HISTORY

The CCCSL Celebrates its 10th Spring Season

PLAYOFF TOURNAMENT RESUTLS IN 'SCHEDULE'. CONGRATS TO GENTILES, THE FLOOD, AND ALL TEAMS!!
Have a great, safe summer! Party in August t/b/a
Spring League Award winners
Team Photos posted in Photo Gallery!

Mission & Goals:

The Chicago Catholic Coed Softball League -- the CCCSL -- is an Illinois not-for-profit entity incorporated for two main purposes: 1) to bring together interested individuals into an environment where all are welcome, respected, and included, exactly where they are along life's journey; and 2) in recognition of our blessings we desire to give back to God's world by means of sharing our time, talents, and treasure with society and the world at large -- by hosting volunteer and charity events and by making donations to charitable organizations at various points during the year in the name of all of the League's participants and supporters.

History:

The CCCSL grew out of a simple ad placed in Chicago's Old St. Patrick's Church bulletin in the spring of 1995. It offered respondents a fun way to get together by entering teams into an already-existing springtime league in Grant Park. Two teams representing Old St. Pat's were formed that year, and three, four, and five teams followed during the next three springs! When in 1999 Old St. Pat's had six teams -- more than the entire rest of the league! -- and the pre-existing league director decided to pursue other interests, the decision was made to go on our own.

Rules of Play:

The CCCSL has become a very enjoyable experience for players of all ability levels, from those never having played before to players of advanced skill levels. One of the reasons is that the League employs the classic, ages-old rules of softball - but with some slight revisions. A few rules were modified to foster and protect a main intent of the League - to be a source of healthy recreation, socializing, and inclusion for participants of all ability levels. The official CCCSL rules may be downloaded from the 'Forms' page.