MAGIC CITY YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE RULES BOOK

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1 MAGIC CITY YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE RULES BOOK -

2 NAME The name of the Association shall be the Birmingham Park and Recreation / Magic City Youth 1 Football Association. OBJECTIVE The objective of this Association is to promote football among the youth of Metro Birmingham, Alabama and surrounding areas. A youth, f r purpose of competing in this Association, is a person who qualifies under the age and weight restrictions hereafter defined. As an amateur for the same purpose, shall be one who competes, solely for pleasure and the benefits he derives there from; and who does not make his living playing football or receive any portion of his income from said source. A. PROCEDURE 1. The government and general affairs of this Association shall be committed to its park board representative and elected commissioners. 2. In affairs of this association each member commissioner will have one decisive vote in the matter of government of this association. 3. The length of term for all elected officials hall be two years after election and officers will serve until successors are elected. This does not apply to commissioners of individual associations. Each organization shall elect a Commissioner from its members to serve on the Board of Commissioners. Any and all suggest ions on the operation of the leagues shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners. T e president shall not be a commissioner during his term of office. The founder and co- founder' terms shall be indefinite. 3

3 DUTIES OF OFFICERS SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS B. PRESIDENT 1. He /She shall preside at all meetings and act as official representative of this association at all times. He/ She call all meetings and appoint committee's chairpersons deemed needful for the betterment of the association. With board approval, he/she shall supervise and employ all personnel needed in the operation of this association. The president may investigate a team, coach, coaches, or player believed in violating of the Board of Commissioners can be held to pass on the case. The meeting must be held within five days, except when a coach, coaches, or player request further times, not to exceed five additional days. C. VICE-PRESIDENT 1. The Vice-President shall preside over all meeting in the absence of the President. D. SECRETARY 1. The Secretary shall keep and maintain a complete and permanent record of minutes of all meeting of the association. E. TREASURER 1. He /She will receive all monies (funds) of the association and will deposit in the account authorized by the Board of Commissioners, under the name of the Magic City Youth Football Association. The Treasurer shall pay all bills by check, and all checks must have two signatures. Each association will furnish a financial report for their files at the end of each season. A report will be given at each meeting Fiscal year ends December 31. An Assistant Treasurer shall be appointed to act in the absence of the Treasurer. F. COMMITTEES 4

4 1. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Provide a systematic way for increasing membership in this association. To urge associations to enroll teams at the earliest date possible of the current year. 2. BOWL COMMITTEE (EDDIE ROBINSON): All committees directly involved with the bowl game only shall and will be appointed by September 1 st of the current year. Each of the committees will be fully in charge of their respective duties. In cases where bids are to be received, minimum of 3 bids will be required. 3. The committee shall present (3) three bids for programs to the Board of Commissioners and shall make a committee recommendation on which to accept. Final decisions will be left to the Board of Commissioners. Collect all advertisement and advertisement monies and work with the printer on program layout, gather all pictures and rosters and have them available to the printer. 4. The committee shall present (3) bids for trophies to the Board of Commissioners and shall make a committee recommendation on which to accept. Final decision will be left up to the Board of Commissioners. 5. BYLAWS AND RULES COMMITTEE 6. PROTEST COMMITTEE 7. SCHEDULING COMMITTEE 8. APPEALS COMMITTEE- (for rules only) G. MEETINGS 1. Roll call Reading and approval of last meeting minutes Treasurer's report Committee report Discussion of old business Adjournment 5

