CENTRAL CAL RIPKEN YOUTH LEAGUE

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I - PURPOSE OF LEAGUE

The purpose for which this league is organized is to develop and operate a baseball program in affiliation with Cal Ripken Baseball (a division of Babe Ruth League, Inc.) in conformity with and pursuant to the principles, rules and regulations enunciated by said Cal Ripken Baseball (a division of Babe Ruth League, Inc.) in conjunction with such purposes, the objective of this league is that, through the medium of a supervised, competitive baseball program guided and governed by said Cal Ripken Baseball (a division of Babe Ruth League, Inc.). This league will seek to implant in the youth of the community ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and reverence, so that they may be finer, stronger, and happier youth who will grow to be good, clean, healthy adults.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1

Requirements for membership in the league are as listed…

1. Must be 16 years of age or older.

2. Meet one of the following criteria…

   • Have a child or children participating in the program during the current year

   • Active participation in the league for the current year.

Only persons meeting the membership requirements will be eligible to vote during league elections.

ARTICLE III - BOUNDARIES OF THE LEAGUE

The principal operations of the league shall be in and about the city of Longview, Washington, within those boundaries set by the State/Regional Commissions as per agreement made in 2007.

ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS

Section 1

A minimum of two (2) Board meetings shall be held each year. All regular Board meetings are open to all members and other interested parties. Notice of upcoming meetings shall be made throughout the ballpark.

Section 2

The Board of Directors shall be elected for one (1) year terms, but may be eligible for re-election. The term of the Board shall be from September 1^st to August 31^st of the following year. New members of the Board shall be seated at the first meeting in September.

Section 3

Any member of the league may request a special meeting with just cause, which must take place within seven (7) days from the date of the request. The member making the special meeting request must notify the Secretary of this special meeting request in writing.

Section 4

A quorum must be present at any meeting before any official business may be conducted (voting issues). A quorum shall consist of 50% or more of the seated Board of Directors for that year. Any board member missing three (3) consecutive meetings may be replaced at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE V - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1

The government of the local league (Central Cal Ripken Youth Baseball) shall be under the supervision of the President of the Board of Directors and Babe Ruth League, Inc.

SECTION 2

The board of directors will govern all league activities, and will have final say in the running of the league. There will be a Board of Represenitives formed to carry out the day to day running of the Local

Wahkiakum branch of Central Youth Baseball. This Board will consist of a Vice President, Secretary, Player Agent, and Treasurer. The Vice president will be a voting member of the Board of directors, and

will answer directly to the league President. The Wahkiakum Branch will have a local independent

checking account, and will have sole responsibility of all financial matters pertaining to the running of the

Wahkiakum Branch of Central youth Baseball. Including equipment, field maintenance, uniforms, umpires

Sponsers, Charter fees, and league insurance. All monies generated by the Wahkiakum Branch will be deposited into the local checking account. The league President, the Represenitive Vice president, and the Represenitive Treasurer will be the signers on this account.

SECTION 3

The Wahkiakum Branch will follow the League Constitution, Bylaws, and home league rules in

accordance with the Cal Ripken guidelines.

Section 4

The Board of Directors shall consist of the following: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Equipment Manager, Player Agent, Concessions Director, Manager Representative, Umpire-in-Chief, Field Manager, Official Scorekeeper, Public Relations Manager, Sergeant-at-Arms, Fundraising Manager, Historian, and Past President.

Appointed positions…

With the exception of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Sergeant-at-Arms, all elected board positions may appoint an assistant; all appointed positions are subject to board approval. All appointed positions shall be for One year and shall retain all voting privileges.

Section 5

The Board of Directors shall have the authority, by two-thirds (2/3) majority of the voting members present, to discipline, suspend, or remove any director, officer, or committee member of the league. Said person(s) shall be notified of the pending action so they may be in attendance to present their side of the issue. All board members shall be notified of any pending action. Such action may be taken at any scheduled or special board meeting. The meeting shall be held within seven (7) days of notification that action is being taken.

