OFFICIAL RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sections 1, 2 & 3
ARTICLE I STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
Section A. Objective
Section B. Specific Purpose
Section C. Division Frame Work
Section D. Chapter Duties
Section E. Terminology
ARTICLE II. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
Section A. Must be an Amateur
Section B. Certification
Section C. Insurance
Section D. Team Composition
ARTICLE III. ATHLETIC DIRECTORS, COACHES AND TEAM OFFICIALS
Section A. Eligibility
Section B. Responsible Team Official
Section D. Acts of Disablement
ARTICLE IV PLAYING FIELDS AND EQUIPMENT
Section A. Field Specifications and Requirements
Section B. Official Ball
Section C. Minimum Equipment Requirements
Section D. Care of Equipment
Section E. C.I.F. Compliance
ARTICLE V CONDITIONING AND PRACTICES
Section A. Conditioning and Practices
ARTICLE VI SCHEDULING OF SEASON AND POST SEASON GAMES
Section A. OCJAAF Scheduling
Section B. Non-Franchised Teams
Section C. Scrimmages
ARTICLE VII GAME REGULATIONS
Section A. Home Chapter Requirements
Section B. Weigh-Ins
Section C. Playing Rules Mandatory Play Rules
Section D. Scouting Rules Section E. Spotting Rules
ARTICLE VIII RULES AND VIOLATIONS
Section A. Chapter Authority
Section B. Appeals
Section C. OCJAAF Authority
Section D. Penalties
ARTICLE IX GAME OFFICIALS
Section A. OCJAAF Games
Section B. Protests
ARTICLE X OCJAAF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Section A. Location
Section B. Officials
Section C. Playoffs
ARTICLE XI OCJAAF BOUNDARIES
Section A. Boundaries
OCJAAF BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
SECTION A. OBJECTIVE The objective of this program is: to inspire youth,
regardless of race color, creed, or national origin, to practice the ideals
of health, citizenship and character; to bring our youth closer together
through the means of a common interest in sportsmanship, fair play and
fellowship to impart to the game elements of safety, sanity, and intelligent
supervision; and to keep the welfare of the player first foremost and entirely
free of adult lust for glory.
SECTION B. SPECIFIC PURPOSE 1. To acquaint the players with the
fundamentals of the game rules, running, kicking, blocking and tackling.
2. To teach through the game, sportsmanship, love of the game and the ability
to take a few knocks and bumps. 3. To promote safe play by requiring the
players to play down to the lowest age and weight division for which they
quality.
SECTION C. DIVISION FRAME WORK To maintain uniformity teams must
fall into one of the following Divisions: JUNIOR CLINIC, CLINIC, JUNIOR
PEE WEE, PEE WEE, JUNIOR MIDGET and MIDGET. Each team so classified must
do so in accordance with the requirements as set forth in Article ll. of
this rule book.
SECTION D. CHAPTER DUTIES It shall be the duty of each chapter to
establish the necessary procedures to assure compliance with the rules
contained in this book bearding in mind that no Chapter may establish rules
which contradicts the rules and regulations contained in this book.
SECTION E. TERMINOLOGY 1. Use of the term “OCJAAF” in this rule
book refers exclusively to Orange County Jr. All American Football, Inc.
2. Use of the term “Chapter” refers to a chapter franchised by OCJAAF under
such rules and regulations as are contained in Chapter’s By-Laws. 3. A
“Franchised Team” is not a member of OCJAAF for any purpose and does not
participate as a matter of right, but by permission of OCJAAF.
ARTICLE II PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
SECTION A. MUST BE AN AMATEUR 1. Definition of an amateur sportsman:
one who engages in sport solely for the pleasure and physical, mental or
social benefits he derives therefrom and to whom sport is nothing more
than an avocation. 2. To be an amateur under OCJAAF football rules; a.
Players cannot play for monetary benefits such as cash, merchandise, or
any compensation, nor compete against any professional athlete. b. Players
cannot compete under an assumed name or compete on any outside tackle football
team during the same season. This does not, however, prohibit registration
of players who have been cut from high school squads at the start of the
season. c. Players currently enrolled in “High School” must submit a form
furnished by OCJAAF, and signed by the high school in which player is enrolled,
confirming that they are currently not enrolled on a “Tackle Football”
team. This form must be submitted prior to certifying.
SECTION B. CERTIFICATION 1. AGES AND WEIGHT
Age and Weight's
JR CLINIC 7 yrs 50-90, 8yrs 50-90
CLINIC 8 yrs 50-100, 9 yrs 50-95, 10 yrs, 50-80
JR PEE WEE 9 yrs 95-110, 10 yrs 80-105, 11 yrs 60-90
PEE WEE 10 yrs 105-125, 11 yrs 90-120, 12 yrs 70-105
JR MIDGET 11 yrs 120-140, 12 yrs 105-135, 13 yrs 80-120
MIDGET 12 yrs 135-165, 13 yrs 120-160 14 yrs 90-155.
NOTE: Player age is as follows: PLAYING AGE IS BORN
7 August 1, 1989 thru July 31, 1990
8 August 1, 1988 thru July 31, 1989
9 August 1, 1987 thru July 31, 1988
10 August 1, 1986 thru July 31, 1987
11 August 1, 1985 thru July 31, 1986
12 August 1, 1984 thru July 31, 1985
13 August 1, 1983 thru July 31, 1984
14 August 1, 1982 thru July 31, 1983
2. ADDITIONAL WEIGHT ALLOWANCE - Official weight must be met at each game. Certification weight must be met on Certification Day. After Certification Day, additional weight allowed in each division is one-half (1/2) pound each Friday. Players who do not make weight on Certification Day may certify on the subsequent Friday and have the benefit of the one-half (1/2) pound per week weight allowance in order to become certified; no equipment allowance will be granted until the player is certified.
3. SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS - Every player shall be encouraged to maintain a sound scholastic record. 4. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - No player shall be registered or certified if he has not attained and does not sustain a sound physical condition. The attainment of a sound physical condition shall be attested to by a duly qualified Physician on the proper OCJAAF form which shall remain on file with OCJAAF. No player is permitted to enter into any type of physical training without first obtaining health certification, Any player weighing 10% or more over the maximum weight for a Division at the time of official physical examination will be assigned to the next higher Division if age allows. Any player weighing more than the maximum weight for a Division, but less than 10% more, may be assigned to either Division at the discretion of the Chapter. 5. CERTIFICATION FORMS - Each chapter team must have on file a completely filled out typed copy of a player’s season contract for each player who is certified. These forms are to be purchased from OCJAAF.
