1. All players’ ages thirteen to fourteen years of age shall participate in the Junior League Baseball Division.
2. Teams are allowed to designate up to (4) players on their roster prior to the commencement of the draft as follows:  
   • • If the board approved head coach is returning from the prior year the team may designate up to (4) returning players from the prior year’s roster.
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     • If the board approved head coach is new to the division, he or she may designate up to three (3) returning players from the prior year’s roster in addition to their own child or up to two (2) returning players and the child of one (1) assistant coach and the head coach’s own child.
3. All returning players not "protected" by the draft will return to the draft pool, eligible to be picked by any team. The draft commences with the team finishing with the lowest amount of wins from the prior year picking first. The first round concludes with the team with the best record from the prior year picking last. Subsequent rounds commence with the team having the last pick in the prior round picking first and end with the team that had the first pick in the prior round picking last.

    4. The player agent will conduct the draft with the head coaches and Division Representative only in attendance.

 SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

 
1. All players’ ages Fifteen to Sixteen years of age shall participate in the Senior League Baseball Division.
2. Teams are allowed to designate up to (4) players on their roster prior to the commencement of the draft as follows:  
   • • If the board approved head coach is returning from the prior year the team may designate up to (4) returning players from the prior year’s roster.
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     • If the board approved head coach is new to the division, he or she may designate up to three (3) returning players from the prior year’s roster in addition to their own child or up to two (2) returning players and the child of one (1) assistant coach and the head coach’s own child.
3. All returning players not "protected" by the draft will return to the draft pool, eligible to be picked by any team. The draft commences with the team finishing with the lowest amount of wins from the prior year picking first. The first round concludes with the team with the best record from the prior year picking last. Subsequent rounds commence with the team having the last pick in the prior round picking first and end with the team that had the first pick in the prior round picking last.

    4. The player agent will conduct the draft with the head coaches and Division Representative only in attendance.

25.4 The Draft

The conduct of all drafts shall be the responsibility of the Player Agent.


The President or other designated representative shall attend all drafts.

The respective Division Representatives shall attend the drafts.

26. Any player brought up a division after the second half of the season will go back into the draft for the following year.

27. If a team in one of the competitive divisions loses a player during the regular season it will select an eligible player from the next lower division subject to the approval of the Player Agent. All managers must report injuries to players using the league approved injury notification form.

28. All managers must report loss of players for any reason to the Player Agent as soon as it is determined that a player will not be available for any further games. The decision on whether to replace that player(s) on the team’s roster will be made by the Player Agent.

29.   No player will be moved from one division to another without the approval of the Player Agent and the Board of Directors once the season starts.

30.   Playing time- Each Division Rep shall submit to the Board of Directors proposed playing time minimums for their respective age divisions at the yearly review ground rules. Division Representatives submit ground rules for Board approval no later than the Board of Directors meeting immediately preceding the commencement of games. All minimum playing time rules must meet or exceed Little League International standards.
 

       E. Miscellaneous

31. No inning will start after 8:00 PM on non-lighted fields or after 10:00 PM on lighted fields. 8:00 PM or later scheduled start times are limited to Fridays or Saturdays.

32. In the umpire’s judgment, if a player is injured during a play, the umpire must immediately stop play. The umpire will award the appropriate bases after treating the injured player.

33. All members of the Board of Directors are empowered to enforce the rules of the league.

34. The championship team shall be the winner of the playoff tournament at the end of the season in the competitive divisions. Trophies shall be awarded to the division champion and runner-up teams.

35. All Board of Directors meetings are open to players, parents, coaches, managers or any other individual interested in discussing any issue with the board of directors.

36. All financial statements are available to anyone interested in reviewing them by submitting a written request at least (1) board meeting in advance of the review.
37. The Board of Directors shall accept nominations and vote to award two annual ($500) scholarships, one each for a past boy and girl participant in the program who is currently in the 12th grade and has been accepted to an accredited institute of higher learning.

F. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

38. Operating Expenses

The Treasurer shall have the sole authority to issue without board approval all regular utility expenses: i.e.. HVC, water & electricity. All payment of these bills will be reported to the Board at the next schedule meeting from the payment of the bills.