Section 6

The Board of Directors has in its power the right to suspend any player, volunteer, member, or official of the league for cause. The Board has the responsibility to take whatever recourse is necessary to recover monies and/or property owed to the league. All league equipment, uniforms, tools, etc shall be returned to the league at the end of the season except when a board approved variance has been granted.

Section 7

The Board of Directors shall decide all matters concerning the operation and policies of the local league and no motions shall be carried without a majority vote of the board present. In order to change the league by-laws, a two-thirds (2/3) majority of all voting board members present must approve the proposed change(s).

Section 8

The Board of Directors shall adopt local rules of the league (Constitution & Bylaws and Home League Rules) at a meeting to be held no less than one (1) month prior to the first scheduled game of the season.

Section 9

No board members, related by blood or marriage, will be allowed to co-sign checks written on any league bank account.

Section 10

The league's finances shall be conducted in a way to deter any stealing or borrowing of monies. The bank statements and all billings will be sent to the league's post office box address, not to one's personal home. All checks written on the league's account(s) must have two (2) approved signatures and the bank must verify this every time a check is presented against the league's account(s). All cancelled checks must be returned for use by the financial review committee. All deposits and written checks must have a carbon copy for verification by the financial review committee. Deposits must be made in a timely manner. Do not hold more than $500 at one's house before deposits.

Section 11

No board member shall vote by proxy. Members must be in attendance at the meeting in order to vote.

Section 12

1. The election of board members will take place on a Saturday in the last month of the season.

2. The Nominating Committee shall prepare the ballot. See Article VII, Section 1.

3. Notice of the election shall be made at least one week prior to the election, by notices posted throughout the ballpark.

4. A member of the Board not named on the ballot shall supervise the election. There shall be a member of the Board present at the voting location at all times when votes are being accepted.

5. It is mandatory that record be kept of the voters. This may be done in whatever fashion the supervisor of the election deems adequate. There shall be no more than four votes cast per family, regardless of the number of players in that family.

Section 13

If, for any reason, an elected member of the Board of Directors shall be unable to finish his/her term of office, the President, subject to the Board of Directors approval, shall appoint the replacement. The appointment shall be for the duration of the term of office.

Section 14

1. The Board of Directors shall not permit the contribution of funds or property to individual teams, but shall solicit them for the common treasury of the local league, thereby to discourage favoritism among teams and to endeavor to equalize the benefits of the local league.

2. The Board of Directors shall not permit the solicitation of funds in the name of Central Cal Ripken Youth League unless all funds are placed in the local league treasury.

3. With board approval, post season (All Star and Select) teams may be allowed to solicit and raise funds on an individual per team basis to help cover costs such as tournament entry fees, travel, uniforms, etc. Any such fundraising will only be allowed AFTER post season teams have been announced and any intended activities must be presented to the board for prior approval. Managers shall be responsible for a full accounting of all funds and the Treasurer and/or President reserves the right to request a financial review at their discretion.

4. The Board of Directors shall not permit the disbursement of local league funds for any reason other than to conduct local league activities in accordance with the rules and policies of the local league.

5. No director, official, or member of the local league shall receive (directly or indirectly) any salary, compensation, or emolument from the local league for services rendered as director, officer, or member

6. All funds received shall be deposited to the credit of the local league in any accredited bank approved by the Board of Directors and all disbursements shall be made by check (no cash debits). All checks shall have two (2) signatures, including the Treasurer and either the President, Vice-President, Sergeant-at-Arms, or other Board Member appointed by the President and approved by the Board. Funds requested for purchase of items involved in fundraising, concessions, maintenance, etc., will be voted upon by the Board of Directors when possible, or on approval from the President and Treasurer until approval can be sanctioned by the Board of Directors at the next board meeting.

7. The fiscal year of the local league shall begin on the first day of September and shall end on the last day of August.

8. Distribution of property upon dissolution of the local league and after all outstanding debts and claims have been satisfied, the members shall distribute the property of the local league to other such organization(s) maintaining an objective similar to that set forth herein, which are or may be entitled to exemption under Section 501(3)(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or any corresponding provision.