6. CERTIFICATION - (a) Certification of all players will be conducted by the Commissioners office of OCJAAF. Certification time of a “Team” is defined as, team paperwork submitted and stamped by OCJAAF. Any individuals not present at time of completion of paperwork will be referred to make up date.(b) Procedure. time and place will be given to the Chapters no later than two weeks prior to Certification Day. The certification procedure will include a clear description of how players are to be dressed during certification weigh-in. Such certification dress code will apply to all players during the certification procedure, players will dress in gym type shorts, underwear (including optional athletic bra for female players), and T-shirts only; no shoes, no socks, no hat. This certification dress code applies to all players. All Certification paper work must be completed one week prior to Certification Day. (c) Once a team has been processed through the Certification procedure on Certification Day, only fully certified players may participate in practice or scrimmages. Participation of players not fully certified is limited to conditioning only. Once Certification Day has passed, no player may wear their equipment until they certify. (Practices, scrimmages and games.) Teams not arriving on Certification day with at least 2/3 of their team’s minimum composition, i.e. 12 players for Jr. Clinic and 14 players for all other divisions, will not be permitted to certify. (d) The certified team roster shall be submitted by the team with sufficient copies to satisfy the requirement’s of OCJAAF (e) Proof of players age must be presented at the time of certification. Proof of age is satisfied by submittal of any of the following: (1) Certified true copy of US birth certificate from a city or other municipality, county, or state. (2) Passport or immigration Visa (3) All US Government birth certificates. (4) Adoption paper wherein the player’s name and date of birth is properly recorded (5) Alien registration card. If he above cannot be provided, then at least three other documents must be furnished: (1) Baptismal Certificate with signatures. (2) Hospital record with the hospital seal and doctors signature. (3) Letter from school the player is attending, attesting to the date of birth Of the player, by his full name, including the names of player’s parents, that is being carried on the school records. This letter is to be on school stationery and signed by the principal, vice- principal, counselor, or registrar of the school. The letter must be dated. (4) Insurance policy wherein the date of birth of the player is noted. (5) Notification of birth. (6) Copy of document (normally a local county form) sent to the appropriate agency of a state, requesting an amended certified copy of a birth certificate submitted, wherein the last name of the player in question was given at time of birth only (7) Participant on a lower team than school grade indicated on player contract will be required to have letter on school letterhead from school attending indicating the school records reveal that the individual can participate in contact in practice. The letter will be attached to the copy of the player contract. The Commissioner will be notified in writing by the Chapter President, before Certification Day, of all chapter participants that this rule applies to. All documents will be attested to by Commissioner or staff or three executive Council members at the certification sites. A chapter president cannot attest to prospective players from his chapter. The OCJAAF birth verification card will indicate documents furnished and chapter presidents approving. (f) Once a participant is paper certified the participant may obtain a release from the team to which certified, upon application to and subsequent approval by Chapter Player Agent. (Note: In these instances the District Player Agent and the OCJAAF Conference Secretary will be notified immediately) The reason for removal of participant must be stated in writing (and dated) to Chapter Player Agent, District Player Agent and OCJAAF Secretary. Under no circumstances can the team staff remove a participant from a certified roster. Dropped participants names shall be left on weight certified roster but shall be lined out in a manner that will leave the information legible. 7. TRANSFERS - A player, once weight certified, is ineligible to play on any other OCJAAF team.
8. INELIGIBLE PLAYERS - In order for a Chapter to protest an ineligible player, the protesting Chapter must submit an Official letter of protest, along with a designated fee to the OCJAAF Player Agent. The fee is to be determined by the Executive Council. If the player is found to be ineligible, the protesting Chapter will be refunded the protest fee, and the Chapter found to have the ineligible player will pay a fine in the amount equal to the protest fee. If the player is found to be eligible, the protesting Chapter will forfeit the protest fee. The OCJAAF Player Agent will return his/her findings in writing within seven (7) days.
SECTION C. INSURANCE 1. Each Chapter shall have at least one
individual identified as the Chapter Insurance Representative, Said representative’s
name shall be submitted to the OCJAAF by the March meeting. 2. All chapter
insurance will be negotiated through OCJAAF by its designated representative
who shall submit the policy prior to August 1. 3. A player requiring the
services of a doctor (illness or injury) cannot return to practice or game
play until he has a written release from the doctor. The release is to
be attached to the team copy of the Player Contract and shall be available
for review by any OCJAAF official, upon request. The Head Coach is held
responsible for ensuring that the written releases are obtained .
SECTION D. TEAM COMPOSITION 1. Each team shall consist of a minimum
of twenty (20) and a maximum of thirty-three (33) certified players. After
Certification Day, a Chapter team can certify additional players through
September 30th, up to the maximum roster of thirty-three (33) players.
However, no team may increase the size of its certified roster after the
date of September 30th. At least eighteen (18) of these qualified players
must be present and suited up for every game. Jr. Clinic may certify with
eighteen and fourteen must be present and suited up. Midget division teams
must have a minimum of eighteen (18) players to certify and a minimum of
sixteen (16) players present and suited up for every game. If a certified
team has fewer than the required number of players present at a game who
meet the age and weight requirements, the game shall be a forfeit. The
game will be played if the coaches of both teams agree with the score still
remaining 1-0 in favor of the team with a full roster. 2. Any player added
to a team must meet all requirements of this rule book, and must have completed
10 hours of physical conditioning before any body contact is allowed. 3.
No Chapter shall field a junior clinic team before fielding a clinic team
unless the makeup of the junior clinic team is such that all participants
are not old enough to play at clinic level. 4. No team shall stop recruiting,
deny registration, or cut players until they reach the maximum roster of
thirty-three (33) players. 5. No Chapter will knowingly recruit players
from within another Chapters boundaries by printed flyer or other means
of communication. 6 For purposes of Cheerleaders and Mascots, a team roster
including Cheer coaches and Cheer staff will operate separately of football
roster.
ARTICLE III ATHLETIC DIRECTORS, COACHES AND TEAM
OFFICIALS
SECTION A. ELIGIBILITY The following are prerequisites for adult participation
in OCJAAF: 1. Athletic Director must be 21 years of age or over. 2. Head
Coach must be 21 years of age or over. 3. A 21 year old or older head coach
or assistant must be present at practices and games. 4. All personnel must
be registered with their Chapter on the Team registration and Roster forms.
a. They must not have been convicted of any crime which would cause them
to register under Section 290 of the California Penal Code. b- They must
not advocate the overthrow of the United States by force or violence or
be affiliated with any organization that has such aims. c. They may be
found ineligible by their Chapter or by the Executive Council of OCJAAF
for conviction of any crime.5. The Commissioners Staff will conduct a Coaching
and conditioning Clinic at the start of each season. Any Chapter with team’s
not represented at this mandatory clinic will be subject to disciplinary
action by the Commissioner. 6. All head coaches must attend mandatory officials
meeting.
SECTION B. Responsible TEAM OFFICIAL 1. The Head Coach shall
have complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of his team and
shall be held accountable by his Chapter and the OCJAAF, 2. All persons
charged with the responsibility for a team must be familiar with the OCJAAF
Rule Book and By-Laws and comply with the provisions set forth. 3. The
individuals responsible for a team, including but not limited to the Head
Football Coach and Head Cheer Coach, shall insure that coaching ethics,
spectator control, and any other game control requirements are adhered
to at all times.
SECTION C. COACHING ETHICS All members of team staffs of OCJAAF
shall adhere to the following coaching ethics: 1. He will not criticize
players in front of spectators, but reserve constructive criticism for
private, or in the presence of the team 2. He will accept decisions of
officials on the field as being fair and called to the best ability of
the officials. 3. He will not criticize the officials, the opposing team,
the coaches or tans, by word of mouth or gesture, 4. He will emphasize
that good athletes are good students, and both are physically and mentally
alert. 5. He will strive to make every football activity serve as a training
ground for life, and as a basis for good mental and physical health . 6.
He will emphasize that winning a game is the result of TEAM WORK. 7. He
shall not use abusive or profane language before anyone connected with
the game. 8. He shall not “pile it on as the phrase is used when a team
gets a commanding lead and desires to raise the score as high as it can.
9. He shall not be on the playing field under the influence of alcohol
or dangerous drugs. 10. He will set an example in personal conduct at all
times.11. He will not smoke or use any form of tobacco while on the field
of play during games, scrimmages or practices.
SECTION D. ACTS OF DISBARMENT 1. A Coach, other adult acting in
an official capacity, or parent may be barred from further participation
in the OCJAAF by violation of any of the following acts: a. Paid Coach
- by receiving any portion of his annual income for services as an Athletic
Director or Coach in OCJAAF. b. By striking any other Coach, Athletic Director,
Official or spectator or other participant in OCJAAF. c. Any sufficient
cause such as unsportsmanlike conduct, or profane language, whether on
the field or as a spectator. d. He shall not permit “sweating down” tactics
in order for a player to make the team weight. Sweating down to include,
but not limited to: (1) steam rooms (2) steam cabinets (3) rubber sweat
suits (4) any method that is injurious to the health of the player. e.
