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To provide a Football and Cheerleading League that is to benefit children by establishing rules and regulations governing such games, contests, competitions, and exhibitions classifying those who participate therein; determining and defining awards and prizes for winning contest, defining and awarding tokens and insignia of championships, determining and defining breaches and infractions of its rules and regulations, and imposing penalties as set forth in the By-Laws and in accordance with the law.

Article II: Objectives:

This organization provides children an opportunity to learn the fundamentals football and cheerleading with proper adult supervision and adequate equipment in a safe environment. With this constructive program our objectives are to:

Improve the physical health of our children with training, conditioning, and exercise that emphasizes participation and safety.
Enhance the psychological well being of our children by reinforcing positive self-image, fairness, and participation.
Use teamwork, sportsmanship, appropriate behavior, and common decency to guide our children in social skills.
Help our children to understand and appreciate the value of personal effort and dedication to team effort.

Article III: Organization Name:

The Team will be known as the Pal-Mac Youth Football &Cheerleading League, Hereafter referred to as PMYFCL.
Team website (www.palmacyouth.com)

Article IV: League Name:

The league that PMYFCL belongs to is called the Finger Lakes Youth Football and Cheerleading League. Hereafter referred to as FLYFCL.
League Website (www.flyfcl.com)

Article V: Availability of By-Laws:

A copy of the By-Laws will be available upon request by any Team Member’s personnel, representatives, coaches, players, parents, relatives, or fans.
The approved By-Laws will be posted on the Website (www.palmacyouth.com) once signed.
A Signed Copy will be kept in the Concession Stand at all times.

Article VI: Criminal Background Checks:

As mandated by the FLYFCL every individual on the certified roaster will need to have a background check competed before the date of certification.
PMYFCL will provide direction on how to accomplish this task.

Section Two: League Officers and Administration

Article I: Elected Officer:

The Elected Officers of the League will be

President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Registrar
Football Director
Cheer Director
Director of Publicity
Football Equipment Director
Cheer Equipment Director
Concession Director
Medical Director
League Representative
Workers Board Representative
All Head Coaches

Executive Officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Registrar

Overview: The Executive Officers are those five individuals who ensure that the administrative duties are being followed. They will over see all activities and will meet outside the Board meetings when necessary. They will also be responsible to direct any type of formal investigation with law enforcement.

Elections:

§ Shall be held at the regular league meeting in December and all individuals must be present to accept position.

§ Shall be held by closed ballot.

Co-habitation:

§ At no time will be the President & Treasurer co-habitat without a majority vote from the board.

Eligibility:

§ An individual in good standing within our communities and who passes the background check as dictated by the FLYFCL.

Term of Office

o Each Elected Officer shall be elected for a one (1) year term, with the exception of the executive officers who will be elected for a two (2) year term

§ At no time should all officers leave in the same calendar year.

§ The offices will be as follows.

o President & Treasurer will hold office at the same time up for election on odd years.

o Vice- President, Registrar & Secretary will hold office at the same time up for election on even years.

No Confidence:

§ At any point during an Elected Officer’s term, the PMYFCL, INC Board may issue a majority “Vote of No Confidence” to remove the Officer from his/her responsibilities. Prior to the removal the Officer will be told why he/she is being removed.

§ A new Officer will be appointed to serve the remainder of the term.

Article II: Duties of Officers:

President:

The duties of the President shall be those normally associated with this office, and include his/her acting as the principle executive officer of the Team.

He/She shall preside at League Meetings whenever possible. It is the President’s duty to administrate the League, and to run the Team meetings in accordance with the By-Laws and follow Roberts Rules of Order. The President may appoint a stand in when not able to attend a meeting.

The President will not voice an opinion during a grievance. The President will vote only to break a tie on any issue voted on by the Team. He/She may sign all legal documents with the Secretary, unless co-habituating. If the President and the Secretary are co-habituating the President and the Registrar will sign together. He/She shall perform all the duties pursuant to the office of President.

The President will recommend individuals for appointment to all committees, as well as any new committees he/she deems necessary in order to efficiently carry out the goals of the Team. The President shall recommend and individual to fill a vacated position, subject to the approval of the PMYFCL Board.

