National Capital Soccer League Rules and Procedures ... - NCSL

NCSL President. In addition, the grievance must be sent to the NCSL President c/o NCSL Office, P.O.Box 1519, Manassas, VA 20108. The grievance must cite the remedy requested and include a check inthe amount of $200 payable to NCSL.The President will review grievance for determination of proper filing and the nature of the matter beinggrieved. If the President determines the grievance is validly submitted, he will initiate action to resolvethe issue. This may be accomplished by consulting other officers or club representatives by phone,personally or by holding a hearing. The President will be the judge of which method of resolution will beused.A Grievance Committee will consist of the president of NCSL who will preside (or any other officerappointed by the president) and club representatives who will hear the grievance within 14 days of thereceipt of the grievance. A quorum for the meeting is three; the presiding officer will count towards aquorum but will only vote in a tie situation.If the grievance is sustained, the check will be returned; if the grievance is denied, the check will bedeposited to the general fund of the league.If the aggrieved party remains dissatisfied after having exhausted all requirements concerning grievances,or, if not having exhausted all requirements concerning grievances, if he invokes the aid of the courts ofany state or the United States, should the person bringing the action not prevail in such court action, heshall then be liable for all expenses incurred by NCSL in defending such action including, but not limitedto, the following:- Court Costs- Attorneys' fees- Reasonable compensation for time spent by NCSL employees in responding and defendingagainst allegations in the action, including responses to discovery and court appearances- travel expenses- expenses of any special meeting(s) necessitated by the actionNOTE: There is a difference between a grievance and a protest. Grievances concern league policy;protests concern game situations.Section VII Structure Development ProceduresGeneral Principles of the StructureIn determining the Structure, the following general principles will apply:- Within age groups, divisions will be filled from the top down- At the completion of a season, the Structure for the following season will be set based upon finalstandings- It is assumed that teams competing in the previous season will compete in the following season.If a team does not compete the following season the commissioners and officers will adjust theStructure, using their best judgment to ensure competitive play- Teams normally do not move up or down more than one division from one season to the next- Teams in the U9 through U14 are expected to play both the spring and fall seasons. If a teamdrops out and later applies for re-entry into the NCSL, that team will be considered a new teamand will be placed on the waiting list for its age groupStructure RequestsThe structure committee on a case-by-case basis will review all special request and situations notFebruary 2012 22