5 2. A quorum shall consist of 51% of the membership at a regular scheduled meeting. If a special meeting is called each member organization shall be given a two day advance notice. 3. The president of this association will schedule all meeting pertaining to any business of the association. 4. Meetings will be held at least once a week during the regular season, (July i-november 30) and once a month during the off-season. 5. Each organization shall have a regular representative present at each meeting. Each association will be allowed one (1) late per season. After being absent more than once the representative will pay a $10.00 fine, being late to meetings will carry a $5.00 fine. Fifteen minutes after scheduled meeting. However, an alternate representative will be accepted on a non-regular basis. H. CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS These articles of constitution and By-Laws be added to or amended by two-thirds majority of the commissioners present at any requested meeting of this association. Amendments shall be made to the Constitution and By-Laws of this association only at regularly scheduled meetings. Amendment require two-thirds vote of all representative; however, a 51% quorum must be present. (All-purpose amendments must be written into the minutes and presented to the commissioners of the association at one meeting and then voted on at the next regular meeting. SECTION u - MEMBERSHIP A. FINES AND FEES 1. The entry fee for each association shall be $ assessment, if necessary payable before the official weigh-in. By weigh-in day the association will not be allowed to participate in the Magic City Youth Football League for the current year (NO EXCEPTION). Designated fees and fines not paid by an association will forfeit in general affairs of this association until paid in full. If the entry fee fine or assessment is not paid in (14) Fourteen days that park cannot vote or make a motion until the fee fine or assessment is paid in full. If the fee, fine or assessment is (30) thirty days overdue that park is suspended from the league until payment is made. 6

6 2. For the mutual protection of all teams entered, to insure fulfillment of schedules and right conduct on the part of players and coaches of all teams, no entry fee will be refunded. 3. Each new organization must pay $ in advance. Plus post a $ assurance bond per organization, which Board of Commissioners will be funded at the end of the second season if all criteria are met. This is a non-refunded fee. There will be a one year probating for new orga n ization. 4. If a Coach is ejected from any game for unsportsmanlike conduct or any other reason, he/she will automatically be suspended from the next game. Coach will also be fined $50.00 for the first offense. For the second offense the Coach will be suspended for (3) three games and for that coach there will also be a $ fine. For the third offense the Coach cannot coach in Magic City league for one year from the date of the offense. There will also be a $ fine against the coach and he/she cannot be on the sideline during practice or during games. He/she must come before the Board of Commissioners to be reinstated to the league. 5. If a player is ejected from any game for unsportsmanlike conduct or any other reason, he/she will automatically be suspended from the next game. For the second offense the player will be suspended for the next (3) three games. For the third offense, the player cannot play in Magic City League for one year from the date of the offense. The player must come before the board of commissioners to be reinstated to play in the Magic City League again. 6. No coach, player of commissioner will be able to coach or play in Magic City until all fines/fees are pain in full. 7. No association with outstanding fines and fees may participate in play-offs or bowl games. If an association does not have a working representative, (working means assisting in conducting the play-off, Eddie Robinson bowl and tournament, and official weigh-in and late weigh in unless there is an emergency) a $ fine will be assessed. 8. For a violation of rules, including flagrant, unsportsmanlike conduct other than physical abuse, the first offense is a $ $ fine, depending on the severity of the case, including who reported the violation; whether there was intent to hide or conceal information, whether there were attempts to falsify records. The penalty will also carry probation which is a warning to the association that any further violations will jeopardize its membership in the Magic City Youth Football League. 9. For physical abuse, which includes physical attacks made on officials, coaches and/or players by anyone, a fine of $ and one year suspension will be levied. 7

7 10. For intentional flagrant violations of the rules, the association may be placed on restrictive probation and assessed a monetary fine of $ Restrictive probation limits the association participation to regular season games and prohibits the association from participating in any playoffs include championships for the duration of the restrictive probation. Intentional flagrant violations, including being advised that a rule(s) have been violated and the association continues with the same violation, coaches and game officials may be reprimanded, fined and/or suspended for flagrant, unsportsmanlike conduct. This includes profanity, vulgarity, obscenities, striking players, coaches, fans or spectators, failing to fulfill an assignment or being late for an assignment without notifying the association as soon as possible and for other conduct unbecoming a coach, parent or game official. 11. The penalty for a park that fails to report an incident shall be suspended from the association and/or assessed a monetary fine. If a fine is assessed at the last game of the season, whether on a park, coach or players, the assessment will be carried over to the next season. 12. A parent, spectator or coach will be removed from the premises if he or she is guilty of