He will not knowingly permit a player to re-enter a game once he is badly
bruised or injured to such an extent that further play would jeopardize
his health. f. He shall not permit a previously injured player to practice,
scrimmage, or play in a game without a written release from the doctor.
g He will abide by the team doctor or physician’s decision in all matters
of injury. h. He will not permit an ineligible player to participate. i.
He shall not incite unsportsmanlike conduct. j. He is not in compliance
with coaching ethics. k. Not in compliance with chapter, county, and C.I.F.
rules, by-laws or directives.
ARTICLE IV PLAYING FIELDS AND EQUIPMENT SECTION A.
FIELD SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. No team or teams shall be approved to play home games unless they have
an approved field as determined by whatever method the OCJAAF shall choose.
2. The fields shall have the following: a. All divisions will play on a
regulation football field, 120 x 53-1/3 yards. Exceptions must be approved
by OCJAAF on a yearly basis. b. All fields will be properly marked to include
yard markers. The use of C.I.F..-defined pylons at the end zones will not
be required, although some equivalent, less expensive markets are to be
used. c. Goal posts must meet the following measurements: Goal posts, ten
yards from the goal line with a regulation cross bar, 10 feet high. 23
feet 4 inches in width. d. There will be a safety barrier at least three
feet off the ground extending the full length of the field on both sides
and continuing around the end of the field as to encompass the entire playing
area This barrier will be at least 5 yards from the playing field and spectators
shall be behind this barrier. If the safety barrier referred to in this
section is composed of a rope drawn between stakes, the top of the stakes
must be blunt (no sharp edges) with a flat surface of at least two (2)
square inches or have soft (rubber) protective covers on them . e. The
home team shall furnish a down marker with letters at least six inches
high, a ten yard chain and a beam type scale. The scale shall be certified
yearly Proof of certification shall be attached to scale. t. The time clock
must be visible to both benches or official time will be kept by official
on the field. The home field will have a minimum of one timepiece for the
timekeeper beginning with the 1988 season, Chapters will be required to
provide one (1) Digital timeclock large scores to be visible by both benches.
Penalty shall be $50.00 per game day, and shall be noted on the must play
sheet. g. The home team will furnish two persons and the visiting team
one person on chains and down markers. No member of the coaching staff
of either team that is playing may man the chains or down markers. h. The
home team must provide at least one qualified medical attendant. Minimum
qualification must be a person holding a current Standard Red Cross First
Aid card. A team physician or nurse is preferred. A local ambulance phone
number must be posted. i. The hosting chapter shall be responsible for
two (2) monitors per game for crowd control. j. A First Aid Kit must be
available at all games.
SECTION B. OFFICIAL BALL 1. The official ball shall be: a. Jr.
Clinic, Clinic, Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee and Jr. Midget Size: Length 10-1/4’
- 10-1/2” Long axis circumference 25” - 25-1/4” Small axis circumference
18-1/4” - 18-1/2” Weight 12 - 13 oz. (For example: Voit CF6S) b. Midget
Size: Length 10-1/2” - 10-3/4” Long axis circumference 26-1/4” - 26-3/4”
Small axis circumference 19” - 20-1/4” Weight: 13 - 15 oz. (For example:
Voit CF7S) c. Official balls made of rubber or leather may be used interchangeably
if previously agreed upon before the start of the game and the head official
has been notified in advance of the start of the game. d. When only one
ball is used home team is responsible that a satisfactory game ball is
available as determined by the head official. If the provisions of paragraph
c, above, are used, each team is then responsible that a satisfactory ball
is furnished Should either one of the balls not be satisfactory, the sole
judgment of the official as to the ball to be used will be binding.
SECTION C. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 1. All teams must be equipped
during all practice contact sessions, scrimmages and games with equipment
meeting the minimum protective standards found to exist in the following
equipment: HELMET The helmet is the most important single piece of equipment
a football player wears because it protects the nerve center of the entire
body. The helmet shall be of either one or two piece construction, of high
quality fiber or plastic type material, head cushion or head suspension
type. As a minimum, a double bar shall be attached to the helmet. The chin
strap will be standard equipment for all helmets. The helmet construction
will be recognized by NOCSAE and will bear the NOCSAE seal. SHOULDER PADS
Shoulder pads shall be of corrugated molded fiber or plastic material (for
sanitary reasons); shall be padded with coated washable finish; should
have adjustable underarm straps; should be of a cantilever type. GIRDLE
AND HIP PADS Hip and kidney pads shall be made of heavy padding to protect
the kidney, hips and spine. It can be of vinyl coated material with or
without fiber inserts. Care must be taken to guard the exposed edge of
the hip bone, the base of the spine and the kidney area. Pads must be either
worn in girdle or attached to a belt or pants. THIGH GUARDS Thigh guards
shall be of a molded, corrugated fiber or plastic material. KNEE PADS Knee
pads shall be constructed of a shock absorbing material PRACTICE JERSEYS
Practice jerseys should consist of either an all cotton jersey or a cotton/nylon
material. Double elbows are recommended No numbers or extras are required.
GAME JERSEYS Game jerseys for all Divisions should consist of all cotton,
rayon cotton or cotton/nylon material. Double shoulders and double elbows
are optional. It is recommended numbers be sewn on; however, air-dye or
processed stenciling can be used if desired It is recommended that 6 inch
front numbers and 8 inch back numbers be used. Numbering of jersey in accordance
with CIF Rule Book, not applicable. PANTS Pants may be of either a shell
or one-piece construction nature or colored. One-piece pants must have
removable pads. Knit material is recommended, With either tunnel belt loops
or attached web belt. Thigh guard pockets should be sanitized cotton drill
cloth and for longer wear should be hanging from waistband. Knee pad pockets
should be sanitized drill cloth or self material envelope-style. FOOTWEAR
Footwear for all Divisions - non-detachable rubber molded cleat bar cleated
little league baseball shoes and tennis shoes are permissible. Steel, aluminum,
hard rubber or nylon with metal cap cleats are not allowed. All footwear
must be in good condition . National Operating Committee of Standards for
Athletic Equipment. Prior to weigh-ins: No tape is allowed on bottom of
shoes hiding cleat part of footwear. If tape is used on cleats, no tape
shall cover the cleat portion of the shoe. MOUTHPIECE A mouthpiece, approved
by OCJAAF or prescribed by a licensed doctor or dentist must be worn at
all times. The mouthpiece must be attached to the helmet and be a solid
piece. Pop-off mouthpieces and clear mouthpieces are not accepted. SUPPORTER
An athletic supporter must be worn at all practices, games, etc. No other
device may be used unless approved by a licensed doctor and stated so in
writing. This rule applies to only male players of the football portion
of the conference. 2. Equipment shall be free of defects which could effect
the safety of the participants.
SECTION D. CARE OF EQUIPMENT Players should be required to take
care of their own equipment and to keep it clean and in good repair. Frequent
inspection of equipment should be scheduled by the Coaches. Repairs should
be made immediately as damaged equipment is both unsafe and costly for
the team.
SECTION E. C.I.F. COMPLIANCE Optional one year grace period on C.I.F.
rules that deal with changes in equipment requirements or specification.
Inclusion of C.I.F. rule automatic, unless exception to rule adopted as
per By-Laws of OCJAAF.
ARTICLE V CONDITIONING AND PRACTICES
SECTION A. CONDITIONING AND PRACTICES 1. No organized team activity,
with the exception of reunions, car washes, Fund raising, and City functions
(i.e. parades) may start before the Monday closest to the first of August.
There shall be no physical contact except for calisthenics and isometrics
during the first week of practice.
2. Full player gear including helmets and shoulder pads, hip and tail pads,
thigh and knee pads may be worn starting the second Monday of practice
for dummy contact only. Coaches and players may hold tackle dummies. There
shall be no ‘man on man’ contact during this second week of practice. There
will be no official or unofficial gathering of team participants for practices
without coaches present.
