diff --git a/docs/02-league-rules-and-policy.md b/docs/02-league-rules-and-policy.md index 191cafe..9d1212d 100644 --- a/docs/02-league-rules-and-policy.md +++ b/docs/02-league-rules-and-policy.md @@ -155,6 +155,9 @@ A Player participates in League activities solely through association with a Mem A Member Franchise subject to suspension may be granted a change of status by the Commissioner upon resolution of the conditions giving rise to the suspension. A change of status may include restoration to good standing or modification of the existing suspension, subject to any conditions imposed by the Commissioner or otherwise required by this document. ### Discipline and Enforcement +To be successful, the League depends on self-regulation and shared accountability. All League participants are expected to encourage one another to comply with League rules and expectations. Participants may report potential infractions to the Commissioner, any League Officer, or any member of the Board by text message, email, phone call, or other reasonable means. A report, by itself, does not constitute a request for forfeit or any other specific sanction. League officials may retain such reports to identify patterns or repeated issues and to support further action when appropriate. + +#### Authority The Commissioner shall have authority to impose discipline consistent with this document, including warnings, fines, suspensions, and referrals for further review. Disciplinary actions may apply to Players, Managers, or Member Franchises, as appropriate. In exercising enforcement authority, the Commissioner may utilize one or more of the following disciplinary measures, as appropriate to the circumstances: @@ -203,8 +206,6 @@ The Commissioner may levy fines to any League Member franchise or player subject ### League Standard The League is committed to serious, clean, and competitive amateur baseball. The CMBA is not intended to operate as a casual “beer league”; it is a structured competition where players, Managers, and Member Franchises are expected to prepare, compete, and conduct themselves with professionalism, integrity, and respect for the game. -To be successful, the League depends on self-regulation and shared accountability. All League participants are expected to encourage one another to comply with League rules and expectations. Participants may report potential infractions to the Commissioner, any League Officer, or any member of the Board by text message, email, phone call, or other reasonable means. A report, by itself, does not constitute a request for forfeit or any other specific sanction. League officials may retain such reports to identify patterns or repeated issues and to support further action when appropriate. - ### General Conduct Expectations All League members, including officers, Managers, umpires, players, coaches, and team personnel, shall: