KPAPWA General Rules June 2010

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1 Page 1 of 14 RULE #1 SPORTS YEAR: KPAPWA General Rules June 2010 The sports year shall be from August 1 through July 31 of the following year. RULE #2 SPORTS COMMISSIONS: A. All sports programs supported by the KPAPWA shall be governed by a sports commission. B. Membership: Each member association shall be entitled to place one member on each of the sports commissions, in addition, the 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents may serve on the commission. C. Chairman: Each sports commission shall elect its own chairman. The chairman of the commission shall maintain a list of names, phone numbers and addresses of commission members and make reports to regular meeting of the Central Council. D. The Sports Commission shall make recommendations on any changes to the sports playing rules. Any recommended changes must be reported at the next regular meeting of the Central Council. Changes to the playing rules must not deviate or conflict with the General Rules and/or Bylaws. E. The Sports Commission may also study other matters relating to their sport and make recommendations to the council. F. The Sports Commission shall have no authority to utilize the Central Council s money, issue fines, or make recommendations on forfeits, suspensions or probations. RULE #3 SPORTS SEASON: A. The football season shall start the 2nd Monday in August and ends no later than the 2nd Sunday in November. 1. All teams shall play a regular season schedule consisting of no more than fourteen (14) games. 2. All other rules governing play shall be approved by club representatives at the general meeting no later than 1 month prior to the start of the season. 3. Conditioning Camp: The 1st Monday in August. Football helmets and footballs may be used during this time. There is to be no separation into teams. No plays are to be run. This camp is not to be used to replace Rule 3.A The first scheduled game or jamboree shall be on either the 2nd or 3rd Saturday in September, as determined by the Football Sports Commission.

2 5. There shall be no body against body contact during the first week of practice. Note: This means the first week of regular practice and does not include conditioning camp. 6. Football shall not be limited to just boys participation. Page 2 of All football teams for levels A through D shall play eleven (11) man tackle football and E level shall play eight (8) man flag football. The E level shall be an instructional league and as such no score shall be kept. The field for A through D shall be as close to regulation field as possible. 8. In order to encourage the growth of member association s football programs and hence the signups of additional players, there shall be no county imposed limit to the number of players allowed to participate at the D level. Team sizes at the D level will one be at the discretion of the member association to determine player limits and whether to form additional D level teams. 9. A, B, C and D level football teams shall be limited to 31 players. Flag football teams shall be limited to 25 players. A team s Parent club may request a waiver from the Executive Board for two (2) additional players. 10. When there are 10 or more teams at a level, there shall be two (2) divisions. All cross divisional games will count towards overall standings. B. The basketball season shall consist of two (2) seasons divided as follows: 1. Girls: Starting on the 3rd Monday in November and finishing by the end of the first week of April. i. All teams shall play a regular season schedule consisting of no more than fourteen (14) games. 2. ii. All other rules governing play shall be approved by club representatives at the general meeting no later than 1 month prior to the start of the season. iii. Games will not start before the 2nd week of January. iv. When there are 10 or more teams at a level, there shall be two (2) divisions. All crossdivisional games will count towards overall standings. Boys: Starting on the 3rd Monday in November and finishing by the end of the first week in April. i. All teams shall play a regular season schedule consisting of no more than fourteen (14) games. ii. All other rules governing play shall be approved by club representatives at the general meeting no later than 1 month prior to the start of the season. iii. Games will not start before the 2nd week in January. iv. When there are 10 or more teams at a level, there shall be two (2) divisions. All crossdivisional games will count towards overall standings.

3 Page 3 of 14 C. The baseball season shall start practice on or after the 3rd Monday in March and end on or before the last day of June. 1. All teams shall play a regular season schedule consisting of no more than fourteen (14) games. 2. All other rules governing play shall be approved by club representatives at the general meeting no later than 1 month prior to the start of the season. 3. The first game on or after the 3rd Saturday in April. 4. An attempt should be made to schedule all games, during the month of April, during the day on Saturdays. 5. Multiple teams at the B and C levels may be organized as the parent club deems appropriate, however, there shall be no try outs or judging. 6. Any All*Star tournaments supported by the Pee Wees would follow regular championship play for that level. 7. When there are 10 or more teams at a level, there shall be two (2) divisions. All cross divisional games will count towards overall standings. D. Practice may not be started prior to the starting date of each sports season except as indicated. RULE #4 SQUADS AND ASSESSMENTS: The Central Council shall govern participation and gather assessments necessary to run the day to day operation of the Pee Wee sports. A. Participation. 1. Districts must make a reasonable effort to field at least one team in all sports and participate in regular league and tournament play. B. 2. Districts are required to declare all teams entering competition at the preseason coach s meeting for each sport season. Assessments GO FUND: 1. The General Operations and Emergency Fund. Hereafter referred to as the GO FUND, is established for the purpose of providing a reserve to pay all standard operation expenses of the Central Council such as officiating cost, postage, stationary, printing, trophies and awards as authorized the Central Council and to pay established compensation to eligibility persons. 2. Member districts which fail to pay their yearly assessment to the GO FUND by the September Central Council meeting shall not be permitted to participate in any sports season until the assessment has been paid in full.