3. Full player contact may start on Monday of the third week of practice.
4. Scheduling of practice sessions are at the discretion of the Coaches,
and night sessions shall not last past 8:30 P.M. for all Divisions.
5. Beginning the Monday following Labor Day, practice sessions will be
limited to three (3) two-hour sessions per week.
6. Conditioning or practice sessions shall not exceed two (2) hours in
any one day, nor shall they be conducted more than six (6) days per week,
inclusive of chalk talks or conferences
7. There shall be no practice on game days. Pre-game warm-ups shall not
take place prior to official weigh- in.
ARTICLE VI SCHEDULING OF SEASON AND POST SEASON
GAMES
SECTION A. OCJAAF SCHEDULING The OCJAAF shall establish season schedules
subject to the following limitations: 1. OCJAAF will set the starting and
ending dates of all seasonal play. No team will play before or after these
dates unless special permission is granted by OCJAAF.
2. All teams are limited to a season of twelve (12) regular games, including quarter and semi-final games, or post-season games except when division structure would necessitate the playing of 1/8 finals, and those teams would be allowed a maximum of twelve games. One additional game may be played with an out of conference team if the weights are within 5 IBS. of our conference weight. Details are submitted to the Commissioner for approval.
3. OCJAAF Final Championship Games are excluded from the above rule.
4. A period of at least seventy-two (72) hours must elapse from the conclusion of one game prior to the playing of another game by the same team, except as waived by OCJAAF for playoff game conflicts.
5. All night games shall begin before 8:30 P.M.
6. All Conference Games.
a. It shall be mandatory for all OCJAAF teams to participate in the All Conference Games with the exception of a chapter that has permission for an out-of-conference bowl game. There will be no conflicting in conference bowl games on the day of the All Conference Games. It is mandatory for all coaches and presidents to adhere to the rule drafted for the All Conference Game.
b. All participants must play at least one quarter in the position in which they were voted.
c. Coaches that wish to be selected as head coach to the All-Conference Game must submit their name and background information to the All-Conference Coordinator no later than the third Sunday in October.
d. An six (6) divisions (Jr. C/, Clinic, Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Jr. Midget, Midget) shall participate in the All Conference Games. e. Any coach or player ejected or suspended during the season in automatically disqualified from OCJAAF All Conference play. 7. A Junior Clinic play-off will be scheduled at the end of regular season play and prior to the play-off finals for the other divisions. Play-off format and procedures to be determined by the Commissioner’s staff. a. Leagues will be established at the Jr. Clinic level.
b. Scores and standings will be recorded and published for Jr. Clinic
games. c. Play-offs will be scheduled for the Jr. Clinic level with the
win/loss records of the 1996 Jr. Clinic teams serving to provide the seeded
teams for the 1997 Clinic leagues. 8. Add 1 (one) wild card team in each
division, to Playoffs. Current rule of 1st and 2nd place teams in each
League, based on overall records would still be Playoff teams. The three
(3) teams with the best overall records would have a bye and would automatically
qualify for First Round Playoffs. The 4th team plays the wild card team.
The wild card (5th team) is selected by being the next team having the
best overall record in its division in its conference. Seeds then occur
by team with best League record playing winner of Wild Card game in First
Round Playoffs. The 2nd and 3rd teams play each other in First Round Playoffs.
SECTION B. NON-FRANCHISED TEAMS 1. Teams shall not practice, scrimmage,
play or otherwise compete against a non-franchised team, unless permission
is granted by the COMMISSIONER’S Office. 2. A non-franchised team shall
be defined as any team not a member of a Chapter franchised by the OCJAAF.
SECTION C. SCRIMMAGES 1. Controlled scrimmages may be scheduled
but such scrimmages shall not exceed five (5) per pre-season (prior to
the first regularly scheduled game). No scrimmages shall be held prior
to the Saturday at the end of the third week of practice. Scrimmages shall
be no more than 2-1/2 hours including warm-ups . 2. Under no circumstances
may a team play or scrimmage a team which is not in the same age and weight
classification. 3. A scrimmage constitutes a practice session as defined
in Article V, Section A. 4. Controlled scrimmages mean ten offensive plays
per team at one time. 5. After the first regularly scheduled game, no team
may scrimmage or practice against any other team, including teams within
their own Chapter.
ARTICLE VII GAME REGULATIONS
SECTION A. HOME CHAPTER REQUIREMENTS In the event visiting team colors
are conflicting it is the responsibility of the home team to have a contrasting
jersey. The decision of conflicting colors will be made by the Commissioner
and his Staff at the time of game scheduling. Teams required to wear contrasting
jerseys will be designated in the game schedule at the beginning of the
season SECTION B. WEIGH-INS
1. It will be the responsibility of the Host Chapter to provide a competent
and knowledgeable weigh-in official at each game. The weigh-in-official
plus one authorized person from the home and visiting team, NOT IN A COACHING
CAPACITY, will be allowed to the weigh-in procedure. Each person authorized
to accompany their team to the weigh-in will, upon notification by Chapter
weigh-in, present his team for weigh-in. Each team official will present
to weigh-in official a “Certified Roster”, the players and their equipment.
Certified Rosters must include jersey numbers.
2 All weigh-Ins will start one hour (60 minute) prior to scheduled game
[No weigh-in will be conducted later than fifteen (15) minutes before scheduled
game.] Any player arriving after official weigh-ins cannot participate
in first half. Between first and second half late players will be weighed-in.
Player arriving after start of second half, not eligible.
3. All players are required to play in equipment they weigh-in with. All
equipment will be checked by weigh- in-official for safety and legal requirements.
4. Each team representative will be only an observer. He has no authority
to interfere with the weigh-in- official. He will answer all questions
pertinent to his team.
5. All weigh-ins shall be done in full game uniform. Less shoulder pads,
helmets, and any optional protective equipment. It shall be the duty of
the officials to check maximum weights Once on me scale, a player may not
remove any clothing or optional equipment to make weight
6. Weight allowances for uniform and equipment as outlined in Article VII,
Section B. No. 2 above shall be: a. JR. CLINIC. CLINIC, JR.- PEE WEE and
PEE WEE: Five (5) IBS . b JR. MIDGET: Five & half (5-1/2) IBS. c MIDGET:
Six (6) IBS.
7. If over-weight, the player will become ineligible for that game and shall remove his shoulder pads and headgear if he is to remain in the bench area. Player is allowed only one time on the scale for official weigh-in.
8. The decision to the highest ranking official present at weigh-ins
is binding and final. For the purposes of this paragraph, the chapter President
is the most senior official, followed by the Conference Player Agent, Chapter
Player Agent, and then the Weigh-In Official. Appeal may be made in accordance
with Article VIII, Section B, or to the Commissioner’s staff..
9. Following pre-game weigh-ins and equipment inspections, copies of the
official team roster shall be exchanged between teams noting ineligibles
for the game.
10. After weigh-ins, rosters with designated play quarters will be available
to monitors if applicable.
11. A visiting team representative may witness and concur with zeroing
out of the weigh-in scale prior to player weigh-in of both teams .
12. If both teams are ready at the time weigh-in begins (60 minutes prior
to game time) the weigh-in will begin with the visiting team first. However,
if one team is not present at the weigh-in when it is scheduled to begin,
the weigh-in will proceed with the team that is ready first. It is the
responsibility of each team to identify the weigh-in location and have
their team present and ready at the scheduled time.
SECTION C. PLAYING RULES 1. No unauthorized personnel are allowed
on the field during the game. Game officials will clear the field before
the game is resumed. Jr. Clinic and Clinic divisions will have one coach
on the field of play during the game. During play, offense or defense,
the coach will be a minimum of ten (10) yards behind the line of scrimmage.
