Rules and Regulations for the Pee Wee American Football League of Puerto Rico TABLE OF CONTENTS Rule 1. Purpose; Understanding of the Rules and Regulations………………………1 Rule 2. League Functionaries, Official Personnel and Meetings…………………….. 1-6 Rule 3. Franchises; Area Coordinators and Coaching Staff…………………………..7-8 Rule 4. Health Professionals…………………………………………………………….. 8 Rule 5. Player Eligibility Requirements………………………………………………... 8-9 Rule 6. Player Registration Requirements……………………………………………... 9 Rule 7. Age Criteria……………………………………………………………………… 9-11 Rule 8. Weigh In During Game Day for Players in Game 1, Game 2 and Game 3 of the Season………………………………... 11-13 Rule 9. Insurance; League Player Accident Policy……………………………………. 13 Rule 10. Medical and Safety…………………………………………………………….. 13-14 Rule 11. Equipment and Equipment Standards………………………………………. 15 Rule 12. Recruiting………………………………………………………………………..15 Rule 13. Registration, Player Assignment and Player Release………………………. 15-16 Rule 14. Team Rosters…………………………………………………………………… 16 Rule 15. Team Franchises………………………………………………………………... 16 Rule 16. Team Colors and Uniforms…………………………………………………… 16 Rule 17. Sponsors………………………………………………………………………… 17 Rule 18. League Playing Season………………………………………………………… 17 Rule 19. Practice Sessions, Length and Duration………………………………………18 Rule 20. Inter-Divisional and Non-League Play………………………………………. 18 Rule 21. Practice Fields…………………………………………………………………... 18 Rule 22. Playing Fields…………………………………………………………………... 18-19 Rule 23. Restraining Line………………………………………………………………... 19 Rule 24. Game Schedules…………………………………………………………………19-20 Rule 25. Playing Rules…………………………………………………………………… 20-21 Rule 26. Designation and Responsibilities of Home Team…………………………... 21 Rule 27. Team Captains…………………………………………………………………..21 Rule 28. Ineligible Players and Coaches……………………………………………….. 21-22 Rule 29. Injured Players…………………………………………………………………..22 Rule 30. Postponing Games………………………………………………………………23 Rule 31. Complete- Incomplete Games………………………………………………… 23 Rule 32. Protests………………………………………………………………………….. 24 Rule 33. Forfeits…………………………………………………………………………... 24 Rule 34. Scouting and Filming of Games……………………………………………….24 Rule 35. Tie-Breaking Play-Off Only For Team Standing after Six Weeks Play…… 25 Rule 36. Determination of Final Standing………………………………………………25-26 Rule 37. Player Participation……………………………………………………………..26 Rule 38. Conduct of Player, Coaches, Officials and Spectators ………………………26-28 Rule 39. Rule Infractions………………………………………………………………… 28 Rule 40. Awards & Recognitions……………………………………………………….. 28-29 Rule 41. Rule Changing…………………………………………………………………..29 Rule 42. Grievances………………………………………………………………………. 29-30 Rule 43. Effectiveness of the Rules and Regulations…………………………………..30 RULE 1. PURPOSE; UNDERSTANDING OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS The purpose of the Pee Wee American Football League Inc., (hereafter, the “League”) is to provide a wholesome, enjoyable experience of playing football for youths while teaching the basic fundamentals of the game, teamwork, good sportsmanship, discipline and response to leadership. We want to encourage the importance of keeping a proper relationship and balance between scholastic and athletic endeavors. All games of the League shall abide with the National Federation of State High School Associations for 11-man football and as accepted and modified by these Rules and Regulations. RULE 2. LEAGUE FUNCTIONARIES, OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND MEETINGS Section 2.1 - Board of Directors The affairs of the League shall be managed by a Board of Directors of eleven (11) Directors, who shall be members of the League. Members of the League shall be all the adult parents and/or legal guardians of a player. Section 2.2 - Tenure The Board of Directors for the League year 1973-1974 consisted of the four (4) Directors who were elected for a period of two (2) years at the annual meeting on April 19, 1972 and seven (7) Directors elected at the annual meeting on March 21, 1973. The six (6) Directors who received the most votes at the election of March 21, 1973, held office for a term of two (2) years and the seven Directors held office for one (1) year. At every annual meeting thereafter, members shall alternately elect five (5) or six (6) Directors for the term of two (2) years. Section 2.3 - Removal Any Director may be removed from the Board, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the members of the League or by the unanimous vote of the remaining ten (10) Directors. In the event of death, resignation or removal of a Director, his successor shall be unsuccessful nominee with the most votes and shall serve for the unexpired term of his predecessor. 