4 Page 4 of Assessments shall be assessed at the beginning of each sport season to pay for the expected expenses of the sport season. These assessments shall be levied on a per team basis and shall be derived according to the following formula: i. On all levels each team shall be assess by multiplying one half the cost of a game by the number of games scheduled during the sports season. ii. The cost of a game shall be calculated by estimation officials cost (game fees, travel, L&I, set up, etc,), playoff costs (officials and fields), cost of trophies and miscellaneous other costs for the sports season. 4. A single team assessment may not be required by all districts which make all attempts to have registration and participation in the sport; this exception may be approved by the Executive Board upon appeal. 5. The KPAPWA Treasurer shall present each district with its assessment to the GO FUND at the first regular meeting after the schedule is completed. 6. Each district shall pay its Sport Season Assessment no later than the next Central Council meeting after the assessments are made. 7. Districts will be entitled to a refund of a proportion of their assessment if for any reason a certified official fails to appear at a game which is eligible. 8. Should a team forfeit a game at which paid officials are in attendance, neither district shall receive any refund on their assessments. 9. In case where teams are canceled after assessments have been levied; districts with the affected team may be entitled to a refund of that portion of their assessment which would have covered the coast of officiating games involving the canceled team. The district which canceled the team shall not be entitled to any refund for the canceled teams. 10. Districts failing to pay their assessment to the GO FUND by the prescribed deadline shall not be allowed to continue to participate until the assessment has been paid in full. Participation is defined as such: teams from the district in question will have all games cancelled and all games cancelled due to nonpayment shall be forfeited and no make ups will be scheduled and no refunds will be in order. This will also mean that said districts will forfeit any and all voting rights pertaining to General Rules, By Laws, and day to day operation. A ten percent (10%) penalty per month may also be added to the assessment at the judgment of the Executive Board. 11. In the case an official is present at a game which must be postponed or otherwise rescheduled, the fees will be paid out of the GO FUND. Central Council will pay for any make up games required out of the GO FUND. 12. Central Council shall pay all officiating costs for the tiebreaker and playoff games from the GO FUND.

5 Page 5 of At the end of a sport season after all expenses have been paid, the treasurer shall evaluate the GO FUND and either make a special assessment to bring the fund back up to the operating level of $4,000 or in the event of a surplus, allow a credit against the next sport season assessments. RULE #5 DISTRICT COLORS AND NAMES: A. Team names and colors are listed on attached sheet. B. Changes of district colors and team names must be approved by the KPAPWA prior to the start of the sport season. 1. Every effort shall be made to avoid two teams having identical colors. This shall be home team responsibility. 2. Every club shall provide Central Council with a copy of their club s Rules and By laws, and be responsible to insure the board gets an update yearly of any changes. RULE #6 GAME PARTICIPATION: A. All players T 6 through AA levels that are in attendance, are in uniform, and physically fit are required to play in the game or the game will be declared a forfeit. To insure this is complied with, coaches of each team shall meet before the game with the opposing coaches. Rosters shall be exchanged at this time and all absences noted. The coaches of each team meet after the game to finalize rosters. Exceptions to the rule would be a failure of youths to attend regularly scheduled practices or for disciplinary reasons. Coaches electing to not play a youth due to this reason must inform the opposing coach prior to beginning of play. B. Tournament play of any sport, in or outside of Kitsap County, will be the financial responsibility of those districts wishing to participate. Districts wising not to participate shall not be fined or made to pay in any form for said tournaments. Nor shall the association use monies from the regular accounts such as Special Athletic Fund, GO FUND, or any other account where all districts have paid into during the regular year s play. All tournament monies shall be put into an account under the name of said tournament and handled separately from regular accounts. Rule #7 Equality of Competition: A. Multiple teams will be allowed for each club per level and each team will have equal rights and privileges. B. All teams on the same level are included in one league, divisions to be evened up by the 2nd Vice President.

6 Page 6 of 14 C. Every club is required to inform the Central Council IN WRITING of how many teams will be fielded for each level at the preseason coach s meeting for each sport season. Clubs not submitting paperwork defining number and types of teams will not be scheduled. Each team must have its own facility (gym, field and time of game). No club shall add or remove teams from their original schedule turned in to the 2nd Vice President more than seven (7) days after the preseason coach s meeting. A fine of $50.00 shall be assessed to the club or clubs for teams dropped or added. Upon request, this shall be reviewed by the Executive Board. D. Central Council strongly encourages all clubs to divide the teams equally by age. The method of dividing the teams should be left up to the individual club. At no time before or during any regular sport season will there be tryouts or judging of any kind to establish team selection at any level. Rule #8 Outside Sports Participation: A. A player playing with any other team in an organized league will be permitted to sign up for a pee wee team but will not be permitted to play games with both at the same time. A player will be allowed to participate in games for the pee wee team when the other season is complete. B. EXCEPTIONS: 1. A player may play for his/her school team while playing for a pee wee team except that no player on the HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM may play both teams. 2. During baseball season only: A player at the B level may play both for a pee wee team and another organized league (ie, Silverdale Pony League, Babe Ruth, etc). Rule #9 Team Resignation: A. When a player s name has appeared on two (2) game rosters of any team of any sports season in progress, he/she shall then be a member of that particular team and shall be restricted from either advancing or descending from that team. Any Exception to this rule must be approved by the Executive Board Rule #10 Coach s Pledge: A. All coaches, including their assistant(s) of member districts must read, sign and have on file with the 2nd Vice President a pledge which binds him/her to the purposes and policies of the KPAPWA. The pledge must be on file two day prior to the first scheduled contest of the respective sport season. Forms are available from the chairman of the Sports Commission. Further, all coaches are urged to obtain and maintain youth coaching certification through an accredited organization. A space to record this will be provided on the pledge form. The 2nd Vice President shall initial the card to verify up to date certification.

7 Page 7 of 14 B. The coach s pledge forms, filled out by the coaches and their assistant(s), shall include full name, date of birth and whether or not he coach or assistant(s) has any felony convictions within the last 10 years and his or her signature approving of a background check by the board through the courts of the State of Washington. Refusal to comply with the above will result in the ineligibility from coaching. C. The penalty for a team participating in a game without a pledged coach on the bench or field is $5 per game. Rule #11 Coach, Player and Spectator Conduct: A. It is mandatory that no adult connected with any team smoke or use profane language while on the playing field, including coach s box, or while sitting or standing near the player benches during a game. Coaches, players and spectators will conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner before, during and after pee wee contests. B. Any intentional, malicious or flagrant acts of unsportsmanlike conduct by coaches and/or players which result in disqualification from the contest will draw an automatic one (1) game suspension which may be rescinded after review by the 2nd Vice President. Appeal of ruling may be made to the Executive Board of Central council. The game to be missed will be the next game played by the offender s team. Any further complaints brought forth against the penalized coaches and/or players will be handled by the Central council as it deems necessary following the hearing procedure. C. The coaches from each team will note on the back of the opposing team roster the name or names of the ejected players or coaches. This will be initialed by the referee or umpire. The opposing coach must notify the 2nd Vice President or Eligibility by phone within 48 hours of the name or names of ejected players or coaches for further consideration. D. All volunteer game officials shall have the same authority as paid officials. This includes the ability to eject players, coaches and/or spectators from a KPAPWA sanctioned event. E. Any physical confrontation by the spectators and/or coaches at a KPAPWA sanctioned event shall result in a one (1) year suspension from participation in any pee wee games. This penalty is subject to review by the KPAPWA Executive Board upon request from any district involved in said confrontation. F. It is recommended that all coaches be coaching certified. G. It is recommended that the head coach be CPR and First Aid certified. H. All teams in all sports are required to have game day field managers present for crowd control for the entire length of the game.

8 Page 8 of 14 Rule #12 Penalties: A. Violation of the General Rules or failure of a coach to submit the opponent s game roster (delivered or postmarked) within 72 hours of the game to the eligibility chairperson shall result in: 1. Each of the first three (3) violations by a team (T6 through AA) in a sport season shall result in the parent club being fined $5 for each violation payable to KPAPWA. 2. Each violation after the first three (3), the parent club shall be fined $10 per violation. Fines must be paid prior to the first game of the following sport season. B. If a player s name appears on a team roster and/or plays in a game, the player must be cleared by the County Eligibility person to play on that team in all respects (birth certificate, waiver if required, etc). Violation of this rule (intentional or unintentional) would result in an automatic forfeiture of the game in question. C. To ensure no intentional violation of the General Rules, including eligibility, any suspected violations can be brought to the attention of any county Executive Board Officer including Eligibility Chairperson. The Executive Board shall review the alleged violation and take statements from all parties concerned. These statements may be requested to be given to a board member over the phone, in writing to the board, verbally before the board or a combination of the above depending on the complexity of the situation and the time constraints. 1. The Executive Board will review the alleged violation (either over the phone or in an actual meeting, depending on the complexity and time constraints). If the Executive board decides that an intentional or flagrant violation has occurred additional penalties may be imposed. These penalties may be probation, suspension or monetary ($25 for the first violation and not to exceed $50 for each succeeding violation). Any monetary penalties previously imposed in the same matter shall be considered in the amount of fines. 2. The offending club may appeal the ruling to the KPAPWA President at which time the Executive Board will schedule an appeal s hearing on the matter within 48 hours. The original penalty or penalties will stand until the appeal s hearing is concluded. The hearing shall be attended by a quorum of the Executive Board and by at least one representative of the offending club. In addition, the hearing may be attended by all affected parties who may elect one spokesperson to speak on their behalf in addition to the club representative(s). 3. For violations involving board members who are also coaches, the 1st offense will result in a minimum of no coaching for one year. The 2nd offense will result in suspension indefinitely from coaching. The member in question can remain on the board at the discretion of the affected association. The suspension will begin at the time of the ruling. D. The offended club s President and Registrar will be notified of all penalties imposed for violations of 12.A through 12.D whenever possible.

