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1.1 Section 1
This baseball league shall be known as the Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association (C.M.B.A). The C.M.B.A has been formed for the purpose of providing the finest amateur baseball league in the State of Illinois and Midwest; a league where an up and coming young prospect for professional baseball may play and develop; where the talented veteran player can enjoy playing among the best competition; and bring friendship and sportsmanship to the Association.
1.2 Ethics
All Association members shall strive to be ethical, honorable, and truthful in all dealings concerning the League thereby promoting the Association as a first class league of impeccable integrity.
All Association members, including officers, managers, umpires, and players shall strive to be ethical, honorable, and truthful in all dealings concerning the League thereby promoting the Association as a first class league of impeccable integrity.
1.3 Sportsmanship
All Association members, including officers, managers, umpires, and players are expected to behave in a sportsmanlike manner, promoting fair competive play in a respectful atmosphere.
2 Membership
2.1 Eligibility
Membership in the C.M.B.A is open to any amateur baseball franchise in the Greater Chicagoland area that qualifies under the rules and requirements for admission as set forth in this Constitution.
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1. Games played by these members are subject to forfeit.
4. Not in good standing (indefinite suspension).
1. These members shall have no game playing or voting privileges.
2. May attend league meetings by special invitation of the League President.
2.3 Application
All Association members shall abide by and are subject to all rules and regulations as outlined in this Constitution and By-Laws, and are subject to the authority of the Association President and other ruling officials so authorized.
2. May attend league meetings by special invitation of the President.
2.3 Rules and Regulations; Amendments
All Association members shall abide by and are subject to all rules and regulations as outlined in this Constitution and By-Laws, and are subject to the authority of the President, other Officers, the umpires and any other ruling officials so authorized.
1. These rules, regulations, articles, and By-Laws may not be suspended, set aside, or added to under any circumstances, regardless of the will of the managers.
1. This sub-section nullifies the “If both managers agree” concept.
2. This sub-section nullifies the “If both managers agree” concept.
3 Officers
3.1 Offices
The following shall be considered Officers of the League: President; Treasurer; and Rules and Competition Committee Member.
1. These offices shall be filled by an affirmative vote of league members.
2. All offices other than President are subject to yearly review and may be replaced or eliminated by league vote upon request of a League member.
3.2 Presidential Term
The President shall serve a life term unless he chooses to voluntarily relinquish the office.
1. The new President shall be chosen by a majority vote of the League membership.
3.3 Other Offices
Other offices may be created by the League President at his discretion or by League vote.
3.1 Officers
The following shall be considered Officers of the League: President; Treasurer; and Rules and Competition Committee Members. Other Officers may be created by the President at his discretion or by vote of Leauge members upon the request of a League Member. All offices shall be filled by an affirmative vote of League members.
3.2 Term of Office
1. The President shall serve a life term unless he chooses to voluntarily relinquish the office. The new President shall be chosen by a majority vote of the League membership.
2. All Officers other than President are subject to yearly review and reelection by League vote.
3.4 Umpires
Umpires shall have the sole responsibility for the enforcement of all sections in Articles IV and V of the By-Laws, except those sections that specify otherwise.
4 Meetings
4.1 Annual Meeting
The Association shall hold its annual meeting after January 1 of the following year at the time and place set by the Association President.
The Association shall hold its annual meeting after January 1 of the following year at the time and place set by the President.
4.2 Additional Meetings
Additional meetings shall be called by the Association President for reasons at his discretion.
Additional meetings shall be called by the President for reasons at his discretion.
4.3 Rules and Competition Committee Meetings
The Rules and Competition Committee shall meet at the discretion of the Association President.
1. These meetings must be held in person.
The Rules and Competition Committee shall meet at the discretion of the President.
1. These meetings must be held in person
4.4 Validity
Only meetings called for and attended by the President will be considered valid and no votes held in the absence of the President will be considered binding.
4.5 Amendment Proposal
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8.7 Fees
The annual League fee shall consist of, but are not limited to the following: Forfeit fee; All-Star Game fee; Performance bond; Field fees; Prize Money Fund; Tournament fees; and any other costs incurred by the League.
8.8 Fines
Any Association franchise may be susceptible to a fine by the President for conduct unbecoming of a representative of the League and for any violation of this Constitution and its By-Laws.
1. Fines shall be determined by the President and may not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).
2. Fines must be paid in full by a date specified the President.
1. Teams with outstanding fines will be considered as temporarily suspended.
Any Association franchise or player may be susceptible to a fine by the President or Rules Committee as applicable for conduct unbecoming of a representative of the League and for any violation of this Constitution and its By-Laws.
1. Fines shall be determined by the President or committee as applicable and may not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).
2. Fines must be paid in full by a date specified by the specified the President. Teams with outstanding fines will be considered as temporarily suspended.
8.9 Good Standing
Members in good standing may be granted a leave of absence and are entitled to all privileges as outlined in Article II, § 2(B) of the Constitution.
1. Members in good standing on leave for more than two (2) years must reapply for membership.
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3. Consumption of alcoholic beverages on or in close proximity to the playing fields.
4. Violation of any written policies set forth by the issuer of any permits for field use by the Association.
5. Failure to comply with any of the stated codes of conduct as set forth in this document.
8.12 Section 12
8.12 Reinstatment
An indefinitely suspended franchise may be reinstated by the President upon the resolution of any outstanding violations and the satisfactory guarantee of no further violations.
8.13 Additional Fees
The President may request additional fees to cover any costs that exceed the amounts originally budgeted for by the League.
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7. Calculate the Association’s budget.
8. Gather all information regarding protests.
9. Send out a weekly newsletter to the members and keep them apprised of the state of the league.
10. Judge and take action on all circumstances not covered in the Constitution and By-Laws.
10. Judge and take action on all circumstances not covered in the Constitution and By-Laws in good faith and furtherance of the stated goals and principles of the league.
11. Interpret the rules and by-laws of this Constitution and make appropriate decisions thereof.
1. Decisions of the President may be appealed to the Rules and Competition Committee.
1. Appeals must be presented in writing and must contain specific grounds for the appeal.
1. Decisions of the President may be appealed to the Rules and Competition Committee. Appeals must be presented in writing and must contain specific grounds for the appeal.
9.3 Treasurer
The Treasurer shall be responsible for the League’s monetary assets and its proper handling and distribution as ordered by the league and its President.
9.4 Rules and Competition Committee
The Rules and Competition Committee, to be made up of the President and two (2) appointed franchise holders plus one (1) alternate member (if required), shall meet and take action concerning:
1. On-the-field protests
1. Upon the filing of a protest with the President, the President shall call a meeting of the Committee. Judgement regarding the merit of the protest shall be made after deliberation.
2. All decisions of the President that have been officially appealed.
The Rules and Competition Committee, to be made up of the President and two (2) appointed franchise holders. An alternate member shall be appointed by the president if a committee member is unavailable or conflicted (i.e. the matter under consideration involves a player of the committee member’s team or the committee member), shall meet and take action concerning:
1. Official protests
2. Disiplinary matters referred to the committee persuant to Article 15
3. Any decision of the President that has been officially appealed.
9.5 All-Star Game Organizer
The All-Star Game Organizer shall be responsible for the complete implementation of a mid-season All-Star Game. He shall be given a budgeted amount of money to be used for the procurement of a field and all of the requirements necessary for implementation as instructed by the League President.
9.6 Compensation
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3. Expel a team or player for violations of rules set forth in this Constitution.
10.5 Attendance
All franchise members are expected to attend all league meetings. Failure of a franchise to send a representative to a meeting may result in a ten dollar ($10.00) fine. Those members present at any meeting shall constitute a quorum and all votes by this quorum are binding.
11 Players-Team Rosters
11.1 Roster Size and Eligibility
Association teams must submit a roster of their players to the President. The roster must contain a minimum of sixteen (16) players and shall not exceed twenty-five (25) players, excluding non-playing managers and coaches. .A) Eligible players must be of at least eighteen (18) years of age by the date of the teams first game.
11.2 Deadline and Information Requirements
The deadline for turning in rosters shall June 1 of the current baseball season. Prior to this date there is an open roster.
1. Managers will submit to the president their rosters with the following information: Players name, age, bats/throws, position(s) and their assigned uniform number. It should be submitted on a spreadsheet.
11.3 Roster Transactions
Teams may add a total of five (5) players to the roster after the June 1 roster submission deadline. The total number of players may still not exceed twenty-five (25). Names of new players must be submitted to the President . These players are eligible for play upon the notification and authorization of the President. No players may be added after July 1.
The only exception to this rule is if the inability to add a player would mean that a team would fall below sixteen (16) players and risk forfeiting games. In this case the Rules and Competition Committee would determine the need and possibly allow for adding players. In order for a team to meet this need, they would need to abandon and drop from the roster those players that they consider missing in action. If a team finds itself in this situation and a player(s) are allowed to be added after July 1, their roster cannot exceed sixteen (16) players after the additional players are included.
Players may be dropped at any time and in any amount, as long as the roster does not fall below the 16 player limit.
11.4 Deadline Violations
If a team fails to turn in their rosters by the June 1 deadline, it shall be considered suspended and ineligible to play league games until the completed roster sheet is received by the President. All games played by the suspended team will be considered forfeits.
11.5 Illegal Players
Teams who use an illegal player will forfeit any and all games that player participated in, if a protest is made on the field during the game, and if so ruled by the Rules and Competition Committee.
1. A player is considered illegal if he is not listed on the roster sheet with all correct information or has not been reported to the President as per By-Laws.
16 Teams and Managers
16.1 Recognition
Teams shall be formally recognized as existing as an entity from April 1 through August 31 of the current season.
1. These dates shall serve as time periods as they pertain to all rules regarding rosters and team management.
15.1 Team name
Teams new to the Association, regardless of the makeup of the roster, shall not be allowed to use the name of any existing Association team. Teams from other recognized Associations or Leagues entering the C.M.B.A shall be allowed to use any team name provided it was the recognized existing name of the team prior to its membership in the Association. Changes in team names shall not affect a team’s status in the Association in any way provided the original recognized Manager is the entrant of the team.
15.1 Manager
The Manager is that person who has been officially recognized as the entrant of a team into the Association. The Manager has the ultimate responsibility for the team’s compliance with all by-laws as set forth in this Constitution. The manager of a franchise is responsible for all actions of his players and coaches and may be fined up to fifty dollars ($50.00) for any violations of codes of conduct and league rules as set forth in this document, or any other actions deemed detrimental to the objectives and standards of the Association.
1. Severe violations of league rules and codes of conduct may result in the suspension of the offending player or manager for the balance of the season or possible permanent banishment from the league, if so ruled by the President.
15.1 Manager Changes
Management of the team may officially change from one person to another during the dates that team is formally recognized as an entity as specified in Article IX, § 1 only with the written consent of the outgoing manager, or:
1. If rostered members of the team can show that the Manager has not been faithfully and/or competently fulfilling his requirements as outlined in this Constitution.
1. Management changes under this section may only take place pending the outcome of a hearing, which shall take place at the earliest possible date, between the Association President, the Manager in question, and the parties seeking a change in management.
2. The President may ask other managers to attend this hearing to serve in an advisory role.
3. Failure to appear at this hearing by either party involved shall automatically result in an outcome favorable to the party in attendance.
4. Teams with management conflicts of this nature may not play league games until the completion of this hearing and resolution of the conflict.
Management changes outside of the dates that a team is formally recognized as an entity as specified in Article IX § 1 are beyond the control of the Association and President and are not subject to any formal mechanisms of change as outlined in this Constitution. Resolution of any outstanding conflicts associated with such management changes are the sole responsibility of the parties involved.
11.6 Uniform
All players must be in uniform (bearing the teams name as represented to the league) by the teams first regular season game in order to be eligible to participate in games.
All players must be in uniform (bearing the teams name as represented to the league) by the teams first regular season game in order to be eligible to participate in games. Players may not obtain the jersey of another team member in order to obtain eligibility.
1. This deadline may be extended by the President at his discretion following a written petition by the team that shows a just and reasonable cause for extension, and evidence of a good faith effort to meet the deadline.
2. This rule applies to any players legally added to the roster after the stated deadline.
3. Uniforms shall consist of, but are not limited to, matching team caps and jerseys with assigned team uniform numbers.
1. Players may not obtain the jersey of another team member in order to obtain eligibility.
11.7 Manager
The manager of a franchise is responsible for all actions of his players and coaches and may be fined up to fifty dollars ($50.00) for any violations of codes of conduct and league rules as set forth in this document, or any other actions deemed detrimental to the objectives and standards of the Association.
1. Severe violations of league rules and codes of conduct may result in the suspension of the offending player or manager for the balance of the season or possible permanent banishment from the league, if so ruled by the President.
11.8 Roster Tampering
Managers who tamper with the roster of another Association member as defined in Article I, §11(C)(1) of these By-Laws are subject to fine and suspension.
11.9 Eligibility
Only those players who signed the team roster sheet[b] with all requested information accurately provided, or have had their name and information supplied to the President as per these By-Laws, are eligible to play in an Association game.
1. Players may play for teams in leagues not associated with the C.M.B.A.[c]
11.10 Pants
Players must be dressed in proper baseball pants. These pants need not match the team’s uniform. The Association encourages all players to wear matching pants.
1. Sweat pants, shorts, jeans, or any other type of pants other than baseball pants are prohibited.
11.11 Fights
Any player who instigates or initiates an on-field fight shall be fined and suspended from league play if so ruled by the Rules and Competition Committee. A repeat offender will be permanently banished from the C.M.B.A..
1. Any player or coach who enters a fight as a third party shall be suspended for three games and fined $50.00. Players cannot leave the bench or their positions during a fight for any reason; the managers, the on-the-field coaches and umpire(s) shall be responsible for restoring order.
11.12 Assault of an Umpire
Any player or coach who physically assaults an umpire will be permanently banished from the league. He may also be arrested if the umpire chooses to press charges.
4. Players must be dressed in proper baseball pants. These pants need not match the team’s uniform, however, the Association encourages all players to wear matching pants. Sweat pants, shorts, jeans, or any other type of pants other than baseball pants are prohibited.
12.24 Team Insurance
All teams must have their own insurance.[b][c] The President and other officials are not responsible for any injuries or damages resulting from Association activities.
11 Team Rosters; Players and Eligibility; Uniforms
11.1 Roster Deadline; Roster Size
Association teams must submit a roster of their players to the President no later than June 1 of each year. Prior to June 1, each team has an “open roster.” Any team that does not submit its roster to the President by June 1 as requried by this Section 11.1 and in accordance with Section 11.2 shall be temporarily suspended until its roster is so submitted.
Each team’s roster must contain a minimum of sixteen (16) players and shall not exceed twenty-six (26) players, in each case, excluding non-playing managers and coaches.
Eligible players must be of at least eighteen (18) years of age by the date of the teams first game. No player may play for more than one team in a season (either before or after June 1).
11.2 Roster Information Requirements
A team’s rosters as submitted to the President on or before June 1 shall contain the following information for each rostered player: name, age, bats/throws, position(s) and uniform number. Rosters shall be submitted in Excel or via Google sheets (or similar editable spreadsheet.)
