• 12. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY.

• 12.1. District and Service Area. Any child residing within the KIDSPORTS service area can participate by filling out a registration form, accepting the conditions of participation and having a parent or guardian sign the registration form. The KIDSPORTS service area includes all territory within the boundary lines established by Eugene School District 4J, Springfield School District 19, Bethel School District 52, and Pleasant Hill School District. Any applicant who resides outside these boundaries must conform to KIDSPORTS Out-of-District policies.

• 12.2. Assigned School Area. Players are required to register for the appropriate grade/age, gender team from the school in which they attend. If a child attends one school but lives in another public school attendance area they may automatically request a transfer to their neighborhood school team. If not enough players register at a particular school to form a team in that grade or gender, the KIDSPORTS sports manager will combine that school with a neighboring school to form the best team sizes possible.

• 12.3. Transfer to Another School Area. On occasion, circumstances may arise when a parent wants to have their child play on a different team than the one they are automatically assigned. KIDSPORTS has the following transfer exceptions. Note: in all instances parents must fill out a transfer form and have it approved by the KIDSPORTS sports manager in the area to which they are transferring.

• 12.3.1. Parents may request a transfer for their child who lives in a different public school area then the school they attend. A transfer to their neighborhood school team will be accepted automatically as long as the request is to the same grade and gender applicable for that child.
• 12.3.2. Students who move, change their permanent address, or transfer to another school during the school year will be given the same option as paragraph (12.3.1) above for the remainder of the KIDSPORTS sports year, August 1 – through July 31
• 12.3.3. Any child whose father/mother/ legal guardian has been approved as a head coach for a team in a school area different than their child’s regular school area may transfer and play on the team coached by that parent as long as it conforms to the appropriate grade/age and gender for that child.
• 12.3.4. Any parent may file a transfer request stating the compelling reasons for a team change. Each such transfer request will be decided upon the merits of the request and its impact upon both teams. If approved the participant will be moved to a team of KIDSPORTS choice. Transfer requests will not be approved for the purpose of having a child play on a more competitive team or in an effort to concentrate talent on one team. In all cases the sports director has final authority to grant or deny a request.
• 12.3.5. Girls may apply to participate on boys teams where there is not a team or sport for their gender in the school area. Boys may apply to participate on girls’ teams only if there is no opportunity to play the sport on teams of their gender (i.e., volleyball).
• 12.3.6. Players are required to register for the appropriate grade/age program they are registered to attend in school. Some programs allow mixed grade/age combinations. Under special circumstances requests may be made for a child to be “moved up or down” through the transfer requests process described at 12.3.1 above. Age/Grade move-ups are generally not approved. Under special circumstances a child may apply to “play down a grade” based on medical or developmental considerations.

• 13. RIGHTS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF Coaches.

• 13.1. Attitudes and Personal Conduct, Responsibilities. Coaches serve as volunteers. Each coach must maintain high standards of conduct and sportsmanship. KIDSPORTS coaches are required to be good role models for children. Therefore, every coach is expected to maintain personal conduct which is a credit to KIDSPORTS and the sport they are coaching.

• 13.1.1. Supervision. Coaches are directly responsible to their assigned supervising staff member (Sport Manager) for coaching performance and conduct during KIDSPORTS activities. Whenever a coach displays attitudes, actions or conduct contrary to KIDSPORTS rules, regulations or philosophy, the coach will first be counseled by KIDSPORTS staff. Subsequent acts may result in suspension from KIDSPORTS for an undetermined period of time. Deliberate violation of rules, regulations, policies, or directives will result in permanent suspension from KIDSPORTS coaching.
• 13.1.2. Game Conduct. Coaches must refrain from any conduct or display which may arouse players, team followers or spectators to engage in unsportsmanlike behavior. At all times coaches must respect game officials, opposing players, coaches and spectators. In the event a coach becomes engaged in a physical altercation during a KIDSPORTS’ activity the coach will be automatically suspended by the supervising staff member. Coaches remain suspended until reinstated following a hearing by the Sports Management Team. Suspended coaches may request said hearing at any time.
• 13.2. Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities. Each KIDSPORTS team is under the leadership of a head coach, who within the broad guidelines of KIDSPORTS policies, has discretion to run the team in every aspect including: setting practice times and days, determining offensive and defensive strategies, assigning player positions and establishing playing time (as long as all decisions conform to KIDSPORTS rules.) When teams are split, the decision on player selection rests with the head coach. Assistant coaches serve at the discretion of the head coach. KIDSPORTS reserves the right to approve all coaches.