9 Page 9 of 14 Rule #13 Eligibility: A. District: 1. A player must reside within the prescribed boundary lines of the district for which he plays on the first day of the sports season in progress. The only acceptable deviation of this rule will be in the following alternatives: i. If a player moves his/her residence, or is transferred to another district as a result of a boundary change during his/her sports career, he/she may elect to finish his/her sports career with the district from which he/ she moved or transferred providing he/she has been a registered squad member of that district for at least one year. If the player chooses to remain with the old district, the player is to remain with that district for the duration of his/her sports career. To be eligible to remain with the old district the player and parent/guardian must sign a statement acknowledging that they are aware that it is for the duration of his/her sports career. This signed statement must be on file with the County Eligibility Chairperson before the player will be cleared to play. A one (1) year probationary period applies to all players who have signed a move release form to stay with their previous association. If the player moves his/her residence more than ten (10) miles from the address of record on the move release, he/she may elect to finish his/her sports career with the district he/she moved to or with the previous district. If a player has an approved move release on file, his/her siblings, upon reaching playing age, have the option to play with the same district as their older sibling or with the district in which they now reside. ii. Players who belong to any of the organizations who choose to not field sports for a particular sports season through the Pee wee (i.e. baseball) and/ or that organization directly fields teams for another organization (i.e. Pony, Little League, etc) shall be given an option to play Pee Wee s for another KPAPWA team and also will have an option to stay in that KPAPWA organization for all other sports. (Not required only at player s option) B. Physical Limitations: 1. Age: Any player whose fourteenth birthday occurs on or before the thirty first day of July, shall not be eligible to participate in Pee Wee sports or activities after the thirtieth day of November in the same year. Any player whose fourteenth birthday occurs on or after the first day of August shall be eligible to participate in all pee wee sports or activities until the thirtieth day of November of the following year.

10 Page 10 of 14 i. Exception #1: Fourteen year old players who participate in football must play A level. ii. Exception #2: Boys who are thirteen and fourteen at the beginning of the sports year must play basketball at the AA level. iii. Exception #3: Baseball ages will be April 30th to May 1st. Intent of Rule #13.B.1: To establish the pee wee date in line with the school entrance deadline of August 1, which will consolidate all eligibility under one date, simplify the job of eligibility, eliminate difficulties concerning the determination of the sports year and permit a player to complete a sport year with his/her respective class in school. 2. Height: All players, all squads, and all sports: NO LIMITATIONS. 3. Weight: All players, all squads, and all sports: NO LIMITATIONS. 4. All football teams are established according to player s age: i. 13 & 14 year old players will play A Level ii. 11 & 12 year old players will play B Level iii. 9 & 10 year old players will play C Level iv. 7 & 8 year old players will play D Level v. 5 & 6 year old players will play FLAG (instructional) 5. Maximum age limits for baseball are established according to the player s ages: i. 11 & 12 year olds must play NO LOWER THAN B level) ii. 10 year olds must play NO LOWER THAN C level iii. 9 year olds must play NO LOWER THAN D level iv. 7 & 8 year olds must play NO LOWER THAN Coach Pitch v. 5 & 6 year olds must play NO LOWER THAN T Ball 6. Maximum age limits for basketball are established according to the player s ages: i. 13 & 14 year olds must play AA level ii. 12 year olds must play NO LOWER THAN A level iii. 11 year olds must play NO LOWER THAN B level iv. 10 year olds must play NO LOWER THAN C level v. 9 year olds must play NO LOWER THAN D level vi. 7 & 8 year olds must play NO LOWER THAN E vii. 5 & 6 year olds must play NO LOWER THAN EE 7. Any player can play above his/her age group but cannot play below it. (As an example an 11 year old may play A Team ball but could not play C.)

