2017 MYFL By Laws Bylaws of M.Y.F.L., Inc.

A Texas Non-Profit Corporation

 

 

 

Article 1:Location of Offices

The name of this corporation is M.Y.F.L., Inc.  It is a Texas nonprofit corporation with principal offices in Midlothian,

TX.

 

Article 2:Purpose

This corporation is a nonprofit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person.  It is organized

under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act for public and charitable purposes.  The specific purposes of this

corporation are to operate an amateur youth football league, instruct youth in Midlothian on the skills of football &

cheerleading activities, promote participation by youth and their parents in these activities, and to engage in any other

lawful activities permitted under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.

 

Article 3:Membership

The corporation shall have no shareholders.  The members (“Parents, legal guardians, coaches and Board of

Directors”) in the activities promoted by this association shall have voting rights, if in good standing with the league

and are paid in full, as it pertains to the election of the Board of Directors (“Board”), ratification by 2/3 majority of the

Parents of the actions undertaken by the Board (majority shall be determined from the number of Parents present at

the regular meeting of the Board at which the ratification is proposed), and other items as may time-to-time be

specified by the Board.  All other rights and actions for day-to-day operation of the association shall vest in the Board.

Board positions will be voted on every year, half of the positions voted on even numbered years and the other half

voted on odd numbered years.

 

Article 4:Directors

 

Section 4.1Powers

Subject to limitations of the Articles and these Bylaws and of pertinent restrictions of the Texas Non-Profit

Corporation Act, all of the activities and affairs of the corporation shall be exercised by or under the direction of the

Board of Directors.  Without prejudice to these general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby

expressly declared that the Board shall have the following powers in addition to the other powers enumerated in

these Bylaws:

(a)   To select and remove all the appointed officers, chairmen, or coaches by majority vote of the corporation,

prescribe duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, with the Articles of Incorporation, or with these Bylaws,

fix the terms of their offices and their compensation, and in their discretion require from them security for faithful

service.

 

(b)   To make disbursements from the funds and properties of the corporation as are required to fulfill the purposes of

this corporation as are more fully set out in the Articles of Incorporation and generally to conduct, manage, and

control the activities and affairs of the corporation and to make rules and ‘regulations not inconsistent with law, with

the Articles of Incorporation, or with these Bylaws, as they may deem best.

 

(c)    To adopt, make, and use a corporate seal and to alter the form of the seal from time to time as they may deem

best.

 

(d)   To borrow money and incur indebtedness, for the purposes of the corporation and to execute and deliver, in the

corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations, or other

evidences of debt and securities.

 

(e)         To the extent permitted by the exempt status of the organization, to carry on a business at a profit and apply

any profit that results from the business activity to any activity in which it may legally engage.

 

Section 4.2Identification of Officers as Directors

All elected officers of the corporation shall serve as Directors of the corporation and shall have all powers vested in

the Board of Directors.  Throughout these Bylaws, unless otherwise specifically delineated as an “Officer”, the term

“Director” shall mean and include all elected officers of the corporation.

 

Section 4.3Number of Directors

The authorized number of Directors of the corporation shall be not less than seven and not more than twelve, with the

exact number to be determined from time to time by the Directors until changed by an amendment of the Articles of

Incorporation or by an amendment to these Bylaws.  The number may be changed by the vote or written assent of a

majority of the directors then in office.

 

Section 4.4Qualifications

Each Director must (1) be a Parent of a participant and at least one of their children must have participated in the

activities promoted by the corporation for at least one (1) year immediately prior to election or  (2) have volunteered

for at least one (1) year as a coach, assistant coach, or approved board position.  Each Director must believe without

reservation in the purposes of the organization. All Directors must submit to a criminal and local background check.

 

Section 4.5Nominations for Office or Director

Each individual interested in running for office shall submit a Notice of Intent to run to the Secretary no later than

twenty-one (21) days prior to the last home game of the regular playing season.  The Secretary shall notify each

Team Representative and the Directors of the slate of officers to be voted upon no later than one week prior to the

last home game of the regular playing season.  It shall be the duty of the Team Representative for each team

participating in the activities promoted by the corporation to notify the Parents of that team as to the slate of officers.

