Section 6 – Other Responsibilities

Umpire-In-Chief Responsibilities

• Assign umpires as needed to ensure all fields/games are covered.
• Insure there are two (2) umps for all league and tournament championship games.
• Keep an accurate account of games umpired and submit this monthly to the League Treasurer for payment NLT the 10th of the following month.

Division Representative’s Responsibilities

• Gather all ratings from managers prior to the end of the season
• Convene committee to review and adjust ratings no later than two weeks after season ends. This committee should contain players familiar with the players, and the At-Large Rep.
• Track new players registering in your division and interview them using the questionnaire provided in the Procedure Manual.
• Make telephone calls to previous players that have not registered two weeks prior to deadline
• Recruit managers as needed, and maintain communication with all managers
• Organize players for draft and provide managers with the most accurate information available. (See Procedure Manual for draft process.)
• Hold pre-draft and draft meetings. Use the pre-draft meeting to inform managers of ratings for new players and rating changes for returning players.
• Keep managers informed of all SL rules, activities and dates
• Collect all game scores within 24 hours of completion and pass them on to the Web Administrator.
• Keep current and accurate records of all game dates and scores and provide to web Administrator
• Conduct Spirit Award voting, making sure candidates have not previously won the award, and being prepared to introduce the winner at the banquet.
• Insure all League equipment is properly stored and secured after games.
• Keep in contact with managers from the past season to update them on current issues with the League.
• Arrive at the fields prior to games to help set up equipment.
• Coordinate schedules with the other affected Division Reps.
• AM Reps should be available early to make decisions on possible cancellations due to weather, and notify Web Administrator, managers, and field representative.
• PM Reps must determine if you are going to cancel due to weather NLT 4:30 PM. In the event of a cancellation, notify Web Administrator, managers, the field representative and the individual who opens up.
• Introduce Division winners (manager and sponsor) at the banquet.
• Attend all Board meetings.

AM/PM At-Large Representative’s Responsibilities

• Fair and equitable assignment of subs based on policy in the Procedure Manual.
• Coordinate with Division Reps if/when a permanent sub is needed
• Assist, if asked, the Division Reps in contacting returning players who have not registered.
• Assume the duties of a Division Rep in their absence.

Manger’s Responsibilities

• Promote good sportsmanship
• Provide all players with the opportunity to play no matter what their ability
• Provide a line up giving all players fair playing time
• Make sure all players conform to the uniform policy as set by the League
• Provide game scores to the division rep within 24 hours
• Be familiar with all League rules and restrictions
• Encourage all players to check the web site regularly and sign up for notifications

Equipment Manager’s Responsibilities

• Ensure all screens, scoring plates, boards, and clipboards are in operational condition.
• Inform the Board of items needing repair or replacement and an approximate cost.
• Insure there is an adequate supply of score sheets and pens available at all times.

Field Coordinator’s Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact with the municipality that we are playing at.
• Send all division schedules to the proper authorities NLT 2 weeks prior to the start of the season.
• Secure practice dates for both AM and PM divisions.
• Keep a detailed account of field usage, so the League can determine a final payment for field cost.
• Maintain communication with the municipality as needed.