11 Page 11 of 14 C. Certification of Birth: 1. Record of birth must be a photocopy of a certified copy from the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Department of Health, Hospital Birth records, Passport, Military Dependent ID car or Baptismal certificate. One of the above birth certificates must be presented to the eligibility chairperson for the certificate of a player s date of birth into the adult association record if the player s date of birth has not been previously certified and recorded. D. Master Rosters: 1. To be eligible for participation (this includes practice) in any sport, each player s name shall be included, last name first, in alphabetical order, on a master roster sheet for that particular sport. Master rosters must first be submitted to the Eligibility Chairperson two (2) weeks prior to the first practice of the season. All additional player s names may be submitted on a weekly basis until the halfway point of the season is reached at which time no players may be added to the master roster. Detailed instructions for preparation and handling will be distributed by the Eligibility Chairperson. Intent of Rule 13.D: To certify that all players participating in that particular sport season are eligible in all respects, including that they have signed up with the proper club. Penalty: There will be a ten dollar ($10) fine each time the rosters are not submitted per 13.D Team (Game) rosters must be presented to the Eligibility Chairperson for game roster certification two (2) weeks prior to the first game. Once team rosters are certified (i.e. presented to the Eligibility Chairperson and verified as no problems) no penalty will be imposed that sports season if an accidental violation is later found. Penalties may, however, be imposed because of any violations involving players whose names were not on a roster at the time of certification. E. Game Roster: 1. The coach of each team shall exchange rosters with the opposing coach prior to any contest including the jamboree, tournaments and scheduled non league contests. This roster will list in alphabetic order the full names as they were approved by the Eligibility Chairperson or the Eligibility Committee, and number if available of all the players who will be participating in that contest. In baseball, this roster will list, behind the pitcher s name, the number of innings pitched. After each game, opposing baseball coaches shall sing the roster with their players listed on it. Detailed instructions for preparation by the association for use as game rosters are provided.

12 Page 12 of 14 Intent of Rule 13.E.1: To provide an adequate method for the Eligibility Chairperson to determine that each player participating in the particular game has: i. Been certified, registered and listed on the squad roster. ii. It is mandatory to check the block indicating whether paid referees are present or not. It is also mandatory to indicate which organization the paid official is from. iii. Any league games played with an ineligible player will be forfeited unless exempted by rule 13.D.2 F. Athletic Participation Forms: To be eligible to participate in any sport, each player shall have a copy on file, with their local eligibility chairperson, a parent permission/athletic participation form which has been read and signed by that player s parent or guardian. Originals will be submitted to the county Eligibility Chairperson and will be held until the end of the sports season. Rule 14 Playoff Format: A. Tie in Standings: In all cases where a tie in standings exists on any team, the following procedure shall be followed: 1. A tie in the standings shall be defined by overall standings to include head to head outcome, regardless of point spread or any other tie breakers. 2. If a two way tie for the last playoff position regardless of head to head outcome, shall be played off. 3. If a multiple tie for the last playoff position regardless of head to head outcome, a single elimination tournament by halves will be played. Half football = 2 quarters; half baseball = A level 4 innings, B, C, or D level 3 innings. 4. All ties that do not involve the last playoff position shall be decided by head to head outcome (Score not a factor). If head to head does not apply, playoff positions will be decided by a coin flip. i. Procedure to be conducted by the 2nd Vice President of the KPAPWA. ii. A tie breaker for a half in basketball shall be in accordance with high school rules. iii. There shall be a winner declared at the end of each half. Team one (1) and Team (2) will play the first half with the winner advancing and the loser being eliminated. Team (3) and team (4) will play the second half with the winner advancing and the loser being eliminated. The two (2) winners shall play each other with the winner being declared the first place team.

13 Page 13 of 14 B. Playoff Schedule: 1. A playoff schedule shall be established for all AA, A, B, C, and D levels. Central Council will have final approval for all playoff formats, EXCEPT AS NOTED IN RULE 16. Higher seeded teams will be the home team for all sports throughout the entire playoffs. Home team will be determined by a coin toss in the event of equal seeding. 2. If there is only one division at a level with 7 teams or less a playoff shall be established to have the top four (4) teams playoff as per the following: i. 1st place vs. 4th place ii. 2nd place vs. 3rd place iii. The county championship shall be played with the winners of the two games. 3. If there are 8 or 9 teams the top six (6) go to the playoffs. The top two teams have byes in the first round of playoffs. If there is a tie for 2nd or 3rd place the first (1st) tie breaker would be head to head and the second (2nd) tie breaker would be a coin flip. i. Game 1: 3rd place vs. 6th place ii. Game 2: 4th place vs. 5th place iii. Winner of Game 1 plays 1st place iv. Winner of Game 2 plays 2nd place 4. If there are two divisions, a playoff shall be established to have the top four (4) teams in each division play as per the following: i. Game 1: 1st place Division A vs. 4th place Division B ii. Game 2: 3rd place Division A vs. 2nd place Division B iii. Game 3: 2nd place Division A vs. 3rd place Division B iv. Game 4: 4th place Division A vs. 1st place Division B 5. The semifinal games will be as follows: 6. Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 7. Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 C. Trophies: 1. Trophies shall be provided by the Association for the first (1st) and second (2nd) place teams (association wide, not division wide) for all county championship play.