8 A. OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN 1. Official weigh-in will take place in a designated place on a date specified by the Board of Commissioners. Teams should be dressed in home jerseys with numbers clearly visible front and back unless prior notice is given to the President. Photographs of each team will be taken at a time designated by the Board of Commissioners. 2. At official weigh-in, a player must qualify in his age class. If a weight class of an organization is not ready to weigh-in at its scheduled time, the organization will be fined $50.00 and will be re- scheduled to weigh-in. A $15.00 fine will be charged for late weigh-in per player. The fee must be paid in cash or with the organization's check. No one will be allowed to register or play after late weigh-in, unless approved by the Board of Commissioners. This money is non-refundable. At official weigh-in the commissioner and head coach of each team must sign a verification list stating that the players are present. 3. The 6-U team will be present for check-in at 8:30 A.M. Each weight class must be present for check-in at half time of the game prior to their game. Both teams will be present with their head coach for check-in. Each player must wear his/her jersey to the check-in. Each player must have an official Magic City card stamp at the check-in and his/her name must appear on the official roster. A player cannot play if he does not meet age requirements. 4. Each member organization will furnish the following information per player: a. A certified birth certificate (if not in files) b. A complete team roster c. Each player issued a number will maintain that number during the entire year (Exception see section 38, #4) 5. No player signed with one organization shall play with any other organization in this association, or be permitted to play on any other team in the division that requires contracts to be signed by participating players. No player signed with another team as described above will be allowed to play on any team of this association; unless a park folds a team and there is no age group at that park to move to..2.d 6. All teams must have a minimum of 20 players on each roster no later than late weigh-in. All team rosters will be finalized by week All parks must turn in their paper work the Wednesday before the official weigh-in. If a park does not turn in their paper work, they will be fined $50.00 dollars for each team's paper work that was not turned in. The minimum number of players on the team roster is 15 (fifteen). 8. To allow all the skill players in each weight class, on each team to weigh up the maximum weight plus the 10 pounds allotted for each weight class. Unlimited weight player can only play from tackle to tackle, and wear numbers in the 60, 70 and 90 series. 9

9 B. COMPOSITION OF DIVISIONS (AGES AND WEIGHT CHART) The various leagues will be formed as follows: 1. 6-U Teams for players 6 years of age and under; cannot be 7 years of age before August 1 st of the current year. Skill player = 75 lb U Teams for players 6 years of age and under; cannot be 9 years of age before August 1 st of the current year. Skill player = 95 lb U Teams for players 10 years of age and under; cannot be 11 years of age before August 1 st of the current year. Skill player = 115 lb U Teams for players 12 years of age and under; cannot be 13 years of age before August 1 st of the current year. Skill player = 135 LB. 5. This association works under the influence of mandatory roster and ID check-in before every game. This roster and ID check-in must be done in uniforms or player may strip, however the player must make that required weight to be a skill player, and have on a team jersey. 6. Once a player moves up, he/she may under no circumstances, move back down during the current season. 7. Mandatory check-in shall take place during half time of the game prior to their scheduled game time and check-in at that time. 8. All associations are required to have accurate medical scales and a certified 50 pound weight. (The President will certify scales the day of official weigh-in). 9. Failure to comply with the mandatory pre-game weigh-in procedure will result in forfeiture of game. 10. Each association must have a minimum of (4) teams, unless otherwise approved by the board of commissioners U Team - 4th down; if they elect to punt the ball, it will be moved 20 yards field by the referee. A team cannot punt inside the 40 -yard line or 50 yard line. C. X PLAYERS 1. Any player exceeding maximum weights of backfield and receiver will be designated as an X Player and must have a Magic City Sticker on the rear of their helmet. 2. There may only be five (5) X men in the offensive lineup. These five will be in the positions of Center, Guards and Tackles. In the offensive set, these men must be within one (1) yard of the line of scrimmage. These X men must be in a three (3) or four (4) point stance at the snap of the ball. 10