The Treasurer shall have sole authority to issue expenses incurred as a result of prior board approved expenditures. All payment of these bills will be reported to the Board at the next schedule meeting from the payment of the bills.

A. Any proposed league expenditure over $2,000 shall be presented to the board one(1) month prior to voting on said expenditure

39. Snack Bar Expenses

All snack bar expenses incurred by the snack bar coordinator shall be issued through the Treasurer who’ll maintain a separate account for snack bar revenues and expenses. The snack bar coordinator will be authorized to spend up to $500 per month on supplies, etc without board approval. Any gross expenditure above $500 shall be subject to prior Board approval. All payment of these bills will be reported to the Board at the next schedule meeting from the payment of the bills.

The Snack Bar Coordinator shall be responsible to submit to the Board of Directors an operating budget in January of each fiscal year outlining the following:

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  • Estimated cost of purchasing supplies/product for the fiscal year
  • Estimated revenues for the fiscal year

All estimates should be based on expenses from the prior year as well as the written proposal of at least (2) vendors to furnish the supplies and or product. The Board must approve all vendors


40. Emergency Repairs/Purchases

The President shall be authorized to spend up to $500 on any one single "emergency repair/purchase". By a majority vote of the executive board (President, VP, Sec., Treasurer & Player Agent) emergency repairs/purchases can be authorized over $500 if the repairs/purchases are necessitated prior to the next board meeting. All payment of these bills will be reported to the Board at the next schedule meeting from the payment of the bills.

41. Uniforms, Equipment

The Equipment Manager/Purchasing Agent shall have the responsibility to submit to the Board of Directors an operating budget in January of each fiscal year outlining the following:

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  • Estimated cost of purchasing uniforms for all divisions
  • Estimated cost of purchasing balls, equipment for all divisions
  • Inventory of all existing equipment

All estimates should be based on expenses from the prior year, anticipated signup numbers as well as the written proposal of at least (2) vendors to furnish the estimated uniforms and equipment. The Board must approve all vendors.

42. All-Star Teams/Players Financial Responsibilities:

EBYLL shall be responsible for the payment of all Little League Baseball District Tournament (only) entrance fees for Board approved teams.

No team shall have the authority to call itself a representative of EBYLL without having been approved as such by the Board.

EBYLL shall pay the entrance fee for one tournament per year for each Board approved all-star team exclusive of district tournaments.

EBYLL shall also purchase an insurance binder covering player insurance for all Board approved All-star teams from the conclusion of the playoff season to the end of the all-star tournament period.

All uniform and non Little League Baseball District Tournament fees shall be the responsibility of the individual teams. The Board approved head coach shall be responsible for the ordering and payment of uniform expenses. (The Purchasing agent/Equipment Manager (only) will work with the Board approved all-star teams and the Board approved (uniform vendor) on the purchase of uniforms for volume discount benefits)----however, EBYLL shall not be responsible for the payment of any uniform or equipment expenses at any level). All uniform expenses must be pre-paid by the ordering team.

43. Financial Authority/Conflicts of Interest

No member shall have authority to enter EBYLL into any financial obligation or contract without the expressed documented prior authority of the Board. Any member doing so faces the potential of incurring the debt personally.

No Board Member shall act in any capacity benefiting the financial interests of the member over those of the program. Members engaging in a commercial endeavor with the program shall advise the Board in writing of their involvement and disclose any financial gain made in writing.

G. Conduct


44. Discipline Procedure

ZERO TOLERANCE ON PHYSICAL CONTACT OR THREATS

East Bridgewater Little League has a zero tolerance policy concerning any conduct involving either physical contact with another member or threats of physical harm between members at any time upon any premises where EBLL activities are conducted. Any reports of such incidents shall be immediate cause for the Disciplinary Committee to convene. The Disciplinary Committee shall have the authority to request that any members involved in these incidents refrain from any further involvement in EBLL activities until the conclusion of the Disciplinary procedure. The Board of Directors shall meet at the direction of the Disciplinary Committee (the Disciplinary Committee’s sole decision is whether the incident occurred by a 2/3 vote—not responsibility) to answer the following:

1) If by a 2/3 vote of the Board present whether the alleged incident occurred.

