RIVER VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH

 

BASKETBALL LEAGUE

 

 

 

CONSTITUTION

 

AND

 

BY‑LAWS

 

 

October 2829, 20052007

 

 

Constitution

Article 1                     NAME, PURPOSE, LOCATION.. 2

1.1.  The organization shall be known as the River Valley Junior High Basketball League, a non‑profit organization herein after referred to as the League. 2

1.2.  The purpose of this League shall be to foster within its participants the spirit of good sportsmanship, loyalty, and respect toward others, within a competitive atmosphere.  The objective will be achieved by providing a supervised girls basketball program. 2

1.3.  The League mailing address will be that of the league secretary for all correspondence. 2

Article 2              MEMBERSHIP.. 2

2.1.  The League will be comprised of teams representing towns (schools) within the Merrimack Valley area, northeastern Massachusetts, and southern New Hampshire. 2

2.2.  The League as presently organized consists of the teams listed in Addendum No. 1. 2

2.3.  Any girl who lives in the town or who attends the school that is described in Sec 1 of Article 2 shall be eligible for team membership. The eligible member must play for the town (school) where she lives or attends and not for any other league team. Any exceptions to this article must be approved by a majority vote of the teams present at the AGM or Scheduling meeting. 2

2.4.  No players from outside organizations or schools may play on this League. 2

2.5.  The member organization or school assumes full responsibility for team selection; conduct of their coaches; disciplinary action; their own internal recognition awards; and for any other internal matter. 2

2.6.  The League has no responsibility relative to the handling of the internal affairs of a team. 2

2.7.  The League Directors are as follows:  (a) Each team's HEAD coach. (b) Each organization's director/coordinator, if one exists. 2

Article 3              OFFICERS.. 2

3.1.  The officers of the League shall be:  Commissioner, Treasurer, Secretary, Statistician, and Referee Assignor (non‑voting).The officer's terms shall be one year. 3

3.2.  Elections shall be held at the first meeting of each season. 3

3.3.  The League directors shall govern the League by utilizing the League Constitution and establishing appropriates by-laws. 3

Article 4                  MEETINGS.. 3

4.1.  A minimum of three (3) meetings shall be held. 3

4.2.  The first meeting held prior to the start of each season will be the Annual General Meeting (hereinafter, the AGM) for election of officers and to determine the number of teams participating in the upcoming season.  This meeting should be between October 20 and November 5. 3

4.3.  The second meeting held is for the purpose of scheduling.  This meeting date should be between November 15 and November 30. 3

4.4.  The third meeting held is at the end of the regular season to plan particulars of League play‑offs with teams involved.  This meeting date is to be determined at the second meeting. 3

4.5.  A meeting shall be called by the League Commissioner when requested by one‑third of the League directors. 3

4.6.  Other meetings may be called by the League Commissioner as required. 3

Article 5                     ASSESSMENTS.. 3

5.1.  Assessments for the League shall be set forth in the by-laws. 3

Article 6                  RULES.. 3

6.1.  Girls rules, as interpreted in the League area, will be utilized during the conduct of all scheduled games. 3

6.2.  The 30‑second shot clock will not be used and will be replaced by the 10‑second halfcourt rule. 3

Article 7                  FINANCIAL POLICY.. 3

7.1.  The League directors shall decide all matters pertaining to the finances of the League. 3

7.2.  All income shall be deposited into a checking account by the League treasurer, who shall be responsible for maintenance of said account. 4

Article 8                  VOTING.. 4

8.1. . 4

8.2.  The League may adopt such by-laws as necessary to carry out its purpose and function. 4

8.3.  This constitution shall be declared ratified if four‑fifths (4/5) of the teams represented vote in favor of ratification. 4

Article 9                   PROTESTS.. 4

9.1.  Games should be decided, if at all possible, within the confines of the Gym. The two coaches and referees should, in conference, decide any disputes whenever possible. 4

9.2.  If absolutely necessary, games may be protested to the League Commissioner. 4

9.3.   The League Officers (secretary, treasurer, and statistician) will evaluate and decide upon the validity of a protest at a meeting conducted by the League Commissioner. 5

9.4.   The League Commissioner will notify the protesting coach in writing of the outcome of the protest hearing. 5

1.      ORDER OF BUSINESS: 6

A.            Calling meeting to order and roll call 6

B.           Report of Treasurer and Secretary. 6

C.           Old Business. 6