11.3 Roster Transactions
Teams may add a total of five (5) players to the roster after the June 1 roster submission deadline. The total number of players on a team still may not exceed twenty-six (26). In order to add players between June 1 and July 1 but not exceed the 26 player limit, a team may drop players who were rostered on June 1. No players may be added after July 1, except as set forth below.
After July 1, upon request to the Rules and Competition Committee, a team may add a player if (i) the team’s roster has (or, upon the removal of players “missing in action” as described below, will) fall below the 16 player minmium and (ii) doing so will, in the good faith determination of the Rules and Competition Committee, prevent the team from forfeiting games. In no event shall a team be permitted to add players after July 1 that would cause the team to have more than 16 players.
In order for a team to declare a player “missing in action” after July 1, (i) the player shall have (a) failed to appear at all of the team’s games occuring prior to such request or (b) suffered a season-ending injury after June 1 and (ii) the team must drop the player from its roster.
A team may drop players at any time as long as the team’s roster does not fall below the 16 player minimum.
Any and all roster changes shall be submitted to the President in the form of an updated Excel, Google Sheets or similar editable spreadsheet. Roster changes shall be effective (and any players added in accordance with this Section 11.3) shall be effective as of the first pitch of the team’s first regularly scheduled game after the updated roster is submitted.
11.5 Alumni; Illegal Players
If a team would otherwise be required to forfeit a game after June 1 due to a lack of eligible players in attendance, the team can use one (but not more than one) of its former players (“alumni”) in that game. The team’s manager shall inform the opposing team’s manager and the President as soon as possible (and in no event later than the first pitch) of his team’s use of an alumni player and will provide to the opposing team’s manager and the President with the alumni player’s name, age, bats/throws, position and uniform number. Alumni players are not eligible to play in the playoffs.
A team that uses an illegal player (i.e., a player who is not listed on the team’s then-current effective roster, a player who, prior to June 1, played on another team, an alumni player appearing in a playoff game or a rostered player appearing in a playoff game who is not eligible to do so pursuant to Secgtion 11.6) will be deemed to have forfeited any and all games in which the illegal player(s) participated.
11.16 Player Post Season Eligibility
Players must appear in at least five (5) games during the regular season in order to be eligible for post-season play. Upon request to the Rules and Competition Committee, a team may oExceptions may be made for players with long term injuries and will be considered by the rules and competition committee.
11.13 Team Fees
All players in the C.M.B.A. are expected to pay their team fees. Players will not be allowed to switch teams within the association unless or until any and all debts are paid in full.
11.14 Free Agents
A player must inform the League President and his manager no later than February 15 of the upcoming season if he wishes to leave his team and become a free agent. After this he is free to play for another team in the CMBA.
1. If the player fails to notify as specified above, that player shall be disqualified from playing on another C.M.B.A. team for that season.
1. A manager may waive this deadline for an individual player at the managers discretion.
11.15 Player Post Season Eligibility
Players must appear in at least five (5) games during the regular season in order to be eligible for post season play. Exceptions may be made for players with long term injuries and will be considered by the rules and competition committee.
11.16 Alumni
If a team finds that a forfeit is immanent due to unusual circumstances, they can use one of the clubs former players (alumni) to fill in for that game. The manager shall inform the opposing team as soon as possible that this will be the case, and he will give the opposing manager all of the information about the player at this time.
1. These players are not eligible to play in the playoffs.
A player must inform the League President and his manager no later than February 15 of the upcoming season if he wishes to leave his team and become a free agent. After this he is free to play for another team in the CMBA. A manager may waive this deadline for an individual player at the manager’s discretion. If the player fails to notify as specified, that player shall be disqualified from playing on another C.M.B.A. team for that season.
11.17 Other Circumstances
Circumstances not specifically covered in Article IV of these By-Laws shall be handled by the President.
12 General Play
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4. A tie score extends the game into extra innings.