ARTICLE VI - DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1 - President

1. Annually apply for, obtain, and maintain a charter from any youth organization, as directed by league membership.

2. Preside over meetings of the Board of Directors.

3. Appoint all committee members.

4. Look after the general welfare of the league.

5. Preside over general membership meetings.

6. Responsible for making sure that meeting minutes are taken.

7. Responsible for state security checks for managers, coaches, and volunteers of the league.

Section 2 - Vice-President

1. Act in absence of the President.

2. Assist the Player Agent/Assistant Player Agent with tryouts.

3. Responsible for obtaining insurance for the league.

4. Follow up on all insurance claims submitted due to baseball-related activities.

5. Responsible for tournament scheduling and entry of all teams. Acts as Tournament Liaison for the league.

6. Act as Safety Officer to establish procedures that are understood and practiced by players and adult personnel. Provide periodic inspection of playing facilities and equipment. Prepare for emergencies and training in First Aid. Investigate accidents and recommend corrective measures.

7. Act as Chairperson of a four (4) person Appropriate Level of Play committee that shall determine whether players have the ability to play up or the need to play down based on safety and the best interest of the player and the league.

Section 3 – Secretary

1. Act in the absence of the President and Vice-President.

2. To keep accurate minutes of all general membership, board, and special meetings.

3. Make copies of all minutes available for those who need them (one for the President and one for league files for the Historian).

4. Act as Secretary to the league.

5. Maintain records of league activities.

6. Responsible for copies of By-laws with all up-to-date changes, which shall be the official By-laws of the league.

7. Shall inform all managers, in writing, of any new changes or corrections to the By-laws.

8. Coordinate team picture scheduling and photo disbursement.

Section 4 – Treasurer

1. Keep accurate records of all league funds and books.

2. Provide receipts in exchange for monies received.

3. Sign all checks, two (2) signatures being required, the second signature being that of the President, Vice-President, or Sergeant-at-Arms, and/or other approved Board Member.

4. Prepare budgets and provide monthly reports of status on the league's funds/budgets.

5. Responsible for all fundraising monies.

6. Responsible for a budget planning meeting and approval by the board for the forthcoming year.

7. Keep accurate records of where all money is received from and note it in the ledger.

8. Pay from invoices only and receipts when presented by board members when purchases have been made from their personal accounts and have been board approved.

Section 5 - Equipment Manager

1. Act in the absence of the President, Vice-President, and Secretary.

2. Solicit bids as requested for uniforms and consumable equipment items prior to the beginning of each season to be submitted to the Board for approval.

3. Oversee the purchase of materials, equipment, and supplies in accordance with the budget.

4. Responsible for original equipment being returned before replacement is made.

5. Responsible for all equipment to be turned in at the end of the season.

6. Responsible for an inventory report to the Board of Directors at the end of the fiscal year.

Section 6 - Player Agent

1. Supervise registration, check birth certificates, and eligibility of players to include residents within league boundaries.

2. Preside over player selection, which includes the Major and Major-Minor division drafts.

3. Assign late registrations to Major-Minor, Rookie, and T-ball teams.

4. Prepare Rookie and T-ball team rosters.

5. Keep accurate records of all players in the league, including an adult membership list.

6. Supervise tryouts of all divisions, except T-ball.

7. Supervise and coordinate the transfer of all players from all divisions.

8. Responsible for preparing the All-Star ballots for post-season play.

Section 7 - Manager Representative

1. Secure managers and coaches for all teams and submit to the Board of Directors for approval.

2. Responsible for managers complying with the League Constitution and Home League Rules.

3. Represent all managers at Board of Director meetings.

4. Hold coaches clinics.

5. Disperse all coaches' packets.

6. Responsible for scheduling of the batting cage.

7. Responsible for leading and appointing a discipline committee when needed.

Section 8 - Field Manager

1. Make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding improvements, repairs, and maintenance of all baseball facilities at Archie Anderson Park.

2. Arrange and supervise work parties. All such work is to be done in cooperation with the Longview/Kelso Parks and Recreation Department.