Once play has begun, the coach on the field, offense or defense, will refrain
from verbal participation until play is complete as determined by the officials.
The coach can be in the huddle, offense and defense.
2. During charged time-outs and intermission between periods the two
authorized conferences are: a. One player and one or more coaches directly
in front of the team box within 5 yards of the sideline; b. One coach may
enter the field at his team’s huddle between the inbounds marks. Violation:
Major Penalty (see C.I.F.. Rule Book).
3. No member of the Coaching staff is allowed on the playing field unless
a player is injured or he has permission from the officials. If both teams
are on one side of the field, the allowed space is from middle on opposite
sides of the field, the restraining area shall be between the 30 yard lines.
4. Penalties in all Divisions will be five (5) yards for minor infractions
and fifteen (15) yards for major infractions. Offensive and defensive holding
shall be a ten (10) yard penalty. Teams will play 10 yards first downs.
Divisions will be penalized in accordance with C.I.F. rules.
5. Non-chargeable time-outs will be: injury to player, repair of equipment
and official’s time-out. An injured player for whom the clock is stopped,
or for whom the ready-for-play signal is delayed, shall be replaced for
at least one play. His team shall not be charged with a time-out.
6. The official will not charge a time-out to a team when the captain calls
for a time-out and there is cause for the official to have an official’s
time out by reason of an injury, etc. He will inform the captain in this
case that he was already calling a time-out which is not chargeable and
that the team’s request will not be honored unless the team captain desired
to have the additional time-out taken and charged.
7. Coaches will be informed by the official closest to them of the player’s
number and the rules infraction for which a penalty is Imposed.
8. Each team will be permitted to have a maximum of ten (10) related personnel
on the field with the team, i.e., Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Trainers,
Athletic Directors, Statisticians, Cameramen, Waterboys, etc. These team
members shall be recognized by a card which has been issued by the OCJAAF,
and shall be shown upon request.
9. The playing time shall be as follows:
All divisions will play ten (10) minute quarters.
10. Five (5) minutes prior to the start of the 3rd quarter the officials
shall give each team a warning to insure that the Coaches shall have sufficient
time for a proper MANDATORY warming-up period for team members, prior to
start of play.
11. The official Rule Book for conducting of all games should be the
“National Federation of State High School Associations Rule Book” used
by the C.I.F. and more commonly known as C.I.F. Rules. This shall be superseded
only by written rules of the OCJAAF which are in conflict with it. In these
cases OCJAAF Rules shall take precedence OCJAAF Teams will follow the written
rules of the C.I.F.. and OCJAAF rule books. Officials (referees) cannot
interpret rules different from written rules.
12. Conversion scoring - A team will receive one (1) point for passing
or run and two (2) points for kicking, with the exception of Junior Midget
and Midget Divisions where a team will receive two (2) points for passing
or run and one (1) point for kick,
13. Eighteen point rule - After a team scores, if it is still behind by
18 points or more, it will receive the kick off. This rule also applies
to the start of the second half.
14. All league games ending in a tie shall remain as such and each team
will receive one-half win and one- half loss. In Championship play, 1/8,
1/4, semi and finals, if teams are tied at the end of regulation play,
C.I.F.. Tie Breaker Rule will be applied.
15. MANDATORY PLAY RULES:
a. Jr. Clinic and Clinic Divisions - Each player shall play a minimum
of one continuous quarter in each regularly scheduled game. The quarter
of play shall include both offense, defense, and special teams and shall
be designated for each player prior to the start of each game. b. Jr. Pee
Wee and Pee Wee Divisions must play one continuous quarter offense or one
continuous quarter defense, excluding special teams (kickoff, kickoff return,
punt, punt return, extra point and field goal teams). c. Jr. Midget and
Midget Divisions - Teams which qualify 26 or more players ON GAME DAY:
Each player must play a minimum of six (6) action plays. Teams which qualify
with 25 or less players ON GAME DAY: Each player must play a minimum of
ten (10) action plays. d. All Divisions - Each player shall be afforded
the maximum opportunity to participate in each game consistent with his
abilities and the strategy of the game. e. An “Action Play” is defined
as any play in which the ball is legally in play as defined by Rule 4,
Section 1 of the C.I.F. Rules . f. “Regularly Scheduled Game” is any game
scheduled by the OCJAAF offices. This includes, but is not limited to,
play-offs . g. Players cited for spearing, as defined by the C.I.F. Rules
MUST be ejected from the game and their team and jersey number reported,
by the game officials, to the Commissioner of OCJAAF. h. Designated Must-Play
roster must be turned in prior to game time for all levels.
1. Each team must provide two (2) Must Play Monitors (”Monitor”) for each regularly scheduled game. Each home team Monitor will pair up with a visitor team Monitor, with one pair monitoring the home team and the other monitoring the visiting team. Home Team Monitor is responsible for marking the must-play sheets and turning them in at the end of the game. The visiting monitor is the spotter. j. The Must Play Monitors will notify each team’s coaching staff at the beginning of the second, third, and fourth quarters as to the status of their Must Plays k. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article VII, Section D (Penalties), the penalties for must play violations shall be as follows: The penalty for the first game with a must play infractions per player in violation and minimum one week suspension of the head coach. The penalty for the second game with a must play infraction is $50 per player and the head coach is suspended for the remainder of the season. Exception: A must play infraction during play-off games will result in a $50 fine per player and forfeiture of the game in which the infraction occurred.
SECTION D. SCOUTING RULES 1. Films and video tapes may only be
taken of practices, scrimmages by persons associated with the participating
teams. Films and video tapes may be taken of games by persons associated
with any other OCJAAF team for scouting purposes. Viewing of film or video
tapes during game, including half time, is not allowed. 2. Films or video
tapes may be exchanges among teams. 3. There will be no scouting of practices
or scrimmages.
SECTION E. SPOTTING RULES 1 Spotting (passing information from stands
to bench during game) may only be done between the thirty (30) yard lines.
2. Statisticians shall not engage in spotting or any form of coaching during
the course of a game. 3. Field phones may be used. Said phones must be
made available to the opposing team, but may not be used on the actual
playing field.
ARTICLE VIII RULES AND VIOLATIONS
SECTION A. CHAPTER AUTHORITY 1. Any violation of rules within a Chapter,
contained within this rule book shall be handled first by the individual
Chapter 2. The OCJAAF Executive Council has the right to increase or decrease
the penalty imposed by the Chapter.
SECTION B. APPEALS 1. A team or individual may appeal a Chapter decision to the OCJAAF. Whether or not the matter will be heard shall be decided by a majority vote of the OCJAAF Executive Council 2. An appeal must specify the articles and section of the OCJAAF rule book.
SECTION C. OCJAAF AUTHORITY 1. Nothing herein contained prohibits
the OCJAAF from taking action on a violation without any Chapter formally
presenting it if the OCJAAF Executive Council decides this action to be
in the best interest of the players. 2. All decisions of the OCJAAF Executive
Council are final and binding on all Chapters, teams and individuals NO
APPEAL ACCEPTED.
SECTION D. PENALTIES A violation of any rule or rules contained
herein may subject a Chapter, team or individuals to any one or all of
the following penalties. said penalties to be levied by the Commissioner,
his staff, or the OCJAAF Executive Council. 1. Forfeiture of game or games.
2. Disqualification from competing for, or taking part in, championships.
3. Disqualification from participating in bowl or post season games. 4.
Suspension, expulsion, ineligibility, disbarment or probation. 5. Loss
of franchise. 6. Subject to a fine of not less than $25.00 and no more
than $300 .00. 7. Any team found practicing prior to the first official
day of practice will have the Head Coach Suspended immediately and the
Chapter fined $100.00. The Coaches suspension will be for one year. Any
relative guilty of any of the acts of disbarment shall require that the
Chapter suspend the participating player for a minimum of one week from
all OCJAAF functions. A second infraction shall require that the Chapter
suspend the child for the balance of the playing season. 9. Any rules that
are violated in conjunction with a game (i.e, must play rule, player eligibility,
etc.) that may affect the outcome of the game in any way, may result in
forfeiture of games in addition to possible fines, suspensions, and/or
disbarment.