 

Section 4.6Election of Officers and Directors

The offices of President, Secretary, Treasurer, Equipment Manager, and Cheer Director shall be filled by secret ballot

vote by the majority of members during calendar years ending in odd numbers.  The offices of Vice President, Town

Representative, Special Projects, Rules Chairman, Assistant Cheer Director, board approved positions, and Registrar

shall be filled by secret ballot vote by the majority of members during calendar years ending in even numbers on a

date chosen by the BOD.

 

Section 4.7Vacancies

Any Director may resign effective on giving written notice to the President, or the Secretary of the Board, unless the

notice specifies a later date or condition for the effectiveness of such resignation.

(a)     If the resignation is to take effect immediately or at some future time, a successor may be selected by majority

vote of Board of Directors before that time, to take office when the resignation becomes effective.

Or

 

(b)    Vacancies in the Board shall be filled by special election with secret ballots cast by Parents on a date noticed at

least seven (7) days in advance.

 

Each Director so elected shall hold office until the expiration of the term of the replaced Director and until a successor

has been named and qualified.

 

A vacancy or vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist in case of the death, resignation, or removal of any

Director, or if the authorized number of Directors is increased.

 

The Board may declare vacant the office of a Director who has been declared of unsound mind by a final order of

court, or convicted of a felony or been found by a final order or judgment of any court to have breached any duty

arising under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.

 

No reduction of the authorized number of Directors shall have the effect of removing any Director prior to the

expiration of the Director’s term of office.

 

The MYFL Board of Directors has 30 days from the beginning of tackle season to hold a vote/nomination for vacant

positions.

 

Section 4.8Removal of Directors/Members/Participants

A.    Director may be removed from office if any of the following has been found to have occurred:

 

(1)   The Director misses two or more consecutive board meetings or three meetings in a calendar year (unless

excused by a majority vote of the Board of Directors) shall have his/her position automatically declared vacant.

 

(2)   The Director becomes physically incapacitated or his or her inability to serve is established in the minds of a

majority of the Board.

 

(3)   A conflict of interest is found to exist between the Director and the corporation.

 

(4)   The Director is found to have engaged in activities or actions that are directly contradictory to the best interests

of the corporation.

 

(5)   The Director is found to be engaged in the misrepresentation of the corporation and its policies to outside third

parties, either willfully, or on a repeated basis.

 

(6)   The Director has not continued to meet the qualifications set forth in Section 4.4.

 

(7)   Failure to fulfill his/her responsibility as a Board Member or circumvention of the bylaws or rules of the

association shall be grounds for removal.

 

(8)   Subject to a Board vote, the Director will be required to pay full price for uniforms, registration, and $50.00 in

concession stand fees.  Failure to pay will result in permanent removal from league for the said Director/Coach and

his/her children.

 

Before any removal occurs, the Director will be advised of the allegation and the basis for the allegation, and will be

given an opportunity to present to the Board any contrary evidence, or explanation he or she may have.  Removal

must be by a majority vote of all the Directors at the next scheduled board meeting.

 

B.    Disciplinary Action/Removal of Members (Parents and Legal Guardians of Participant)

Members will receive 1 written warning.

(1)   A verbal warning will be administered by two Board of Director members if possible.  Those Board of Directors

members will then be required to follow-up with the Board with an electronic account of interaction to be discussed at

the next scheduled board meeting.

(2)    The written warning will explain to them that they have been warned for whatever the Board has found the

Member in fault of. The warning will explain to the Member the magnitude of the next one if received.

(3)   A second offense will result in the removal of the Member and/or Participant from the MYFL, by a majority vote of

the Board.

 

C.    Reasons for disciplinary action but not limited to.

 

(1)   The MYFL will not tolerate any Member not to abide by any part of the MYFL Bylaws.

(2)   The MYFL will not tolerate any threats made towards any other Member, Board Member, or Participant by word

of mouth, e-mail, post-marked mail, or any other electronic communication.

(3)   Not abiding by the MYFL-Player or MYFL-Cheerleading Guidelines, member or coaches’ guidelines.

(4)   The MYFL will not tolerate any attempt of defamation of character or slander of another Member, Board Member

or Participant of the MYFL

(5)  Or any other inappropriate behavior as deemed by the Board of Directors.

 

Section 4.9Place of Meetings

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided in these Bylaws, any meeting (whether regular, special or

adjourned) of the Board of Directors of the corporation may be held at any place within or outside the City of

Midlothian that has been designated for that purpose by the President.