3. Responsible for fields being kept in safe and good playing condition.

4. Be in charge of all field maintenance equipment.

5. Purchase tools and materials necessary for proper field maintenance.

6. The Board of Directors must approve any purchases above $500.

7. Responsible for signboards being installed and taken down within thirty (30) days of the start of league play and at the end of the season, which includes tournament play.

Section 9 - Umpire-in-Chief

1. Attend the district umpire school, if one is available.

2. Arrange and conduct a local umpire clinic, and any other clinic he/she feels is necessary and require all staff umpires to attend.

3. Schedule or delegate the scheduling of umpires on all fields.

4. Responsible that all staff umpires are approved by the Board of Directors and preferably Babe Ruth nationally qualified for the Major division.

5. Responsible for deciding if fields are safe to play on before and during games.

6. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining umpire equipment.

Section 10 - Concessions Director

1. Purchase supplies for sale in the concessions stand.

2. Make recommendations to the board regarding the purchase of equipment and major changes in merchandise and prices.

3. Secure and schedule good adult supervisors for the concessions stand so that customers will receive the best service possible.

4. Responsible for keeping the concessions stand neat, clean, orderly, and in compliance with the Board of Health license.

5. At the close of each business day, two (2) people, consisting of an approved league member and/or board member and the Concessions Director, shall record and initial all cash taken in that day.

6. Responsible that concession stand money is counted and prepared to be deposited by a fellow authorized board member to the league concession account no later than the next working day.

7. Responsible that all concessions purchases are billed to and paid from the league account (no separate checking accounts).

8. Responsible that all monies changing hands and purchases must be properly documented in a ledger system approved by the Board of Directors.

9. Responsible to keep the concessions stand open any time there is a full game schedule at the park. This includes all scheduled division games. The number of windows open, and the services provided will be subject to the number of volunteers available at the discretion of the Concessions Director.

Section 11 - Official Scorekeeper

1. Keep score of all Major division games.

2. Responsible for calling in the scorebooks of Major-Minor, Rookie, and T-ball teams after one-third (1/3) of the season for a check of innings played.

3. Submit a weekly summary and highlights of games to the local newspaper.

4. Keep the division standings boards updated.

5. Conduct the league’s local scorekeeping school.

6. Conduct scorebook checks periodically.

7. Prepare league schedules, re-schedule all make-up games and notify the Concessions Director.

8. Check Major division teams daily to enforce playing the complete roster every game.

9. Responsible for securing the score booth and the flag nightly.

10. Give all final league standings to the Secretary and Historian for recording within thirty (30) days of closing ceremonies.

11. Notify the Manager Representative when managers are not playing players according to the rules established by either the Board of Directors or governing organization.

12. Notify the Player Agent if any player has missed two (2) consecutive games.

13. Inform spectators or unauthorized persons that they are not to be in the score booth during games.

Section 12 - Public Relations

1. Responsible for promoting the league program to the community in order to encourage interest, support, and an understanding of the league's ideals.

2. Responsible for securing sponsors for all teams.

3. Responsible for procuring local organizations and businesses for participation in the league's signboard and donation funding program.

4. Make sure all team photos and trophies are delivered to team sponsors within thirty (30) days of receiving them.

5. Responsible for sending out fundraising forms to businesses before November 15th prior to the season opening.

Section 13 - COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

1. Responsible for reporting league activities and information to the community through print, news media and any other means available in order to encourage interest, support, participation and an understanding of the league's programs.

2. Responsible pre-season promotion and advertising of league signups including procurement of any necessary signs or newspaper ads.

3. Responsible for reporting of league scores and player accomplishments.

4. Act as chairperson for all advertising committees.

5. May be called upon at times to help support the Public Relations Manager.

Section 14 – Historian

1. Responsible for taking photos throughout the year of all pertinent events and displaying them in a scrapbook.

2. Responsible for securing team photos and displaying them in the clubhouse.

3. Responsible for collecting and documenting all current events pertaining to the league for entry into the memorabilia file.