10 3. An X Player infraction is a fifteen (15) yard unsportsmanlike penalty after an initial warning from the official. There will be only one warning per team per game. 4. An X Player cannot line up outside of the normal position of the offensive tackle. (Inside foot splits the tackle and the outside shoulder no more than one (1) foot past the offensive tackles outside shoulder. This means if the offensive line is unbalanced, the defensive line does not need to adjust to said alignment and an X Player in this case can be outside of the first tackle but normal alignment on the second tackle However, the defensive X Player must be in a three (3) or four (4) point stance. 5. There may be five (5) X Players in both offensive and defensive lineups. There will not be any X Players lined up as the two outside gunners on kickoffs. 6. The five (5) monster men on the receiving team must be on the front line when the ball is touched by the kicker. 7. No X Player can advance the football at any time. They can kick-off. X Players can punt and/or kick extra points. D. BALL 1. An 18" circumference ball will be used for 6-U, 8-U teams. 2. A 19" circumference ball will be used for 10-U and 12-U teams. 3.The balls are to be leather. These balls are to be sanctioned balls for this association, as voted on by the commissioners each year. The balls mayor may not be striped. 4. The only balls allowed are those adopted by this MAGIC CITY YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE. E. EQUIPMENT 1. Fundamental equipment is the responsibility of the individual association. The Park Board Magic City Youth Football League encourages all groups to provide each boy/girl with safe equipment. 2. All team jerseys must be numbered front and back. Skill players may wear any number; unlimited players wear numbers in the 60, 70 and 90 series. Two teams may purchase the same color jerseys; however, the home team in each game will have the right to wear their home colors. Scheduling committees should review each team color and notify each team if a conflict is apparent. Any organization buying new jerseys of a different color must obtain board approval. Jersey numbers must be written on rosters no later than Wednesday after the first game. 3. A player must have a card stamped by Magic City Youth Football League president with a current picture on it to be eligible to participate in any game. The team picture must be available at all games. If a player or team loses their picture or card stamped by Magic City Youth Football, after the weekly meeting, that player or team may use team picture for the next game. At the following meeting the team pictures with the new Magic City identification card will be presented to the Board of Commissioners for approval. Every two years Magic City Youth Football cards will expire, a new picture and card are needed. 11

11 4. If a player wears a jersey number (example: #13 at game week 1, and #11 at game week 2), the player cannot participate until the correction has been made by the Board of Commissioners at the next meeting, and if the player participates in any games after week 1, he/she will be ineligible. 5. Tennis shoes or athletic shoes with molded cleats of rubber may be used. No detachable cleats of any kind may be used. 6. Each association will be responsible for laminating their own cards. Cards will be stamped at the official weigh-in, so laminating cannot take place until after this date. Each player. in order to play must have a valid, stamped, and laminated 1.0. card. The card must have a current clear photo picture, up to date within a 2 year period. 7. If an ineligible player participates in a game, the game will be forfeited, unless agreed upon by the two commissioners. F. OFFICIALS 1. This association shall use only officials registered with the Alabama State High School Athletic Association and the fees to be paid shall be determined by mutual agreement of the Magic City Youth Football League and the official's association. 2. The official Magic City League's season begins the first day of practice. Any infraction committed on or after date are punishable by the rules and regulations of Magic City Youth Football league. 3. No player shall be eligible to participate in any game until a copy of the player's certified birth certificate is placed on file in the Magic City office. (A certified birth certificate is one issued by the State Bureau of Vital Statistics in the state in which the player was born). 4. A player on two rosters will cause a team to forfeit all games in which the player participated. 5.The coach should have his players ready and available for check-in at the prescribed time. Check-in is mandatory. 6. Any coach found "hiding" players, or in any way making his/her player unavailable for the weigh-in will be subject to discipline outlined in the protest and violations section IV of this Constitution. 7. A player not present for the check-in prior to the start of the game may not participate in the game, unless the opposing coach agrees to check players in. Playing an ineligible player is grounds for forfeiture. 8. Officials and coaches check the game ball to see if it conforms to the Magic City rules. 9.Officials turn in to the board of commissioners the name of any coach showing unsportsmanlike conduct. 12