The President’s primary duty is to work to improve the PMYLFCL. He/She is responsible for the development of a mission statement, and setting the values and goals of the Team. He/She must provide the vision for the League, and always be looking throughout the country for innovative ways to enhance the PMYFCL both on and off the field of play.

He/She is responsible for submitting to the PMYFCL Board all schedules for their approval Other Duties:

Uphold these By-Laws.
Attend all regularly scheduled and emergency League meetings.
Attend all regularly scheduled games, both home and awayor appoint an executive member to attend.
Liaison between the PMYFCL and the FLYFCL.
Ensure that all coaches are certified by NYSCA or have High School Certification in good standing as of August 1^st of that season.
Insure that all official Team Rosters have been certified. In the event of changes, by the following game the roster must be recertified and filed with the league.
Assist during the game day weigh-in process
All coaches and board members have undergone a background check.
Present an affidavit to during certification that the PMYFCL is in compliance with the FLYFCL.

Vice President:

The duties of the Vice President shall be those normally associated with his/her office and include being the presiding Executive Officer over all grievance and appeals hearings ensuring that the proper process is followed as stated in the By-Laws . He/She shall also have such duties as are assigned to him/her by the President and shall preside in the absence of the President. The Vice President is the chairman of the Rules Compliance and responsible for the By-Laws.

The Vice President will investigate all written allegations of By-Laws infractions, violations reported, complaints, and any other violations or infractions as the PMYFCL Board deems appropriate. In the event an infraction, complaint, or violation concerning his/her own Team Member, the Vice President will remove him/herself, and temporarily assign a Team Member Representative from a Team Member within that conference not involved in the infraction, complaint or violation. He/she will review any coach’s ejections, and recommend a course of action to the PMYFCL Board.

Treasurer:

The duties of the Treasurer shall be those normally associated with his/her office and include his/her having charge of all moneys and receipts of the League, and depositing the same in the name of the Team in a depository designated by resolution of the PMYFCL Board. He/She shall disburse said funds as is necessary and is ordered or authorized by the PMYFCL Board. He/She shall keep accurate records and collect all charges and shall keep regular account of receipts and disbursements.

He/She shall submit such records when requested, and give a financial statement of the same at all Board meetings. He/She shall cause to be prepared all checks and withdrawal slips on behalf of the Team for any of its bank accounts, of which shall be honored on both his/her and the Presidents signatures.

In the case of the inability of the Treasurer to be present, there is an immediate need for payment of an obligation by check; the Vice President shall sign in the place of the Treasurer.

Two (2) signatures shall be required on all checks with a value of over $1500.00. These signatures will only be from the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Registrar and Secretary.

The Treasurer will provide a written report of all deposits and expenditures at every regular Board Meeting. The report will be read into the record and voted on for acceptance by the Board. The report will then be e-mailed to the Secretary to be included with the minutes and files. Within one week after a Board Meeting, the report will be emailed to all Board Members.

Secretary:

The Secretary shall be responsible for those duties normally associated with this office to include the keeping of minutes at all meetings. The Secretary shall perform such duties as may be required of him/her by the President. The Secretary shall keep a record of each Team Members attendance at all meetings. The Secretary shall keep an updated list of all Members voting status. Minutes of the previous League meeting will be read to, and approved by, the PMYFCL Board at the beginning of each Team meeting. Prior to the next Team meeting, the minutes will be emailed to each Board Member.

The Secretary will secure all documents, contracts and copies of Team files for safekeeping. These files can either be in Electronic format or Hardcopy. Below is a summary list of what will be retained:

*. Filed minutes from all previous meetings.

*. Filed Treasurer Reports from all previous meetings.

*. Contracts for use of web site address FLYFCL, INC COM.

*. A complete list of all members including e-mail addresses, phone

numbers and current mailing address.

*. A copy of League Insurance.

*. Ensure that the Registrar has provided all PMYFCL Team Rosters for each team and they are complete and current.

*. All past years By-Laws.

Registrar:

The Registrar is responsible for all Football and Cheerleading registration events. This individual is also responsible to ensure they work with the secretary to meet the dead lines for printing and website updating. In addition, he/she as well as the secretary and additional board members will work together during registration(s). The registrar is the individual responsible for the organizing the dates and the volunteers who will work during the events. The registrar will work with the Secretary for the maintenance and updating of documents needed for registration events. Lastly, the Registrar will work with the Executive Board to determine the number and the individual who will be given a wavier for the year.

