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PREAMBLE PROGRAM RATIONALE: To recognize Joe MacDonald’s contribution to the community, this league will provide for the development of football skills in youth 9 to 15 years of age. STATEMENT OF GOALS: 1. To provide the Greater City of Sudbury youth with an opportunity to play football. 2. To establish conditions conducive to the safety and enjoyment of the participants. 3. To improve the caliber of the game of football by developing players, coaches, officials trainers and administrators. 4. To achieve high standards of moral development and citizenship through participation in amateur football. 5. To obtain sufficient funds for the successful operation of the football league. 6. To promote and increase the participation in the game of football in the Greater City of Sudbury. 1. NAME: 2. AFFILIATION: 2.1 The JMYFL will be affiliated with the Sudbury Spartans Football Club and the Greater City of Sudbury. 2.2 The JMYFL shall not have the name of any sponsors in it’s name or logo in order to preserve the league’s identity. 2.3 Use of the JMYFL name of logo is not permitted without executive approval.
1. OFFICERS OF THE LEAGUE: 1.1 President 2.1 Officers shall be elected to serve for the period of one year. 2.2 Election of officers shall take place at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). 2.3 In the event positions cannot be filled at the AGM a by-election will be held later to fill the positions. 2.4 If an officer leaves in midterm, said officer’s position will be filled internally. 2.5 All Officers of the League must undergo a “Criminal Record Check” on an annual basis. Officers of the League will be required to adhere to the process following their election, which takes place at the Annual General Meeting. The League will bear the cost of the “Criminal Record Check” for League Executives, Coaches, and Volunteers. 2.6 At the AGM, during the election of officers, no more than one-third (1/3) of the existing positions in the League may be filled by new members. In the 3. PRESIDENT: 3.1 To preside at Executive, League and Annual General Meetings and to present dates and agendas for such meetings. 3.2 To act as the spokesperson for the league. 3.3 To have the authority to inquire into any matters pertaining to the affairs of the league and ask any representative to attend any meeting. 3.4 To exercise powers of the executive in emergency situations. 3.5 To act as signing officer for the league.
4.1 To act as the second Chief Executive Officer. 4.2 To exercise the powers of the president in that person’s absence. 4.3 To act as the liaison between league sponsors and the executive. 4.4 To act as signing officer for the league. 4.5 To work with the treasurer to develop a League budget. 5. SECRETARY: 5.1 For all Executive, League and Annual General Meetings: a) make all necessary arrangements; b) send out notices of meetings; c) distribute agendas; d) record and distribute minutes. 5.2 To receive notices of motion to members at least on week before the annual meeting. 5.3 To retain records of team and player registration. 5.4 To keep a league record. 6. TREASURER: 6.1 To report all monies received by the league in a bank account for this sole purpose. 6.2 To disburse any debts of the league upon receipt of official voucher, invoice or receipt.
6.6 To present a statement of league finances at the AGM. 6.7 To act as a signing officer for the league. 6.8 To develop a League budget in conjunction with the vice-president. 7. DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT AND SAFETY: 7.1 To organize coaching clinics as deemed appropriate and to seek participants for such clinics. 7.2 To organize trainers clinics as deemed appropriate. 7.3 To assist league coaches as a resource person. 7.4 To develop player safety standards and guidelines. 7.5 To organize annual pre-season skills camps. 7.6 To develop leagues coaching manuals. 7.7 To recruit coaches. 7.8 To act as the liaison between coaches and executives with regards to administrative matters. 8. DIRECTOR OF PLAYER REGISTRATION: 8.1 To develop guidelines for and organize the registration of players. 9. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: 9.1 There is no set number of Directors At Large. That number will be determined by the number of nominees who successfully receive a majority vote at the AGM. 9.2 To attend league meetings. 9.3 To be available to assume other executive positions. 9.4 To assist league operations as requested. 10. REFEREE-IN-CHIEF: 10.1 To facilitate the liaison between the league and the referees. 10.2 To help develop playing rules. 10.3 To serve on the discipline committee. 10.4 To help with a pre-season coaching clinic if required. 11. LEAGUE CONVENER: 11.1 To create and distribute the playing schedules. 11.2 To keep a record of standing and statistics. 11.3 To help in interpreting the rules and regulations. 11.4 To arrange and book fields for practice and games. 12. DIRECTOR OF EQUIPEMENT: 12.1 To be responsible for ordering equipment. 12.2 To be responsible for the storage of equipment. 12.3 To be in charge of equipment replacement and re-certification program. 12.4 To be responsible for the distribution and collection of equipment. 12.5 To make equipment recommendations.