14 Page 14 of 14 Rule 15 Protests: A. If a coach wishes to protest a game because of a rule interpretation and/or administration of the rules; he shall notify the official and the opposing coach that the game is being played under protest IAW appropriate High School rules and both game rosters must be clearly marked PLAYED UNDER PROTEST and then signed by the head coach lodging the protest and the head official present. The coach must then file a written protest, have it approved by the parent club President and then present it to the KPAPWA Secretary within forty eight (48) hours after completion of the game in question. B. All protests will be administered by the Executive Board and a representative from each team should attend the executive board meeting. The protesting coach must note his protest in the opposing score book and sign. Rule 16 Waivers: A. No player may be waived from his/her home district unless (1) the home district is unable to field a team at the player s level, during the sport season in question; or (2) the home district has closed registration for the sport in question and placing the player on his/her proper team would make the squad unreasonably large. If a closed team loses a player or players the team may add players up to the original size (size of tem at the time of closing). When a player has been waived due to team size; this may occur only twice (2) during his/her pee wee career and cannot be to the same district. To be eligible to play for the new district if the player has been waived due to team size, a waiver form containing a clause that the player can never be waived again during his/her pee wee career and signed by the parent/guardian. This signed waiver must be on file with the County Eligibility Chairperson before the player will be cleared to play. B. Families that wish to change clubs to play out of district or to be released from a move waiver would present their case to the Central Council Executive Board with the two clubs representatives present. The vote on whether to approve the exception would occur at the executive board level.

15 Attachment 1 Kitsap Peninsula Adult Pee Wee Association Coaches Pledge Name of Club Team (include level/color) Club President Name of Coach Phone Number Certification Date Renewal Date In accordance with the KPAPWA General Rules all coaches must read, sign and have on file with the 2 nd Vice-President, the following Coaches Pledge which is intended to bind the coaches to the purpose and policies of this association. Coaches are encouraged to become certified in the sport to which they are volunteering KPAPWA is authorized to require that you complete a Volunteer Application/Disclosure Statement and a Washington State Patrol Request for Criminal History in accordance with the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act. By my signature below, I pledge to: 1. Abide by the by-laws, general rules, and playing rules of this association. 2 Actively promote the objectives of the organization i.e.: To implant firmly in the youth under my charge the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and reverence. 3. Conduct myself in a mature and sportsman-like manner. 4. Refrain from smoking, use of profanity, or other acts which if repeated by the youths would be at variance with the objectives of the organization while on the field or bench area with the youth. Moreover, holding the safety and well being of the youth to be of paramount importance, I pledge to: 5. Make every effort to learn and implement a program of training which will minimize the chance of injury through lack of conditioning. 6. Play only those players who are physically fit to the best of my lay ability. I understand that if charges with violation of this pledge, I may be required to appear before the Executive Board to answer the charge. For flagrant or repeated violation which is substantiated at a hearing by the KPAPWA, I acknowledge the KPAPWA has the power to restrict or remove me as a Pee Wee coach. Signature of Coach Date Attachment 1

16 Attachment 2 KPAPWA CLUB WAIVER FORM Sport:. Year:. Home Club Requesting Waiver:. New Club to which player(s) will waive:. Player Name(s) : Level(s):.... Reason for waiver: FULL TEAM. NO TEAM:. If Full Team then: Effective Date in which team was full:. Number of Players currently on team:. If reason for waiver is full team, I acknowledge that this is a ONE TIME waiver and that said player(s) must register and play for their home club hereafter. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED... Parent or Guardian Signature Date. (Printed Name of Parent) The above named player(s) has registered with their home district. I certify that the above waiver request information is accurate. I acknowledge that if this is due to a full team that no more players may be added at this level. (This form will be faxed within 48 hours of signature to County Eligibility chairperson)... Home Club Eligibility Signature.. Date. Printed Name of Approver and Position Held. I acknowledge that the above waiver request will put this player into my district and that our club can place this player on a team for THIS SPORT. (This form will be faxed within 48 hours of signature to County Eligibility chairperson) Transfer Club Eligibility Signature.. Date. Printed Name of Transfer Club and Position Held. A copy of this waiver must be filed with the home and transfer club registrars. The original copy goes to the Central Council Registrar for action. THIS REQUEST IS FOR THE SAID SPORT ONLY! Central Council Eligibility.. Date Attachment 2