 

Section 4.10Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board shall be held without call or notice at a time and location designated by the President. 

The Board of Directors has the right to go into Executive Session which is not recorded and at which all non-

members will be dismissed from the meeting.

 

Section 4.11Parent Meetings

Regular meetings of the Parents shall be held as noticed by the President, with at least (7) days’ notice, at the time

and location as designated by the President.

 

Section 4.12Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at any time by order of the President, Vice President,

Secretary, Treasurer, or of two or more of the Directors

 

Section 4.13Notice of Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board shall be held within 4 days’ notice by first class mail or a 48-hour notice given

personally or by telephone, including a voice messaging system or other system or technology designed to record

and communicate messages, telegraph, facsimile, electronic mail, or other electronic means.  Any notice shall be

addressed or delivered to each Director

or at the Director’s address as it is shown on the records of the corporation or as may have been given to the

corporation by the Director for the purpose of notice or, if the address is not shown on the records or is not readily

ascertainable, then at the place at which the meetings of the Directors are regularly held.

 

Section 4.14Quorum

Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, a majority of the authorized number of Directors shall constitute a

quorum except when a vacancy or vacancies prevents this majority, whereupon a majority of the Directors in office

shall constitute a quorum, provided such majority shall constitute one third of the authorized number of Directors.  A

majority of the Directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any meeting to another time and

place.  Except as the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws and the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act may provide,

the act or decision done or made by a majority of the Directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is

present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.

 

Section 4.15Adjournment

A majority of the Directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any   Directors’ meeting to

another time and place.  Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent

Directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned, except as provided in the next sentence.  If the

meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of any adjournment to another time or place shall be given prior

to the time of the adjourned meeting to the Directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment.

 

Section 4.16Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if a majority of members of

the Board individually or collectively consents in writing or by electronic media to the action.  The consent or consents

shall have the same effect as a majority vote of the Board and shall be filed with the minutes of proceedings of the

Board.

 

Section 4.17Rights of Inspection

Every Director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records, and

documents of every kind, and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation of which the person is a Director,

for a purpose reasonably related to that person’s interest as a Director.  Every Parent shall have the absolute right at

any reasonable time to inspect all books, records, and documents of every kind of the corporation.

 

Section 4.18Appointed Board Members and Official Board Committees

Appointed Board Members and Committees of the Board (Assistant Equipment Manager and Head Team

Representative) may be appointed by resolution passed by a majority of the whole Board.  Committees shall be

composed of two or more members of the Board and/or Parents, and shall have the powers of the board as may be

expressly delegated to it by resolution of the Board of Directors, except with respect to:

 

(A)   The approval of any action for which the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act required approval by the Board as a

whole;

 

(B)   The filling of vacancies on the Board or on any committee;

 

(C)   The fixing of compensation of the Directors for serving on the Board or on any committee;

 

(D)  The amendment or repeal of Bylaws or the adoption of new Bylaws;

 

(E)   The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express terms is not so amendable or

repeated

 

(F)   The appointment of other committees of the Board or the members thereof;

 

(G)  The expenditure of corporate funds to support a nominee for Director after there are more people nominated for

Director than can be elected; or

 

(H)   The approval of any self-dealing transaction.

 

The Board shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which proceedings of any committee shall be conducted. 

In the absence of any prescription, the committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which its

proceedings shall be conducted.  Unless the Board or committee shall otherwise provide, the regular and special

meetings and other actions of any committee shall be governed by the provision of this Article applicable to meetings

and actions of the Board.  Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of each committee.

 

Section 4.19Appointed Chairmen

The Board shall have absolute authority, in its discretion, and by majority vote of the Board, to appoint chairmen as

needed to assume and perform particular duties.  These chairmen, include, but are not limited to, the positions of

Concessions Chairman, Publicity Chairman, and Donations Chairman.

 

Section 4.20Fees and Compensation

Directors and Officers (as such) shall not receive compensation for their services as Directors or Officers.  Directors

and Officers may receive reimbursement for Board approved expenditures up to $200 incurred pursuant to resolution

passed by two non-related Board Members at a regular or special meeting of the Board.  With the exception, a

director may receive up to a $1,000.00 reimbursement with majority vote of the Board of Directors via in person vote,

regularly held meeting, special meeting, or electronic vote.  Reimbursement for expenses may be fixed or determined

by the Board.

