LETTER OF INTENT

Your suggestions for improving our organization are always welcome, and your time and efforts expended to help make this program grow are mort sincerely appreciated. Thank You.

Sincerely,

The RRGSA Board of Directors.

This organization shall be known as the ROSE-RICH GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION, INC. herein after known as the RRGSA.

The objective of the Association is to coordinate all activities of the RRGSA. This includes, but is not limited to:

1. All association funds

2. Awards

3. Registration and tryouts

4. League playoffs

5. Sponsors

6. Equipment

7. Schedules and tournaments

8. Publicity and advertisement/Uniforms

9. Umpires, managers and coaches

10. Insurance

11. Liaison between Rosenberg and Richmond

A. The governing body of the Association shall be a minimum seven member Board of Directors (hereinafter known as the Board) consisting of the Association President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Equipment, Division Representatives, Concessions, Scheduling, Auxiliary, Field Maintenance, Advertising and Uniforms. If a member should be unable to complete his/her term of office, the Board, at the first opportunity, shall appoint a replacement.

The membership of the Association will consist of the Board, Managers, Coaches and any parent or other interested party. The voting membership of the Association will consist of the Board of Directors as set forth in Article III, Paragraph A.

A. An official association meeting shall be defined as one for which one-week public notice has been given. The President shall schedule meetings of the association. The first annual membership meeting of the association shall be no later than the first Tuesday in November. The last general meeting shall be no later than September 30. The president, at his/her discretion shall call interim meetings.

B. One half of the Board members present shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. All board members are to be notified the chairperson has no vote except in the case of a tie.

A. The Board shall decide all matters pertaining to the finances of the Association and it shall be permanent policy to place all income derived from concession sales, sponsorship fees, advertisement, and city-wide fund drives into the Treasury . The Board shall direct expenditures in a matter that gives no team or league an advantage.

B. The assets of the Association, upon dissolution of the organization, shall be transferred to another organization of like benevolent and tax exempt status or to the federal, state, or local government. No Amendment under Article VIII shall apply to this provision.

C. All funds collected or equipment purchased in the name of the league or Association shall be considered the property of the RRGSA.

D. No Equipment shall be purchased by any person without approval of the Board. Any loan required for the purchase of equipment shall be made only in the name of the Association.

E. No league shall establish a separate bank account and all income received shall be turned over to the Treasurer of the Association for deposit. Payments of all bills, salaries or other liabilities shall be paid by the Treasurer, except minor cash purchases paid from the concession cash box for necessary supplies.

A. The current year’s ASA OFFICIAL GUIDE, as published by the Amateur Softball Association of America, 2081 NE 50^th Street, PO Box 11436, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111-7203, shall be the official rules of the RRGSA.

B. Should the current Association membership fail to act on the local rules prior to February 1^st, those rules adopted during the previous year shall remain in effect.

This constitution or any section thereof may be amended or replaced by two-thirds majority vote of the attending membership prior to February 1^st.

1. The RRGSA shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of at least two-thirds of the members which include the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Equipment, Division Representatives, Concessions, Scheduling, Auxiliary, Field Maintenance, Advertising and Uniforms, all of whom shall be elected by the association membership. Terms of office for the Board shall be one year, beginning August 1^st through July 31^st. The President shall act as presiding officer in the meeting.

2. A quorum, consisting of a majority of the board members, must be present before a Board meeting is official.

3. All members of the board are voting members. The President (or his/her designee) shall cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie.

4. The President shall preside over all Board and Association meetings. In his/her absence, the Vice-President shall preside. In their absence, the Secretary shall be the presiding officer.

5. The shall be a board meeting at least once a month in the off season and beginning bi-weekly, two weeks prior to the initial week of regular play. Any member may call a board meeting by notifying the secretary.

6. The Secretary shall notify all Board members of the time and place of regular and called meetings. This must be done in writing or by phone at least 24 hours in advance.

7. Following elections of officers, the Association’s first order of business shall be to review and amend if necessary the Letter of Intent, Constitution, and bylaws. Such amendments require a 2/3 majority vote of the attending membership by February 1^st of each year.

8. Other rules, regulations, obligations, guidelines and policies may be changed by a majority vote of attending membership.

9. There will be no less than two persons counting votes for officer elections.

The following officers comprise the Association’s Board of Directors and are collectively responsible for coordinating all functions of the softball program.