17 Attachment 3 KPAPWA MOVE RELEASE FORM PLAYER NAME LEVEL PREVIOUS ADDRESS: LENGTH OF TIME AT OLD RESIDENCE: PEE WEE CLUB : PRESENT ADDRESS: DATE MOVED TO NEW RESIDENCE: PEE WEE CLUB: WE ARE REQUESTING THAT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE TO PLAY FOR PEE WEE ASSOCIATION FOR THE REST OF HIS/HER SPORTS CAREER. WE UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE BE ALLOWED TO RECONSIDER AND PLAY FOR ANOTHER PEE WEE ASSOCIATION. (PLAYER) (DATE) (PARENT OR GUARDIAN) (DATE) THE ABOVE PLAYER HAS BEEN A REGISTERED PLAYER IN OUR DISTRICT. I CERTIFY THAT IT HAS BEEN EXPLAINED TO THE PLAYER AND PARENT/GUARDIAN THAT THIS IS FOR THE DURATION OF THE PLAYERS PEE WEE CAREER AND CANNOT BE CHANGED. (CLUB ELIGIBILITY) (DATE) (A COPY OF THIS RELEASE MUST BE FILED WITH THE CENTRAL COUNCIL ELIGIBILITY CHAIRPERSON. COPIES WILL GO TO BOTH CLUBS FOR THEIR RECORDS. (CENTRAL COUNCIL ELIGIBILITY) (DATE) Attachment 3

18 Attachment 4 KITSAP COUNTY ADULT PEE WEE ASSOCIATION COACH-PARENT CONDUCT CONFERENCE 1.Disrespectfully addressing officials and showing resentment toward decisions and violations of the rules should not occur even though an official may make an error. Coaches, participants and spectators must realize there is no game played in which coaches and players do not also make errors. 2. No one would tolerate poor sportsmanship toward the coach or players because of this. In the same regard, everyone must show respect toward game officials. 3.Coaches, players, parents and fans who show disrespect to opposing players and officials are a liability rather than an asset to the Pee Wee program. 4.The following are important items for good sportsmanship; a. Courteous treatment of all officials, opposing players and fans. b. Refraining from derogatory remarks addressed toward officials and players, taunting actions and cheering decisions made by officials against opposing teams. c. Graciously accepting the decisions of the officials against a team by refraining from making unsportsmanlike comments, booing and jeering. d. Be humble in victory and gracious in accepting defeat. 5. The action of a few individuals ruins the enjoyment for the majority of parents or fans who demonstrate their approval and support when their team does something right, who suffer in silence when things go wrong and who do not blame the officials for each loss. SIGNATURE OF PARENTS FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THE ABOVE LISTED CONDUCT WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION FROM PEE WEE ACTIVITIES. Attachment 4

19 Attachment 5 KITSAP COUNTY ADULT PEE WEE ASSOCIATION CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Coaches, parents and fans are an essential part of the young athletes participation in Pee Wee football. Parents and fans should cheer for their team and the players on that team. 2. Coaches, players, parents and fans shall not act in a unsportsmanlike manner, make uncomplimentary remarks toward games officials at any time and in any way set a poor example for their child or any of his/her teammates. 3. Coaches, players, parents or fans shall not confront or accost a game official at any time. 4. Coaches, players, parents or fans shall not act in a demonstrative manner that might incite anyone against game officials. 5. Coaches, players, parents and fans shall conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the values of sportsmanship. 6. The head coach is responsible for all conduct on his sideline. This includes assistant coaches, players, parents and fans. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT Examples are, but not limited to: a. Using profanity, insulting or vulgar language, demonstrative gestures. b. Attempting to influence a decision by an official. c. Disrespectfully addressing an official. d. Indicating objections to an officials decision. I agree to abide by the above code of conduct. Failure to comply with the above code of conduct will result in suspension from Pee Wee activities. Players name Parent or Guardians signature Parent or Guardians signature Date Attachment 5

