i. New Ground Rules for Middletown Township Fields beginning the 2023 Season for Resident’s Safety

ii. Chris Jones

1. Teams should not block the walking path around the field.

2. Any ball that lands over the hill from the left field foul line to the “No Outlet” sign in left center field in the umpire’s judgement, will be a ground rule home run. Any ball that bounces over the hill, in the umpire’s judgment, will be a ground rule double.

3. All other areas of the field are open. Players may advance at their own risk.

iii. Firefighters 1 (old Poplar Lit)

1. Any ball that is hit foul down the right field line that lands inside the Tennis/Pickleball Court while occupied by Residents at play will be ruled an out. If there are no residents using the court, it will only be ruled a foul ball.

iv. Firefighter 2 (old Poplar unlit)

1. Any ball that is hit into the Tennis/Pickleball Court during the game when residents are inside using the court will be an inning ending out.

2. Any ball that is hit into the Tennis/Pickleball Court during the game when residents are not using the court will be a ground rule homerun.

3. Any ball that bounces into the court whether the court is occupied or empty will be ruled a ground rule double.

4. Any ball that is hit over the fence past the access road before the court in the air will be ruled a home run. If the ball bounces over the fence, it will be a ground rule double.

v. If a batted ball hits a tree in foul territory, it’s a dead ball, foul ball. Players can’t catch it after hitting the tree for an out. If the batter has no fouls left, it’s a dead ball batter out.

vi. If it hits the tree in fair territory, it’s a dead ball, no play. Catching it after it hits the tree is not an out. The ball hitting the tree in fair territory then bounding out of play is not a ground rule double. The count remains what it was before the batter hit the tree and all base runners return to the base they occupied.

Welcome to the Christian Fellowship Softball League

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1

If you know of any local churches that would like to join our league, please contact Us at info@cfslSoftball.org

CFSL 1981-2025 - Our 45th Season!

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Hey Guys - We had a game where unfortunately an umpire wasn't able to make the game. If your umpire doesn't make your game, you can contact Tim Gallagher to see if he can get an umpire to cover. If you can, please start your game by using players or qualified spectators to umpire. If the umpire doesn't show and one can't reach the game in time to cover, please play the game and umpire it yourselves. It will be difficult to make-up if you do not. Let the League know that there was no umpire so that the League can pay the correct person for umpiring. You can try calling Cris Karl but if he is playing their games too, they might not get the message in time to help you out. Thanks!

Tim Gallagher 267-278-0581

IMPORTANT NOTICE for Teams Playing at Chris Jones!

ALL TEAMS!! No spectators or team players should be setting up their chairs on the asphalt Especially on 3rd base Side. Please be sure to set up your chairs in grass. The Asphalt is a WALKING PATH, and parks rec received complaints from people trying to utilize the walking path.