1. The President is the presiding officer of all association and board meetings. He/she is the coordinator of the entire softball program; and, as such, he/she may delegate duties and divide responsibilities among Board members or appointees.

2. The President shall be the officiating representative of the Association and acts as the liaison between the Association and any other group, including ASA, TAAF, ISF, CGSA and especially the cities of Richmond and Rosenberg.

3. The President will make certain that all business is in order at the end of his/her term and that information is turned over to the incoming President.

1. The Vice-President will assist the President in all duties and act on his/her behalf when he/she is unable to fulfill the responsibilities for the office.

2. The Vice-President will be responsibilities for coordinating and organizing instructional clinics for players, parents and coaches.

1. It is the obligation of the Secretary to assist the President in all matters.

2. The Secretary is responsible for supplying meeting agendas, notices, and for recording and filing minutes of all Association and Board meetings. He/she is responsible for recording amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws.

3. All secretarial records and correspondence are to be maintained in a permanent file and copies are to be provided to the President.

4. The Secretary is responsible for coordinating registration and tryout sessions and for maintaining all records pertaining to player registration. He/she is to prepare tryout lists and draft lists, which include player age, sister status, and other such pertinent information.

5. The Secretary is to renew insurance and ASA registration following the current season’s draft and turn all information over to the district representative by the requested date.

6. It is the duty of the Secretary to assist other officers with correspondence and record keeping related to the administration of the total program.

1. It is the obligation of the Treasurer to assist the President in all matters.

2. The Treasurer is responsible to maintaining accurate records of all financial transactions of the Association, including the collection and deposit of all monies, the payment of all due accounts, and the notification for sponsor fees and other debts owed to the Association.

3. The Treasurer shall report quarterly to the Association in September, December, March and June. He/she shall have business in order prior to the September audit. Treasurer must be present during the September audit.

1. The Division Representative shall keep up with his/her team scores and standings within their divisions.

2. Each Division Representative is responsible for reporting to the league webmaster to report scores weekly.

3. Each Division Representative shall attend a minimum of one complete practice session of each team in his/her division during preseason and report to the Board his/her team evaluation whether a team might need assistance in any way. If assistance is needed he/she, with the help of the Board, will see that assistance is provided for that team.

4. Each Division Representative is responsible for calling the designated number for rainouts. Then he/she will provide the coaches with the information needed.

5. The Division Representative shall assist managers and coaches as needed in preparation for the State Tournament.

6. The Division Representative is responsible for overseeing the tryout process for their respective division, unless other Board approved arrangements are made.

1. Purchasing and distributing all playing equipment necessary to run the Association.

1. Responsible for maintaining the softball fields and for purchasing of materials needed for the softball complex.

1. Responsible for purchasing equipment and supplies needed in the concession stand, and turning over all receipts to the treasure..

2. Responsible for developing a schedule of workers for the season.

1. Responsible for handling all league sponsors including keeping record of team sponsors and all level sponsors.

2. Responsible for ordering sponsorship signs, team plaques, and thank letters.

1. The auxiliary director is responsible for coordinating league fundraisers.

2. Responsible for ordering and selling league merchandise

3. The auxiliary director is responsible for coordinating league pictures.

4. The auxiliary director is responsible for organizing and assisting the team moms for all divisions.

1. The scheduler is responsible for developing the practice and league schedule for all divisions.

1. Managers/coaches must display good conduct at all times. They should refrain from arguing with each other, umpires, or league officials in the presence of players or parents.

2. No manager/coach shall use any derogatory remarks toward any girls. The use of profanity is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. The use of tobacco or alcohol on the playing field is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. (See A1.)

3. No manager/coach shall verbally or physically attack any official assigned to his/her game during or following such game. He may at any time during or after play request information relative to a call or play, with the umpire’s permission.

4. Disciplinary action for a manager/coach will consist of 1^st offense warning by the President. 2^nd offense will consist of a meeting with the board. 3^rd offense is REMOVAL from the league.

5. Managers/coaches shall not teach girls unethical playing practices.

6. Managers/coaches and parents may not offer monetary incentive to officials or players.

7. Every manager/coach must instill the spirit to win, but above all, they should teach GOOD

SPORTSMANSHP, whether the team wins or looses.