20 Attachment 6 PEE WEE GAME DAY GUIDELINES 1. Parking spots will be reserved for all officials. A minimum of 3 (1 crew) or 6 (2 crews) parking spots are required. 2. The HOME team game manager will meet the officials at their reserved parking spots. 3. The VISITING team game manager will introduce themselves to the officials and the home team game manager a minimum of 10 minutes prior to game time or within 5 minutes after a ongoing game has ended. The officials will not seek out the game managers. If the game managers do not introduce themselves to the officials as indicated, the officials will leave the game site and will not return. 4. The game managers (HOME and VISITOR) will check with the officials at halftime of each game for any possible problems. 5. After the last game the game managers (HOME and VISITOR) will escort the officials to their cars and will remain until the officials have driven away. GAME MANAGER DUTIES 1. Assist the head coach in keeping sideline conduct in conformance with the Pee Wee code of conduct. Request parents and fans not conforming to the Pee Wee code of conduct to leave the game site. Ensure any coach, parent or fan that is ejected leaves the field. Call 911 as required to remove any coach, parent or fan from the field. Note the name(s) of the parent or fan and forward to Central Council and the Peninsula Football Officials Association(PFOA). 2. Assist the game referee as requested. Ensure no coach, player, parent or fan confronts or accosts any official before, during or after any game. Note the name(s) of any person attempting to do so and forward to Central Council and the PFOA. 3. Game managers shall not engage in any conduct that violates the spirit, intent or the written word of the Pee Wee code of conduct. Failure to comply with this will cause the officals to immediately leave the game site. Game managers should walk the sidelines and set a good example for all parents and fans. Attachment 6

21 Attachment 7 KPAPWA Concussion Information Sheet A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a ding or a bump on the head can be serious. You can t see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or can take hours or days to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away. Symptoms may include one or more of the following: Headaches Pressure in head Nausea or vomiting Neck pain Balance problems or dizziness Blurred, double, or fuzzy vision Sensitivity to light or noise Feeling sluggish or slowed down Feeling foggy or groggy Drowsiness Change in sleep patterns Amnesia Don t feel right Fatigue or low energy Sadness Nervousness or anxiety Irritability More emotional Confusion Concentration or memory problems (forgetting game plays) Repeating the same question/comment Signs observed by teammates, parents and coaches include: Appears dazed Vacant facial expression Confused about assignment Forgets plays Is unsure of game, score, or opponent Moves clumsily or displays incoordination Answers questions slowly Slurred speech Shows behavior or personality changes Can t recall events prior to hit Can t recall events after hit Seizures or convulsions Any change in typical behavior or personality Loses consciousness Adapted from the CDC and the 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport Document created 6/15/2009 Attachment 7

22 KPAPWA Concussion Information Sheet What can happen if my child keeps on playing with a concussion or returns too soon? Athletes with the signs and symptoms of concussion should be removed from play immediately. Continuing to play with the signs and symptoms of a concussion leaves the young athlete especially vulnerable to greater injury. There is an increased risk of significant damage from a concussion for a period of time after that concussion occurs, particularly if the athlete suffers another concussion before completely recovering from the first one. This can lead to prolonged recovery, or even to severe brain swelling (second impact syndrome) with devastating and even fatal consequences. It is well known that adolescent or teenage athletes will often fail to report symptoms of injuries. Concussions are no different. As a result, education of administrators, coaches, parents and students is the key to student-athlete s safety. If you think your child has suffered a concussion Any athlete even suspected of suffering a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately. No athlete may return to activity after an apparent head injury or concussion, regardless of how mild it seems or how quickly symptoms clear, without medical clearance. Close observation of the athlete should continue for several hours. The new Zackery Lystedt Law in Washington now requires the consistent and uniform implementation of long and well-established return-to-play concussion guidelines that have been recommended for several years: a youth athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from competition at that time and Attachment 7 may not return to play until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed heath care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussion and received written clearance to return to play from that health care provider. You should also inform your child s coach if you think that your child may have a concussion. Remember it s better to miss one game than miss the whole season. And when in doubt, the athlete sits out. For current and up-to-date information on concussions you can go to: Student-athlete Name Printed Student-athlete Signature Date Parent or Legal Guardian Printed Parent or Legal Guardian Signature Date Adapted from the CDC and the 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport Document created 6/15/2009 Attachment 7

23 Attachment 8 MEMBER ASSOCIATION TEAM COLORS ASS0CIATION NAME BASEBALL FOOTBALL BASKETBALL North Kitsap Blk/Wht Blk/Red/Wht Blk/Wht Silverdale Org/Blk Org/Blk Org/Blk Traceyton Pur/Gld/Wht Pur/Gld/Wht Pur/Gld/Wht/Blk North Perry Grn/Blk Grn/Blk Grn/Blk East Bremerton Blu/Wht/Red Blu/Wht/Red Blu/Wht/Red Warren Ave. Wht/Blu/Gld Wht/Blu/Gld Gold/Blu Chico Red/Wht Red/Wht Red/Wht/Gry/Blk North Mason Blk/Wht/Gry Blk/Wht/Gry Blk/Wht/Gry South Kitsap N/A Mrn/Gry/Wht Mrn/Sil COLOR LEGENDS: Black=Blk, White=Wht, Red=Red, Blue=Blu, Gold=Gld, Green=Grn, Maroon=Mrn Silver=Sil, Gray=Gry, Orange=Org, Does Not Apply=NjA Attachment 8