BY-LAW # 1
Membership (Team unit) must be approved by the League Executive
BY-LAW # 2
All members (players, coaches, managers, etc.) shall uphold, observe and conform to the League Rules, League By-Laws, and such regulations/ammendments as adopted by the League Executive.
BY-LAW # 3
All members (Team units) must pay a membership as stipulated by the League Executive, within pre-defined time limits. Membership fee is used to cover the following operating costs:
- Diamond Permit Fee
- League & Championship Awards
- Insurance
- Affiliation Membership Fees
- Administration
- Bond
BY-LAW # 4
Fee's, rules, game times, diamond locations, etc., shall be as the League Executive decides, based on availability.
Membership (Team unit) must be approved by the League Executive
BY-LAW # 2
All members (players, coaches, managers, etc.) shall uphold, observe and conform to the League Rules, League By-Laws, and such regulations/ammendments as adopted by the League Executive.
BY-LAW # 3
All members (Team units) must pay a membership as stipulated by the League Executive, within pre-defined time limits. Membership fee is used to cover the following operating costs:
- Diamond Permit Fee
- League & Championship Awards
- Insurance
- Affiliation Membership Fees
- Administration
- Bond
BY-LAW # 4
Fee's, rules, game times, diamond locations, etc., shall be as the League Executive decides, based on availability.
BY-LAW # 5
League Executive shall consist of a minimum of 5 people:
1) President
2) Vice-President (1) - Tournament Convener
3) Scheduler
4) Sectretary/Statistician
5) Treasurer
League Executive shall consist of a minimum of 5 people:
1) President
2) Vice-President (1) - Tournament Convener
3) Scheduler
4) Sectretary/Statistician
5) Treasurer
BY-LAW # 6
Signing Officer must be at least TWO (2) League Executives. Terms of office intended to be held for two years. Elections will be held every 2 years, or sooner, if need arises. Incumbent Executives may be re-elected. No maximum term of office. The Executive retains the right to remove any executive member from their position, who is deemed to be not fulfilling his/her duties.
Signing Officer must be at least TWO (2) League Executives. Terms of office intended to be held for two years. Elections will be held every 2 years, or sooner, if need arises. Incumbent Executives may be re-elected. No maximum term of office. The Executive retains the right to remove any executive member from their position, who is deemed to be not fulfilling his/her duties.
BY-LAW # 7
General meetings will be held during the months of January, February, March, April, and before playoffs, consisting of League Executives and Team Representatives. Prospective Team Representatives may also be present. Deposit of $200 and/or any outstanding fines to be paid at the February meeting.
General meetings will be held during the months of January, February, March, April, and before playoffs, consisting of League Executives and Team Representatives. Prospective Team Representatives may also be present. Deposit of $200 and/or any outstanding fines to be paid at the February meeting.
BY-LAW # 8
The Constitution and By-laws will be reviewed and updated, as needed, each year at the General Meetings, in accordance with voting Procedures. All proposals must be made in writing, and delivered to a member of the Executive, at least 14 days prior to the next General Meeting.
The Constitution and By-laws will be reviewed and updated, as needed, each year at the General Meetings, in accordance with voting Procedures. All proposals must be made in writing, and delivered to a member of the Executive, at least 14 days prior to the next General Meeting.
BY-LAW # 9
Rules Of Play will be reviewed and updated, as needed, by the Executive. Any decisions made must be a unanimous decision by the League Executive. Team Representatives to be informed in a timely manner. All proposals must be made in writing, and delivered to a member of the Executive for review, and, if favourable, incorporated into Rules Of Play.
Rules Of Play will be reviewed and updated, as needed, by the Executive. Any decisions made must be a unanimous decision by the League Executive. Team Representatives to be informed in a timely manner. All proposals must be made in writing, and delivered to a member of the Executive for review, and, if favourable, incorporated into Rules Of Play.
BY-LAW # 10
At all times, players, coaches, managers, Team Representatives, etc., must conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, to ensure the respectability and integrity of the League, and its members. This will include the NON consumption of alcoholic beverages on the field, in the dugout, or in the bleachers, stands, sidelines or parking lots. Failure to conform may result in a fine and/or expulsion from the League (individual and/or team). League to enforce all fines handed down from enforcing body.