1 Section 2.4 - Compensation No Director shall receive compensation for any service he may render to the League. However, any Director may be reimbursed for his actual expenses incurred in the performance of his duties. Section 2.5 - Powers of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors shall have the power to: a. adopt and publish rules and regulations governing the conduct of the League, including the personal conduct of the members and their guests at functions sponsored by the League; b. exercise for the League all the powers, duties and authority vested in or delegated to the League by the General Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, which are not reserved to the membership by other provisions of these By-Laws or the Articles of Incorporation including, but not limited to, imposition of fees or tariffs on membership in the League or participation in or attendance at League functions and generally and fund-raising activity; c. declare the office of a member of the Board of Directors to be vacant in the event such member shall be absent from three (3) connective meetings of the Board of Directors; d. elect officers of the League and appoint a Commissioner (and an Assistant Commissioner, as they may deem necessary) and to prescribe their duties; and e. employ such persons with or without compensation as they may deem necessary. Section 2.6 - Duties of the Board of Directors It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to: a. cause to be kept a complete record of all its acts and corporate affairs and to present a statement thereof to the members at the annual meeting of the members or any special meeting, when such statement is required in writing by one-fourth (1/4) of the members who are entitled to vote; b. supervise all officers, agents and employees of the League, and to see that their duties are properly performed; c. uphold and be bound by these By-Laws, in order to carry out the League’s purposes; and 2 d. cause the annual meeting of the members of the League to be dully called and held as provided by the Pee Wee By-Laws. Section 2.7 - Officers The Officers of the League shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Commissioner, and such other officers as the Board may, from time to time, create by resolution. Except for the President and Vice-President, officers need not be members of the Board. No officers shall receive compensation for any service he may render to the League. However, an officer may be reimbursed for his expenses incurred in the performance of his duties. Section 2.8 - Election of Officer The election of officers shall take place at the first meeting of the Board following the annual meeting of the members. Section 2.9 - Term Officers shall be elected annually by the Board for a term which shall expire at the next annual meeting of the members, unless an officer resigns, is removed or otherwise disciplined. Section 2.10 - Special Appointments The Board may elect such other officers as the affairs of the League may require, each of whom will hold office for such period, have such authority, and perform such duties as the Board may, from time to time, determine. Section 2.11 - Resignation and Removal Any officer may be removed from office with or without ease of the Board. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board, the President or the Secretary. Such resignation shall take effect on the date of the recipe of such notice or any later time specified therein, and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 2.12 – Vacancies A vacancy in any office may be filled in the same manner prescribed for regular election. The officer elected to such vacancy shall serve for the reminder of the term of the officer he replaced. 3 Section 2.13 - Multiple Officers The offices of the Secretary and the Treasurer may be held by the same person. No person shall simultaneously hold more than one of any of the other offices except in the case of special offices. Section 2.14 -Duties of the Officers The following are the duties of each Officer: A. President - The President shall preside at all meetings of the League and at all the meetings of the Board of Directors, shall see the orders and resolutions of the Board are carried out, and shall sign all documents or instruments supporting to bind or obligate the League. B. Vice- President - The Vice-President shall act in the place and stead of the President in the event of his absence, inability or refusal to act, and shall exercise and discharge such other duties as may be required of him by the Board. C. Secretary - The Secretary shall record the votes and keep the minutes of all meetings and proceedings of the Board and of the members, keep the Corporate Seal of the League and affix it on all papers requiring said seal; serve notice of meetings of the Board