5. Slaughter Rule: If after 4 complete innings the visiting team is ahead in the score by 15 or more runs OR if after 3½ innings the home team is ahead by the same, the game will be ended and the leading team declared the winner.
1. If after 5 or more complete innings the visiting team is ahead in the score by 12 or more runs OR if after 4½ innings or more the home team is ahead by the same, the game will be ended and the leading team declared the winner.
6. Individual games as part of a doubleheader have a 2½ hour time limit for the start of the last inning.
6. Individual games as part of a doubleheader have a 2½ hour time limit for the start of the last inning.[d][e]
1. This rule shall not apply in playoff or championship games.
12.3 Game Time
The starting time for all weeknight games shall be 5:50 p.m.. Starting times for games played at lighted fields and on the weekends shall be determined by the League. Forfeit times for 5:50 games shall be 6:10, no exceptions. Forfeit times for games at lighted fields and weekends shall be 20 minutes after the specified starting time.
1. Only games played at lighted fields can legally begin after 6:30PM..
12.4 Minimum Number of Players
Teams may begin a game with eight (8) players up to two (2) times in one season. The game must begin as soon as a team has 8 players present, a team cannot wait until forfeit time. If the ninth player does not arrive, or arrives after forfeit time the game is declared a technical forfeit.
Teams must start the game at the designated time if they have eight (8) players present. Teams may not wait for other players to arrive and must submit their lineup at this time. Teams may begin a game with eight (8) players up to two (2) times in one season. The game must begin as soon as a team has 8 players present, a team cannot wait until forfeit time. If the ninth player does not arrive, or arrives after forfeit time the game is declared a technical forfeit.
1. In the event a team starts a game with eight (8) players, the ninth spot in the batting order shall be considered an out recorded to the pitcher.
1. A team may insert a ninth player in the vacant ninth spot after the start of play.
2. A technical forfeiting team shall be awarded only one point for a victory, regardless of whether or not it finished with nine (9).
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1. The vacated spot in the batting order shall be considered an automatic out.
2. Should a team fall below the minimum, the game is terminated and the team loses by forfeit.
12.6 Official Game
In the event that a game does not go the necessary seven (7) innings, it shall be declared official if the game goes four and one half (4½) innings with the home team ahead or five (5) innings if the home team is behind. If a game is tied after becoming an official game and cannot be continued for whatever reason, it will be continued at a later date to be decided by the President. Ties will be declared if the game is not completed by the final day of the regular season.
Only games played under the auspices of both of the recognized Managers of teams participating shall count as official. In the event that a game does not go the necessary seven (7) innings, it shall be declared official if the game goes four and one half (4½) innings with the home team ahead or five (5) innings if the home team is behind. If a game is tied after becoming an official game and cannot be continued for whatever reason, it will be continued at a later date to be decided by the President. Ties will be declared if the game is not completed by the final day of the regular season.
1. The only exception to any of above shall be if one team is ahead by 10 or more runs at the end of three (3) complete innings and the game cannot be completed on account of darkness, rain or other circumstances that will permit the safe conclusion of the game. The team ahead at this time shall be declared the winner of the game.
12.7 End of Game
No inning can start after 8:15 p.m. unless the following circumstances exist:
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12.16 Field Status
The home team shall be responsible for checking the status of the field in the event of rain. The home team must report to the President on the status of the field no later than 2:00 pm for a weeknight game, and at least 2 hrs. before a weekend game. The visiting manager is encouraged to contact the President for information regarding the status of the field.
1. Any manager who knowingly falsifies information regarding the status of the field to avoid playing the game will be fined and the team will forfeit the game.
12.17 Rescheduling
All rained out games will be rescheduled by the President to be played at the next possible date.
12.18 Changes to Offical Schedule
12.17 Schedule
Teams may not change times, places, or dates of games without the consent of the President.
1. Such games played shall be considered unofficial.
2. The managers from both teams must contact the President to confirm any changes that they wish to make to the official schedule.