Football & Cheer Director:

These Directors shall be responsible for:

*. Supervision of all squads (football or cheerleading), coaches, and helpers.

*. Providing the coaching staff with copies of FLYFCL, Inc. rules and team rules.

*. Providing a curriculum of activities including the schedule of games for the playing season.

*. He/She shall be responsible to attend the monthly league meeting. In the event he/she is unable to attend, a representative may attend in her place.

He/She will assist in coaching dispute.

Director of Publicity:

The Public Relations Director is responsible for all presentations hosted at the League meetings. In addition, he/she or a designee of the Public Relations Director is responsible for the maintenance, reviewing and establishing our PMYFCL website and any links. He/she also communicates to newspapers, television or radio information as it relates to the PMYFCL and to the press. He/She shall report any Team Members that do not call in their scores. He/She will inform the individual responsible for the website of the League scores and standings on the web site within 48 hrs.

He/She is responsible for organizing the league banquet.
He also will be oversee the yearly program
He/She will oversee fundraising as well as the banquet and trophy committees.

Football & Cheerleading Equipment Director(s):

The Equipment Director is responsible for all Football and Cheerleading equipment. In addition, he/she or the athletic director will work together in inspecting and repairing any broken or unsafe equipment. The equipment director is also responsible for the maintenance, reviewing and establishing our PMYFCL policy on distribution and collection of any equipment. He/she also communicates to the board what equipment needs to be replaced in the beginning and end of each season. The equipment director shall work with the board to gain approval to order the equipment that needs to be replaced. He/She shall report any Team Members that do not return his/her equipment at the designated time. The President and Vice President will work with the families that have not returned their equipment.

Concession Director:

The Concession Director is responsible for all Football and Cheerleading concession events including practice and tournaments. The Concession Director or is also responsible for the maintenance, purchasing and repairing of any equipment needed for the concessions events. The Concession Director will also ensure all health codes are being followed during any event. The Concession Director shall work with the board to gain approval to order the equipment that needs to be replaced. Finally, the Concession Director will also order all supplies for the games and tournaments.

Medical Director:

The Medical Director is responsible for all Football and Cheerleading medical decisions during practice, games and tournaments. In addition, he/she as well as the Registrar and the Secretary will work together to ensure the policies are up to date. The Medical Director will also be responsible for the player safety as well as ordering any additional supplies for the teams. Lastly, the Medical Director or his/her appointed stand in MUST inform the Secretary of any incidents so that the FLYFCL is aware of the incident.

League Representative:

The League Representative position is responsible for attending the Leagues Meeting. This representative will serve as the interface between PMYFCL and the Finger Lakes League. In addition, he/she as well as the league meetings is responsible for the communication of the important dates and decisions made by the league to the board. The League Representative will be the individual who will work with the board as a liaison between the PMYFCL and the League.

Workers Board Representative:

The Workers Board Representative position is responsible for ensuring all the positions needed for each game/tournament have been filled by parent volunteers or paid workers. The Workers Board Representative is also responsible for communicating with the Head Coach if any players will not be able to play the upcoming game because of the parent’s failure to fulfill their assigned duties. This representative is also required to provide the Secretary the upcoming workers board information for the weekly newsletter.

Head Coaches:

The Head Coach position is responsible for all Football and Cheerleading coaching activities that occur on their respective teams during practice, games and tournaments. In addition, he/she as well as the team parent is responsible for the communication of the important dates and decisions made by the team. The Head Coach is also responsible for the maintenance, repairing and notification of any equipment needed for a player during the course of the season. Head Coach will work with the board to gain approval to order the equipment that is needed or need to be replaced. He/She shall report any Team Members that do not return his/her equipment at the designated time to the Equipment Director. The Head Coach will also ensure his helpers/ assistant are certified by NYSCA prior to the beginning of the season.

Article III: Board of Directors:

1. Board Members: The Board of Directors for the PMYFCL will consist of the following:

All Elected Officers

**No more than three (3) officers from any one single team.

2. Meetings:

a. The Board of Directors shall meet as designated by the President, or otherwise required.

3. Duties:

a. The Board shall function as the general executive body of the Team.

b. The Board will have both original and appellate jurisdiction over any infraction of the By-Laws, as well as, assess any fees, fines or penalties.

c. They may conduct other matters that properly come before the Board.