 

Article 5Duties of Officers and Directors

 

Section 5.1Inability to Act

In the case of absence or inability to act of any officer of the corporation and of any person authorized by their Bylaws

to act in his or her place, the Board of Directors may from time to time delegate the powers or duties of the officer to

any other officer, or any director or other person whom the Board may select.

 

Section 5.2President

The President shall have general supervision, direction and control of the activities and Officers of the corporation. 

The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors.  The President shall be an ex-officio member of

all the standing committees, and shall have the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the

office of a President of a corporation, and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the

Board of Directors of the Bylaws.  The President shall be the MYFL Public Affairs Officer.  Not limited to emails,

phone calls, and social media.  The President shall only vote on matters before the Board of Directors in the event of

a tie.

 

Section 5.3Vice President

In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice President shall perform all the duties of the President, and when

so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions on, the President.  The Vice President

shall represent the MYFL at any meeting of the Midlothian Parks Board and/or any meeting with MISD concerning the

MYFL.  If the Vice President cannot attend the meeting, he/she shall contact the President who will assign a

substitute designee for that meeting.  The Vice President shall have other powers and perform other duties from time

to time prescribed by the Board of Directors or the Bylaws including securing practice and game sites.  The Vice

President shall be responsible for media relations unless delegated to other board members.  Not limited to emails,

phone calls, and social media.  The Vice President is also responsible for establishing a Saturday (Home Games)

work schedule and publishing it in a timely manner.

 

 

Section 5.4Secretary

The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a book of minutes at the principal office or other place as the Board of

Directors may order, of all meetings of the Board and its committees, with the time and place of holding, whether

regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice of the meeting given the names of those present at the

Board and Committee meetings and the proceedings of the meetings. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept,

at the principal office in the City of Midlothian, the original and a copy of the corporation’s Articles and Bylaws, as

amended to date. The Secretary shall keep and maintain the rosters of all football participants. The Secretary shall

give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the Board and any committees of the Board required by these

Bylaws or by law to be given, shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have other powers and

perform other duties as prescribed by the Board.

 

Section 5.5Treasurer

The Treasurer shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the

properties and business transactions of the corporation.  The books of account shall at all reasonable times be open

to inspection by any Director. The Treasurer shall deposit all monies and other valuables in the name and to the

credit of the corporation with depositories designated by the Board of Directors.  The Treasurer shall disburse the

funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board of Directors, shall render to the President and the Directors,

at each meeting of the Directors or whenever they request it, an account of all of his or her transactions and of the

financial condition of the corporation, and shall have other powers and perform other duties as may be prescribed by

the Board of Directors.  The Treasurer shall interact with a board approved tax professional.  Two signatures will be

required when counting money.  Only recognized members of the board can sign.

 

Section 5.6   Town Representative

The Town Representative shall represent the Board and attend all meetings of the Brazos Valley Youth Football

Assoc., and report monthly to the Board the items decided upon at the Brazos Valley meeting and shall have other

powers and perform other duties as may be prescribed by the BOD.  Will organize an annual coaches meeting and

will have the responsibility of the coaches throughout the season.  Town Representative is responsible for recording

and maintaining the Coaches Point System.  Responsible for assigning players to teams or oversee the assignment

of players to teams and certify that all players are assigned to teams based on MYFL and BVFA guidelines

 

Section 5.7Cheerleading Director

The Cheerleading Director shall be responsible for (1) scheduling clinics, and workshops for the cheerleading

participants, (2) select coaches for approval by the B.O.D, (3) assist with information for activities (4) assist with

information for news media releases, (5) assist with Homecoming activities, (6) create/update rules for cheer

participants, and shall have other powers and perform other duties as may be prescribed by the BOD.

 

Section 5.8Equipment Manager

The Equipment Manager shall be responsible for securing, maintaining, and keeping an inventory of all necessary

equipment and uniforms for the MYFL, issuing equipment to players, collecting equipment from Head Coaches at end

of season, maintaining the field during the playing season, appointing and organizing volunteers to assist in

maintaining the fields, and shall have other powers and perform other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of

Directors.

 

Section 5.9Rules Chairman

The Rules Chairman shall receive rule violations from Parents, notify the Board of any such rule violations, enforce

the rules of the MYFL and the Brazos Valley Football Assoc. (“BVFA”), and direct the course of action for

inappropriate behavior at any and all MYFL or BVFA games or functions.  Act as USA Football Commissioner to

enroll and organize coaches in Heads Up Program.