• 13.3. Selection of Coaches. KIDSPORTS sports managers are responsible for filling all head coaching positions for teams organized within their assigned area. Sports Managers select and assign head coaches according to whom they feel will do the best job meeting KIDSPORTS program goals and orientation. Head coaches are responsible for having all assistant coaches complete coach’s applications, and submit their applications to their respective Sport Manager for approval prior to the Scheduling meeting for each sport. All coaches must pass an annual background check prior to consideration for a coaching position.

• 13.4. Organizing the Team. The first head coach assigned for each school and grade will be responsible for setting the initial practice times and places. If registrations exceed the number of players for one team, multiple teams will be formed and additional coaches will be assigned. The head coach shall help the sports manager recruit additional coaches. Once all coaches are in place teams should be divided as follows:

• 13.4.1. Kindergarten – third grade teams (with the exception of flag football) are to be formed with the skilled and non-skilled players divided equally.
• 13.4.2. Fourth – eighth grade teams that have enough players to divide into two or more teams will be divided by skill. The AAA coach has the right to choose his/her players first. The AA coach chooses his/her players next, and so on.
• 13.4.3. Equipment. Coaches may check out equipment for their sport during or after the posted check out period.

• 13.5. Practices. Coaches that are selected prior to the beginning of the season need to attend the first organizational meeting where they will be given a general overview of the KIDSPORTS program and have a chance to sign up for practices. Coaches that sign up after the organizational meeting need to check with their area sports manager to arrange practices.

• 13.6. Recruiting. Because KIDSPORTS is a neighborhood school based program, recruiting for the sake of competitive advantage is not allowed. KIDSPORTS staff may request a coach’s assistance in recruiting enough players to form a team from the same school their current players are attending. Coaches must never discourage any kids from playing.

• 13.7. Team Supervision. Coaches agree to supervise players on their team during all KIDSPORTS sanctioned events, including practices, games, and team or KIDSPORTS related events. Specific supervision responsibilities are set forth at 18.3 below.

• 13.8. Team Rules and Discipline. Coaches should conduct a parent meeting at the beginning of the season to review rules, discuss schedules, and answer questions. At a minimum, coaches must provide every parent with a written list of team rules and expectations. Rules should be reasonable and within the spirit of a recreational sports program. Coaches can not suspend a player’s playing or practice time privileges due to rules violations unless the player and their parent have been given a copy of the rules in advance. Coaches can not suspend a player for more than one game or three practices in a season without getting permission from KIDSPORTS in advance.

• 13.9. Equipment and Uniforms. Coaches are responsible for the care and return of KIDSPORTS uniforms and equipment. Each team will be issued a prescribed amount of equipment based upon the grade and sport involved. Coaches can be held financially responsible if the equipment is not returned in a timely manner. Generally, KIDSPORTS provides T-shirts that do not have to be returned. However, on occasion certain sports teams will be issued uniforms. When uniforms are issued, coaches are expected to help KIDSPORTS equipment staff retrieve the uniforms. Coaches should return issued gear within two weeks of the end of their season. Coaches may request in advance permission to keep their equipment or uniforms past the end of the season to compete in non-KIDSPORTS events. Decisions will be made at KIDSPORTS sole discretion.

• 13.10. Team Rosters and Line Up Cards. KIDSPORTS requires every coach to provide an accurate roster when they pick up their uniforms. That roster becomes the official roster and is the only pool of athletes the coach is permitted to use. Any use of a non-rostered player in a game is considered a severe breach of ethics and is grounds for immediate sanction. There is never a permissible reason to use a player not on the approved roster. Roster questions should be directed to the KIDSPORTS sports manager. Coaches are required to fill out a line up card before every game. Maintaining playing time requirements is a paramount rule at KIDSPORTS. Coaches are never permitted to breach playing time rules unless injury, illness, or discipline (only as described above) prevents meeting the playing time requirements. Under such circumstances it is the coach’s responsibility to notify the appropriate staff or officials.

• 14. Parent Conduct.