Article IV: League Member Representative:

1. Team Member Representative Defined: Each Team Member will have one (1) representative to represent the League at all FLYFCL, INC Board meetings and at events that require a President; Cheer Director, Football Director and/or League Member.

2. Each League Member may designate one (1) Alternate Representative to represent the League Member at all FLYFCL, INC Board meetings and events that require a League Member Representative from the League Member.

Article V: Board Meetings:

Every Board Member must be represented at all Board meetings.
There will be a minimum of eleven (11) regular Board meetings a year, on dates to be set by the President. There will also be as many special and/or emergency Board meetings as the President deems necessary.
Attendance sign in will be required at all Board Meetings.
Any PMYFCL Board Member desiring to have a special presentation or guest at a Board meeting, will make it known to the Secretary at least two (2) weeks prior to any regular Board meeting.
The Secretary will produce an agenda, which will be strictly adhered to during all regular Board meetings. Any additions to the agenda must be submitted to the Secretary by 6 pm, two (2) days prior to the meeting.
For all Team purchases of any amount, the PMYFCL Board will approve a meeting date to vote on a bid for each purchase. This request can also be added to a scheduled meeting by submitting the request to the secretary.
Any outbursts or disrespectful behavior during a Board meeting will result in the party or parties being immediately removed from the Board meeting for the duration of the meeting.
Roberts Rules of Order shall govern motion and voting procedures at all Board meetings, unless superseded by these By-Laws.

Article VI: Board Meetings:

Voting:

All Board Members with voting privileges will have one vote regardless of the number of positions they may have.
The President will only vote in case of a tie.
Voting will be conducted by open vote, unless requested to be closed or during elections.
The Secretary or other Board Member will collect & count all votes and report the results to the PMYFCL Board.
A quorum of Board Members excluding the President must be present in person to have a vote. A quorum is defined asa majority of the entire membership of the body. If there are vacancies, that fact is not considered. Thus, a quorum of the PMYFCL has 22 seats. There must be 12 (more than half of 22); even if some seats are vacant. However, it is noted that the lack of a quorum does not affect the proceedings unless a point of order is raised.
Any board member can send a representative in their place as long as they Coach call the President / Vice President prior to the meeting to make them aware that they have asked a representative to vote for them. This vote will be logged as the official vote for that position.
If a board member arrives late or in the middle of topic that is up for vote they do not have the right to vote on that topic or delay the vote.
Any Member Representative may request a recount by another Board Member of the votes cast during a closed or open vote.
All floor votes will be conducted in random order. Each designated Member will cast a vote or abstain. NO Member will defer their vote.
At NO time will any Member of the organization be removed from a Board Meeting during a grievance or appeals hearing with the exception if the grievance or appeal is against them. All Member Representatives have the right to hear all discussions regarding any grievance or appeal being decided on by the PMYFCL Board.

Section Three: PMYFCL Authority and Grievance Procedures:

Article I: PMYFCL Authority:

1. The Board may inspect any/all fields prior to the first game, and may re-inspect any field any time during the season. If the field is determined to be unsafe, this may result in the loss of home games until the condition is corrected.

2. To exercise disciplinary authority, so far as is lawful over all persons engaged in such games, competitions, and exhibitions, to the end that amateur games and contests may be subject to clean, dignified competition, any Team Member, it’s personnel, Representatives, coaches, players, parents, relatives or fans, found by the PMYFCL Board failing to comply with a lawful request from the PMYFCL Board, it’s Officers, Commissioners, or Representatives will be suspended.

3. Any Team Member, it’s personnel, Representatives, coaches, players, parents, relatives or fans, found by the PMYFCL Board, to knowingly give false information, or misrepresent by word or deed the PMYFCL, it’s Board, Officers, Commissioners, Representatives, or Team Members, will be suspended.

4. Any Team Member, it’s personnel, Representatives, coaches, players, parents, relatives or fans, found by the PMYFCL Board to violate any By-Laws, or who acts in any manner deemed by the PMYFCL Board to be grossly disrespectful to a team or another person, or who engages in a fight or other major un-sportsmanlike conduct, or conducts themselves in manner found disrespectful to a Member Representative will be suspended.