At all times, players, coaches, managers, Team Representatives, etc., must conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, to ensure the respectability and integrity of the League, and its members. This will include the NON consumption of alcoholic beverages on the field, in the dugout, or in the bleachers, stands, sidelines or parking lots. Failure to conform may result in a fine and/or expulsion from the League (individual and/or team). League to enforce all fines handed down from enforcing body.
BY-LAW # 11
The League Executive shall have the right to classify teams for League Divisional play. Classification will be based, primarily on the previous year's performance. In the case where significant roster changes have occurred, the League Executive must be advised, in writing, stating full particulars. Any team has the right to appeal its classification, to the League Executive, but the League Executive retains the right to the final decision.
Teams finishing in the first position after the regular season must move up to the next division in the following season. If they feel they cannot compete at that level, they will be permitted to stay in that same division, but can only carry SIX (6) players from the previous season's list of players. The League reserves the right to move up the 2nd and 3rd place teams at the discretion of the Executive. Teams finishing last in the division will be given the right to move down to the next lower division, but may stay, if they so choose, and the Executive agree.
The League Executive shall have the right to classify teams for League Divisional play. Classification will be based, primarily on the previous year's performance. In the case where significant roster changes have occurred, the League Executive must be advised, in writing, stating full particulars. Any team has the right to appeal its classification, to the League Executive, but the League Executive retains the right to the final decision.
Teams finishing in the first position after the regular season must move up to the next division in the following season. If they feel they cannot compete at that level, they will be permitted to stay in that same division, but can only carry SIX (6) players from the previous season's list of players. The League reserves the right to move up the 2nd and 3rd place teams at the discretion of the Executive. Teams finishing last in the division will be given the right to move down to the next lower division, but may stay, if they so choose, and the Executive agree.
BY-LAW # 12
A team "in good standing" shall be defined as any team whose fees are paid in full, including bond, fees, and any fines. No team is permitted to begin a season of play, or playoffs, that is not "in good standing".
A team "in good standing" shall be defined as any team whose fees are paid in full, including bond, fees, and any fines. No team is permitted to begin a season of play, or playoffs, that is not "in good standing".
BY-LAW # 13
A ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) Dollar fee must accompany each protest. The protest fee will be refunded, if the protest is upheld. Protests must be IN WRITING and must be received by the Executive within 24 hours (1 business day, excluding weekends and holidays) of the game. UMPIRE and OPPOSING team must be notified. Protest procedure to be in accordance with governing body outlines.
A ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) Dollar fee must accompany each protest. The protest fee will be refunded, if the protest is upheld. Protests must be IN WRITING and must be received by the Executive within 24 hours (1 business day, excluding weekends and holidays) of the game. UMPIRE and OPPOSING team must be notified. Protest procedure to be in accordance with governing body outlines.
BY-LAW # 14
For players to be eligible for playoffs, they must have played 1/3 of scheduled games. Teams forfeiting games will not be given credit for any players who show up for game time. The players on the opposing team will be credited for players listed on the line-up card present at the diamond. If a team cancels game in advance, the opposing team will get credit for every person listed on team roster as having played that game.
For a player to be eligible they must play in the game prior to the end of the second inning. After the end of the second inning, the player is still entitled to play, if their name had been listed on the roster at the start of the game, but will not be given credit for having played that game.
(Revised by vote February 20, 2002)
For players to be eligible for playoffs, they must have played 1/3 of scheduled games. Teams forfeiting games will not be given credit for any players who show up for game time. The players on the opposing team will be credited for players listed on the line-up card present at the diamond. If a team cancels game in advance, the opposing team will get credit for every person listed on team roster as having played that game.
For a player to be eligible they must play in the game prior to the end of the second inning. After the end of the second inning, the player is still entitled to play, if their name had been listed on the roster at the start of the game, but will not be given credit for having played that game.
(Revised by vote February 20, 2002)
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