4. Assist with the bat pass fundraiser during the season.

5. Assist the Secretary with team pictures.

6. Before the beginning of the next season, the Historian is responsible for compiling a notebook containing all pictures, team rosters, standings, newspaper clippings, a summary of the past year's significant happenings and accomplishments. All meeting minutes, audit report with concessions, general funds, a savings balance, and a list of expenditures shall be included in the notebook.

Section 15 - Sergeant-at-Arms

1. Responsible for keeping all scheduled meetings running smoothly by enforcing the Roberts Rules of Order.

2. To assist the Concessions Director with the nightly accounting of the day's concessions income.

3. To be in charge of the bat pass fundraiser and supervise money raising games such as 50/50, bat pass, raffles, etc.

4. To be responsible for monies collected by means mentioned above (item C) until monies are turned over to the Treasurer.

5. Responsible, as needed, for the accounting of the registration fund collection with the Player Agent until it is turned over to the Treasurer.

6. Responsible for the security of the park, buildings, keys, and holders thereof.

7. Responsible for securing the fields and buildings at the end of scheduled games.

SECTION 16- FUNDRAISING MANAGER

1. Act as chairperson for all fundraising committees

2. Run the leagues annual Fundraisers

3. Team Mom Director

4. Team Photos, Ensure all teams are scheduled, and photos are distributed

SECTION 17 – PAST PRESIDENT

5. Attend Central Board of Director’s meetings and participate in board discussions throughout the year.

6. Be available to help and advise the president on his/her duties.

7. Chair and/or participate on ad hoc committees as they become necessary

8. Be a mentor for new leaders.

9. Support other Officers, Board Members, and Committee Chairs as needed.

10. Represent Central Cal Ripken baseball at other functions in the community.

Section 17 - All Assistant Board Positions

Assist with all duties of the primary board position to which they are an assistant.

ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES

Primary committees, which may or may not be formed each year on an as needed basis, include, but are not limited to…

Board Nomination/Election Committee League Financial Review Committee Scheduling Committee All-Star Selection Committee Protest Committee Tournament Committee

Budget Committee Disciplinary Committee Fundraising and/or Grants Committee Team Formation Committee (Minor-Minor, Rookie and Tee Ball) Appropriate Level of Play Committee

Section 1 – Board nomination/election committee

1. The President shall appoint a nomination committee of four (4) league members, one from each division if possible. The committee shall attempt to solicit at least two (2) candidates for each office. Nominations must be delivered to the Board of Directors one week prior to the election, at which time nominations are closed. This committee shall be formed at least four (4) weeks prior to the election.

2. A vote counting committee of three (3) will be appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors. Members of the vote counting committee are not to be related to any of the members running for a position.

Section 2 – financial review committee

1. There shall be a financial review committee formed for the purpose of reviewing the financial state of the league.

2. The committee will be appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors, and will be comprised of at least three members.

3. One member of the committee must have a background or understanding of financial and business reporting practices.

4. One member of the committee is not to be a Board of Directors member.

5. No person in the capacity of signing checks for the league during the reviewed period is to be on the committee (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, or Sergeant-at-Arms).

6. The committee will meet in early September with the President, Treasurer, and Concessions Director for the first meeting to present the materials to the audit committee at the league clubhouse. The audit committee will then meet and thoroughly go through all the financial information to verify its accuracy.

7. The review committee is to check a representative sample of all invoices with checks (front and back), check a representative sample of all deposits with bank statements, and verify a representative sample of all ledger checks with returned checks from the bank (front and back).

8. The review committee must verify that all expenditures are noted in board meeting minutes and approved by the Board of Directors.

9. The review committee is to report its findings at the first meeting in October to the Board of Directors in a written format.

Section 3 – scheduling committee

In the absence of an Official Scorekeeper, the President shall appoint a committee of three (3) chaired by the Vice-President, which shall prepare league game schedules. The Vice-President, in the absence of an Official Scorekeeper, shall schedule all make-up games.

Section 4 – APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF PLAY committee

1. A four (4) person committee, chaired by the Vice President of the league, shall answer individual questions of whether players have the ability to play up a division or the need to play down a division based on their age, playing ability, safety issues and/or individual circumstances that determine what is in the best interest of the player and the league.