5. The PMYFCL Board after hearing a grievance may discipline any Member, its personnel, Representatives, coaches, players, parents, relatives, or fans as defined in these By-Laws.

Article II: Grievance Procedures:

Grievance Defined:

A Bylaw infraction, actual or possible.
Complaint against a Team Member’s actions or personnel to include its representatives coaches, players, parents, relatives, or fans.
A confrontation on the playing area, or an adjacent area, between Team Member’s personnel, representatives, coaches, players, parents, relatives, or fans.
Any grievance reported to, or witnessed by, a Team Member, Representatives, coaches, players, parents, relatives, or fans must be submitted in writing to the PMYFCL Board with a copy going to the aggrieved parties, either within 5 days from the occurrence (from August 1^st through November 30^th) or by the next Board meeting (from December 1st through June 30th), from the occurrence.
No grievance will be heard if filed outside of the time limits.
No grievance will be heard if not submitted in writing. The President will enforce this rule.
Once the Board receives a grievance, he/she will forward a copy to the Vice President and he/she will notify the aggrieved parties of the grievance.
Once the aggrieved party issues a written response thru the PMYFCL Board to, the President. The Football or Cheer Director will attempt, either by writing or on the phone, to resolve the grievance between the parties within 48 hours. If the aggrieved parties cannot agree on a solution, or the President determines the grievance may violate a Bylaw or be severe in nature, the President will contact the Secretary and both parties to inform them that a hearing will be held at the next Board meeting regarding the grievance.
The parties may request additional personnel to be present at the grievance hearing. The President will determine what personnel, if any, will be allowed at the hearing. If the aggrieved party chooses to have an Attorney represent them, they must email notification of such to the Secretary 36 hours prior to the Board meeting.
The President will recommend a time limit for every grievance hearing, taking into account the severity of the grievance. The PMYFCL Board will then approve a time limit, BEFORE the grievance is heard.
All hearings will be informal and the rules of evidence will not apply.
The PMYFCL Board will hear both parties FACTS regarding the grievance within the time limits set. The President will monitor the time for each party. The PMYFCL Board will decide which, if any, personnel to interview. Only the item(s) in dispute will be discussed.
The PMYFCL Board may decide to defer a decision on the hearing until the next Board meeting, so as to allow further investigation by the President.
Singularly, jointly or in the alternative, the PMYFCL Board may consider all aggravating and mitigating factors in making its decision.
Grievances determined to be valid by the PMYFCL Board will result in disciplinary action as defined under “Article Penalties”. The PMYFCL Board shall record all of its findings and determinations in the meeting minutes.
All PMYFCL Board decisions shall be binding.

ArticleIll: Penalties:

1. For a violation of any Bylaw herein set forth, or in addition to any penalty herein set forth, or for any conduct deemed undesirable, or for any grievance found to be valid, the PMYFCL Board may impose any or all of the following penalties to the aggrieved party or parties.

2. The PMYFCL Board may decide in certain situations to place the party on probation rather than enforce any penalty defined in these By-Laws, or set forth by the Board. Probation is defined as a period of time, determined by the Board, during which the party may participate in PMYFCL activities and functions, but the behavior of said party will be monitored.

Probation Violation:

§ If the PMYFCL Board determines that a party has violated probation, the Board will enforce the original penalty, plus any new penalty, if any.

§ The PMYFCL Board, with a 75% decision, may waive any provision under these penalties, if it appears that extreme hardship would result.

3. Suspend the party. Suspension is defined as a period of time, determined by the PMYFCL Board, during which the party may not participate in PMYFCL activities and functions. Note: Any coach that is suspended from coaching may not coach inside or outside the ropes on game day, and may not coach at practice during the suspension period. Any suspended coach may not work on any chain crew for any game and cannot be a team dad on game day.

4. Expel the party from the Team. Expulsion is defined as loss of membership, participation and involvement. The expelled party may apply for reinstatement after a period of time determined by the FLYFCL, INC Board. The Board must have a UNANAMOUS decision, except for the League Member involved, to impose an expulsion.