• 14.1. Conduct Guidelines. Every parent, guardian, and spectator is expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner, including but not limited to:

• 14.2. Not using foul or abusive language at any KIDSPORTS practice, game or event;

• 14.3. Refraining from smoking in areas directly used for KIDSPORTS activities, i.e. sidelines, gymnasiums, baseball/softball bleachers and fields;

• 14.4. Not drinking alcohol or being intoxicated at any KIDSPORTS practice, game or event;

• 14.5. Refraining from making negative comments toward their child’s teammates, coaches or members of the opposing team or other spectators;

• 14.6. Accepting the authority of the KIDSPORTS coach assigned to their child’s team and acknowledging that it is the coaches prerogative to choose the type of play, assign who will play what positions, and determine playing time within KIDSPORTS minimum and maximum playing requirements;

• 14.7. Refraining from any actions that would violate any federal, state or local discrimination or other laws

• 14.8. Striking, pushing or threatening any KIDSPORTS official, administrator, fan, or coach will result in sanctions not limited to permanent suspension from all KIDSPORTS activities.

• 14.9. Enforcement. KIDSPORTS officials may order a parent to leave the premises of any KIDSPORTS event if the person is engaging in inappropriate behavior. Failure to leave the premises immediately upon request can constitute a Class C misdemeanor of criminal trespass.

• 14.10. Language. Parents are expected to make every effort to minimize friction between themselves and officials, other parents, and opposing teams’ parent groups so as to enhance the enjoyment for all involved. Experience has demonstrated that innocent statements made to opposing players or teams can be mistaken or misconstrued by others and cause friction between groups.

• 14.11. Sidelines. At soccer games parents and spectators from both teams should share one sideline and the players and coaches share the other sideline. If field conditions cause players and parents from both teams to share one common sideline, KIDSPORTS policy requires parents from each team to occupy different halves of that sideline. The objective is to keep the parents separated from the players and each other. Every field has an invisible parent/spectator box from the mid-point of the filed to the 18-yard line.

• 14.12. Cheering. Parents and spectators are encouraged to offer words of encouragement and support during games, but should refrain from shouting instruction or derogatory statements.

• 14.13. Equipment. Parents are financially responsible for all KIDSPORTS equipment and uniforms issued to their child. Uniforms and equipment must be returned no later than twenty one (21) days from the last game of the season.

• 14.14. Children. Parents must manage and supervise their non-participating children at KIDSPORTS facilities and events, and are responsible for any damage they may cause.

• 14.15. General Responsibilities and Sanctions. Parents, guardians, or persons in charge of a KIDSPORTS participant must abide by and uphold all KIDSPORTS rules and procedures. They will respect the decisions of coaches and officials made in the course of performing their duties, and assume full responsibility that the child they register does the same. If the parent, guardian, or person in charge fails to do so, or the child they register fails to do so, they and/or the child(ren) may be removed and barred from KIDSPORTS practices, games or events. If conditions warrant, KIDSPORTS staff may bar a parent, guardian, or person in charge from registering their child(ren) for future KIDSPORTS activities.
  

• 15. Player Conduct.

• 15.1. Conduct Guidelines. Players must abide by and uphold all KIDSPORTS rules and procedures and to respect the decisions of their coaches, officials and administrators made in the course of performing their KIDSPORTS functions and duties. Players must conduct themselves in a responsible manner including but not limited to:

• 15.2. Not using foul or abusive language at any KIDSPORTS practice, game or event;

• 15.3. Not using tobacco products, alcohol or any non-prescribed controlled substance at any KIDSPORTS practice, game or event;

• 15.4. Refrain from any behavior that would violate any federal, state, or local, ordinance, regulation or law.
  
• 15.5. Demonstrate behavior consistent with the KIDSPORTS Sportsmanship Pledge.

• 15.6. Language. Players are expected to make every effort to minimize friction between themselves and other players, coaches, officials or anyone else in attendance at a KIDSPORTS activity.

• 15.7. Sanctions. Players ejected from a game are required to sit out the next scheduled game. Players ejected for fighting must sit out all practices and games until KIDSPORTS assesses the severity of the incident and decides whether additional game suspensions or permanent removal from KIDSPORTS programs is warranted.

• 15.8. Rules. Before a player can be withheld from a game for missing practice or other behavior the coach must provide written rules and the consequences for their violation. In all circumstances, coaches must have KIDSPORTS approval before assessing a multiple game suspension.

• 16. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• 16.1. General Principles. KIDSPORTS programs are designed to provide children with opportunities for physical, social and educational growth. To achieve the end result, a progression will be used in which playing rules, facilities and equipment are modified or scaled down to fit the needs of individual participant age groups. The neighborhood concept is most important in KIDSPORTS operations and whenever possible children play on teams formed in their residential area.

