1 LEAGUE CONCEPT
1.1 This league is a recreational league and is designed for the participation and enjoyment of men and women.

1.2 Every effort will be made to structure balanced male/female teams and to train, play and involve all team members equally.

1.3 No award shall be given at the end of the regular season. Participation is for fun, experience and exercise only.

1.4 An optional tournament will be scheduled at the end of the season. A perpetual trophy may be awarded to the winner of the tournament.

2 LEAGUE COMMITTEE
2.1 The League Committee shall consist of at least one representative and no more than two representatives from each team. Each team will be entitled to one vote in all matters brought before the League Committee. A Board of Directors will be elected by the team representatives for a period of one year at a time.

2.1.1 The Board shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Past President, Referee Coordinator and Field Coordinator.

2.1.1.1 The members of the Board may function as team representatives and vote on all items before the League Committee.

2.11.2 The Board is authorized to establish an operating budget, set registration fees to cover operating expenses, conduct continuing league business and commit funds on behalf of the League Committee.

2.2 The League Committee has a final approval of changes to the bylaws and game rules. A simple majority vote is necessary in order to enact any revision.

2.3 A Disciplinary Committee will be established to oversee player conduct.The Disciplinary Committee Chairman will be the Referee Coordinator.

2.3.1 The Referee Coordinator shall review complaints against individuals or teams and decide on any appropriate action.

2.3.2 A Disciplinary Committee comprised of 3 referees will be impaneled by the Disciplinary Committee Chairman. The Disciplinary Committee will submit a written statement of facts along with its decision to the Board.

2.3.2.1 The decision of the Disciplinary Committee shall be final with the exception of expulsion from the league. All decisions made by either the Board or the Disciplinary Committee shall be upheld by all teams.

2.3.2.2 Expulsion from the league may be appealed to the Board by 1) filing a written request for appeal, indicating any pertinent facts which may assist the Board in reaching a decision, and 2) paying a non-refundable fee of fifty (50) dollars. The Board may uphold the original ruling, lessen the ruling or dismiss it altogether. The Board's decision must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the hearing. Copies of the decision will be sent to the Disciplinary Committee as well as the person requesting the appeal.

2.4 Team representative may change, but new representatives should be aware of league policies and rules. The outgoing team representative should notify the League Secretary about any team representative changes.

3 RECRUITMENT AND REGISTRATION
3.1 Teams will be formed by each individual coach and a roster submitted to the Board by a specified due date.

3.2 All male players must be 30 years of age or older; female players must be 25 years of age or older.

3.3 Registration fees will be determined by the Board based on anticipated operating expenses for the year - - to include insurance, referee fees, equipment, fields, maintenance and administrative costs incidental to league operations. Fees are to be paid on a per team basis. Refunds of registration fees will be determined by the Board on an individual case basis.

3.4 Upon formation, each team must designate at least one team representative to serve on the League Committee.

3.5 All of the league dues (100%) shall be received by the League Treasurer by the first game of the season. At this time, the coach should also submit a roster to the Board. If the league dues have not been received by the appropriate date, a $50 penalty will be assessed for each date missed. Additionally, the offending team will be subject to the no pay / no play rule. If the league dues have not been received by the sixth game, the offending team will be removed from the schedule.

3.5.1 Teams that have been removed from the schedule can be reinstated for the following season by doing the following: a) paying a any league dues owed for the previous season; b) paying any late fee penalties and c) prepaying 50% of the dues for the upcoming season.

3.6 All players will be required to obtain a player pass before playing any games. The player will be required to submit a current picture and a copy of a current Driver's License to be used on the player pass. The coach of each team will be responsible for verifying the authenticity of the picture and driver's license.

3.6.1 Players who obtain player passes using questionable credentials may be requested to have those credentials reviewed by the Referee Coordinator. Those players may also be penalized. Any player found to be under age during the playing season will be expelled from the league and will forfeit registration fees. The individual will not be allowed to register again until they are two years older than the minimum eligibility age.

3.6.2 All player passes will be checked by the referee before play begins.

3.6.3 Coaches will be responsible for collecting all player passes at the end of the season. Player passes for inactive players will be given to the Board for retention.

3.6 All players will be required to sign waiver sheets at the beginning of each season. Copies of the completed waiver sheets should be retained in a binder by the coach of each team and preferably be available at each game.

4 PLAYING FACILITIES
4.1 The first game home team will be responsible for marking the field for play and picking up of the equipment from the Field and Equipment Coordinator. The last game home team will be responsible for the taking down the nets and flags and delivering the equipment to the Field and Equipment Coordinator. Home teams are responsible for furnishing the game ball.

4.1.1 One certified center referee and if possible two certified linesmen will be provided for each game.

4.1.2 Referees and linesmen will be paid by the League Treasurer in a timely fashion.

4.1.3 Neutral "club" lines keepers, one from each team will be used with a single center referee in the absence of certified linesmen.

5 GAME RULES
5.1 Accompanying game rules are attached to these bylaws. They may be changed only by a majority vote of the League Committee.