2. The Appropriate Level of Play committee shall be comprised of the following four (4) people:

1. Vice President

2. Player Agent

3. Two (2) coaches from the division in question.

ARTICLE VIII - MANAGERS AND COACHES

Section 1 - managers

1. The Managers Representative shall solicit a pool of qualified managers annually to be presented to the Board of Directors for approval.

2. Each manager shall be responsible for the actions of his/her respective team, coaches, and parents on the field and shall possess the following qualifications…

1. Leadership and ability

2. Baseball knowledge

3. Teaching ability

4. Sportsmanship

5. Knowledge of baseball rules

3. Each manager, with the exception of T-ball, Rookie managers, shall be responsible for the selection of his/her respective team during his/her respective draft.

4. If a team doesn't show for a scheduled game, and does not make prior arrangements to reschedule the game, the manager may be suspended for the rescheduled game. The manager must notify the opposing manager and Official Scorekeeper or Vice-President to reschedule the game prior to game time. If a second no-show occurs, or the manager refuses to play the rescheduled game, the team shall forfeit the game.

5. If the Board of Directors finds that a manager/coach is not properly fulfilling the duties/responsibilities of his/her position as manager/coach, they may be required to appear before the Board of Directors for an explanation. The Board of Directors has the right to remove said manager/coach from the active roster with at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the voting members present.

Section 2 - coaches

1. Each manager may select two (2) coaches, whose names must be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The intent of the coaches must be to act as an active member of the team and must not serve in name only. If the selection of a non-participating coach, by a manager, is to acquire an option player, a committee appointed by the Manager Representative will discipline the manager. The committee will consist of three (3) managers plus the Manager Representative. The committee will meet and recommend discipline to the Board of Directors for its approval. The board must have a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote for approval of discipline action to be taken.

2. In the absence of the team manager, coaches are to take over all the responsibilities required of the manager.

3. During their games, coaches and managers of record will either be on the playing field as base coaches, in the dugout, or in the score booth conferring with the official scorekeeper.

4. If the Board of Directors finds that a manager/coach is not properly fulfilling the duties/responsibilities of his/her position as manager/coach, they may be required to appear before the Board of Directors for an explanation of his/her actions. The Board of Directors has the right to remove said manager/coach from the active roster with at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the voting members present.

ARTICLE IX - CO-LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

Section 1

1. There will be no play-off in any division.

2. In case of a tie, the champion will be determined as follows:

1. Head-to-head play.

2. Fewest runs allowed in head to head play.

3. Split championship (Co-champions).

Section 2

If a team representative for Central Cal Ripken Youth League is needed for post-season play or during the season, the representative shall be determined by one of the following methods…

1. The team with the best winning percentage in regularly scheduled and played league games.

2. If more than one team has the same winning percentage, the representative would be determined by head-to-head play.

3. If head-to-head play was split, the representative would be the team which allowed fewer runs in head-to-head play.

4. If the tie persists, the representative would be determined by a coin flip by the Manager Representative.

ARTICLE X - POST-SEASON TEAMS

Section 1

The Board of Directors has the authority, by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the voting members present, to disapprove any manager, coach, or player from post-season play. Any disciplinary action, such as reprimands or suspensions during the season by the Board of Directors, may be considered as just cause for disapproval.

Section 2

All fees must be paid (current) before participating in voting and/or appointment to a post-season team.

Section 3

The selection of post-season team managers and coaches will be as follows…*Note* Every All-Star Manager and Coach will have finished the Cal Ripken certification and have given a copy to the Manager’s Rep.*

1. Twelve (12) year old All-Star manager and coaches…

1. The Manager Representative will publicize that the Board of Directors is accepting applications/letters of intent for post-season team managers.

2. Managers and coaches must have been a manager/coach of record during the league's regular season to be eligible to manage or coach a post-season team.

3. Managers must submit their letter of intent to coach three (3) weeks prior to the end of the season.

4. The Manager Representative will submit the names of all eligible applicants to the Board of Directors

5. Upon board approval of the All-Star manager, he will then submit the names of two (2) coaches also subject to board approval.