Any postponed games will be rescheduled by the President to be played at the next possible date.
12.19 Notification of Results
The winning team shall be responsible for notifying the President of the score of the game no later than 10:00 AM. the day after the game was played, via email or telephone call.
12.20 Uncompleted Games
All games not completed by the end of the regular season shall count as losses for both teams unless a team deliberately attempts to avoid playing a sanctioned game. The team that was willing to play the game will be judged the forfeit winner if so ruled by the President.
12.21 Subsitution of Umpire
12.21 Substitution of an Umpire
Should a league sanctioned umpire fail to appear at game time, the teams can choose to play the game with an umpire(s) of mutual choosing. The President needs to be informed by both teams before the game to make it official.
12.22 Taunting[d]
No manager or player may taunt, provoke, or in any may demean a member of another team on the field during a game. All Association members should and will practice mutual respect for all players and coaches. Penalties for violation of this rule shall be determined by the President.[e]
12.23 Start of Game
Teams must start the game at the designated time if they have nine (8) players present. Teams may not wait for other players to arrive and must submit their lineup at this time.
12.24 Team Insurance
All teams must have their own insurance.[f][g] The President and other officials are not responsible for any injuries or damages resulting from Association activities.
12.25 Smoking
Smoking shall be prohibited in the dugout and on the playing field during the game.
12.26 Collisions
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1. Use of an illegal bat as stated above shall be subject to the Major League rules that govern this area.
12.29 Injuries
Should a player suffer a debilitating injury during the game and cannot continue, and a team has no more eligible players on it’s bench, a team can use a player that was removed from the game to replace him. This replacement player must be the first player removed from the game, and if this player is unavailable the next player is used (and so on).
12.30 Other Situations
Any situation not covered in Article V of these By-Laws are to be handled by the President.
13 Protest and Forfeits
13.1 Timeframe and Reporting
All protests must be filed with the President within forty-eight (48) hours of the alleged infraction and on the League supplied form. All requested information must be accurately reported.
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Protests may only be made on the grounds of a violation of a rule stated in this Constitution and its By-Laws or in violation of a stated American League rule. Protests may not, under any circumstances, be based on the judgment of an umpire’s call.
1. The protesting team must notify the umpire of the protest at the time the violation has occurred. Protests will not be considered if no such notification is made at the proper time. Umpires must be notified of the rule that is being violated.
13.3 Ruling
Protests will be ruled upon by the Rules and Competition Committee at the earliest possible date.
Upon the filing of a protest with the President, the President shall call a meeting of the Committee at the earliest possible date. Judgement regarding the merit of the protest shall be made after deliberation.
13.4 Notification
Teams that win games by forfeit must notify the President that very day.
13.5 Umpire Payment
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1. All games played by the indefinitely suspended team shall count in the official standings.
1. All subsequent games shall be recorded as a loss for the suspended team and a win for the scheduled opponent.
13.7 Other Circumstances
All circumstances not covered in Article VI are to be handled by the President.
14 Statistics and Playoffs
14.1 Newsletter
The President shall send out a weekly newsletter to all members during the season. The newsletter will include all reported scores and league standings. Additional pertinent information will be provided.
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The playoff format shall be determined by annual vote. The team with the better record or winner of tie-breaking procedures shall be the home team.
14.5 Prizes an Awards
Playoff prizes and awards shall be determined by the membership of the league.
14.6 Umpire Playoffs
14.6 Playoff Umpire Selection
For the playoffs, each team will be granted the ability to exclude one (1) particular umpire from participating in said teams series. The name of this umpire shall be submitted to the chief umpire as soon as possible prior to the series. This umpire “veto” will be binding UNLESS the chief umpire cannot find any other umpire who can work any game in this series.
14.7 Completion of Playoff Games
All playoff games must be played to completion. If a playoff game is suspended for any reason, the game must be finished at a later date declared by the president. This game is declared suspended, and regardless of what inning or circumstance, the game will be continued from the point in the game when it was suspended.
