annual meeting requirements as required by the Bylaws
 
 ## Conduct and Discipline
 
@@ -303,7 +303,7 @@ The Commissioner shall maintain official League communication channels to publis
 ### Team Rosters; Players and Eligibility
 
 #### Roster Deadline; Roster Size
-Prior to June 1, each team has an “open roster.”  League teams must submit a roster of their players to the Commissioner no later than June 1 of each year. Any team that does not submit its roster to the Commissioner by June 1 as required by this [Roster Deadline; Roster Size](#roster-deadline-roster-size) and in accordance with the information requirements in [Roster Information Requirements](#roster-information-requirements) shall be deemed not in Good Standing. Consequences of not being in Good Standing are defined in [Classification; Standing](#classification-standing) of the Constitution. This submitted roster plus any and all legal roster transactions per [Roster Transactions](#roster-transactions), shall be considered official. Players not on a team’s official roster are ineligible for play, except where specifically noted in this [Teams And Managers](#teams-and-Managers).  
+Prior to June 1, each team has an “open roster.”  League teams must submit a roster of their players to the Commissioner no later than June 1 of each year. Any team that does not submit its roster to the Commissioner by June 1 as required by this [Roster Deadline; Roster Size](#roster-deadline-roster-size) and in accordance with the information requirements in [Roster Information Requirements](#roster-information-requirements) shall be deemed not in Good Standing. This submitted roster plus any and all legal roster transactions per [Roster Transactions](#roster-transactions), shall be considered official. Players not on a team’s official roster are ineligible for play, except where specifically noted.  
 Each team’s roster must contain a minimum of sixteen (16) players and shall not exceed twenty-six (26) players, in each case, excluding non-playing Managers and coaches. 
 
 #### Roster Information Requirements
@@ -334,16 +334,16 @@ All games not completed by the end of the regular season shall count as losses f
 The League shall use a point system to determine the standings. A team is awarded:
 
 1. Two (2) points for a win (including a win against a team in technical forfeit)
-1. One (1) point for a win while in technical forfeit (see [Forfeits](#forfeits))
+1. One (1) point for a win while in technical forfeit (see [Technical Forfeit](#technical-forfeit))
 1. One (1) point for a tie game
 1. Zero (0) points for a loss
-1. Minus two (-2) points for a loss by forfeit (see [Forfeits](#forfeits)).
+1. Minus two (-2) points for a loss by forfeit (see [Forfeit](#forfeit)).
 
 ### Standings Tie-breakers
 In the event two teams finish the regular season in a tie for a position, the following tie-breaking procedure will take effect:
 
 1. Win-Loss Record in head-to-head competition.
-1. Win-Loss Record within the league.
+1. Win-Loss Record within the League.
 1. Win-Loss Record within the division (if applicable).
 1. Least runs allowed for the season.
 1. Coin toss, performed by the Commissioner with a witness.
@@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ Unless otherwise supplied, the home team must supply two (2) and the visitors on
 All bats must be wood or BBCOR certified. Use of an illegal bat shall be subject to the Major League rules that govern this area.
 
 #### Bases, home plate, and pitching rubber  
-All teams are expected to have a set of bases, a home plate, and a pitching rubber. These items shall conform to Major League Baseball specifications. Items conforming to 2022 specifications shall also be considered legal.
+All teams are expected to have a set of bases, a home plate, and a pitching rubber. These items shall conform to applicable Playing Rules.
 
 The host team for the field shall be responsible for accurately setting up the bases, and if necessary, home plate and the pitching rubber. In the event neither team is host of the field, the home team shall have this responsibility. Should the responsible team fail to have these necessities by the start of the game, they will lose by forfeit. The visiting team may lend the equipment, although they are not required to do so.
 
@@ -419,7 +419,7 @@ The host team for the field shall be responsible for accurately setting up the b
 Uniform compliance is required in order to protect League competitive integrity, roster transparency, and game administration. 
 
 1. Required uniform elements are:
-      1. Team jersey bearing the team identity;
+      1. Team jersey and cap bearing the team identity;
       1. A unique uniform number assigned to that Player;
       1. Baseball pants.
 1. A Player may not wear or borrow another rostered Player’s jersey or number to satisfy this rule.
@@ -441,7 +441,7 @@ Forfeit time shall be 20 minutes after the scheduled starting time.
 1. A team may begin a game with eight (8) players up to two (2) times in one season. A team that fails to field nine (9) players at the start of the game after receiving 2 (two) prior technical forfeits shall forfeit all subsequent games.
 1. A team in technical forfeit shall remain in technical forfeit, regardless of the number of players with which it finished the game.
 