12 10. Officials should be conversant and knowledgeable of all rules adopted by Magic City Football League. 11. All games will be eight (8) minute quarters by the clock. The clock will be kept in accordance with the Alabama High School Football Rules. Each association is responsible for a timekeeper. If no timekeeper is available, the officials will keep time. Time between halves will be only six minutes and between ball games six minutes. 12. Officials have the option to postpone games due to inclement weather or if opposing commissioners cannot reach an agreement. 13. If a team fails to show up for a game or removes their kids from the playing field or do not have enough players they will be required to pay per team and the game officials if they are visitors. For the playoff there will be a $ fine added for not fielding a team. A team is the minimum of 11 players on the official Magic City League roster. 14. Once a team leads by 30 points in the second (2 nd ) half, the clock will stop only for timeout or injuries. A hot clock may be requested at any time by the losing coach but must be agreed upon by the opposing coach. 15. The Board of Commissioners shall determine the penalty for a violation if the penalty is not prescribed in a particular section. G. PENALTIES 1. Five (5), Ten (10), and Fifteen (15) yard penalties will be observed on 80 or 100 yard fields. 2. Standard rules apply to the regulation size field. 3.A one (1) point is granted if the ball is run or passed; two (2) points when the ball is kicked in for the 10-U, 12-U from the three yard line if run in. 6-U and 8-U may run for a two {2} point conversion from the 5 yard line and the 10-U, 12-U may run from the ten (10) yard line for a two (2) point conversion. 4. The clock is suppose to stop on an incomplete pass. If a ball is fumbled and it rolls out of the end zone; it results in a touchback and the ball is to be placed at the 20 yard line U - All first down 10 yards and all penalties will be the same yards; 5, 10, or point conversion must be announced to the officials prior to the snap. 7.For the age groups that do not punt cannot get a penalty in order to put themselves in the position to walk off the punt. H. PROCEDURE AND PLAY & PLACE 1. All games will be played on fields specified by the Schedule Committee and approved by the Board of Commissioners and home parks will be responsible for policing Sidelines. 13

13 2. 6-U, 8-U teams will play on an 80 yard field by regulation width, or 40 yard width if provided U, 12-U teams will play on a regulation size field, or as provided by the home team. 4. The field inspection committee must inspect all fields, general the second week in August and be approved before league play. Commissioners will be notified of any problems found with the fields. All fields not ready when inspected will be charged $25.00 for late inspection. 5. The bulk of the weekly schedule will be played on Saturday. Games unable to be played on Saturday will be played at the convenience of this association and the official association. 6. No game will be scheduled to begin any later than 8:30 P.M. 7.Teams scheduled for any game must be ready to play at the scheduled game time. This includes roster and 10 check in, dressing and warming up. 8. All rained out or postponed games may be rescheduled by the individual association. Both organizations must be in complete agreement on the rescheduling. If the two (2) organizations cannot agree, the Board of Commissioners will set the time and date for the game. 9. It shall be up to the home team to postpone all games due to inclement weather. 10. No organized practice will be scheduled before the date specified by the Board of Commissioners and no games or post season activity will be scheduled after January 1 st. 11. All games will be played in order of weight class 6-U, 8-U, 10-U and 12-U. 12. League games shall have precedence. Teams entering this association shall be allowed to play games with outside teams but teams shall be required giving preference to playing league games before all other games, and place their available team on the field. 13. Only coaches with identification will be allowed on the sidelines. This rule will be strictly enforced. All Coaches cards must be visible at all times (Laminated, Magic City stamp on the back), If a coach does not have their card, he or she must pay to enter the game (NO EXCEPTION). All players and cheerleaders must have on their uniforms to enter the game free. 14. All tied games will be settled by the High School Game Rules. No regular season game or playoff game can end in a tie. The games must be completed with a winner. 15. The clock operator must be at least 18 years of age. The chain crew must be at least 16 years of age. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in a 15 yard penalty on the 100 yard field and a 12 yard penalty on the 80 yard field. This is punishable both at the beginning of the game, each quarter and halftime. 16. The maximum amount that can be charged to enter a Magic City Youth Football League game, regular season or preseason game is $3.00 per adult and $1.00 for children 12 and under U Teams will not have to punt or kickoff. 8-U Teams will not have to punt. 10-U, 12-U will have to punt and kickoff; there will be no FREE PUNT OR FIELD GOAL ATTEMPT, the defense can rush. 14