8. Every manager/coach must see that players at practices and games use all necessary safety equipment.

1. Any grievance against an umpire, official, manager or coach, player, board member or any other individual(s) involved in the program should be described in written detail and submitted to the Board via the appropriate Division Representative within two weeks.

2. A person will be notified of a grievance filed against him/her. That person has the right to read or hear the grievance and also has the right to know how the Board, as a whole, votes on the grievance.

1. All managers and assistants will be required to acquire competent knowledge of ASA Official Rules and the Association’s policies.

2. Managers and assistants who violate or disregard any of the rules and regulations contained in the Association By-laws will be subject to review and disciplinary action by the Board as described in Section A.4.

3. Managers and assistants are required to personally be involved in the training of each team member; and all girls, regardless of ability, must be encouraged to remain involved in the program.

5. Every girl is REGQUIRED to start and complete TWO of the first FOUR innings of play on defense.

6. Managers will be responsible for notifying the players of unpaid registration fees and forwarding it to the Secretary. All registration fees must be paid and collected prior to the first league game. A player may not participate in league play until her gees are paid.

7. All protests concerning any part of the game will be submitted in accordance with ADA Rules, to the Association. The Board will rule on all protests.

8. Managers are responsible for making sure that their team is sponsored for the season. This includes ensuring that the sponsor fee is paid. A manager may receive assistance from the Division Representative or the Board. The fee must be turned over to the Treasurer for deposit.

9. Managers are responsible for turning in a list of needed playing and protective equipment to the Equipment Manager. Each manager is charged with the responsibility of keeping up with the equipment issued to his/her team. All equipment is the property of the Association and must be returned and accounted for at the end of the season.

10. It is the responsibility of the manager to notify all players and their parents of Association activities, including but not limited to fund raising, photographs, and opening/closing ceremonies and award presentations.

11. Managers are responsible for appointing a team mom/dad and to help with concession duties,

fundraising, field maintenance, score keeping, and other program functions.

12. Managers are responsible for appointing at least one scorekeeper (and one alternate if possible) to act as official score keeper for every game.

13. Managers are responsible for notifying the LEAGUE OFFICIAL on duty at least on and a half hours in advance, if possible, that he/she must forfeit the game due to the inability to field eight players.

14. Managers are reminded that home teams are responsible for placement of bases at proper distances and chalking the fields prior to game start time. Managers of the visiting team are to return bases to the equipment building and dragging the field provided that there is no follow-on game.

15. Managers should remind their player’s parents that the Association insurance is a secondary policy and all claims must be filed with their primary insurance company first.

1. The program will include six age groups

a. Jr. Pixie for ages 5 & 6

b. Pixie for ages 7 & 8

c. Freshman 10 & Under for ages 9 & 10

d. Sophomore 12 & Under for ages 11 & 12

e. Junior 14 & Under for ages 13 & 14

f. Senior 18 & Under for ages 15, 16, 17 & 18

2. The player’s year for birth will determine the respective age group for play as listed in the ASA Rules of Softball.

3. Player eligibility will be in consistency with ASA Article 201(B)

4. A player may be a permanent member of a lower age division only by a majority vote from the Board.

1. Registration and sponsor fees will be determined annually by the current board.

2. Fees may be refunded at the Board’s discretion.

3. Registration fees must be paid before a player is allowed to participate in league play.

4. Players needing financial assistance may apply for a scholarship which will be made available based upon need as determined by the Board.

1. Every effort will be made to assign and locate a practice field for each team.

2. Managers are required to practice with teams as a unit at least twice per week but no more than three times per week, weather permitting (excluding league tournaments). A uniform method of notification of all players of practice times must be and used. A game counts as a practice. (This does not apply to Jr. Pixie). Double headers will count as one meeting.

3. Team practice sessions may not be more than two and one half hours in duration with no more than one team practice sessions per day.

1. Appropriate attire will be worn at practices and games.

2. Players must wear all approved protective equipment, personally purchased or furnished by the association during play and practice while batting, running and playing in the catcher’s position.

3. Soft-soled shoes, rubber cleats or soccer type shoes must be worn. No one will be allowed to practice or play while barefoot or wearing metal cleats.

4. No jewelry of any kind will be allowed.

1. The home team is responsible for keeping the official scorebook.

2. Each team must have a TEAM MOM OR DAD who will be responsible for helping coordinate all Association activities, especially fund raising projects.