2. All other All-Star/Select post season tournament team managers and coaches…

1. The Manager Representative will publicize that the Board of Directors is accepting applications for post-season team managers.

2. Managers and coaches must have been a manager/coach of record during the league's regular season to be eligible to manage or coach a post-season team.

3. Managers must submit their letter of intent to coach three (3) weeks prior to the end of the season.

4. The Manager Representative will submit the names of all eligible applicants to the Board of Directors for approval.

5. Consideration to appointment will be the manager’s team record during the regular season and the qualifications set forth herein for being a manager.

6. Upon board approval of the manager, he will then submit the names of two (2) coaches also subject to board approval.

3. The Board of Directors must approve the final selection of all post season managers and coaches.

Section 4

1. There will be one (1) post-season manager and a minimum of two (2) post-season coaches for each post-season team.

2. If for any reason, the manager and the Board of Directors cannot agree upon coaches, the Board of Directors shall appoint the coaches.

3. The location and number of post-season games that post-season (All-Star and Select) teams play will be determined by the Board of Directors at the recommendation of the Vice-President (Tournament Liaison). The only exception to this is if post-season teams can come up with funding to take the team to additional tournaments. Current league guidelines for tournament entry fee budgets are…

• 8 and 9yr olds: Two (2) local tournaments plus one (1) Central home tournament.

• 10 yr olds: Three (3) local tournaments plus one (1) Central home tournament and State

• 11 yr olds: Four (4) local tournaments plus one (1) Central home tournament and State

• 12 yr olds: Four (4) local tournaments plus one (1) Central home tournament and State

If good cause can be shown, more funds may be made available at the discretion and approval of the Board of Directors.

Section 5

The manager and coach qualifications of which the board is to take in account when selecting a manager/coach is the following…

1. Leadership ability

2. Baseball ability

3. Teaching ability

4. Past conduct on and off the field

5. Sportsmanship

6. Knowledge of baseball rules

7. Must attend all meetings requested by the Board of Directors and/or Tournament committee.

Section 6

The player selections for the Twelve (12) year old All-Star team will be as follows…

1. All eligible twelve (12) year olds in the Major division shall be placed on the ballot (unless they don’t want to participate in post season play).

2. Each Major division player, coach, and manager shall vote for the best Six (6) players in the Major division, regardless of his/her field position.

3. No player, manager or coach shall vote for an ineligible player or a player on his/her own team. In the event a vote is cast in this manner, the vote will be invalid. However, the rest of the ballot will be considered valid.

4. The Six (6) players with the most votes will automatically be on the All-Star team.

5. If there is a tie for Sixth place, all the tying players will be on the team

6. After the Six (6) players with the most votes have been placed on the All-Star team, the manager shall select the additional players necessary to fill the roster.. The team will have a minimum of twelve (12) and a maximum of fifteen (15) players.

7. The manager and coaches will present the completed roster for approval by the Board of Directors.

8. A ballot will be declared invalid and thrown out if more than Six (6) votes are cast on the ballot.

Section 7

1. The All-Star team committee shall be comprised of Major division team managers

2. The committee shall prepare and count the ballots and supervise the voting.

3. Any player selected by player selection voting shall be reviewed by the committee who shall veto any player who is found to be ineligible for all-star play and they must notify the Board of Directors of the veto.

4. Any player vetoed by the committee shall be replaced by order of vote of the player selection voting.

5. If one of the four committee members mentioned in Part A cannot serve on the committee, the President shall appoint a replacement.

6. The All-Star team will be announced randomly at closing ceremonies.

SECTION 8

1. All other postseason teams are SELECT TEAMS. Each team will consist of 12 - 15 players. The team’s manager and coaches will select all players subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

2. Select team player selection must follow the appropriate age group per the Cal Ripken definitions that they will be representing in post season play…

• Eleven (11) year old select team players must be Eleven (11) years old.

• Ten (10) year old select team players must be ten (10) years old or younger.

• Nine (9) year old select team players must be nine (9) years old or younger.

• Eight (8) year old (Rookie) select team players may be eight (8) and/or seven (7) years old.