14 I. BOWL - LEAGUE AND POST SEASON PLAY 1. Each division champion will be determined by their regular season. 2. A conference championship is held at the end of each season's play. The top teams in each weight class will compete in this event, hereinafter known as the Eddie Robinson Bowl. The Eddie Robinson Bowl Game will be played at a date specified by the Board of Commissioners. 3. Each team may move up 5 players for the Eddie Robinson Bowl only. 4. No other post season activities will be scheduled to conflict with this bowl event. 5. No post season activity will be scheduled after December 31 st of the current year. 6.It will be left up to the individual organization to schedule any bowl games. These games may be scheduled at any time throughout the year, as long as they do not conflict with any scheduled event of this Magic City Youth Football Association. 7. Playoff tiebreaker process 1 st - Conference record 2 nd - Head to head 3 rd - Overall record 4th - Head to head 8. In the event a tie cannot be broken using this method the teams will draw numbers for the wildcard slots. The wildcard game will be played at a neutral site. The league will be responsible for paying the officials. a. To accept the addition of one official for the l0-u, 12-U games making the total number of officials on the field for the playoff and Eddie Robinson four. b. A member of this organization shall be allowed to schedule any bowl game, either in town or out, any time they may wish, provided it does not conflict with any scheduled event of this Magic City Youth Football Association. c. The top 4 teams in each weight class will make the playoff, with 1 st place team will play the 4th place team, 2 nd place team will play 3 rd place team, to determine who will play for the division's champ. 15

15 SECTION IV POLICIES & PROCEDURES A. SECURITY- POLICE ON DUTY AT ALL GAMES 1. In compliance with the Birmingham Park and Recreation Board and the City of Birmingham, all parks are required to have police security. Security is required from the start of the 6-U game to the end of the 12-U game. Home fields are responsible for providing security to all regular season and pre-season games. Security is considered to be a city police officer, County officer or State officer. Security guards are not acceptable security. The fine for failure to provide security will be set by the Board of Commissioners at the next meeting. B. PROTEST 1. Whenever a matter of protest arises during a game, the captain or coach of the team should immediately notify the officials and the coach of the team being protested. The referee will announce to the audience that the game is being played under protest. Also, the referee will note to the Executive Board that subject game was played under protest. In play-off or tournament play, the protest must be settled before play can continue. 2. Playing illegal players will result in forfeiture of games and probation in which players participate if protested by the opposing coaches. Should both teams use illegal players, both teams will be credited with a loss. A player that is not an approved player on the playing roster is an illegal player. If a player belongs to another team or league and participates in a game in this league, he/she is illegal. An organization or team placed on probation is not eligible to participate in any play-off or championship games that season. 3. An ineligible player is one who is legally a member of the team, but who is ineligible to play in a particular game or games because of an infraction of the rules, or because of a previous violation or disciplinary action. It is the duty of the coach to keep a record of his players. 4. A protest, which involves an official's judgment, is not legal. The only legal protest is one in which a violation of playing rules or the use of an ineligible player is protested. 5. All protests must contain the following information (NO EXCEPTIONS) 1. Team and weight division 2. Date 3. Time 16