1. The “Slaughter Rule” is applicable for the playoffs (Article V, Section 2E)
14.8 Other Circumstances
All circumstances not covered in Article VI are to be handled by the President.
15 Team/Manager Relationship
15.1 Manager
The Manager is that person who has been officially recognized as the entrant of a team into the Association.
1. The Manager has the ultimate responsibility for the team’s compliance with all by-laws as set forth in this Constitution.
15.2 Official Games
Only games played under the auspices of both of the recognized Managers of teams participating shall count as official.
15.3 Changing of Managers
Management of the team may officially change from one person to another during the dates that team is formally recognized as an entity as specified in Article IX, § 1 only with the written consent of the outgoing manager, or:
1. If rostered members of the team can show that the Manager has not been faithfully and/or competently fulfilling his requirements as outlined in this Constitution.
1. Management changes under this section may only take place pending the outcome of a hearing, which shall take place at the earliest possible date, between the Association President, the Manager in question, and the parties seeking a change in management.
2. The President may ask other managers to attend this hearing to serve in an advisory role.
3. Failure to appear at this hearing by either party involved shall automatically result in an outcome favorable to the party in attendance.
4. Teams with management conflicts of this nature may not play league games until the completion of this hearing and resolution of the conflict.
15.4 Changing of Managers
Management changes outside of the dates that a team is formally recognized as an entity as specified in Article IX § 1 are beyond the control of the Association and President and are not subject to any formal mechanisms of change as outlined in this Constitution.
1. Resolution of any outstanding conflicts associated with such management changes are the sole responsibility of the parties involved.
16 Teams
16.1 Recognition
Teams shall be formally recognized as existing as an entity from April 1 through August 31 of the current season.
1. These dates shall serve as time periods as they pertain to all rules regarding rosters and team management.
16.2 Changing of Team Name
Changes in team names shall not affect a team’s status in the Association in any way provided the original recognized Manager is the entrant of the team.
16.3 Team Name
Teams new to the Association, regardless of the makeup of the roster, shall not be allowed to use the name of any existing Association team.
1. Teams from other recognized Associations or Leagues entering the C.M.B.A shall be allowed to use any team name provided it was the recognized existing name of the team prior to its membership in the Association.
15 Sportsmanship and Prohibited Conduct; and Penalties
12.1 Sportsmanship
All association members are expected to engange in a sportsmanlike and mutually respectful behavior. Any manager may request that the rules and competition committee review the specific actions of another player, coach, manager or team. The rules and competition comittee shall review, and in its discretion, determine the appropriate disciplinary action to be taken, if any. Disciplinary actions include a written warning, fines, temporary suspension, and banishment from the association. The committee should take under consideration repeat offenses. The president shall enforce any discpline determined by the committee.
12.2 Taunting[f] and Provocation
No manager or player may taunt, provoke, or in any way may demean a member of another team on the field during a game. Violations shall be referred to the Rules and Competition Committee.
12.3 Fighting
Fighting or any physical altercation shall not be tolerated in the C.M.B.A. Players cannot leave the bench or their positions during a fight for any reason; the managers, the on-the-field coaches and umpire(s) shall be responsible for restoring order. Specific penalties for violations are listed below.
1. Any player who instigates or initiates an on-field fight shall be fined and suspended from league play for no less than one season
2. Any player or coach who participates in a fight shall be suspended for three games and fined $50.00.
11.12 Assault of an Umpire
Any player or coach who physically assaults an umpire will be permanently banished from the league. He may also be arrested if the umpire chooses to press charges.
[a]Not in use
[b]not how it works currently
[c]enforced?
[d]talk to umpires, coordinate what they can do
[e]We should determine the penalty.
[f]enforced?
[g]defer this to the league
[b]enforced?
[c]defer this to the league
[d]not enforced
[e]revisit
[f]talk to umpires, coordinate what they can do