ARTICLE IX GAME OFFICIALS
SECTION A. OCJAAF GAMES . There shall be a minimum of two (2) CIF qualified
officials at each game. 2. Any official finding it necessary to eject a
coach, or team official, shall make a full and detailed report, in writing,
to the Head Official and Commissioner and mailed within 48 hours from the
incident. 3. No referee may be an active coach in the same conference.
4. No official shall officiate in OCJAAF if he is an active participating
member of any chapter in the conference or on their board of directors,
or has a child actively participating in conference activities.
SECTION B. PROTESTS 1. Protests on matters involving judgment as
rendered by an official will not be considered. 2. Protests of pre-game
violations must be registered with the game officials and opponent’s Chapter
President or his designated official prior to the kick-off. 3. Protests
must specify the articles and section of this rule book. 4. Protests shall
be acted upon in accordance with the OCJAAF By-Laws .
ARTICLE X OCJAAF CHAMPIONSHIPS
SECTION A. LOCATION All games must be played in a regulation high school,
college, municipal stadium, or other approved facility. The Commissioner
shall inspect and approve locations.
SECTION B. OFFICIALS There shall be four (4) qualified officials
at each game. These officials shall be approved by the Commissioner.
ARTICLE XI OCJAAF BOUNDARIES
SECTION A. BOUNDARIES All players must reside within the perimeter
boundaries of Orange County. For purposes of this rule, free draw areas
will be defined as not being outside the perimeter boundaries of OCJAAF.
(a) New Chapter boundaries will be established by the Executive Council.
All existing boundaries will be firm unless Chapters fronting each other
enter into an agreement to change. This agreement must be approved by the
Executive Council by a simple majority.
ARTICLE I NAME
ARTICLE II OBJECTIVE
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIPS
ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL
ARTICLE V EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ARTICLE VI OCJAAF MANAGEMENT
ARTICLE VII OFFICERS DUTIES
ARTICLE VIII MEETINGS AND VOTING
ARTICLE IX ELECTIONS IN CITY CHAPTERS
ARTICLE X PLAYING RULES
ARTICLE XI REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CHAPTER APPLICATIONS
ARTICLE XII RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE
ARTICLE XIII DISSOLUTION
ARTICLE XIV FORMS/TYPES/ & DATES TO BE FILED/PENALTIES
ARTICLE XV PROTEST BOARD
ARTICLE XVI CHAPTER FEES
ARTICLE XVII FINANCIAL DISBURSEMENTS
ARTICLE XVIII WAIVERS
ARTICLE XIX RULES OF OCJAAF
ARTICLE XX AWARDS
ARTICLE XXI POST SEASON
ARTICLE XXII AMENDMENTS OF THE BY-LAWS
Section 1. The object of this program is: to inspire youth, regardless of race, color, creed, or natural origin, to practice the ideals of health, citizenship and character; to bring your youth closer together through the means of a common interest in sportsmanship, fair play and fellowship; to impart to the game elements of safety, sanity, and intelligent supervision; and to keep the welfare of the player first, foremost and entirely free of adult lust for glory.
Section 1. Membership in the OCJAAF consists of:
a. The duly elected President of each Chapter affiliated with the OCJAAF,
or a designated alternate from that Chapter.
b. The duly elected Commissioner and appointed officers.
ARTICLE IV Membership SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL
Section 1. Any member of the OCJAAF, and any player, adult, city Chapter
or Board Member is subject to suspension or dismissal from the program
by the Executive Council if, in its opinion, their failure to comply with
the By-Laws or Rules of the OCJAAF is detrimental to the program and the
OCJAAF.
Section 2. Evidence of misconduct or failure to comply with the By-Laws or rules shall be presented in writing to the President of the Executive Council and will outline, in detail, the charge being preferred. At the next regular meeting. or a special meeting if deemed necessary, the complaint will be heard by the Executive Council and a decision will be handed down.
Section 3. Suspension or dismissal will require a two-thirds majority
vote of the Executive Council, with a quorum consisting of a majority of
the members being present. Section 4. Suspension or dismissal of any player,
adult, head coach, or staff member of any team by the Commissioner shall
be authorized under emergency circumstances- stances, said actions of the
Commissioner to be ratified by the Executive Council at its next regular
meeting, or at a special meeting if called pursuant to these rules.
ARTICLE V EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Section 1. The President, or a designated alternate from that Chapter,
will form an Executive Council with each Chapter having one vote. Section
2. At the first meeting in December, the Executive Council will elect,
from among its members (past or present), a presiding officer for the following
year to be called the “President of the Executive Council. This office
is for one (1) year beginning January 1st. Section 3. At the first meeting
in December, the Executive Council will elect a Commissioner from outside
the Council to administrate the By-Laws. Rules, Policies and Duties of
the OCJAAF Incorporate. This office has no Council vote and is for one
(1) year beginning January 1 St.
ARTICLE VI OCJAAF MANAGEMENT
Section 1. Subject to the limitation of the Articles of Incorporation.
and the By-Laws and Laws of the State of California all corporate powers
shall be exercised by, and the business and affairs of the corporation
shall be controlled by, the Executive Council. The Executive Council will
be the governing body of the Corporation insofar as Rules and the By-Laws
and amendments thereto, and such other matters as the Executive Council
and its officers may bring before them.
Section 1. All staff appointments will be for one year. The Commissioner will be responsible for the appointment of all staff positions. Incumbents will not be automatically appointed,
Section 2. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PRESIDENT - Will preside over all Executive Council meetings and will appoint all committees. Will be Ex-Officio member of committees and may attend all committee meetings.
Section 3. COMMISSIONER - Will administer the By-Laws and Rules of the OCJAAF as set forth. Will be given certain discretionary powers to permit carrying out the policies of the Executive Council expeditiously. Will be an Ex-Officio member of all committees and will report directly to Executive Council.
Section 4. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER - Will assist and advise the Commissioner on all matters and will act in place of the Commissioner in case of the absence of the Commissioner.
Section 5. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR - Will conduct drawings for league structure, will schedule regular, post season and play-off games. Will post and distribute scores of game and standings upon notification from Chapter presidents.
Section 6. CONFERENCE PLAYERS’ AGENT - Will be responsible for distributing all Orange County Youth Football Association forms. Will maintain complete and accurate files. Will conduct team certification. Will monitor all Chapters as to compliance with the rules and advise Commissioner. Will appoint National and American Player Agents to assist in his/her duties. Will be responsible for weigh-in clinics.
Section 7. SECRETARY - Will assist the Commissioner and the staff in the recording of minutes and any other matters pertaining to the distribution of all information to the staff and the Executive Council. The Secretary will handle the typing, clerical and general correspondence duties associated with OCJAAF administration. The Secretary will distribute minutes of meetings in written form to the member Chapters at the next Conference meeting. This office is responsible to the Commissioner and the Executive Council.
Section 8. INSURANCE DIRECTOR - Will be responsible for the Insurance Program, issue forms pertaining to insurance business and conduct training sessions with Chapter on proper procedures for all insurance matters. Will report to the Executive Council each meeting.
Section 9. TREASURER - Will be bonded Custodian of all property
of the OCJAAF, and will receive all Moines that accrue to the OCJAAF from
any source and deposit same in a bank, in the name of the OCJAAF. Will
submit the financial records of the OCJAAF to the Executive Council for
audit when directed and at least once a year, on the third Monday in April,
to be returned to the Executive Council no later than May 151h. Will see
that all bills, authorized, are paid promptly and will assure that no unauthorized
obligations are incurred. A monthly financial statement will be submitted
in writing, to the Executive Council meeting. The Treasurer will be responsible
for filling out State and Federal Exemption Certificates for the OCJAAF.