-If a ninth player does not arrive or arrives after forfeit time, the team shall be in technical forfeit, as defined in [Forfeits](#forfeits).
+If a ninth player does not arrive or arrives after forfeit time, play may continue, but the short team shall be in technical forfeit, as defined in [Technical Forfeit](#technical-forfeit).
 
 ####  Protests
 Protests may only be made on the grounds of a violation of a rule stated in League policy or playing rules. Protests may not, under any circumstances, be based on the judgment of an umpire’s call. The protesting team’s Manager must notify the umpire of the protest at the time the violation occurred. 
@@ -463,7 +463,7 @@ Upon the filing of a protest, the Commissioner may request advisory review or co
 
 ### Game Outcomes
 
-#### Technical forfeit
+#### Technical Forfeit
 If a team is in technical forfeit status, the game may proceed as permitted by Playing Rules, but the following applies:
 
 1. A team in technical forfeit that wins shall receive one (1) standings point for that game.
@@ -476,7 +476,7 @@ The opponent of a team in technical forfeit is entitled to a full (2) standings
 #### Forfeit
 If a game is forfeited, the following applies:
 
-1. The forfeiting team must pay, at the time of the forfeit, the full cost of the umpire(s), and shall be considered not in Good Standing as defined in [Classification; Standing](#classification-standing). Teams will be considered not in Good Standing until payment is made.
+1. The forfeiting team shall be considered not in Good Standing. Teams will be considered not in Good Standing until payment is made.
 1. The forfeiting team shall receive a loss and a minus two (-2) point standings penalty.
 1. The non-forfeiting team shall receive a 7 runs to 0 runs win in the standings and is entitled to a full (2) standings points.
 1. The forfeiting team must pay the full cost of umpire fees for the forfeited game.

docs/03-playing-rules.md

@@ -15,23 +15,24 @@ These rules shall *not* incorporate the following rules of Major League Baseball
 - Rule(s) requiring that pitchers must face at least three batters.
 - Rule(s) specifying time limits on pitchers and batters. 
 - Rule(s) limiting pitcher disengagements (i.e. pick-offs).
+- Rule(s) enlarging bases from 15 inches square to 18 inches square. Either base size is acceptable as long as each base used in the game are the same size.
 - Any rule requiring specialized equipment or trained personnel, such as replay review.
 
 ## Pre-Game Meeting
-Before first pitch, the Managers and the umpire-in-chief shall conduct a pre-game meeting. A Manager may designate a team delegate to attend on the Manager’s behalf. At this meeting, the teams shall exchange lineups and review any applicable field or ground rules with the umpire.
+Before first pitch, the Managers and the umpire-in-chief shall conduct a pre-game meeting. A Manager may designate a team delegate to attend on the Manager’s behalf. At this meeting, the teams shall exchange lineups and review any applicable ground rules with the umpire.
 
 ## Regulation Games
 Games played under the auspices of both recognized Managers of the participating teams shall count as official. A regulation game is defined as follows
 
 1. A regulation game is scheduled for seven (7) innings.
-2. A game becomes a regulation game after four (4) completed innings, or after 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead.
-3. If the score is tied after seven (7) completed innings, play shall continue until a winner is determined, unless the game is called and recorded as a tie under applicable called-game provisions.
-4. The run-rule, or "Slaughter Rule", thresholds are:
+1. A game becomes a regulation game after four (4) completed innings, or after 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead.
+1. If the score is tied after seven (7) completed innings, play shall continue until a winner is determined, unless the game is called and recorded as a tie under applicable called-game provisions.
+1. The run-rule, or "Slaughter Rule", thresholds are:
       1. Fifteen (15) runs after four (4) complete innings, or after 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead;
-      2. Twelve (12) runs after five (5) complete innings, or after 4 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead.
-      3. Ten (10) runs after three (3) complete innings in a game that is called under applicable called-game provisions.
-5. If a game is called before it becomes a regulation game, it is a “No Game” and shall be replayed from the start, unless otherwise required by provisions in League Policy.
-6. Exceptions, including completion requirements for suspended games, are governed by League Policy (e.g., in the case of playoff or championship games).
+      1. Twelve (12) runs after five (5) complete innings, or after 4 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead.
+      1. Ten (10) runs after three (3) complete innings in a game that is called under applicable called-game provisions.
+1. If a game is called before it becomes a regulation game, it is a “No Game” and shall be replayed from the start, unless otherwise required by provisions in League Policy.
+1. Exceptions, including completion requirements for suspended games, are governed by League Policy (e.g., in the case of playoff or championship games).
 
 ### Reasons for a Game to be Called
 An umpire, in their discretion, may declare a game called if
@@ -56,7 +57,7 @@ In the Expanded Lineup Format, a team’s batting lineup shall constitute not fe
 
 A player substituted from the batting order may not re-enter the batting order unless otherwise permitted herein. Defensive substitutions may be made freely at any time and do not affect the batting order. Players may enter, exit, and re-enter defensively without limitation.
 
-The following lineup designations are permitted, but not required, in Expanded Lineup Format:
+The following lineup designations are permitted, but not required, in the Expanded Lineup Format:
 
 - Any number of Extra Hitters
 - (1) Designated Runner
@@ -65,7 +66,7 @@ The following lineup designations are permitted, but not required, in Expanded L
 !!! Note
       A player occupying the Extra Hitter position may assume any defensive position at any time without affecting the batting order. Likewise, a player currently in the defensive alignment may be reassigned to the Extra Hitter position without affecting the batting order. In the Expanded Lineup Format, changes in defensive alignment do not alter the order or occupancy of batting positions.
       
-      Because defensive alignment does not govern the batting order in the Expanded Lineup Format, the Designated Hitter designation does apply in Expanded Lineup Format. Any player marked as a DH will be considered an error and assumed to be an EH.
+      Because defensive alignment does not govern the batting order in the Expanded Lineup Format, the Designated Hitter designation does not apply in Expanded Lineup Format. Any player marked as a DH will be considered a mistake and assumed to be an EH.
 
 #### Shared Batting Positions
 In the Expanded Lineup Format, any batting position may be designated at lineup exchange as shared by two players (“A” and “B”). The two players shall bat in alternating sequence each time that position appears in the order, beginning with the player designated “A.”
@@ -97,7 +98,7 @@ Teams may play with (1) fewer player and if each team has at least this many pla
 
 League Policy may apply standings penalty for teams that start with fewer than the minimum.  League Policy may also designate a "forfeit time," the period after which a team with less than the minimum is subject to penalty. A team may not wait until this forfeit time for players to arrive. A team may insert a player into the vacant spot after the start of play.
 
-Any unoccupied patting positions are shall be recorded as an out each time it appears in the batting order unless otherwise provided in these Rules, or League Policy. 
+Any unoccupied batting positions are shall be recorded as an out each time it appears in the batting order unless otherwise provided in these Rules, or League Policy. 
 
 A team may finish the game (1) player short, that is one (1) player less than they started the game with (eight (8) players for a nine (9) person line-up, nine (9) players for a ten (10) person lineup). Should a team fall below (8) players, the game is terminated and this team loses by forfeit.
 
@@ -116,7 +117,7 @@ A Designated Hitter may bat for any defensive player. If the defensive player fo
 An Extra Hitter is a batting-only lineup position and may not be used in the field as an extra defensive fielder. For substitution and lineup-administration purposes, an EH position shall be treated the same as a defensive position and may be substituted, re-entered, or reassigned in as governed by the applicable Lineup Format.
 
 #### Designated Runner (DR)
-A Designated Runner may run for a specified batting position whenever the player occupying that batting position safely reaches base. If the defensive player for whom the DR bats enters the batting order, the DR is terminated. Substitution of either player is governed by the applicable Lineup Format.
+A Designated Runner may run for a specified batting position whenever the player occupying that batting position safely reaches base. The DR may be subsituted into the batting order at any batting position. Once the player designated as DR enters the batting lineup, the player is no longer considered a designated runner and may no longer run for the previously assigned batting position. Substitution of either player is governed by the applicable Lineup Format.
 
 Teams with no eligible players remaining on the bench (i.e. all players are in the batting lineup) may elect to use the player that made the last out as the designated runner.
 
@@ -144,4 +145,4 @@ Unless the umpire rules that the contact was incidental or caused by fielder obs
 
 !!! Note "Generally"
       - Any umpire’s decision which involves judgment are final. No player or manager shall object to any such judgment decisions. 
-      - If there is reasonable doubt that any umpire’s decision may be in conflict with the rules, the Manager, and the Manger alone, may appeal the decision and ask that a correct ruling be made. 
+      - If there is reasonable doubt that any umpire’s decision may be in conflict with the rules, the Manager, and the Manager alone, may appeal the decision and ask that a correct ruling be made. 

docs/index.md

@@ -1 +1,34 @@
-# CMBA Constitution and By-Laws
+<p>
+  <img src="assets/cmba-logo.svg" width="300" alt="CMBA logo">
+</p>
+# 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](01-bylaws.md): the league's organizational structure, board authority, membership framework, meetings, and amendment process
+- [League Policy](02-policy.md): league operations, procedures, discipline, administration, and competition governance
+- [Playing Rules](03-playing-rules.md): 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.

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-  - 02-league-rules-and-policy.md
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+  - mkdocs