• 16.2. Programs. KIDSPORTS currently provides nine programs for children:

• 16.2.1. Tackle Football Grades 6 through 8
• 16.2.2. Flag Football Grades 2 through 5
• 16.2.3. Fall Soccer Grades K through 8 plus Tot Soccer 3 & 4 yr olds
• 16.2.4. Volleyball Grades 3 through 8
• 16.2.5. Basketball Grades 1 through 8
• 16.2.6. Spring Soccer Grades K through 8 plus HS girls/boys
• 16.2.7. Plus Tot Soccer 3 & 4 yr olds
• 16.2.8. Tball/Coach Pitch Grades K through 3
• 16.2.9. Baseball Grades 4 through 8
• 16.2.10. Softball Grades 4 through 8

• 16.3. Program Areas. KIDSPORTS provides programs for children who have established residence within the attendance boundaries for School District 4-J ( Eugene), District 52 ( Bethel), District 1 ( Pleasant Hill), and District 19 ( Springfield). Children who do not live in one of the school districts which comprise KIDSPORTS service area may petition staff to participate under off-of-district play. These children will be accepted on a space available basis and assigned to a team at the sports manager’s discretion.

• 16.4. Leagues. For the purpose of organizing teams, leagues will be established by the sport department staff based on registration numbers. Every effort will be made to offer separate but equal programs for boys and girls each sports season. Such programs shall not be programmed to be co-educational. However, when a simultaneous program is not offered for both genders, players of either gender may participate in the program offered on an equal basis.

• 16.5. Ability Based Team Formations. For the purpose of creating optimal challenge and equal playing opportunities within a competitive atmosphere, teams will be assigned to participate within ability classifications.

• 16.5.1. When high school areas organize skill level teams, all eligible children who live in or attend a particular school within that high school area will be allowed to try-out for team selection. Eligibility and the number of teams per high school area will be determined by KIDSPORTS. KIDSPORTS staff is responsible for coordinating those tryouts including establishment of dates, times, and sites and notifying students of such.
• 16.5.2. Whenever possible the following classifications should be used as applicable.
• 16.5.3. AAAA- (Special authorization required) For players residing within a specific high school boundary or combination to two or more middle schools who want to make a commitment to participate at the highest competitive level possible.
• 16.5.4. AAA- (Fourth through Eighth grade splits only) The first team composed of players with the best skills and/or potential in their assigned school or combination of schools which allows formation of two or more teams from the same age or grade group.
• 16.5.5. AA- Composed of all players from a particular school or combination resulting in a single team. In middle school leagues whenever a single school has sufficient players to form three or more teams the second team selected can be classified AA.
• 16.5.6. A – (Fourth through Eighth grade splits only) Teams composed of players not selected for a team in one of the other classifications. If more than one team is required in a school area, player selection shall be made so teams are composed of players with equal ability.
• 16.5.7. Assignment of players to A-AA-AAA teams may not be made before the final registration date or before a coach is assigned to all teams in that school’s age or grade group.

• 16.6. Roster Size. Teams are required to have a head coach assigned by the KIDSPORTS staff. To encourage maximum participation and provide team stability, KIDSPORTS has established minimum/maximum number team sizes. In emergency situations, rather than eliminate a team, KIDSPORTS staff has authority to reduce or extend roster requirements.

• 16.7. Roster sizes are as follows:

• 16.7.1. Basketball ....................................................... 7-10
• 16.7.2. Baseball/Softball ............................................ 12-15
• 16.7.3. Jackie Robinson Baseball/Softball ................. 12-15
• 16.7.4. T-Ball/Coach Pitch ......................................... 14-16
• 16.7.5. Tackle Football ............................................... 20-35
• 16.7.6. Flag Football .................................................. 14-16
• 16.7.7. Volleyball (3 rd-5 th grade) ................................ 5-8
• 16.7.8. Volleyball (6 th-8 th grade) ................................ 8-10
• 16.7.9. Soccer (K-2nd grade) ..................................... 8-12
• 16.7.10. Soccer (3 rd-8 th grade) ...................................... 10-14
• 16.7.11. Klassic Soccer ................................................ 11-18

• 16.8. Out-of-District Teams. Teams composed entirely of players living outside the KIDSPORTS service area, may apply to participate in a KIDSPORTS league by making application. Applications must be completely true and accurate; any falsification will result in immediate cancellation of the application and the team will be suspended immediately from the program. Approved out of district applications are granted only for the duration of the program season applied for.