16 4. Place 5. Name of Officials 6. Score 7. Time of game (quarter) 8. Rule and section of the Official Rules being violated 9. A copy of protest must be presented to the Board at the next regular scheduled meeting. 10. A $25.00 fee must accompany any protest and all protests must be in typewritten form. Money will remain in treasury if member loses; money will be refunded if protest is won. 11. Protests will be handled only if the above outline is met. 12. Protests will be heard as follows: A. Each member association and/or spectator involved will leave the meeting room while review is made. B. The remaining member association will hear written protest. C. A general vote will be taken. 51% of present members represent a majority quorum. All decisions are final. C. Penalties for violations of rules set forth in the constitution are as follows: 1. A one hundred fifty to three hundred dollar fine ($ $300.00) will be assessed against the association proven guilty of violating the rules for play and membership. Any or all games played will be forfeited at the discretion of the Board of Commissioners. 2. Second offense will be grounds for dismissal from membership in the Magic City Youth Football Association. 17

17 MAGIC CITY YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE PROTEST FORM 1. Team and Weight Division: 2. Date: 3. Time: 4. Place: 5. Name of Officials: 6. Score: 7. Time of Game (Quarter): 8. Rule and Section of the official rules being violated: Signature of Coach 18

18 MAGIC CITY YOUTH FOOTBALL COACHES CODE OF ETHICS I will consider the health of my players; not to use anyone who is sick or injured, and refer to a competent physician all evident physical or organic defects. I will integrate my philosophy of athletics with the general philosophy of life and instill proper attitudes in my athletes, that they may become aware of the role of athletics in education. I will conduct myself so as to be a credit to Magic City Youth Football; and to encourage greater player and spectator sportsmanship. I will always use ethical methods in scouting a team. I will teach and practice true sportsmanship at all times on the street and with the public. Whereas I will strive to win; I will also attempt to gracious in losing; I will be modest in victory and gracious in defeat. I will treat visiting teams, coaches and officials as guests. I will wholeheartedly maintain good relations with other coaches. I will not be guilty of repeating rumors or stories that will be detrimental to the good name of sports. I will offer congratulations win or lose and never be guilty of "pouring it on". I will establish coach-player relationships on the basis of mutual respect and confidence. I will not approve commercialism, solicitation, subsidizing or unprofessionalism entering into Magic City Youth Football. I will subscribe to the principle that in Magic City Youth Football, the total welfare of the participants comes first. I will treat all players equal, and not show favoritism toward any player. I will not miss more than three consecutive coaches meetings without a legitimate excuse. I will not be guilty of the use of drugs and alcohol at the parks during practice and game days. If any of these codes are violated, I expect to be automatically dismissed. THIS CODE OF ETHICS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY 19

19 2014 RULES ADDITIONS 1. All MAGIC CITY PLAYING RULES INFRACTIONS SHALL START AT $ FIRST OFFENCE, $ SECOND OFFENCE AND $ THIRD OFFENCE, OR IF A HIGHER DOLLAR AMOUNT IS NEEDED THE PRESIDENT CAN ENFORCE IT. (1)IF A COACH OR COMMISSIONER WAS FINED LAST YEAR AND COMES AND GET CAUGHT THIS YEAR FOR THE SAME OFFENCE, IT IS THAT COACH SECOND OFFENCE, A $ FINE SHALL BE IMPOSED. (2)IF A PARK WAS FINED LAST YEAR AND COMES AND GET CAUGHT THIS YEAR FOR THE SAME OFFENCE, IT IS THAT PARK SECOND OFFENCE, A $ FINE SHALL BE IMPOSED. 2. Increase cheerleaders passes 2 per team and 1 for the cheerleader coordinator for a total of Requires all coaches to wear appropriate coach s attire/uniform throughout the league on game day. Team colors can be worn, khaki pants or shorts but absolutely no jeans allowed. (Amended 6/25/2014 jeans can be worn, absolutely no sagging pants or shorts to be worn, and there will be a fine.) 4. No add on after late weigh in, which is the Wednesday night after the first game. 5. All parks have signs posted stating no firearms, no alcohol and no tobacco allowed. 6. Do not bring players to weigh in if they are not weighing in. All Birth Certificates have to be turned in by weigh in. You will get the official roster after second weigh in. If a park does not have the allotted number of players (20) by weigh in, they will have until the Wednesday night after the second game to add to their roster. Revised 6/26/