 

Section 5.10Team Representatives/Team Parent

The parents shall select another parent to serve as Team Representative for their team. The Head Coach of the team

shall be responsible for the Team Representatives actions and responsible for advising the Board of the identity of

the parent appointed as Team Representative.  The Team Representative shall be responsible for reporting to the

Board from the time the first practice begins through the last game (regular, tournament, bowl, or championship) that

the team participates in.  The Team Representative shall also be responsible for ensuring that parents are notified of

Board decisions, upcoming parent meetings, or any other matter which may concern the Parents.  The Board of

Directors reserves the right to reject the appointment of a Team Representative/Team Parent at any time during the

league year.

 

Section 5.11   Director of Special Projects

The Director of Special Projects shall organize and coordinate any special projects undertaken by the MYFL

including, but not confined to, Picture Day, Punt, Pass and Kick, Meet the Team, Homecoming Parade, Homecoming

Ceremonies, Playoffs, End of Year Banquet, Raffles, Fundraisers, trophies, awards, etc. and additional duties as

assigned by the BOD or any special project approved by MYFL.

 

Section 5.12Gates/Concession Director

The Gate/Concession Director shall perform all duties regarding Gates and Concessions including the set up and tear

down of gate tables at all games, startup monies for gate and concessions, catalog and deposit monies to MYFL

Treasurer, schedule gate workers and general oversight of concession stand, including inventory, stocking, etc. as

well as other duties assign by the BOD.  Position is subject to contract with 3rd party vendor.

 

Section 5.13Registrar/Player Agent

The Registrar/Player Agent shall organize and coordinate sign ups and registration, receive all registration monies,

catalog and deposit such monies to MYFL Treasurer, organize and assist with coordinating player draft, as well as

other duties assigned by the BOD. 

 

Section 5.14Assistant Cheer Director

The Assistant Cheer Director shall assist the Cheer Director with all cheer duties, and perform any other duties as

directed by the BOD.

 

Section 5.15 Saturday Work Schedule (Home Games)

All members of the MYFL Board are required to work Saturdays.  If the member’s game is played away from home

the member is required to work both before and after the away game and notify the Vice President and/or Town

Representative of his/her schedule.

 

Article 6Other Provisions

 

Section 6.1Endorsement of Documents; Contracts

Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note, mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, conveyance, or

other instrument in writing, and any assignment or endorsement thereof, executed or entered into between this

corporation and any other person, when signed           by any three of the President, Vice President, Secretary, or

Treasurer of this corporation shall be valid and binding on this corporation.

 

The Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided in the Bylaws, may authorize any officer or officers, agent or

agents, to enter into any contract or execute any instrument in the name of and  on behalf of the corporation.  This

authority may be general or confined to specific instances.  Unless so authorized by the Board of Directors, and

except as provided in this Section, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the

corporation by any contract or agreement, or to pledge its credit, or to render it liable for any purpose or to any

amount.

 

Section 6.2Corporate Records and Reports

The corporation shall maintain adequate and correct accounts, books and records of its business and properties for

at least seven years.  All these books, electronic data base storage, records, and accounts shall be kept at its

principal place of business in the City of Midlothian, as fixed by the Board of Directors from time to time.

 

Section 6.3Amendments

These Bylaws may be amended or repealed in whole or in part, and new Bylaws adopted by The Board of Directors. 

Amendments to Bylaws may be made on an annual basis from the time the new Board is elected until the first game

of the following season by majority vote by the Board. Any Amendment made to the Bylaws after the first game of the

following season shall only be amended by a unanimous vote of the Board.

 

Section 6.4Certification and Inspection of Bylaws

The original or a copy of these Bylaws, as amended or otherwise altered to date, certified by the Secretary, and shall

be open to inspection by the Directors of the corporation at all reasonable times.

 

Section 6.5Record of Amendments

Whenever an amendment or new Bylaw is adopted, it shall be copied in the Book of Minutes with the original Bylaws,

in the appropriate place.  If any Bylaw is repealed, the fact of repeal with the date of the meeting at which the repeal

was enacted or written assent was filed shall be stated in the Book.

 

Section 6.6Preparation of Guidelines for Coaches, Participants and Parents

The Board may create, adopt and implement separate rules and/or guidelines for coaches, participants, and parents

which govern the activities and responsibilities associated with participation in the activities promoted by the

corporation, including, but not limited to football and cheerleading.  The guidelines may be changed, on an annual

basis within the same time frame set for Amendments to the Bylaws.

 

Section 6.7 Individual Team Fundraisers

The MYFL Board of Directors is not responsible for individual team fundraising activities or disbursement of funds. 

The MYFL name and its likeness may only be used with Board approval.

 

Article   7Receipt, Investment, and Disbursement of Funds

 

Section 7.1Receipt

The corporation shall receive all monies, other properties, or both monies and properties, transferred to it for the

purposes for which the corporation was formed (as shown by the Articles of Incorporation).  However, nothing

contained herein shall require the Board of Directors to accept or receive any money or property of any kind if it shall

determine in its discretion that receipt of the money or property is contrary to the expressed purposes of the

corporation as shown by these Articles.

 

Section 7.2Investment

The corporation shall hold, manage, and disburse any funds or properties received by it from any source in a manner

that is consistent with the expressed purposes of this corporation.

 

Section 7.3Disbursement

No disbursement of corporation money or property shall be made until it is first approved by the President, Treasurer,

or by majority vote of the Board.  However, the Directors shall have the authority to appropriate specific sums to fulfill

the objects and purposes for which the corporation was formed and to direct the officers of the corporation from time

to time to make disbursements to implement the appropriations.

 

Section 7.4Execution of Checks, etc.

All checks, drafts, demands for money and notes of the corporation, and all written contracts of the corporation shall

be signed by the officer or officers, agent or agents, as the Board of Directors may from time to time by resolution

designate.  All checks and demands for money must be accompanied by an MYFL authorized form and approved by

the MYFL Board of Directors.

 

Section 7.5Refund Policy

The registration fee is a donation towards the operation of MYFL, and as such NO REFUND will be provided.  The

only exception to this policy is a doctor’s note from a certified doctor stating the child cannot participate before the 1st

game of the year or if approved by a majority vote of the Board.

 

Section 7.6Scholarships/Registration

Registration fees shall be determined by the BOD and are subject to change from year to year.  Proof of Free or

Reduced School Lunch Program must be submitted to be considered for scholarship.  Proof for scholarship must be

provided prior to first game.  Any account balance is to be paid in full by August 1st; participants not having paid in full

will not be allowed to register the following season until all dues are paid.  The deadline to register a participant will

be the published registration cut-off date.  Uniforms and Equipment may be withheld if balance is not paid.  The

MYFL Board of Directors reserves the right to review a Scholarship application and reject with majority vote.

 

Article 8Coaches

 

Section 8.1 Football Coaches

(a)   All persons interested in applying for a FOOTBALL coaching position will be accepted and reviewed by the

Board. The Head Coaching positions will be selected by the Board. All Assistant coaches will be chosen by their

Head Coaches.  The Head Coach reserves the right to remove an Assistant Coach, Team Mom/Volunteer from the

team or position of authority at his/her discretion. ALL FOOTBALL COACHES WILL UNDERGO A CRIMINAL AND LOCAL BACKGROUND CHECK. Upon receiving the criminal background checks, it is at the discretion of the Board

of Directors to disqualify any application by majority vote of the Board.  A signed Coaches Guidelines must be on file

with MYFL and followed or disciplinary action may or will be taken.  If the coach fails the background check he/she

cannot coach or volunteer for in MYFL or BVFA.  All MYFL coaches must have a current USA Football Heads Up

certification.  Team will not be allowed to practice with helmets and shoulder pads on until all coaches have

completed certification.  Failure to do so will result in loss of league approved badge or coaching position.  All Head

and Assistant Coaches must attend a yearly coaches meeting as set by the Town Representative.

 

Section 8.2 Cheerleading Coaches

(a)   All persons interested in being a CHEERLEADING Coach will apply with MYFL. All Head Coaching positions will

be filled at the discretion of the B.O.D by a unanimous vote. ALL CHEERLEADING COACHES WILL UNDERGO A CRIMINAL AND LOCAL BACKGROUND CHECK. Upon receiving the criminal background checks, the B.O.D

reserves the right to disqualify any application.  Cheer coaches must be 18 years of age.  If the coach fails the

background check he/she cannot coach or volunteer in MYFL or BVFA.  Only two Cheer Coach positions per team

will be given badges and allowed on the sidelines.  Minors can only assist with Cheer practices and must never be

unsupervised.

