Thursday Morning League
LEAGUE CONSTITUTION September 2019-20
League Name: Thursday Morning Doubles 2019-20
This is a non- sanctioned league. This League will be guided by the principles of both the BTBA and the USBC rule books.
Object:
The purpose of the league is to conduct ten-pin bowling activities and determine a team champion. It shall foster and maintain the spirit of good fellowship and true sportsmanship.
Membership and Eligibility:
The membership of the league shall be divided into 6 teams consisting of 2 players each, not including subs, who must individually and collectively qualify under this constitution and the rules and regulations of the Astra Bowlers Club.
Board of Directors:
The management of the league shall be vested in a board of directors comprising of the officers and the league members. A majority vote of opinions will determine future rule changes.
Officers and Election of:
At the start of each league an election will be held to fill the offices of President, Secretary/treasurer. No two members of the same family can hold the positions of President and Sercretary/Treasurer.
Duties of Officers:
President.
The president shall reside at all meetings of the league’s Board of Directors, and league members. He/She shall post a monthly statement in the establishment where the bowls, showing the number of weeks bowled, total receipts and disbursements to date. He/she shall further retain the monthly financial statements until the league’s prize fund has been distributed at the end of a season. He/She shall also furnish each team captain with a copy of the league rules and shall post a schedule for the season in the establishment.
Astra Bowl/Secretary
The Astra Bowl / secretary is responsible for the proper organisation and function of the league. He/she shall provide each team captain with a copy of this constitution. The Astra Bowl will record games and keep accurate record of all scores and each week post them prior to bowling time he/she shall issue or post the individual averages of regular and substitute players, and team standings on the league notice board. He/she shall have charge of and conduct all correspondence and notify the members of meetings when authorised by the president.
Treasurer.
The treasurer shall disburse funds at the end of the league according to the Prize Fund Allocation. He/she shall keep a true and accurate account of all receipts and disbursements. At the end of each league he/she shall submit a financial report to the board of directors. He/she is responsible for collecting the prize money league members weekly.
Team Captain.
The team captain shall be responsible for conduct and attendance of their team.
Playing Rules may only be repealed or amended at any meeting of the league will be governed by a majority vote prior to the start of the League. After the start of the League a unanimous vote shall be necessary.
Discipline:
The board of directors shall decide on any dispute or protest and it is within its power to discipline any member for violating any provision of this constitution. It shall have authority to expel any team or bowler for good and sufficient reason. There must be at least one representative from all the teams for any disciplinary matters.
Elected Officers:
President Mac McBride
Secretary Jenny Davies / Astra Bowl (Scores)
Treasurer Jenny Davies
Meetings:
Meetings shall be held at the call of the president or upon written request, protest or complaint by a league member.
League Name: Thursday Morning Doubles 2019-20
This is a non- sanctioned league. This League will be guided by the principles of both the BTBA and the USBC rule books.
Object:
The purpose of the league is to conduct ten-pin bowling activities and determine a team champion. It shall foster and maintain the spirit of good fellowship and true sportsmanship.
Membership and Eligibility:
The membership of the league shall be divided into 6 teams consisting of 2 players each, not including subs, who must individually and collectively qualify under this constitution and the rules and regulations of the Astra Bowlers Club.
Board of Directors:
The management of the league shall be vested in a board of directors comprising of the officers and the league members. A majority vote of opinions will determine future rule changes.
Officers and Election of:
At the start of each league an election will be held to fill the offices of President, Secretary/treasurer. No two members of the same family can hold the positions of President and Sercretary/Treasurer.
Duties of Officers:
President.
The president shall reside at all meetings of the league’s Board of Directors, and league members. He/She shall post a monthly statement in the establishment where the bowls, showing the number of weeks bowled, total receipts and disbursements to date. He/she shall further retain the monthly financial statements until the league’s prize fund has been distributed at the end of a season. He/She shall also furnish each team captain with a copy of the league rules and shall post a schedule for the season in the establishment.
Astra Bowl/Secretary
The Astra Bowl / secretary is responsible for the proper organisation and function of the league. He/she shall provide each team captain with a copy of this constitution. The Astra Bowl will record games and keep accurate record of all scores and each week post them prior to bowling time he/she shall issue or post the individual averages of regular and substitute players, and team standings on the league notice board. He/she shall have charge of and conduct all correspondence and notify the members of meetings when authorised by the president.
Treasurer.
The treasurer shall disburse funds at the end of the league according to the Prize Fund Allocation. He/she shall keep a true and accurate account of all receipts and disbursements. At the end of each league he/she shall submit a financial report to the board of directors. He/she is responsible for collecting the prize money league members weekly.
Team Captain.
The team captain shall be responsible for conduct and attendance of their team.
Playing Rules may only be repealed or amended at any meeting of the league will be governed by a majority vote prior to the start of the League. After the start of the League a unanimous vote shall be necessary.
Discipline:
The board of directors shall decide on any dispute or protest and it is within its power to discipline any member for violating any provision of this constitution. It shall have authority to expel any team or bowler for good and sufficient reason. There must be at least one representative from all the teams for any disciplinary matters.
Elected Officers:
President Mac McBride
Secretary Jenny Davies / Astra Bowl (Scores)
Treasurer Jenny Davies
Meetings:
Meetings shall be held at the call of the president or upon written request, protest or complaint by a league member.