Section Four: Coaches

Article l: Guidelines for Coaches Responsibilities:

Develop and nurture a positive attitude and a positive self-image in all players/cheerleaders.
Prime importance: Direct the conditioning and training of each player/cheerleader to improve their endurance, resistance to injury, physical health, and coordination.
All criticism should be constructive and given in private for the benefit of the player/cheerleader, and not for downgrading him/her and at NO time shall profanity be used. Violations may result in reprimands, probation, or dismissal of a team, organization, or an individual from “PMYFCL“.
Coaching will be conducted from the sideline area only, except for “C” or “Flag” teams as stated in Rule Book
To ensure that all players/cheerleaders are of equal importance in your organization.
Adhere and follow the play rules set forth by the FLYFCL Inc League

Article lI: Priorities:

Treating each player/cheerleader on your squad equally and with respect.
Maximum participation of all players/cheerleaders entrusted to your care.
While you should always approach coaching in a positive fashion, you should never sacrifice the principles of Human Decency, Good Sportsmanship, or Total Team Participation to obtain a win.
Encouragement should always be given; any criticism should be constructive and rendered in a gentle fashion.

Article IlI: Conduct:

Set the best possible example for members of your squad in your relationship with officials, opposing players, coaches, and parents.
Your personal success as a coach as measured by the won-loss record should be secondary to the proper physical and psychological development of the youths with which you are working.
You should set an example in dress, speech, and moral conduct at all times.
You should always stress the true and right spirit o competition and sportsmanship.
You should focus your coaching --not to develop superstars, but to teach the fundamentals of football and cheerleading.
The adult team members are expected to set examples for the players/cheerleaders in all things, particularly sportsmanship, and an adult approach to any differences, which may arise in connection with the game of football.

Article IV: Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement:

Any League Member, in consideration of its membership in the FLYFCL, INC agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the FLYFCL, INC its Officers, Board Members, League Member Representatives, and other League Members against any claims, disputes, causes of action judgments and or decrees arising out of these By-Laws .
Said indemnification and hold harmless agreement shall include, but not be limited to, any reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, including appellate attorney fees and costs, witness fees, stenographic expenses, expert witness fees and transportation expenses; together with any monetary judgment expense or awards that the court might enter; as well as any cost or expense associated with the running of any game, exhibition, or contest including any stadium rental, referees fees, food, or any cost or expense associated therein.

Article V: Certification:

Each Head coach will be responsible for ensuring that their staff is certified by NYSCA no later than July 15th of the current year.
The Football and Cheer Directors are responsible for ensuring that recourses (Seminar, online classes or local clinics) are made available for the coaches to achieve this certification.

Section Five: Players and Registration:

Article I: Player Registration:

A player will be considered officially registered by a League Member in the FLYFCL, INC by having a completed FLYFCL, INC Player Registration Form/Card, including the player signing the form/card. The FLYFCL, INC Player Registration Form/Card shall contain the following:

a. Name and address

b. Telephone number.

c. Grade and school to be attended for the coming year.

d. Copy of birth certificate.

e. Parental consent and affidavit for medical treatment.

f. Other information required by the Board for that year.

g. Current year picture.

h. Signed contracts

Article II: Eligible Players:

A player must meet the Age and Weight requirements of a Division to be eligible to play in that Division. Any player whose League Age is below the requirements for that Division, must only meet the Weight requirement to be eligible to participate in that Division. Any player whose League Age is above the age for a Division, will only be eligible to participate in that Division if they meet the Play down League Age and Weight requirements for that Division. The official FLYFCL, INC Division Age and Weight requirements for eligibility change yearly and are located in the FLYFCL rule book.

League Age is defined as the player’s age on August 1^st of the current year.

Example: If a player turns 15 after August 1st of the current year he is considered

League Age 14. This applies to all Divisions.

Article III: Ineligible Players:

1. Ineligible players include:

A player that is under or over the age limits of the League.
A player that is concurrently PLAYING or PRACTICING for a High School or other League team.
An Unregistered player.
An Overweight / Underweight player.
A player on official discipline by the League.
Players who have changed League Member’s who have NOT had an official FLYFCL, INC Release form signed and approved by the League.
A player who has not performed 4 hours of practice that week.
A player on official suspension from their school will not be allowed to participate in practice of games until they are registered in the school.
A player, who uses foul language, is physical abusive on the field or the sidelines and who is acting unsportsmanlike as described in the code of conduct.