3. Each team is responsible for cleaning p their dug-outs and their side of the fields after each game.

Playing rules and guidelines will be presented in the current ASA Official Guide except where modified by the following Association regulations.

1. Time will be called immediately when a player is hurt an dbases will be awarded at the umpire’s discretion.

2. A team consists of eight players.

3. Lineups must be turned in to the official scorekeeper at least ten (10) minutes prior to the game.

4. Forfeit time is ten minutes after game time. Fame time is set by the current year’s schedule.

5. Three innings constitutes a complete game, but no more than seven innings.

6. There will be a continuous batting order.

7. Every player is required to start and complete two (2) of the first four (4) innings on defense.

8. Tie breaker rule is in effect. (ASA rule book Rule 5 Section11)

a. No new inning will start after one hour and fifteen minutes of play.

b. No game shall infringe on the start time of another game.

c. A team is allowed only 6 runs per inning. Any inning after one hour of play the runs are unlimited unless the six run rule has been invoked on either team in a previous inning in which case the 6 run rule will remain in effect after one hour of play.

d. Slaughter rule will be in effect. A game will be called completed when a team is ahead by:

15 after 3 innings

12 after 4 innings

10 after 5 innings

9. Should a team not be able to field the minimum number of players required to start a game as set forth in Article IV. REGULATION LEAGUE PLAY, then a player may be utilized from any other lower division (I.e. a 10U team may have a 8U player, a 12U team may have a 10U player or an 8U player…etc.) in order to meet the minimum number of players allowed to take the field in a game. If such a player is utilized, they must play in the outfield and bat last in the batting order.

10. At the end of league play, where 2 or more teams have identical records, co-champions will be declared and 1^st place awards will be given to both teams and team members.

1. An 11 in Board approved ball will be used. (Incrediball)

2. Base distances will be 60 feet apart.

3. Game time will be one hour.

4. The infield fly rule will be in effect

5. All players should be listed in order and bat only once each inning. After all players have batted, the batting order is reversed for the following inning. The batting order will continue to be reversed for each subsequent inning until the game is complete.

6. Score will be kept until 3 outs have been recorded or 6 runs have scored.

7. A team must have 5 players to start a game with a minimum of 2 outfielders and 3 infielders, including the pitcher. No catcher is used.

8. No stealing or bunting.

9. Runners must stay in contact with the base until the ball is hit.

10. Play is stopped (even on the last batter) when the ball is returned to any infielder in the pitchers circle.

11. A batter shall receive 3 pitches from the coach. If the batter does not hit after the 3 pitches, she may have 2 attempts off of the batting tee. In no event will the batter have more than 3 pitched and 2 attempts off the tee. A foul ball will be considered an attempt even if on the 3^rd pitched ball or the 2^nd attempt off of the tee.

12. The ball is considered dead on the 1^st initial overthrows to first or third bases where the ball touches the fence. Base runners advance to the next base and the ball is dead.

13. A maximum of three coaches for each team on defense and two on offense are allowed on the field at one time.

14. Coaches may coach the bases on offense and coach the defense in the outfield.

15. If one team has more players than the other, the extra players are permitted to bat, but any runs scored as a result of the extra players batting, shall not count in the score.

16. The defensive team will have the following positions on the infield (dirt): catcher, pitcher, 1^st base, 2^nd base, 3^rd base, and short stop. All outfielders, with the exception of the rover must be positioned on the grass portion of the outfield at the start of each pitch. The rover must start on the grass but may move in once the ball is hit. No player may start any closer than the half way hash mark.

1. An 11 in Board approved ball will be used. (Incrediball)

2. Base distances will be 60 feet apart.

3. Game time will be one hour and fifteen minutes. No new inning will start after one hour and fifteen minutes, the current inning will be completed.

4. The infield fly rule is not in effect.

5. All players should be listed in order and bat only once each inning.

6. A minimum of eight players will start a game with a maximum of 10 on the field.

7. There will be no more than 6 runs per inning.

8. Pitching will be under hand and preformed by the team’s own coach. The player must take position on or behind the pitching rubber until the ball is hit. She may move around in the 8 ft circle once the ball has been hit. The player pitcher must do all of the fielding. The adult pitcher must make every attempt to get completely out of the field of play once the ball has been hit. If in the umpire’s judgment, the coach intentionally interferes, the batter is out. Pitching will be done from 35 feet with at least one foot inside the pitching circle.

9. No stealing or bunting but the base runner may lead off once the pitch has left the pitchers hand.

10. Play is stopped and time is called when the ball is retuned to the infield and raised by the player pitcher in the 8 ft radius pitchers circle. The base runner, which has not yet crossed the HALFWAY, mark between bases, will be sent back by the umpire. This is a judgment call and should not be argued.

11. A batter will receive a maximum of 5 pitches. A batter will get a 6^th pitch if the 5^th is a foul ball and a 7^th if the 6^th is a foul ball. A batter will receive no more than 7 pitches, even if the 7^th pitch is a foul ball. All fair balls must be played, bunts and deliberate half swings are ruled illegal and count as a pitch. A batter is out even if she fouls the 7^th pitch.

12. No head first sliding.

13. If a player is involved in a play at home plate, the player must not intentionally initiate a collision. If a player is ruled to have intentionally initiated a collision an out will be charged or the run allowed to score, depending on which player is ruled the offending party. This is a judgment call and should not be argued.

14. A maximum of 2 defensive coaches are allowed on the field at one time.

15. Coaches may coach the bases on offense and the defense from the outfield and pitcher from the pitcher’s circle.

16. The ball is considered dead on the 1^st initial overthrow to first or third bases where the ball touches the fence. Base runners advance in the same manner as if the pitcher had raised the ball in the pitchers circle.

17. The defensive team will have the following positions on the infield (dirt): catcher, pitcher, 1^st base, 2^nd base, 3^rd base, and short stop. All outfielders, with the exception of the rover must be positioned on the grass portion of the outfield at the start of each pitch. The rover must start on the grass but may move in once the ball is hit. Players may not start any closer to the batter than the half way mark.

1. A minimum of eight players will start a game. (10 maximum on the field)

2. A player pitcher is used.

3. An 11 inch Board approved ball will be used (ASA Core 4795)

4. Base distances will be 60 feet between each base path.

5. Pitching is done from 35 feet.

6. A continuous batting order will be in effect.

7. Game time is one hour and fifteen minutes, finish the inning.

8. Maximum of six (6) runs per inning.

9. Dropped third strike is not in effect.

10. There will be no walks allowed. After ball 4 is pitched, the coach will pitch the remaining strikes and each pitch from the coach will be counted as a strike regardless of the location. A fouled 3^rd strike will result in an additional pitch.

11. The player and coach must stay within the 8 foot radius, when the coach is pitching.

12. Play is stopped when the ball is back to the pitcher in the 8 foot radius.

13. Bunting and stealing are allowed when the player is pitching. Base runners may not advance on an over throw.

14. No stealing home.

15. No head first sliding.

16. If a player is involved in a play at home plate, the player must not intentionally initiate a collision. If a player is ruled to have intentionally initiated a collision an out will be charged or the run allowed to score, depending on which player is ruled the offending party. This is a judgment call and should not be argued.

17. The infield fly rule is not in effect.

1. A player pitcher is used at this level.

2. A 12 inch board approved all will be used at this level (ASA 4795)

3. Pitching is done from 40 feet.

4. Bunting and stealing home are allowed.

5. A continuous batting order will be in effect.

6. Dropped third strike is in effect.

7. Nine players take the field on defense.

8. A minimum of eight players will start a game.

9. If a player is involved in a play at home plate, the player must not intentionally initiate a collision. If a player is ruled to have intentionally initiated a collision an out will be charged or the run allowed to score, depending on which player is ruled the offending party. This is a judgment call and should not be argued.

10. Stealing home is allowed.

11. The infield fly rule is in effect.

12. Game time is in one hour and fifteen minutes, finish the inning.

13. Slaughter rule will be in effect. The game will be called if the score reaches a 15 run lead after 3

innings, 12 run lead after 4 innings, or 10 runs five innings.

1. Teams will be formed with no less than 10 players on each team and no more than 14 players on each team without Board Approval.

2. All players who tryout will be drafted first. Players who have registered who do not tryout will be assigned to a team by random drawing exception based on board approval.

3. No player will be permitted to change teams after the draft unless it is a very special circumstance and Board approval must be obtained before a player will be allowed to change teams.

4. Each manager will be given a rating sheet. The player will be rated by their ability to catch, throw, field, pitch (if applicable), and hit.

