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POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURE #01

CODE OF CONDUCT
Version: 07 Feb 05

1. The intent of the Orleans Little League Baseball Inc. (OLLB) Code of Conduct is to define acceptable behaviour and the actions which may result should an individual not adhere to the Code.

APPLICATION

2. Through the action of joining or volunteering, everyone associated with OLLB agrees to be bound by this Code of Conduct.

DEFINITIONS

3. For the purpose of this policy, conduct is any physical or verbal behaviour exhibited by or directed to anyone connected with the OLLB organization.

4. Inappropriate conduct is defined as conduct that:

a) is contrary to any of the rules and regulations promulgated by Little League at any level above OLLB and which we are bound to respect as a condition of receiving a Little League Charter;

b) is physically or verbally abusive to anyone connected with the OLLB organization, especially a player;

c) harms, in any manner, the reputation of OLLB and its Board of Directors, Officers, members, Team Officials and Managers/Coaches;

d) disrupts the good order and discipline of OLLB;

e) causes a member to abuse his/her authority or position of trust;

f) fails to show respect towards OLLB, Team Management, Coaches, Players, Parents and to the Competing Teams and their Organizations;

g) insults or is physically or verbally abusive to the Umpires or Game Officials;

h) is inappropriate, especially when representing OLLB Teams in out-of-town tournaments, and that is deemed harmful to the reputation of OLLB; and

i) presents any other action that in the opinion of OLLB is deemed to be inappropriate.

5. The OLLB Sanctions Committee is a Standing Committee of OLLB consisting of three Directors appointed by the Board.

APPLICATION

6. This Code of Conduct will apply to all persons associated with OLLB including, but not limited to, members of the Board of Directors, Officers, Team Managers/Coaches, Umpires, Players and Parents.

COMPLAINT AND APPEAL PROCESS

7. OLLB in its sole discretion may, at any time, implement disciplinary action against a person who, through having behaved with inappropriate conduct, is deemed to be in breach of the Code of Conduct.

8. A complaint must be made in writing addressed to the President of OLLB, immediately or as soon as reasonably possible after the incident which gave rise to the complaint. A complaint registered more than 14 days after the incident, will not be accepted. The President will immediately refer the report to the Sanctions Committee.

9. If the situation is such that immediate action is required before the Sanctions Committee can review and the Board can act on the situation, the President can, on his own authority, immediately impose such temporary sanctions as he feels are appropriate. This action will be notified to the party involved and to the Sanctions Committee by the speediest means available. Such sanctions must be in within the range of those available to the Sanctions Committee. The temporary sanctions will remain in force until the Board has enacted its decision on the situation.

10. Upon receiving a report of a breach of the Code, the Sanctions Committee will make whatever inquiries it considers appropriate to establish the facts of the situation to the extent it considers necessary. It will then, with a majority vote, decide if there has been a breach of the Code and, if there has been a breach, make a recommendation on the appropriate disciplinary action. The form of disciplinary action can include suspension or any additional sanction including expulsion from OLLB. The decision and recommendation will be reported to the Board at its next meeting.

11. On receiving a recommendation from the Sanctions Committee, the Board may either vote to authorize the decision and recommended disciplinary action or return the recommendation to the Committee for further consideration. If authorized, the decision and disciplinary action will be delivered in writing to the person involved by regular mail postmarked within seven days of the Board meeting.

12. A person found to have breached the Code of Conduct will have the right to appeal the decision of the Board of Directors. An appeal must be made, in writing, to the President of OLLB no later than 15 calendar days from the date on which the notice of the disciplinary action is mailed to the party involved.

13. If an appeal is lodged, the President will put this item at the head of the agenda of the next following Board meeting. The appellant will be given an opportunity to attend the Board meeting for this item and address the Board on the matter of the appeal. This agenda item will be held in camera. The Board will review the situation and decide, by majority vote, the final and binding disposition of the matter. This decision will be delivered in writing to the appellant by regular mail postmarked within seven days of the Board meeting.

14. The appellant must be present in person at the hearing. Failure to appear will result in the appeal being dismissed. No further appeal will be allowed.

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POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURE #02

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Version: 07 Feb 05

1. It is considered critical that Members of the Board, Officers, Committee Members, Managers/Coaches, Umpires, and all other volunteers and Employees shall not engage in any activity which gives rise to, or could give rise to, an appearance or claim of self-dealing, divided loyalty or conflict of interest by reason of such persons position with OLLB.

2. In the event such person has reason to believe his or her activities or anticipated activities could give rise to any such claim, he or she shall have a duty to disclose such activities or anticipated activities to the Board of Directors.

3. In the event any such person may either directly or indirectly be a party to or be in any manner financially interested in any contract or agreement with OLLB for any matter, cause or thing, such contract or agreement shall be made in violation of this Policy and the same shall be null and void.

4. In addition, any such person violating this Policy will be subject to the sanctions included in paragraph 6 of By-Law #1 of OLLB. This paragraph provides for disciplinary action including but not restricted to removal or suspension, for any act, conduct or involvement contrary to the Rules, Regulations and Policies of the Corporation or which might tend to bring the Corporation into disrepute, or for any failure to perform properly the duties and responsibilities assigned to each person.

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POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURE #03

DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL SOLICITATION
Version: 07 Feb 05

1. Orleans Little League Baseball Incorporated (OLLB) has zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment or sexual solicitation of the members participating in OLLB activities.

DEFINITIONS

2. Discrimination is defined as unfavorable or unfair treatment of a person or class of persons in comparison to others who are not members of the protected class. For the purpose of this policy, it is unacceptable to commit acts of discrimination based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, handicap or the receipt of public assistance.

3. Harassment is defined as a course of conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress in such a person and serves no legitimate purpose. For the purposes of this policy, it is unacceptable to commit acts of harassment based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, handicap or the receipt of public assistance.

4. Sexual solicitation for the purposes of this policy is:

a) a sexual solicitation or advance made by a member of OLLB to another member of OLLB where the person making the solicitation or advance knows or ought reasonably to know that it is unwelcome; or

b) a reprisal or a threat of reprisal for the rejection of a sexual solicitation or advance where the reprisal is made or threatened to a member of OLLB.

5. For the purpose of this policy, a member of OLLB is a Director, Officer, Manager, Coach, Umpire, Player, Agent or Volunteer.

CHILD PROTECTION

6. Members of OLLB will not discriminate, harass or sexually solicit the children and players in OLLB.

7. Verified cases of discrimination, harassment or sexual solicitation will result in immediate termination of the personÂ’s voluntary service with OLLB.

8. Every child, player, parent or guardian has a right to claim and enforce the childÂ’s rights under this Policy without reprisal or threat of reprisal for so doing.

COMPLAINT AND APPEAL PROTOCOL

9. The Safety Officer receives a complaint of discrimination, harassment, or sexual solicitation.

10. The Safety Officer immediately reviews the situation with the President to decide on the interim action to be taken pending full investigation of the matter.

11. The Safety Officer provides the individual and the President with a written report of the information from Step 1 within 48 hours of receipt of the information..

12. The individual has 48 hours to submit a written response to the Safety Officer.

13. Within 72 hours of the receipt of the response, the Safety Officer submits a written recommendation to the President regarding the action to be taken by the Board. A copy of the recommendation is submitted to the complainant and the respondent..

14. The President puts the item on the next agenda of the Board as the first item of business. The complainant and the respondent are given the opportunity to attend this part of the Board meeting to state their positions. The Board reviews the item and decide by majority vote the final and binding disposition of the matter. This part of the Board meeting is be held in-camera.

15. The BoardÂ’s decision is issued to the complainant and respondent in writing within 7 days of the Board meeting..

MISCELLANEOUS

16. The Safety Officer will maintain a confidential file of all incidents related to this Policy.

17. If the matter referred to in para 9 involves the Safety Officer, then the President will replace the Safety Officer in the Complaint and Appeal Process.

18. If the matter referred in para 9 involves the President, then the appropriate Division Convenor will replace the President in the Complaint and Appeal Process.

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POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURE #04

CRIMINAL ACTIVITY CHECK
Version: 07 Feb 05

1. Orleans Little League Baseball Incorporated (OLLB) has zero tolerance for criminal activities by Directors, Officers, Managers, Coaches, Umpires, Agents, Players or Volunteers which may put the children and players at risk.

DEFINITIONS

2. For the purpose of this policy, a criminal activity is:

a) an activity as a result of which a person or individual has a record of offences: and

b) an activity which, when it exists on a person's record, is determined by a vote of the Board of Directors of OLLB to be of a nature such that it puts other members at risk.

3. A Member of OLLB is a Director, Officer, Manager, Coach, Umpire, Player, Agent or Volunteer.

CHILD PROTECTION

4. All members of OLLB, as a condition of holding their positions, will consent to a police check for a record of criminal offences. Verified records of offences will bar the person or individual from positions with OLLB, subject to the Complaint and Appeal Process outlined below.

5. Members of OLLB will inform the appropriate authorities of incidents in violation of this Policy.

COMPLAINT AND APPEAL PROCESS

6. The Safety Officer receives positive confirmation from fingerprint test.

7. The Safety Officer immediately reviews the situation with the President to decide on the interim action to be taken pending full investigation of the matter.

8. The Safety Officer provides the individual and the President with a written report of the information from para 7 within 48 hours of receipt of the information.

9. The individual withdraws from OLLB or within 48 hours submits a written response to the Safety Officer.

10. Within 72 hours of the receipt of the response, the Safety Officer submits a written recommendation to the President regarding the action to be taken by the Board. A copy of the recommendation is submitted to the complainant and the respondent.

11. The President puts the item on the next agenda of the Board as the first item of business. The complainant and the respondent are given the opportunity to attend this part of the Board meeting to state their positions. The Board reviews the item and decides by majority vote the final and binding disposition of the matter. This part of the Board meeting is held in-camera.

12. The Board's decision is issued to the complainant and respondent in writing within 7 days of the Board meeting.

MISCELLANEOUS

13. The Safety Officer will maintain a confidential file of all incidents related to this Policy.

14. If the matter referred to in para 7 involves the Safety Officer, then the President will replace the Safety Officer in the Complaint and Appeal Process.

15. If the matter referred in para 7 involves the President, then the Secretary will replace the President in the Complaint and Appeal Process.

16. The following forms are used in actioning this policy:

a) Policy Letter to Managers;

b) Consent and Authorization for Police Register Check; and

c) Fax Transmittal to Police Contact Form.

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POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURE #05

FINANCE
07 Feb 05

1. Monies of OLLB will be held in bank accounts or financial instruments as approved by the Board of Directors.

2. Monies received on behalf of OLLB by any member will be transferred to the Treasurer as soon as possible after receipt. They should not be processed through any other bank accounts or retained for any appreciable time outside the control of the Treasurer.

3. Disbursement of funds can only take place by cheque bearing the signatures of two of three named members of the Board. The President and Treasurer will be the normal signing authorities with a third Director, appointed by the Board, acting as an emergency replacement only.

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POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURE #07

COMPETITIVE MANAGER SELECTION COMMITTEE
Version May 2006

1. The following general points apply:

a) The Committee must be made up from members of the Board of Directors of Orleans Little League. These are the elected directors of the Corporation, they bear the responsibility and thus they alone should make the decisions. In the unlikely case that continuing advice must be sought from someone outside the Board, that person should be named as a non-voting advisor to the Committee.

b) The Committee should be formalized each year at the first meeting after the Annual General Meeting. The "administration" member should be voted in at this time.

c) A member of the Board who is applying for a Competitive League managing position cannot serve as a member of this Committee. Practically he/she could be a partial member, but for visibility he/she should be seen as playing no part in the decisions at any level. He/she should be replaced by another member of the Board through a vote of the Board.

2. The Committee should have a permanent membership composed of:

a) Vice-president - Baseball Operations;
b) Manager - Coaching;
c) Division Convenor (Note 2); and
d) Non-operations member of the Board (Note 3).

Notes:

1. It is considered inadvisable for the President to be a member of this Committee. If he is a member, he is bound by the Committee's recommendation when it comes to the Board. If he is not a member, he can remain impartial during the Board discussion.

2. Each Convenor would participate in the discussion on and choice of his Division managers only. It is only logical that he take part, as he should have a good knowledge of the Division and its people. Having all four Convenors as permanent members, however, would make the Committee too unwieldy.

4. A member of the Board who is from the "administration" rather than the "operations" side will provide a contrasting input to the discussions.

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POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURE #08

EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Version June 2008 (2)

1. The OLLB Education Scholarship is designed to assist OLLB players and ex-players with educational expenses and to promote the OLLB as an organization which fully supports the combination of sports and advanced education. The scholarship has a value of $500.00 and is paid from interest earned on OLLB reserve funds.

2. Monies which were transferred to OLLB in trust from the Hitmen Baseball Club on its demise will fund a second identical scholarship, entitled the Hitmen Baseball Club Education Scholarship.

3. It is anticipated that the two scholarships will be awarded each year, capital permitting. To be eligible to receive a scholarship, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined below.

ELIGIBILITY

4. The following are the criteria for Applicants to be eligible for an OLLB Scholarship:

a) Applicants must be have been Player Members of OLLB for a minimum of two seasons.

b) Applicants must be entering their first year of post-secondary education.

c) Applicants must be enrolled in a university/community college recognized by the Association of Universities or Colleges of Canada (www.aucc.ca) or Association of Canadian Community Colleges (www.accc.ca) .

APPLICATION

5. The following items make up an application:

a) An official transcript of marks from the most recent or last completed year of education. (40% of total score)

b) A 750 - 1000 word essay on the effects that Little League Baseball had or will have on the applicant, his/her motivation and his/her achievements in life. Essays will be judged on content and presentation (40% of total score)

c) A statement by the applicant explaining why he/she should be awarded the scholarship and discussing his/her goals for future education and career path. This statement will be evaluated on content and presentation (20% of total score).

6. Applications must be received at the Orleans Little League (P.O. Box 622, Orleans, Ontario, K1C 1S9) by the first Friday in July. Successful candidates will be chosen by the OLLB Board of Directors and notified by a letter from the Board. An award cheque will be presented upon the successful applicant’s enrolment at a recognized post-secondary institution. Applicants will not be informed of their specific ranking, and the decision of the OLLB Board shall be final. There is no appeal process.

7. Questions should be forwarded to the President or the Manager for Scholarships at the email address for OLLB.

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POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURE #11

CHOOSING COMPETITIVE LEAGUE TEAMS
Version May 2006

1. The aim of the League for the Competitive Season is to give our players experience with fully competitive baseball including, for one team per Division, participation in the Little League Tournament. The aim of each Competitive Manager and team is to achieve the best possible winning record.

2. Our overall procedure is that the Board will select/appoint each Competitive Manager and the Manager will then choose his/her players such that they, as a team, in his opinion, have the best chance of success.

3. In the early Fall, applications are requested for Competitive Managers positions for the following year. The OLLB Application can be found on the OLLB Website.

4. The Tournament Team Managers are chosen in the Fall through the procedure outlined in OLLB Policy and Operating Procedure #07 - Competitive League Managers Selection Committee. If possible, City League Managers will also be chosen at this time.

5. Each Tournament Team manager will work with the same-Division Convenor to improve the quality of play during the Instructional Season. This could involve running Division-wide clinics, working with Instructional League managers, etc.

6. At the appropriate time in June, the Tournament Team Manager (with the assistance of the same-Division Convenor) will advertise and run a try-out for all players interested in playing in the same-Division Competitive League.

7. Based on the results of this tryout, the Competitive Manager will choose the members of his team.

8. If sufficient players remain, the Manager and Division Convenor will attempt (or if one has already been chosen, will assist the City Team Manager) to establish a City League Team.

9. By Little League rules, players chosen to the Competitive League Teams cannot be announced before the fifteenth of June.

10. The OLLB Manager - Coaching will supervise and direct this process from step five forward.

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POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURE #13

COMMERCIAL INVOICES
Version Oct 2007

When you (an officer of OLLB) purchase goods at a store on an invoice basis, you must sign the invoice on receipt of the goods. Only specific authorized officers of OLLB have this signing privilege.

You must then provide a copy of that signed invoice to the Treasurer in sufficient time that it reaches him before the invoice from the business. The business is also required to submit a signed copy to the Treasurer for payment.

The Treasurer will then use the copy provided by you to verify the invoice from the business. If you need a copy for yourself, then request the business to give you two copies to take away.

To enable the Treasurer to maintain separation of the costs for the Instructional and Competitive Seasons, you are also asked to indicate on the invoice whether the purchase is for use in the Instructional Season or the Competitive Season or both.

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POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURE #14

RENTAL OF VANS BY TOURNAMENT MANAGERS AND COACHES

REIMBURSEMENT OF PARENTS' GAS COSTS
Version July 2009

1.     This policy outlines reimbursements which can be provided by OLLB to Tournament team managers for the duration of the Provincials, Canadians, and World Series, when the tournament is held in a city other than Ottawa.

2.     It also explains District 6 reimbursement of gas costs for parent travel.

IF THE TEAM TRAVELS BY TRAIN OR PLANE OR BUS

3.     In this case, the manager arrives in the tournament city with no way to transport himself and his equipment from place to place. This applies for the Provincials, Canadians (unless transportation is provided by the Tournament Hosts), and World Series (if needed).

a.    When billeting is provided for the players, OLLB will reimburse the manager for the commercial rental cost of a standard passenger van for the duration of the tournament stay.

b.     When billeting is not provided for the players, the team staff will have to transport both players and equipment. Under these conditions, OLLB will reimburse the commercial rental cost of two standard passenger vans - one for the team manager plus one for a team coach - for the duration of the tournament stay.

c.     The vans must be rented specifically by the manager and a coach as appointed by OLLB. The rental cost must be supported by a copy/copies of the paid contract(s) plus receipts for gas, to be provided to OLLB on the manager's return. The money will be given to the manager and used entirely at the manager's discretion.

IF THE TEAM TRAVELS BY PERSONAL VEHICLES

4.     If the manager (and coach) do not need a van(s) at the Provincials (if, for example, they have driven to the tournament in personal vehicles) OLLB will reimburse an amount equivalent to the van rental (not gas) against the manager's (and coaches’) living (hotel, meals, etc) expenses. This claim must be supported by paid living expense receipts plus an estimate - real or from the Internet - from an auto rental company in the tournament city showing the cost of the appropriate van rental. Both are to be provided to OLLB on the manager's return. The money will be given to the manager and used entirely at the manager's discretion.

(The following is not part of this policy but is provided here for information.)

5.     It is the policy of District 6 that team transport is not provided to the Provincial Tournament when it is hosted within the boundaries of Districts 2, 6 and 7. 

6.     Under these conditions, the District provides a subsidy of $1000.00 maximum to compensate team staff and parents for gas expenses in transporting the players to the Tournament. This money will be paid against gas receipts showing an acceptable date and location. The receipts will be provided to OLLB on the manager’s return. In turn, OLLB will certify the receipts and the total to District 6. The District will then dispense the reimbursement funds up to the declared value of the receipts.

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POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURE #15

PLAYING UP AND DOWN
Version March 2009

1. In all cases described below, the Player Agent will make his/her decision to approve player movement almost exclusively on safety reasons. As per Little League rules, the final decision on all player movement rests with the Board. See also the NOTES at the end of this policy paper.

Tee Ball - Up
2. Five- or six-year-old players may be allowed to play-up from Tee Ball to Coach Pitch, almost exclusively for safety reasons. The parents will make the request to the Tee Ball Convenor.

  a. For the six-year-old, if the Tee Ball Convenor approves the move, he/she will seek the agreement of the Coach Pitch Convenor. If both agree, the Player Agent and the Registrar will be informed and the change will be actioned.

  b. For the five-year-old, the player will be required to play up to two games at the Tee Ball level. Based on the performance observed, the team manager and the Tee Ball Convenor will decide on the request. If the recommendation is positive, the Tee Ball Convenor will seek the agreement of the Coach Pitch Convenor. If both agree, the Player Agent and the Registrar will be informed and the change will be actioned.

Coach Pitch - Up
3. An eight-year-old player may be allowed to play-up from Coach Pitch to Minor for the Instructional and Competitive Seasons almost exclusively for safety reasons.

4. Parents wishing this move will notify both the Coach Pitch and Minor Convenors, the Registrar and the Player Agent of this desire before the Minor evaluation. The player will participate in the Minor 9-year-old evaluation. If he/she is rated in the top 50% of the evaluation pool, and both the losing and gaining Convenors agree, the Minor Convenor will pass the recommendation to the Player Agent. If the Player Agent agrees, he will inform both Convenors and the Registrar.

5. For the Competitive Season, a Coach Pitch player can play on a Minor Competitive or Tournament team including participating in Ontario District and Provincial Tournaments. Since the City League allows Coach Pitch callups, the same applies. Participation at the Tournament level is allowed by LL Ontario. Since the Minor division in not an approved LL structure and thus has no Canadians or World Series, LL Williamsport imposes no higher level rules.

6. In both cases, the player can only make the team through the try-out process. If the player succeeds at the tryout, the Manager will pass the recommendation to the Player Agent. If the Player Agent agrees, he will inform the Coach Pitch Convenor, the Minor Manager and the Registrar.

Coach Pitch - Down
7. Seven- or eight-year old players may be allowed to play down to Tee Ball, almost exclusively for safety reasons.. The parents will make the request to the Coach Pitch Convenor. If the Convenor agrees with the move, he/she will seek the agreement of the Tee Ball Convenor. If both agree, the Player Agent and the Registrar will be informed and the change will be actioned.

Minor - Up
7. A ten-year-old Minor who wants to play up for the Instructional Season must be evaluated in the Major evaluation.

8. Parents wishing this move will notify both the Minor and Major Convenors and the Player Agent of this desire before the Major evaluation. The player will participate in the Major 11-year-old evaluation. If he/she is rated in the top 50% of the evaluation pool, and both the losing and gaining Convenors agree, the Major Convenor will pass the recommendation to the Player Agent.

9. A decision will be made by the Player Agent before the draft in order that the player can be drafted at the appropriate level. If the Player Agent agrees, he will inform the Minor and Major Managers and the Registrar. If the move is not approved, the player should participate in the Minor evaluation.

10. For the Competitive Season, a Minor player cannot play on a Major Tournament team. However, he/she may play on a Major Competitive (Summer Ball) team. He/she must have been registered and played the Instructional Season at the Major level and he/she can only make the Competitive team through a try out process. If the player succeeds, the Manger will pass the recommendation to the Player Agent. If the Player Agent agrees, he will inform the Major and Minor Managers and the Registrar.

Minor - Down 11. A nine-year-old Minor player may be allowed to play down to Coach Pitch, almost exclusively for safety reasons.

12. Parents wishing this move will notify both the Minor and Coach Pitch Convenors and the Player Agent of this desire. If both the losing and gaining Convenors agree, the Coach Pitch Convenor will pass the recommendation to the Player Agent. If the Player Agent agrees, he will inform the Minor Manager, the Coach Pitch Convenor and the Registrar.

A 14-YEAR OLD JUNIOR OR 16-YEAR OLD SENIOR PLAYER

Instructional Season
13. A player must declare his/her desire to play up to both Convenors and the Player Agent before the evaluation (if one is held) or two weeks before the season starts.

14. He/she will participate in the evaluation (if one is held) at the level at which he/she wishes to play.

15. The Convenor will pass the recommendation to the Player Agent. A decisions on the request will be made by the Player Agent before the draft in order that the player can be drafted at the appropriate level. The Player Agent will communicate the decision to the applicable Convenors and the Registrar.

Competitive Season
16. For the Competitive Season, a Junior player cannot play on a Senior Tournament team. However, he/she may play on a Senior Competitive team. He/she must have been registered for and played the Instructional Season at the Senior level and can only make the Competitive team through a try-out process. Final approval rests with the Player Agent.

17. If a player chooses to try out for the higher‑level competitive team, he/she must declare his/her intention to both Convenors and the Player Agent before the try out (if one is held) or two weeks before the season starts.

18. If a player fails to quality for the higher level team, his/her only option is to try out for a competitive team at the lower level. However it must be understood that, in exchange for the opportunity for a play-up try-out, he/she will not be allowed to force an age‑appropriate player off a lower level team roster.

19. The Convenor will pass the recommendation to the Player Agent. The Player Agent will communicate the decision to the applicable Convenors, Managers and the Registrar.

NOTE 1. Playing up is not a right. It can only happen with the agreement of a manager on a higher level team. For the Instructional Season, there may well be a space problem where a slot on a team does not exist. For the Competitive Season, if no competitive team manager is willing to accept the player, the permission to play up will not be given.

NOTE 2. Final approval of all player movements rests with the Player Agent.

NOTE 3. If a change situation is not described in this instruction, you can assume that, under the rules of OLLB or LL Canada, it is not possible.

NOTE 4. When a player is moved to a non age-appropriate level, it almost always means that sometime later, the player will need to spend an extra year in some division in order to correct the anomaly and/or to become age appropriate for competitive play.