The Treasurer advise and assist the Commissioner and be responsible to
the Commissioner and Executive Council.
Section 10. SUPERVISOR OF OFFICIALS - Will be responsible for the
officials training program and for the review of game day officiating.
Will review conduct, and ability of officials during games. Will be coordinator
between Commissioner and Head Official. Will coordinate annual official
training sessions. Will report to the Executive Council at each regular
monthly meeting. Will distribute blue team rating's card (form no. 500)
and also distribute officials rating sheet form no. 510).
Section 11. PURCHASING AGENT - Coordinates purchasing of OCJAAF
requirements such as [but not limited to]: (a) printing forms schedules,
rules and By-Laws, (b) trophies, patches, etc. Will report to the Executive
Council at each regular monthly meeting.
Section 12. CHEERLEADING REPRESENTATIVE - Shall be appointed and
separate from the HEAD CHEERLEADING COORDINATOR of the chapter hosting
the Cheerleading competition. Shall coordinate any OCJAAF sponsored competition.
Responsible for all aspects, rules, judging, etc. Conducts coordination
meetings as required with Chapter representatives Will report to the Executive
Council at each regular monthly meeting. The OCJAAF Cheerleader coordinator
shall have Cheer Agents that will be responsible for distributing all OCJAAF
cheerleader forms. Will maintain complete and accurate files. Will conduct
cheerleader certification. Will monitor all Chapters as to compliance with
the Rules and advise Commissioner. The OCJAAF Cheerleader Coordinator will
appoint District Cheer Agents to assist in her duties.
Section 13. COACHES’ REPRESENTATIVE - Will establish a line of communication between Head Coaches and the Commissioner, Commissioners Staff, and Executive Council regarding informational issues that directly relate to coaches responsibilities, interests and concerns. In order to maximize communications and proper representation, the Coaches’ Representative may appoint coaches to a coaches Advisory Board.
Section 14. LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE - Assists OCJAAF and its Chapters in legal matters.
ARTICLE VIII MEETINGS AND VOTING
Section 1. Meetings of the Executive Council will be held monthly beginning
in January, at a date, place and time approved by the Executive Council.
All meetings will be conducted by “Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised”.
Section 2. All decisions of the OCJAAF Executive Council are binding on all chapters, teams and individuals.
Section 3. Special meetings may be called by the President of the Executive
Council, or upon written request of not less than (4) members of the Executive
Council.
Section 4. In case of special meeting, all members of the Executive Council
shall be notified no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance by telephone
or in writing as to date, time, place and purpose. (48 hour rule is waived
if 2/3 Executive Council request a special meeting during a regular meeting.)
Section 5. No business other than that for which a special meeting is called
may be discussed.
Section 6. A majority of the Executive Council will constitute a quorum for any business meeting.
Section 7. No proxies will be accepted.
ARTICLE IX ELECTIONS IN CITY CHAPTERS
Section 1. Member Chapters will elect their Officers and Directors
no later than December 31st and will notify the OCJAAF in writing of their
Officers and Directors by the first meeting in January.
ARTICLE X PLAYING RULES
Section 1. The official playing rules for OCJAAF will consist of the
OCJAAF Rules, the C.I.F.. and amendments thereto. Rules will take precedence
in the order listed.
Section 2. Interpretations of any Article of the By-Laws or Section thereof or any rule of this program or organization, shall rest with the Executive Council.
ARTICLE Xl REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CHAPTER APPLICATIONS
Section 1 OCJAAF to consider all applications for membership on an
individual basis.
Section 2. a. Applications for new chapters will be accepted by the
Executive Council no later than the first Tuesday in March. b. All new
chapters are to be conditionally accepted or rejected by the first Tuesday
in April. c. The Executive Council must subsequently vote and achieve a
2/3 votes cast to allow for acceptance of the new chapter, subject to franchise
renewal, into OCJAAF at the following March meeting. Failure to affirm
will cause the conditionally accepted chapter to be ineligible for further
participation in OCJAAF.
Section 3. By election, establish an Executive Board consisting of, as
a minimum: a. President, not in a Head Coaching capacity. This rule also
applies to existing Chapters. b. Vice-President c. Secretary d. Treasurer
e. Athletic Director or Players’ Agent.
Section 4. Prepare a set of By-Laws consistent with those of the OCJAAF.
Section 5. Adopt a Chapter name and initiate incorporation proceedings
.
Section 6. A map of the requesting Chapters boundaries will be submitted
with the application.
Section 7. Field at least two (2) teams.
Section 8. Pay in advance, a non-refundable registration fee of $50.00
per team.
Section 9. Accept responsibility for all indebtedness incurred in the purchase
of equipment and other items necessary to field teams.
Section 10. Accept and abide by all the Rules and By-Laws of OCJAAF.
ARTICLE Xll RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE
Section 1. Annually, and not later than the first Tuesday in March
each Chapter will renew its franchise by submitting a three point program
consisting of the following: a. Letter requesting renewal of franchise.
(form no. 004) b. A copy of By-Laws (if not previously submitted. or if
there is a change). c. Articles of Incorporation (if not previously sub-mitted).
d. Tax returns of previous year if applicable.
Section 2. Failure to comply will result in an automatic suspension of
the Chapter. Re-admittance will be by letter of request enclosing a penalty
payment of $25.00.
Section 3. The provisions of Section 2 for suspension and penalty payment
will be enforced only if the Member Chapter has not complied with Section
1, or has not mailed to the OCJAAF office a written letter, acceptable
to the Commissioner, stating the reason said Chapter was unable to comply
with Section 1 on or before the first Tuesday in March.
ARTICLE XIII DISSOLUTION
Section 1. “This corporation is one which does not contemplate pecuniary
gain or profit to the members thereof and it is organized solely for non-profit
purpose. Upon the winding up and dissolution of this corporation, after
paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the corporation,
the remaining assets shall be distributed to a non-profit fund foundation
or corporation, which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable
and/or religious purposes and which has established its tax-exempt status
under Section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. If this corporation
holds any assets in trust, such assets shall be disposed of in such manner
as may be directed by decree of the Superior Court of the County on which
this corporation’s principal office is located, upon petition therefore
by the Attorney General or by any person concerned in the liquidation.”
ARTICLE XIV FORMS - TYPES AND DATES TO BE FILED -PENALTIES
Section 1. Team registration (form no. 400) - one (1 ) copy required.
a. All teams registered in the previous year shall register on or before
the first Tuesday in May. b. Teams being registered for the first time
must be filed on or before August 1st. c. Penalty for failure to comply
- previous year teams filed after the deadline will be penalized $25.00,
No new or old team registration will be accepted after the first of August.
Section 2. Team roster (form no. 40t) - ten (10) copies required. a. Team
rosters must be provided to OCJAAF on Certification Day. b. Penalty for
failure to comply - $50.00 fine.
Section 3 Player season contract (form no. 200) - three (3) copies required.
a. All player season contracts to be submitted on Certification Day. b.
Cheer team roster (form no. 403) must be provided to OCJAAF on Certification
day - 5 copies required. c. Mascot team roster (form no. 404) must be provided
to OCJAAF on Certification day - 5 copies required. d. Penalty for failure
to comply - any player listed on the team roster without a player’s contract
will not be eligible to participate in the program. e. A copy of each player’s
season contract must be in the possession of the coach at all practices,
game sessions, and team functions. f A copy of the contract must be furnished
to the player’s parents and/or guardians. A copy to be presented upon request
by authorized personnel of conference and/or officials. g. A copy of the
cheerleader’s contract must be in the possession of the cheerleader coordinator
at all cheerleader functions.