 

Article 9Cheerleading

 

Section 9.1Ages

(a)   Cheerleaders will be Kindergarten through 6thgrade.

1.     Any child who will before (5) years old on or before September 1st.

2.     Cheer Coaches must be at least 18 years old.

 

Section 9.2Dress code

(a)   Football and Cheerleaders uniforms will be approved and ordered by the B.O.D.

(b)   Any change in Football and Cheerleader uniform must be approved by majority vote of B.O.D.

(c)   Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Cheer Coaches are required to wear coaches’ shirts approved by the

Board of Directors and badges.  Failure to wear either will result in the coach not being allowed on the field during the

game.

(d)   Uniforms are to be Blue, Black, and White; majority color being blue.

 

Article 10 Tackle Football rules

Please visit www.bvfootball.org for all Tackle Football Rules.

 

Article 11 Flag Football Rules

Please visit www.bvfootball.org for all Flag Football Rules.

 

Article 12 7on7 Football Official Rules

Please visit www.bvfootball.org for all 7 on 7 Football Rules.

 

Article 13Draft Rules

A.    A Head Coach will be allowed to “lock in” his (8) captive players based on Head/Assistant Coaches.  Only a

Head Coach may “lock in” a player if he/she does not have a child participating in MYFL Football.  Only if said player

is no longer a participant in MYFL or if he/she elects to move to another team, may the Head Coach be allowed to

“lock in” another player as part of the allowed (8) captive players.

 

B.    Only the Head Coach and one of his/her assistants will be allowed to attend the draft selection process

 

C.    Each division will be moderated by at least 2 Board members

 

D.    The Town Rep will monitor the entire draft selection process except for the division in which he/she is Head

Coach; another Board member must serve as a Board moderator in the Town Rep's place

 

E.    The Town Rep will make the final decision if there are any disputes and/or disagreements between the coaches

or Board moderators

 

F.    For each division, there will be a lottery drawing to determine which team picks 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so forth

(depending on the number of teams for each division)

 

G.    All teams in the 1st round will have only one pick each

 

H.    Teams will be allowed a maximum of 2 alternating picks each for the 2nd round

 

I.      Teams will be allowed a maximum of 3 alternating picks each for the 3rd round and every round there after (the

actual number of picks will depend on the size of each individual team) until eventually all the registered players for

that division are selected

 

J.     Each team will draft by age until maximum allotment determined by Town Rep and Registrar are met

 

K.    Allotment of time for each division's draft will be a maximum of one hour each

 

L.     Each team's Head Coach will have a maximum of 60 seconds to announce the name of their specified

selection(s)

 

M.   Trading picks will be handled on a coach to coach basis that must be presented to the 2 Board moderators

before the trade becomes recognized as an official trade

 

N.    If all the registered players are not drafted within the hour, the Board moderators will randomly assign any

remaining players to designated teams

 

O.    The Bantam division will start at a specified official time and location with a 15 minute intermission before the

Minor division and Major division draft selections begin

 

P.    The Bantam, Minor, and Major division draft selection process will be monitored by a minimum of 2 Board

moderators for each division

 

Q.    The selection of cheerleaders by the Cheer Director and Assistant Cheer Director will begin approximately 15

minutes after the conclusion of draft selection process of the Minor division and/or Major division

 

R.    Definition of Team Core – Played with team/head coach in previous year/season.

 

S.    A list of team Assistant Coaches is required 72 hours prior to draft and submitted to the MYFL Registrar.  All

Assistant Coaches must be approved by the MYFL Board of Directors.

 

Article 13Dissolution

On Dissolution of this corporation, the Board of Directors shall cause the assets herein to be distributed to another

corporation with purposes similar to that identified in the Articles of Incorporation, and Article 2 of these Bylaws.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of Secretary

 

I, the undersigned, being the Secretary of M.Y.F.L., Inc., hereby certify that the above

Bylaws consisting of 13 pages were adopted as the Bylaws of this corporation pursuant to

Majority vote of the Board of Directors, effective as of April 19, 2017.  The Bylaws are, as of

the date of this certification, the fully adopted and existing Bylaws of this corporation.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand this April 19, 2017

 

 

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Original signed by Brandi Newcomer

M.Y.F.L., Inc. Secretary 2017