2017 CONNIE MACK LEAGUE RULES A. TEAM ENTRY PROCEDURE: 1. Managers are required to submit their team entry card when entering their team. B. GAME FEES: 1. The Cleveland Baseball Federation pays all game fees for City of Cleveland teams. 2. Non-resident teams may only enter if room is available and they pay their game fees. “ PLAYER ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION ” C. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: 1. City of Cleveland residents have first priority on participating in this league. - Residency is defined when either parent or legal guardian lives in Cleveland. 2. Age Limit: Ages 19 and under, cannot turn 20 years old before August 1, 2017. 3. Non-residents can play: Each team may have (7) non-residents on their roster. 4. More than (1) team: Each team may have no more than (5) players who play on 2 teams. D. SQUAD SIZE: 1. The roster limit is 18 players for all leagues. E. CONTRACT CARDS: 1. Any coach who plays an illegal player and the illegal player will be suspended for (4) games. 2. Verified and approved contract cards must be available at all games. 3. Two contract cards must be validated at the Division of Recreation administrative office prior to the team’s first game between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 4. Minors must have a parent or legal guardian sign the contracts. 5. NO PICTURES are required on the contract cards. 6. Players must have a photo I.D. with him at each game. 8. Signing Deadline to add players: Teams may add players before July 1, 2017. F. CONTRACT MUST BE APPROVED: 1. Center Managers must initial each player’s contract before submitting for validation. 2. Other teams must have their organization head initial contract before submitting for validation. G. HARDSHIP RULES: 1. Hardship status takes place after the signing deadline date of July 1, 2017. 2. A team’s roster becomes such that it lends itself to the termination of the team. Manager may apply for hardship to continue the season if the following procedures are met: a.) Request for hardship status must be submitted in writing. b.) Contracts of players no longer on the team must be submitted along with the reason for their dismissal. c.) Dropped players may be replaced at the discretion of the League Director. 3. The new players shall be allowed to participate for the remainder of the regular season but will not be eligible for any post-season play such as city playoffs. 1 H. PROPER COMPLETION OF PLAYER CONTRACTS – (2) Per Player City of Cleveland Cleveland Baseball Federation Cleveland Indians Charities Youth Contract Program Age Age Requirement ___Little F 9-12 Can not turn 13 year olds before May 1, 2017 (must be 9 prior to May 1st of the current year) ____Big F 13-14 Can not turn 15 year olds before May 1, 2017 ___Mickey Mantle 15-16 Can not turn 17 year olds before May 1, 2017 _X_Connie Mack 17-19 Can not turn 20 year olds before August 1, 2017 SAMPLE CONTRACT FOR CONNIE MACK LEAGUE Team Name: ____ESTABROOK RECREATION CENTER____________________ Center/Park: _____Leave Blank_____________________________________ Player Name: ____JUAN RODRIGUEZ______________________________________ Male Race:___H_________ Birth Date:___5-28-1999_______ Female Ward Address: ___3030 WEST 52 STREET__________ City:____CLEVELAND_______ #:__14_________ Additional funding is Zip:__44144___ Home Phone: (216) 771-3935_____ based on participants School: __James F. Rhodes High School_ Homeroom: ___110_____ Ward #:____14_______ indicating their ward. Emergency Number: (216) 687-3555_________ Parents Hospitalization: Blue Cross Kaiser AFDC Other:______________ None Contract number: (____)______-_________ Park Coordinator: __Leave Blank___________________ Date: ________________________ On behalf of my team, I hereby agree to abide by all the rules and regulation set forth by the Cleveland Baseball Federation, Cleveland Indians Charities, Cleveland Division of Recreation, and all local and national affiliations. Head coach signature: ___Team Manager signs on this line______Date: ____Put Date Signed___ 2 Participant Agreement SAMPLE ** Please Read Carefully Before Signing** In consideration of __PLAYER’S NAME HERE__ (“Participant”) being allowed to participate in any City of Cleveland (print name) Division of Recreation, Cleveland Baseball Federation and/or Major League Baseball RBI baseball program (collectively referred herein as the “Program”), the undersigned does acknowledge, appreciate, and agree to the following: 1. That there may be risk of injury from the activities involved in the Program, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist and cannot be eliminated without changing the nature of the Program; and, 2. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Cleveland, Cleveland Baseball Federation, Cleveland Indians Charities, Cleveland Indians Baseball Company Limited Partnership, Major League Baseball, and, the owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the Program, together with their respective officers, directors, agents, partners, employees, volunteers, coaches, umpires, transportation providers, sponsors, vendors, advertisers, subsidiaries, parent companies, and affiliates (collectively referred herein as the “Released Parties”), with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property arising from the Participant’s participation in the Program, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties, or otherwise (“Claim”), to the fullest extent permitted by law; and, 3. Participant knowingly and freely assumes all such risks in the Program, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the Released Parties, represents that he/she has no medical condition or physical restrictions that will limit his/her participation in the Program, and further assumes full responsibility for his/her participation in the Program; and, 4. Participant willingly agrees to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation in the Program and understands and agrees that any falsification of the stated information herein will render Participant ineligible from participating in the Program for at least one (1) calendar year. The undersigned further represents that the information provided below is accurate and understands that falsifying any such information may result in Participant’s expulsion from the Program and the possible forfeit of team games. I have read this Participant Agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. Player Signs here __ 18_____ Today’s Date___ Participant Signature Age: Date Signed 3030 West 52 Street_______________ ____________________________ __Player’s Phone #___ Address Email Address Phone Number FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF PARTICIPANT UNDER AGE 18 AT TIME OF REGISTRATION This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this Participant, do consent and agree to the terms set forth in the Participant Agreement as provided above on behalf of myself and Participant, and, further for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all Claims and liabilities incident to the minor child’s participation in the Program, even if arising from the negligence of the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law. Parent Signs here if participant is under 18_ ___________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date Signed _____________________________________ __________________________ ___________________ Address Email Address Emergency Phone # 3 I. RELEASED PLAYERS: 1. A released player who wishes to play with another team in the same league must sit out the first game his / her new team plays after his / her release has been finalized. 2. To release a player – Bring your contract down to the administrative office. 3. A coach may not deny a release unless property or fees are due. “ GENERAL LEAGUE INFORMATION ” J. TO THE MANAGERS: All Managers are responsible for compliance to the rules. 1. Managers are to inform their players of the misconduct rules and regulations. 2. Managers are required to have a copy of the rules present at all games. 3. Please call the Division of Recreation if you have any questions (216) 664-2346. K. OFFICIAL GAME STATUS: 1. The game becomes official when five (5) complete innings have been played if the home team is losing or 4½ innings if the home team is winning. L. MANAGER’S COMMUNICATION: MANAGER’S INFORMATION LINE (1-216-664-6004) ON THURSDAYS Managers are TO CALL THE INFORMATION HOTLINE EVERY THURSDAY. During this time, the Hotline will notify managers of any important messages. Such as make-up games, standings and other information – Call every Thursday! The office staff will not be calling managers or mailing make-up schedules to them. It is the MANAGER’S responsibility to call EACH WEEK. Messages/Make-ups will be repeated weekly until they are outdated. NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED, if a team forfeits a game because the manager did not call to get the team’s messages. M. RAIN OUT HOTLINE: **HOTLINE PHONE NUMBER IS (216) 664-6002 ** 1. Teams should call the Rain Out Hotline number: (For the status of games on rain days) A. Weeknight games Call after 4:00 pm for weeknight games. B. Saturday games Call after 8:00 am for weekend games. C. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE FOR INFORMATION PRIOR TO 4:00 PM. 2. A game called because of rain or darkness is official if the losing team has batted five times. If a game is called before the losing team has batted five times, the entire game will be rescheduled. N. FIELD PERMITS: (This is based on field availability) 1. Baseball – Pre-season field permits are issued for practice. 2. Each team will be issued a 2-hour permit for a weeknight time and for a weekend time.