2. Any player found by the FLYFCL, INC Board to have used narcotics, steroids, c.d.s, any alcoholic beverage, or to smoke, chew, or use any tobacco product will be expelled from the League.

Section Six: The Game

Article I: Conduct of the Game (Code of Ethics):

1. Conduct:

At no time shall any coach, player, parent, relative, or fan, touch in an offensive manner another League Members personnel, Representatives, coaches, players, parents, relatives, or fans, whether on or off the field. Any action determined by the PMYFCL, INC Board to be committed as such, will be treated, as a confrontation and expulsion from the Team will result.

2. Tobacco:

No person shall smoke, chew, or use any tobacco product inside the ropes while in or on the playing fields. Any person found to be violating this rule would be subject to discipline by the PMYFCL, INC Board. No Team Member shall knowingly allow any of the aforementioned activities to be conducted in or on the playing fields.

3. Narcotics, Steroids and C.D.S:

If determined by the PMYFCL, INC Board that a PMYFCL Member allowed a player under the influence of narcotics, steroids or c.d.s. to practice, or play in any game or any Team Member, it’s personnel, Representatives, coaches, parents, relatives, or fans, knowingly allowed any narcotic, steroid, or c.d.s to be distributed to any player, the party shall be expelled from the PMYFCL, INC. The PMYFCL, INC strongly abhors the use of narcotics, steroids, and c.d.s. The PMYFCL, INC also acknowledges that in some instances coaching staffs are the only caring and responsible people that certain youths will listen to. Therefore, the PMYFCL, INC urges users to enter into an approved counseling and/or treatment centers. (No sanctions or violations will be rendered).

4. Player Responsibility:

All PMYFCL Members shall require all players to report to a member of the coaching staff if he/she is ill, injured or taking prescription drugs. The coach shall evaluate whether the player’s condition allows the player to participate in practice or play in any game.

5. Drugs, Special Aids, Sweating:

Absolutely no water tablets of any form, nor any form of drug stimulants, nor any non porous plastic, nylon or rubber suits, bags, portable saunas, synthetic lined material, that cannot breathe will be allowed to be used by any player at any time, on the playing field or adjacent area, or under the direct supervision or control of any coach or League Member personnel. No League Member personnel or coaches shall sweat any player. If the FLYFCL, INC Board determines that a violation of this has occurred, the player and/or the coach will be suspended.

6. Alcoholic Beverages:

The use of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited at any practice session, game, on the field, at the park or within the adjacent parking areas within 500 feet of the field, when this League or its League Members are involved. Expulsion from the League will be the penalty for any parties violating this rule.

Section Seven: Reviews

Article I: By-Law updates:

· At a minimum these by-By-Laws will be reviewed and approved yearly*

· For a routine change in these By-Laws, a written proposal must be made and presented to the Vice President, between the January and March Board meetings.

· As changes are needed for such items as clerical mistakes, clarification purposes to existing By-Laws or directed by the League mandates the approval process will be followed.

*This annual review will take place during the off-season.

Article II: Yearly Audit:

At a minimum the Treasurer will have the accounts reviewed by a 3^rd party once during a calendar year.
The finding of the review will be read into the minutes at the next board meeting.
Every two (2) years the accounts will be reviewed by a certified public accounts. The findings will be read and entered into record.

Article II: Yearly Policies:

· At a minimum any policy currently being used by the PMYFCL will be reviewed yearly*

· For a routine change in these policies, a written proposal must be made by the individual and presented to the Vice President.

· The individual responsible may change the policy at any time.

· As changes are needed for such items as clerical mistakes, clarification purposes to existing policies.

· Any change will then be followed through the approval process.

*When possible the annual review will take place during the off-season.

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Section Eight: By-Law Approval:

Article I: Approval:

The By-Laws outlined above as well as any amendments will be signed by the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Registrar. Once signed they will act as the official copy.

Article II: Availability:

Once the approved By-By-Laws s have been signed they will be made available:
- Via e-mail to the board members.
- Hardcopy printout to be kept at the concession stand(s) at all times.
- Linked to the website (www.palmacyouth.com)


Name:		Signature:		Title: President		Date:


Name:		Signature:		Title: Vice-President		Date:


Name:		Signature:		Title: Treasurer		Date:


Name:		Signature:		Title: Secretary		Date:


Name:		Signature:		Title: Registrar		Date: