Saturday Nite Live By-Laws
These are the official By-laws of the Saturday Nite Live Bowling League for the 2010-2011 bowling season. These By-Laws must be adhered to by all bowlers and enforced by the “Board of Directors”.
The “Board of Directors” consists of League Officers and Team Captains.
The League Officers are:
President – Nick DiBucci – 484-226-7318 = Vice President – John Treby - (610) 216-7186
League Manager – Kevin Reichenbach (610) 770-0869 = Assistant League Manager – Reba Sherman
Assistant League Manager -- Katie Hunsicker = Sergeant at Arms – Richard Sloyer
Playdrome Rose Bowl Lanes 610 437-4606
League E-mail- kevin@saturdaynitelive.net = League Website – www.saturdaynitelive.net
Twitter - http://twitter.com/SNLBowling = Facebook - Saturday Nite Live Bowling League
If a situation arises during the course of the season and it is not covered in these By-Laws, the USBC Rulebook will be consulted to solve the problem. If the problem is not covered in either, then the “Board of Directors” will meet and make the decision. Bowlers should contact their Team Captain or an Officer if a problem arises that needs the attention of the “Board of Directors”.
Amendment 316
Amendment 316 was added to further clarify bowlers conduct as defined in the USBC rulebook.
Definition of Harassment: Harassment is sometimes hard to define, but
may consist of using abusive vulgar language and/or engaging in malicious
gossip toward fellow bowlers, threatening, intimidating, or coercing fellow
bowlers, interference with others in their bowling performance, or performing
physical acts of violence toward fellow bowlers. The board of directors feels all bowlers
should have the opportunity to bowl to the best of their ability in an
environment that is free from harassment from other bowlers. Therefore it will be stated in these bylaws
that harassment will not be tolerated.
The league officers will investigate any harassment incidents which may
arise and take appropriate disciplinary actions, up to and including discharge
from the league. Each team captain has
an affirmative duty to maintain his or her team free of any type of
harassment. Please, just use common
sense and proper judgment. If any
situation arises please report the incident to your team captain or league officer. Team Captains, if any situation is reported
to you please
League bowling starts at
The league will consist of 28 Mixed Teams. There must be at least 1 woman and 1 man on each team at the start and throughout the season. There will be an exception if a team is lacking a female/male and is carrying a vacancy... If there is a bowler on the waiting list he/she may bowl for that team, thus causing and all male/female team. The league will be split into 4 divisions (North, South, East, & West) with 9 teams in each division. The divisions are filled based on the prior year final standings: i.e. 1st place team goes into the North division, 2nd place team, goes into the South division, etc, etc.
The Snow committee (which is the league officers) will make
a decision if bowling should be cancelled.
Playdrome Rose Bowl Lanes will be contacted by
Length of
Season
The season will consist of 34 weeks total. The last 4 weeks (32, 33, & 34) will be playoff rounds; The Championship Roll Off will be the “35th” Week (only the two teams in the championship will be bowling). The top 4 teams from each division will be in the playoffs. The playoff format will be set up, first round will be 8 teams in the North & East divisions based on their seed and the 8 teams in the South & West divisions based on their seed; the second round will be the winners of the North/East Conference vs. each other and the winners of the South/West Conference vs. each other; then the final round will feature the winner of the North/East Conference vs. the winner of the South/West Conference, and that team will be the league champion and receive the awards. The matches are best 2 out of 3 games, and totals will not count.
Any Team not making the championship round will be bowling for the “Best of the Rest” Award. Out of the 3 weeks whichever team has the most amounts of pins (including handicap) will win the award and become Team # 3 the next season.
Averages
A league bowler shall establish their average after bowling their first 3 games.
Their book average of at least 21 games shall be used for handicapping purposes on the first night of bowling.
Any new bowlers coming in the league after the first week shall use their book average of at least 21 games for their first night, unless they have paced in the league earlier in the season. If the bowler has paced in the bowling season the average they establish will be used.
