Mid-Ohio
League
2008
Constitution
II. Purpose - To provide a league for girls for fast-pitch softball. To promote
recreation, sportsmanship, interest and skills towards High School fast-pitch softball play.
By-Laws
Section I : Board of Directors - shall consist of an Executive Board and a Regulatory
Board. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, Vice President, and Secretary / Treasurer. The Regulatory Board shall consist of the Executive Board as well as 3 Commissioners. The Commissioners will be 1 from each age Bracket.
Section II : Elections - as
required, shall take place if a current member resigns or majority of Board Members call for an Election. If a election is held, each team in the League will have one (1)
vote.
Section III : Divisions - shall be 1 8 & under / 15 & under / 12 & under.
Section IV : Ages - Date to determine age bracket eligibility shall be their age on 1 January of the current playing season. Players may play up in Divisions but may never play down in a Division if they do not meet the age requirements. All players must present a copy of their Birth Certificate if their eligibility is questioned and a formal complaint has been made to their respective Commissioner.
Section V : Teams - shall be approved by the Executive Board.
Section VI : Rosters - shall be open for the regular season. Season ending tournament,
each team shall submit a roster with a maximum of 1 5 players that will NOT be altered during tournament play. No more than 2 players from other than home district shall be allowed on a roster. Home schooled players eligibility will be determined by the district they reside in.
Section VI : Rosters - continued on next page.
Section VI : Rosters - exceptions - 1 . 1 8 & under have NO 2 player limits.
2. In the 15 & under and 12 & under
divisions, if a team is formed due to lack of players from 1 district
the 2 player rule will be waived upon a ruling from the Board.
*3. Players MUST have played in 30% of a teams -
regular season games to be allowed on a roster. ( A.) Each Commissioner shall check rosters prior to start of tournament Coaches shall make scorebook available to verify eligibility.
Section VII : Fees - shall be determined prior to the season.
Section VIII : Insurance - Each team will be responsible for their team and players
insurance. The Mid-Ohio League shall not be held responsible for injuries suffered during the season.
Section IX : Uniforms - Each team will provide their own uniforms.
Section X : Umpires - All teams hosting games will be responsible for providing
1 OHSAA umpire per game. Games played at a neutral site both teams will pay for 1/2 the cost of umpires per game.
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Fee for umpires will be $ 40 per game.
The League will responsible for scheduling and paying umpires for all tournament games.
Section XI : Rules of Play - High School rules will be used in ALL divisions.
ALL games will be 7 innings unless the entertaining teams facilities have time limits.
Section XII : Reschedules - changes of the schedule due to weather or other conditions
must be agreed to by both coaches. If this cannot be resolved both teams may be given a loss for their records.
Section XIII : Weather - Guidelines if weather halts play :
Innings 1 to 3 - restart game
Innings 4 to 5 - pick up from point of games stoppage. Innings 6 to 7 - shall be a complete game.
Section XIV : Tournament - The league shall sponsor a season ending tournament.
Trophies will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams.
Section XV : Scorekeeping - Home Team will have the official book.
Section XVI : Maps : all teams will provide maps to their fields for teams in their division.
Section XVII
: Game Balls - Each team will provide 1 YELLOW ball per game.
12 inch ball for all age groups.
Section XVIII : Equipment - Each team will provide their equipment. It must conform to
High
School Rules.
Face guards are mandatory for all helmets.
Section XX : Forfeits - It a team forfeits 2 or more they may he banned from
league play the following year.
Section XXI : Ejections - If a player or coach is ejected for a conduct violation, they
WILL be suspended for 2 games following the game they
were ejected from.
Section XXII:
12-U Div. Pitching rubber - 40ft
Ball -
same as other as groups 12in
12-U Division can start May 22.
Section XXIII:
15-U Div. Will be Split into two Divisions An A and B Division
Each Team will play 12 game season, 6 games in their
Division and 6 out of their division.
Teams for each Division will be drawn from a hat
( 2006 season
only).
Section XXIV: Tournaments – Will
Start Week after the 4th of July.
Their will be no game 3rd
and 4th of July
No regular season games after July 7,
2006
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