Section 4. Insurance Form (furnished by Insurance carrier). a. To be completed
in accordance with County Insurance Agent instructions.
Section 5. Certified Hospital Notification (form no. 006) - one (1) copy,
a. Notification of a certified hospital that a player injured on a member
Chapter’s field will be taken or must be mailed to the OCJAAF office on
or before the 1st Tuesday in August.
Section 6. Substitution of Players a. In the event a certified player
is dropped from the team roster due to an injury, moving, ineligibility,
etc., a team may bring its roster back to the original number certified
by certifying the player with his district player agent. The player must
have fulfilled the requirements of the OCJAAF for conditioning.
ARTICLE XV PROTEST BOARD
Section 1. A three (3) man Protest Board will be appointed by the President
of the Executive Council consisting of: a. two (2) Executive Council members
b. County Athletic Director c. C.I.F. certified game official in an advisory
capacity only,
Section 2. This Protest Board term will expire on December 31st.
Section 3. A protest on any item other than official’s judgment must be
filed, in writing and in the Commissioner’s possession not later than seventy-two
(72) hours after the alleged infraction has taken place, accompanied by
a check, cash, money order to certified check in the amount of one hundred
($100.0). No protest will be heard considering an official’s judgment call.
Section 4. A meeting will be held no later than Thursday following receipt
of the protest.
Section 5. The team being protested against will be notified immediately
of the protest and will be permitted to have a representative along with
the protesting Chapter, at the hearing.
Section 6. All decisions of the Protest Board are final and binding and
its decisions will be in writing and mailed to the Presidents of the Chapters
involved within 72 hours. allowed, and deposited in the OCJAAF treasury
if disallowed.
Section 7. The $100.00 protest will be refunded if the protest is allowed,
and deposited in the OCJAAF treasury if disallowed.
Section 8. If a Chapter making a protest or being protested against has
a member on the Protest Board, the President of the Executive Council will
appoint an alternate for that hearing only.
ARTICLE XVI CHAPTER FEES
Section 1. Fees, as established by the approved OCJAAF budget, will
be payable as follows: a. One-third of Chapter fees will be billed on August
1st and will be due and payable by August 31 (old teams). b. One-third
of Chapter fees will be billed on September 1st and will be due and payable
on September 30th (old teams). c. One-third of Chapter fees will be billed
on October 1st and will be due and payable by October 31st (old teams).
d. One-half of new team fee will be billed on September 1st and will be
due and payable on September 30th. e. One-half of new team fee will be
billed on October 1st and will be due and payable by October 31st. f. Billing
for officials used in excess of allotted number of games will be made on
December 1st and will be due on December 15.
Section 2. Penalty for Failure to Comply a. Failure to comply with Article
XVI Section 1 shall result in a ten percent (10%) late penalty charge of
the fees if not postmarked on or before date due. All returned checks will
be considered a late payment and a 10% penalty charge applied. b. Because
of financial difficulties, a Chapter may request the 10% late penalty charge
be waived by requesting in writing and submitting the Chapter’s financial
books to the Commissioner and staff. The Commissioner and staff will evaluate
the Chapter’s status and present the recommendation to the Executive Council
for vote .
Section 3. Obligations of Chapters a. Assessments for team fees, fines,
and all other charges billed to each Chapter by the OCJAAF treasurer must
be paid monthly. Any Chapter with an unpaid balance at the conclusion of
the regular season, no matter how great or small, will not be allowed to
participate in any post- season bowl games or OCJAAF playoffs. The Commissioner
will announce the due date for all unpaid balances; such due date will
be no more than 7 days after the conclusion of the regular season. Payment
must be actually received in the hands of the OCJAAF Treasurer or Commissioner
on or before the announced due date. Unreliability of the mail will not
be accepted as an excuse. b. No Chapter will be permitted to renew its
franchise in OCJAAF it any unpaid balance remains from the previous season.
Franchise renewal, due on the first Tuesday in March. must be accompanied
by payment of any unpaid balance from the previous season. If a Chapter
fails to pay an outstanding balance from the previous season, it will be
dropped from active status and must reapply for membership. Reapplication
must be accompanied by payment of the outstanding balance. Chapters which
reapply and are accepted by a majority vote of the Executive Council must
pay their team fees for the coming season in two (2)equal installments,
due on August 31 and September 30. Re-application will not be accepted
after April 30. c. A Chapter in financial difficulty due to extenuating
circumstances, that has in the past met their financial obligations, may
request a waiver in writing to the Commissioner and staff. The Commissioner
and staff will evaluate the Chapter’s status and present the recommendation
to the Executive Council for vote.
ARTICLE XVII FINANCIAL DISBURSEMENTS
Section 1. All payments of debts of the OCJAAF so authorized by the
Executive Council shall be made on OCJAAF checks requiring two (2) signatures,
with one signature being that of the Treasurer and the other being that
of either the Commissioner or the President of the Executive Council.
Section 2. No disbursements will be made, other than approved budgeted
items, for more than fifty dollars ($50.00) without Executive Council approval.
ARTICLE XVIII WAIVERS
Section 1. No standard waiver will be granted for players to play outside
of the boundaries of the Chapter in which they reside unless: (1 ) their
Chapter doesn’t field a team for which he qualifies; or (2) sending Chapter
cuts boys down to full roster and receiving Chapter does not have full
roster. (a) In addition a Presidential Permanent Waiver can be granted
if it is in the sending chapter presidents opinion that extenuating circumstances
exist.
Section 2. No waiver will be granted due to the personal desire alone of
a coach, parent, or player to play elsewhere.
Section 3. Standard waivers will be valid only during the playing season
for which the waiver was granted, and all waived players will return to
home Chapter.
Section 4. Waivers are null and void if waived player changes permanent
residency prior to final roster certification. No waivers after final certification
day. Normally the last day of September.
ARTICLE XIX RULES OF OCJAAF
Section 1. A Rules Committee will be appointed annually by the President
of the Executive Council for the purpose of studying any new Rules submitted
by the Chapters for the coming year.
Section 2. All proposed Rule changes must be submitted to the Rules Committee
no later than the 1st meeting in January.
Section 3. No proposed Rule changes will be accepted after the 1st meeting
in January.
Section 4. All Rule changes submitted will be presented to the Executive
Council for a first reading on the first meeting in January, second reading
and voting in February. Two-thirds votes cast to pass, quorum present.
Section 5. Rules changes submitted by first meeting in January may be amended
to correct wording by author with approval of 2/3 votes cast of Executive
Council at first reading.
ARTICLE XX AWARDS
Section 1. Awards will be the responsibility of the Commissioner s
staff. (i.e: league plagues, badges, championship awards), with the exception
of Cheer Competition. Awards for this event are the responsibility of the
hosting chapter.
ARTICLE XXI POST SEASON
Section 1. The award of a post season event (First Found Play-offs, Championship
Games, Superbowl, All Conference Games or Cheer Competition) to a Chapter
by vote of the Executive Council shall also constitute the award of sole
licensing rights to the hosting Chapter for the sale of any merchandise
connected with that event.
ARTICLE XXII AMENDMENTS OF BY-LAWS
Section 1. The power and authority to adopt, amend or repeal any o1 these
By-Laws rests solely with the Executive Council of OCJAAF.
Section 2. The Executive Council President will appoint a By-Laws committee
at the regular meeting in January and it shall function throughout the
year to receive, recommend and formulate formal proposals for Executive
Council vote.
Section 3. Procedure to amend: A recommended change to these By-Laws shall
be presented in writing to By-Laws committee for first reading at a regular
or special meeting of the Executive Council, but action on the proposed
change may take place only after its second reading at the following regular
or special meeting. An affirmative votes cast of 2/3 of the Executive Council
present at said meeting shall be necessary for adoption of the amendment.
Section 4. Record of amendment: Whenever an amendment or new By-Law is
adopted, it shall be duly recorded and dated .