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CSSA Purpose:
The Clean and Sober Softball Association is a recovery based activity and organized for "non-competitive" recreation. The function of CSSA and it's franchises is to further our recovery through the community of softball.  Our primary purpose is to carry the message of recovery, spirituality, and hope to alcoholics and addicts that are still suffering, and the families affected by the addict/alcoholic. Whenever possible, we operate with respect to the traditions and principles of 12-step recovery.  Our activities create an environment that fosters the beneficial aspects of sobriety for recovering addicts and alcoholics, and friends & families affected by alcoholism and addiction.

The Clean and Sober Softball Association is a recovery based activity and organized for "non-competitive" class C/D/E recreational softball. The primary purpose of CSSA and its franchises is to further our recovery through the community of softball. All franchises and board members need to adhere to the qualifications regarding abstinence and eligibility.

CSSA Objectives Shall Be:

1. To promote and open opportunities for Clean and Sober Softball for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry.
2. To promote recovery and the fellowship therein from substance abuse and the effects caused by it.
3. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations for Clean and Sober Softball competition.
4. To provide it with proper safeguards in accordance with the spirit of true sportsmanship and establish principles for ethical behavior and matters relating to conflict of interest as provided by the CSSA Council.
5. To encourage the union of all eligible teams, organizations, or groups into such separate associations with active membership in the CSSA as may from time to time be deemed best adapted to advance the cause of Clean and Sober Softball.
6. To promote and conduct annual Clean and Sober Softball competitions and championships.

CSSA Responsibilities:

It shall be the responsibility of each member (Player, Coach, & Council) of the CSSA to strive to fulfill the goals of the CSSA and to promote the fellowship of recovery and the sport of softball. At a minimum, each member of the CSSA:

1. Shall follow the rules and regulations of the CSSA as established by the CSSA Code and Playing Rules.
2. Shall support the CSSA’s programs that promote fellowship of recovery and the sport of softball
3. Shall educate players, coaches, officials, volunteers and the public about our primary purpose.
4. Shall act at all times with the utmost civility and sportsmanlike conduct, promoting wholesome, safe competition.
5. Shall take seriously his/her responsibility as a role model and encourage competitiveness in a positive manner.
6. Will further participants’ spiritual and emotional sobriety, and promote recovery to those that are still effected by addiction.

CSSA Process:

It is the intention of the CSSA to keep competition on the field and disagreements off of them. Rules and appeals processes are specifically laid out in detail within the CSSA Code. In brief: Any discrepancy with very limited exception will be handled through the appeal and complaint process. This means, all complaints are submitted in writing to the respective League Directors. If the action cannot be remedied within the division, the appropriate CSSA committee will review for suitable actions. With the exception of the game umpire, no one person has the authority to decide or interpret a ruling. All decisions are by group conscience vote. It is the coaches duty to refrain him (her) self and his (her) players from interrupting play when a ruling cannot be made.