Any bowler without a book average or that has not paced earlier in the season will use the Vacancy average of 150 for handicap purposes for their first night of competition and scores will not count for that evening. Then, after that whatever their average is shall be used for future weeks.
1. Represent their team at all meetings, including relaying any messages back to the team. The Captain must relay any cancellations.
2. Be present at the scorer’s table in the 10th frame of each game. The Captain must sign the recap sheet.
3. Collect bowling dues from the team members at the start of bowling and double-check pay envelope. After checking envelope Captain will initial envelope, after initialing envelope Captain will be responsible for any discrepancies.
4. Captains are responsible to get teams’ pay envelope to a League Manager by the end of the 1st game
5. Captains
are responsible for the behavior of teammates.
If a problem occurs and the Captain can’t resolve it, contact a League
Officer. Behavior detrimental to other
bowlers and to the bowling league will NOT be tolerated!! (See also amendment 316 A)
6. A copy of these By-Laws and the USBC Rulebook will be given to each Captain, and will be on the league website. The Captain must maintain this copy throughout the season and make it available to his/her teammates. If a copy is misplaced contact the League Secretary for a new copy.
7. If a replacement is needed on a team, contact a League Officer. Any and all replacements are subject to the discretion of the Officers.
8. League amendment to USBC rule 107c A captain may replace a player during an evening (not during a started game) if the player is injured or must leave due to extreme circumstances.
Individual Handicap will be 90% of 200. Handicap on the first evening of bowling will be determined by last year’s book average (or summer average of at least 21 games). If bowler has no book average then a score of 150 shall be used to determine handicap for the first week of bowler entering the league
Three bowlers must be present to constitute a team. If 2 or less are present on a team, that team will forfeit 4 games. The opposing team will gain 4 wins. Averages on the forfeiting team will still count towards the final standings.
If a team only has four members plus a blind bowler, that team only needs two members present to prevent a forfeit. The team reverts to a four-man team and can’t forfeit unless only one team member is present.
Injury rule: if a bowler is to be considered injured, the bowler must be out a minimum of 3 weeks in a row (Can be before or after the match they are declared injured). An injured bowler’s average will count towards the legal line up and will count as bowler that is present. If the bowler is not out for 3 weeks the scores will revert to absent scores.
Multiplayer rosters allow each team to have a total of 9 players which would consist of 5 regular players and 4 subs. Subs may be used throughout the season to prevent forfeits. If a team does not have the full 3 subs and would like to add sub(s) during the season, the team must contact the league secretary at least one week before the new sub(s) plan(s) to bowl. Established subs do not need to notify league secretary when bowling. Subs will be permitted to bowl in the playoffs providing they have at least 21 games of bowling in this league.
Rescheduling matches will only be permitted for extreme reasons. A few examples would be a wedding of a team member or a death in the family and there are 3 or more family members on the same team. “The Board of Directors” should be consulted if rescheduling is necessary. USBC rules state that if a team or a majority of the team is participating in a National, State or Local Association tournament, the league has to make arrangements for that to happen. The following rules apply:
1. The match must be bowled within 8 days of the original match.
2. If the 2 Captains cannot agree on a date and time, the League Secretary will reschedule it for them.
3. Bowling unopposed will Only be permitted if opposing captain agrees!!!! Unless USBC Rules apply.
A Bowler who resigns from the league must give 2 weeks notice to a League Officer. If notice is not given, the bowler is responsible for the bowling fees for 2 weeks. The League will contact the local association if the 2 weeks are not paid.
If a bowlers’ absence continues for more than 3 weeks due to injury, Military Duty, pregnancy, or a change in work schedule the bowler may remain a member of the League, provided fees are kept up to date. The bowler will then be eligible to participate in social functions and be eligible for Awards, Trophies, or Monies. A substitute will be provided if one is available.