5. All players must be picked in the order in which they were rated before moving on to the next round. Managers must take their daughters in the round that they are rated. (If a manager has a desired coach, he/she must pick their daughter in her rated round. They must be the first pick of the round in which they are rated.)

6. Any special requests, comments, etc. (sister, request by parent) will be discussed prior to the draft, and must be approved by the board.

7. The order of the draft will be determined by random drawing.

8. After the first round, teams will be picked in serpentine order:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 etc.

9. After the draft is concluded, each team is allowed to initiate one trade. Trades must be made with the same equal rated player. This trade must be made prior to leaving the room and must be made by the Manager or his representative.

Class A Teams will be a part of the Association. A Class A team that is not registered will not be allowed to use the Association name, fields, or claim any connection to same. In order for the league to sanction an “A” Team it must adhere to the following guidelines.

1. Class A Tournament teams will be sanctioned annually by the Association with Board Approved managers.

2. Managers hand pick players.

3. Registration fees for Class A Tournament teams will be determined annually by the Board of Directors.

4. Players that participate on a Class A team may not be eligible to play on any Class B Tournament Team.

5. All tournament fees, traveling expenses, uniforms, and equipment expenses are borne by the player’s and their parents.

6. The Association will provide Class A teams with practice fields. All practice times will be scheduled through the Association.

7. Each Class A team will be insured under all Association insurance policies after an ASA registration roster has been submitted and all applicable league fees have been paid.

8. Each Class A team will have the opportunity to request use of the complex to host two fund raising tournaments annually. All dates must be approved by the Board.

9. The hosting team and the Association shall share in tournament revenues as set forth by guidelines established in 2003 and attached to the bylaws until amended by the Board.

10. The hosting team and the Association shall like wise share costs incurred before, during, and after the tournament that are directly related to the tournament and activities including but not limited to, printing costs, rentals, and the cost of the concession and other goods sold. The board shall, from time to time establish a fixed fee to calculate the use of chemicals used to prepare the fields for play.

11. The hosting team and the Association shall share profits or losses attributable to the tournament on the following basis: 80% to the host team and 20% to the league. In the even that the tournament results in a loss not attributable to an Act of God (i.e. inclement weather), any such loss shall be borne solely by the hosting team.

12. Each Class A Tournament team will have the same responsibilities as any league team including, but not limited to, participation in field and complex maintenance.

13. Within 21 days of completion of a tournament, the hosting A team must submit documentation to the Board, in such format that is acceptable to the Board, along with any fees owed.

14. If any Class A team is considered to have violated any of our by-laws or other rules and regulations of the Association, the Board shall have the right to either temporarily or permanently revoke the Manager’s sanction and the Class A team’s affiliation with the league. In such case no fees shall be returned to the team and all team funds deposited with the league shall be forfeited.

1. Tournament teams are selected via try-out. Starting with players from 6U Division through 18U Division.

2. Each player will pay an All Star registration Fee, which will be determine by the Board annually.

3. The managers and coaches of the same division will rate the players.

4. Tryouts will be open to any league player that wishes to tryout.

5. There will be no more than 15 players on a Tournament team.

6. The RRGSA Board of Directors will select a person to manage the all star team.

7. The Manager may select 3 coaches based on board approval.

8. The Tournament Team can participate in various tournaments in the Greater Houston Area.

9. They will participate in the Texas State Tournament and upon qualifying for the National Tournament.

10. The Association will provide Tournament fees for the State, Regional, and National Tournaments for all RRGSA All Star Teams. Uniforms for RRGSA All Star Teams will be provided by the Association, the cost of which will be reimbursed to the league by each respective team.

11. Traveling expenses for their families and parents will be borne by the parents.

12. Outside play, including practices, cannot interfere with league play.

13. The President or Treasurer must be notified of all fundraising events held by an All Star team and such activity will be approved by the Board. These funds will be accounted separately for each All Star team. All teams or individual expenditures must be in full compliance with the current IRS tax codes, and conform with rules and regulations that may form time to time be established by the Board, so as not to jeopardize the Association’s non-profit status. The team will be responsible for submitting all fund-raising receipts for expenditures to the treasurer immediately. All excess funds will revert to the general fund of the Association at the end of the tournament season.

14. All Star Team Managers will be required to maintain an accurate receipt of all funds collected (parent monies, sponsorship, fund raising, etc.) during the duration of tournament play. The log is to be reconciled with the treasurer within 2 weeks following the end of tournament play.