13.1 To be responsible for running day to day games. 13.2 To recruit people to be timers, scorers and stick people, etc. 14. DIRECTORS OF ADVERTISING AND COMMUNICATIONS: 14.1 To develop and implement an advertising campaign for the 14.2 To act as a contact during the season with the local media for 15. DIRECTOR OF FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES: 15.1 To implement fund raising activities for the JMYFL organization. 16. PLAYER EVENT CO-ORDINATOR: 16.1 To be responsible for player recognition in the form of awards,
1. COMPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE: 1.1 The executive shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Director of Football Development and Safety, Director of Player Registration, Director At Large, Referee-in-Chief, League Convener, Director of Equipment, Game Day Co-Ordinator, Director of Advertising and Communication, Director of Fund Raising Activities and Player Event Co-Ordinator. 2. EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: 2.1 To have charge of the business of the league and the supervision of all committees. 2.2 To administer the policies laid down by the resolution passed at he annual and regular meetings of the league. 2.3 To rule on situation not specifically covered by the constitution. 2.4 To approve all purchases and payments on behalf of the league. 2.5 To a maximum of two persons or up to 25% of the Executive, (whichever is less), members of the Executive can act as a coach or team representative in the League. 2.6 To request an audited statement of league finances when deemed appropriate. 2.7 To manage the distribution and collection of all “Criminal Records Checks” for League Executives, Coaches, and other volunteers as deemed necessary, as outlined in the JMYFL Policy “Criminal Records Checks- League Executives, Coaches and Volunteers”. In addition, the League Executive will determine which persons will be accorded the privilege of participating in League activities on an annual basis, and will be responsible for communicating these decisions to those persons.
1.2 An Executive Meeting will involve only the executive as defined in Article 3 (1.1). 1.3 A League Meeting involving the executive, coaches and volunteers shall take place twice annually; once before the season commences and once upon completion of the season. 1.4 The Annual General Meeting shall involve all members of the executive, league, and the general public. 2. VOTING: 2.1 A straight majority shall pass or defeat any motion. 2.2 No proxy votes shall be allowed. 2.3 Only executive members will have full voting privileges. 2.4 The President shall vote only in the event of a tie, in a secret ballot or in executive elections. 2.5 All nominations and motions must be made through an executive member. 3. QUORUM: 3.1 Executive, League and Annual General meeting – 50% plus one member. 4. ORDER OF BUSINESS: 4.1 The agenda for Executive meetings shall proceed as follows: -review minutes 4.2 The agenda for the Annual General Meeting shall proceed as follows: -role call of executive members 5. AMENDMENTS: 5.1 All motions to amend the constitution shall be submitted through the executive. 5.2 Motions which are received in time for distribution to members will require a two-thirds majority vote of members present. 6. CHANGES TO PLAYING REGUALTION: 6.1 Changes to playing regulations for the following season shall be presented at the league meeting at he conclusion of the playing season. 6.2 Copies of changes will be distributed to executive members. 6.3 Changes to playing regulations shall be voted on at executive meetings only. ARTICLES 5: FINANCING 1. LEAGUE FEES: 1.1 League fees will be determined annually by the executive. 2. YEAR END REPORT: 2.1 The Treasurer shall submit a financial statement of costs including league debits and credits to the AGM or to the first League meeting of the following year. 3. SIGNING OFFICERS: 3.1 All disbursements shall be made over the signatures of the following persons: a) President 3.2 All disbursements over $100 must have approval of the league executive. 3.3 The President and Treasurer are authorized to make disbursements of less than $100 to a total of $500 per season.
1. ELIGIBILITY: 1.1 Mini Mac players must be at least 9 years old and no older than 10 years of ages as of December 31st in the season for which they are registering. 1.2 Tyke players must at least be 11 years old and no older than 12 years of age as of December 31st in the season for which they are registering. 1.3 Bantam players must be at least 13 years old and no older than 15 years of ages as of December 31st in the season for which they are registering. 1.4 There shall be no weight restrictions.
2. ELIGIBILITY FOR PLAYOFFS: 2.1 A player must register prior to the second last regular season game in order to be eligible for the playoffs. 2.2 Players must meet regular season eligibility requirements.
1. DUTIES: 1.1 A committee shall be struck to: a) rule on the question of unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of players and coaches; b) administer penalties as they deem advisable; c) rule on questions relating to the constitution’s playing regulations; d) rule on ejections of players and coaches. 2. PROTEST COMMITTEE: 2.1 The protest committee shall consist of the President, Vice-President, the Director of Football Development and Safety, Referee-in-Chief and the League Convener or their designates. 3. PROCEDURE: 3.2 Once notified of the protest, the President shall immediately call a meeting of the protest committee. 3.3 The protest committee will review the protest and make a ruling within 48 hours.
1. SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS: 1.1 A schedule of games shall be drafted at a pre-season meeting of the league. 2. CHANGES TO SCHEDULE: 2.1 Changes to the schedule shall be voted on by the league executive.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1.1 All coaches shall read, understand, and accept the constitution. 1.2 All coaches must be approved by the league executive. 1.3 All head coaches must attend a pre-season coaching clinic to be organized by the Director of Football Development and Safety. 1.4 All Coaches, and other Volunteers as directed by the League Executive, must undergo a “Criminal Record Check” on an annual basis. The League will bear the cost of the “Criminal Record Check” for League Executives, Coaches, and Volunteers. 1.5 All coaches shall uphold the statement of goals and the philosophy of the JMYFL.
1. NUMBER OF TEAMS AND NAMES: 1.1 The number of teams and their names will be determined at an annual 2. NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2.1 The number of players per team shall be determined annually at a pre-season meeting of the league executive. 2.2 All players shall be given an equal opportunity to participate in games. 3.1 Canadian Amateur Football Association (CAFA) rules shall be followed in addition to the JMYFL rule book.
4.1 The Tyke Division shall use at least two on-field officials. 4.2 The Bantam Division shall use at least four on-field officials.
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