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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:
- Bylaws
- League Policy
- 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.