If a bowler is absent for 3 straight weeks without notifying their team captain or an Officer, an attempt to contact the bowler will be made. If the bowler cannot be contacted, the position on the team will be vacated and a replacement will be found.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is set up to check the Treasurer’s records at specified times to verify incomes, expenditures and balances. This committee ensures the league’s funds have been deposited and disbursed as directed, records have been accurately and completely kept, and expenses have been paid. The Audit Committee is the President.
The cost per bowler is $15.00 per week. $9.00 goes to the house, $4.92 goes into the League Treasury to pay for the Banquet, Awards, Parties, Prize Fund etc, $1.00 goes into an extra payout at the end of the year (for the top 6 teams), and $.08 goes towards Secretary/Treasurer Fee. The extra payout works this way: The top 6 teams will share the extra money 1st place getting the most, 2nd gets the next amount etc. These are the positions before the playoffs. Playoffs only determine the Champions and who gets that trophy.
Dues must be paid weekly, or in advance. If a bowler becomes 3 weeks overdue that particular bowler will not be able to bowl until the money is caught up. If the bowler does not pay the dues up he/she will be suspended from the League and will not be eligible for any awards, monies, and may not attend any social functions until dues are up to date. The bowler will also be reported to the USBC for suspensions (Rule 115b Pg 40) if any extenuating circumstances arise, notify the League Treasurer/Secretary, Kevin Reichenbach.
Any excess funds remaining after all debts are paid will be returned to the bowlers at the banquet in equal shares according to the number of weeks bowled.
Payment by check is acceptable, please make check payable to Saturday Nite Live. Any bounced checks shall result in loss of payment by check and a bounced check fee of $25.00. Then, only cash will be accepted from that bowler.
League Championship Trophies - will be given to the team that wins the playoff round.
“Best of the Rest” Trophies – will be given to the team who has the highest total points (including handicap) at the end of the 3 week playoff round(except those who made it to the championship round).
Individual Trophies- Bowlers must bowl at least 66 games to be eligible.
League Awards
High Average Bowler - Man & Woman
Most Improved Bowler - Man & Woman
A base of last year’s average will be used. If no average from last year is available, then the average after 21 games bowled will be used.
Class Awards- Based on last year’s average or the average after 21 games are
bowled. Awarded to both Men & Women Class A, B, & C
High Scratch Game, High Scratch Series, High Handicap Game, High Handicap Series
Bowlers are eligible for only one award, excluding Most Improved Bowler and High Average. The “Trophy Committee” is Kevin & Joellen Reichenbach.
The “Banquet Committee” is Kevin and Joellen Reichenbach. Awards, Trophies, and Monies will be presented at that time. The banquet is tentatively scheduled for June 25, 2011 (more info will be available during the season)
Each bowler may bring a guest (or guests) at a cost to be determined by the banquet committee later this season. The names of all Guests and the money must be turned in to the Committee no later than April 23, 2011. No money will be refunded it the bowler does not attend or signs up a guest and guest does not attend.
Miscellaneous Notes
All bowlers will be invited back the following season provide:
She/he is in good standing with the Treasury
She/he is not detrimental to other bowlers and the league.
The Hall of Fame presentations (If any) will be held January 1, 2011.
Team Rosters are binding once the League starts. Changes may not be made unless approved by 100% of the Board of Directors. If changes are planned during the off-season notify the League Secretary, Kevin Reichenbach 610 770-0869 as soon as possible.
Standing Sheets
Standing sheets will be posted at Rose bowl Lanes and available on the Internet at www.bowl.com (League ID 0324) or www.leaguesecretary.com (League ID1924), or on our league website www.saturdaynitelive.net. League e-mail kevin@saturdaynitelive.net. Also, you can visit our page on Facebook. If you follow the league on Twitter you will get standing updates right away.
!!! Good Luck
and Good Bowling!!!!!
Kevin
Reichenbach
Saturday
Nite Live League Manager
CC: League Officers,
Team Captains,
Playdrome Rosebowl