2) If it is determined that the incident occurred the Board shall authorize the suspension of the member(s)’ participation privileges from any EBLL activities for the remainder of the fiscal year. Disciplinary Committee:

The East Bridgewater Little League Board of Directors by 2/3 votes shall have sole jurisdiction to levy final sanctions against a member of the league.   The Disciplinary Committee shall have temporary authority by unanimous vote to suspend a member pending a meeting of the Board.

The President shall appoint, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, a Disciplinary Committee of (5) individuals who shall convene to hear any complaints or reports of "incidents" involving a player, member, coach, manager of board member. The President shall be one member of and chair that committee. Should the incident or complaint in question involve the President, the Vice President will assume the President’s role on the Committee. Likewise if the complaint or incident involves another member of the Committee he/or she will be replaced in the process by another board member appointed by the President. In situations involving complaints the committee should seek to obtain the complaint in writing the committee shall determine its course of action by majority vote

(Exception: allegations of physical contact or threats of physical harm shall be subject to the zero tolerance procedure set forth above). The committee could dismiss the case; if further action is required it shall request a hearing before the full board of directors. If the committee determines by unanimous vote that the complaint or incident is serious enough to warrant, it may request an emergency meeting of the board of directors to take place no later than (48) hours from the report of the incident or receipt of the complaint.   The individual or individuals involved must be contacted and provided with written notice stating the charges in general, as well as when and where to appear to answer the charges. The individual(s) should refrain from any further activities on behalf of East Bridgewater Little League until the charges are heard and the board of directors makes its finding.

DISCIPLINING a member should not be confused with NOT RE-APPOINTING a member to a specific position, such as manager, coach or umpire. If the local league president does not choose to re-appoint a person (annually), he or she SHOULD NOT give any reason for doing so.


UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY PERSON WHO IS A KNOWN CHILD-SEX OFFENDER BE PERMITTED TO HOLD ANY OFFICE OR POSITION IN THE LOCAL LEAGUE OR ANY OTHER LEVEL OF LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL.

The Safety Officer shall be responsible for ensuring EBLL is in full compliance with Little League Child Protection Program mandates. All volunteers are required to complete a Little League approved Volunteer Application.

At the disciplinary meeting for Regular Members: (exception: allegations of physical contact or threats of physical harm shall be subject to the zero tolerance procedure set forth above.)

• • Re-state charges for the record.
  • Allow for witnesses and/or evidence.
  • Give the accused ample opportunity to respond.
  • Board could decide to take no further action.
  • Board could decide to draft a warning or letter of reprimand.
  • Board could decide to revoke all or part of the person’s membership Privileges for a specific period of time, but not longer than the rest of Fiscal year.

Any sanctions must be approved by two-thirds vote of the board. (Exception: allegations of physical contact or threats of physical harm shall be subject to the zero tolerance procedure set forth above.)

At the disciplinary meeting for a Player Member (May be entire board or the committee) the player’s manager, Player Rep. and a parent/guardian should also be present. This process is detailed below.

• • Re-state charges for the record.
  • Allow for witnesses and/or evidence.
  • Give the accused ample opportunity to respond.
  • Board could decide to take no further action.
  • Board could decide to draft a warning or letter of reprimand.
  • Board could decide to revoke all or part of the person’s membership privileges for a specific period of time, but not longer than the remainder of the season.

 

Any sanctions must be approved by 2/3 vote of the board.

(Exception: allegations of physical contact or threats of physical harm shall be subject to the zero tolerance procedure set forth above)


The League secretary will maintain a log of all complaints or actions brought to the Disciplinary Committee as well as their disposition

45. Curve Balls

The throwing of curve balls shall be banned in all Little League divisions from Majors and lower. Pitches that the home plate umpire deems to be curveballs will be ruled a dead ball-ball. Three such pitches by the same player in a game will require said pitcher to be removed from the mound.

 

Approved by the members at the East Bridgewater Little League Board of Directors meeting in November 2007