• 16.8.1. Each out of district team must provide their own uniforms, team equipment and balls.
• 16.8.2. Each of out district team must pay the established fee for that sport by the published registration deadline.
• 16.8.3. Each out-of-district team must send a representative to the pre-season organizational meeting.
• 16.8.4. All KIDSPORTS rules, policies, and regulations as outlined in coaches handbooks, rulebooks and other publications distributed to coaches must be followed. Failure to follow these requirements may result in suspension of the team from future participation for the remainder of the season.
• 16.8.5. KIDSPORTS staff has the authority to determine playing sites for games involving out of district teams.

• 16.9. Sessions. Team practice sessions are determined by sport and grade. Violations of the rules and regulations governing sessions can result in penalties as determined by KIDSPORTS staff depending upon the nature, type and severity of the infraction.

• 16.9.1. Any game, meeting, practice or get together, called or scheduled by and held under the supervision of an adult is a session. One or more players meeting with a coach constitutes a session.
• 16.9.2. Other than games scheduled by KIDSPORTS, Sunday sessions are not recommended. Furthermore, when sessions are scheduled on holidays or days when players are unable to attend for religious reasons, these players may not be penalized.
• 16.9.3. No session may be held if a coach registered by KIDSPORTS is not in attendance for the entire session. Whenever team coaches leave, players must also leave. Failure to properly supervise may result in automatic cancellation of future sessions.
• 16.9.4. Sessions involving elementary school (grades K-5) children must terminate promptly by 8:30 P.M., and 9:00 P.M. for students enrolled in middle and high schools (Sixth through 12 th grade). The permissible number of sessions per week, and duration of sessions follows.

• 16.10. Sport                     Grade         Number of         Maximum Session
                                                                   Sessions                Length

• 16.11.Tackle Football    6 th-8 th            5                          2 hrs
• 16.12.Flag Football        2 nd-3 rd          3                          1 hr
• 16.13.Flag Football        4 th-5 th            4                          1 ½ hr
• 16.14.Soccer                   K-3 rd               3                          1 hr
• 16.15.Soccer                   4 th-8 th            4                         1 ½ hr
• 16.16.Volleyball                  3 rd                3                          1 hr
• 16.17.Volleyball              4 th-8 th            4                          1 ½ hr
• 16.18.Basketball            1 st-3 rd            3                         1 hr
• 16.19.Basketball            4 th-8 th            4                          1 ½ hr
• 16.20.T-Ball                      K-1 st               3                           1 hr
• 16.21.Coach Pitch          2 nd-3 rd          3                          1 hr
• 16.22.Baseball/Softball  4 th-8 th          4                           1 ½ hr

• 17. SPECIAL ABILITIES PARTICIPANTS.

• 17.1. General Policy. KIDSPORTS will make a reasonable effort to provide children with disabilities that have the physical, psychological and emotional foundations, the opportunity to participate in KIDSPORTS programs, and will attempt at all times to comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• 17.1.1. Parents should inform the coach of any special needs of their child and be prepared to work with the coach and KIDSPORTS staff to provide a positive environment for the child.
• 17.1.2. In the case of a child whose disability is interfering with the coach’s ability to perform his/her duties, KIDSPORTS may require that the child’s parent or delegate be present to assist the coach with that child.

• 17.2. Limitations. KIDSPORTS cannot permit participation by any individual where, in spite of reasonable modifications, such participation poses a significant danger to program participants. KIDSPORTS will not modify program policies or procedures in a manner that will significantly disrupt the particular activity or program, cause significant expense or where such modifications fundamentally alter the nature of the program.

• 18. PARTICPANT SAFETY

• 18.1. Equipment. No participant shall be permitted to participate in any practice or game unless the participant is wearing all gear and equipment required for the particular sport in which they are involved.

• 18.2. Transportation. Except in emergencies, or pursuant to fully executed authorizations on prescribed KIDSPORTS’ forms, coaches and officials shall not transport participants (except their own children) to or from practices, games or KIDSPORTS related activities.

• 18.3. Supervision.

• 18.3.1. Gym/Field Supervisors. Assigned gym and field supervisors, regardless of by whom employed, are responsible for supervising persons attending ongoing KIDSPORTS’ practices, games, or activities while those persons are in the assigned facility, but only to the extent of and consistent with the facility’s policies and procedures and their employment obligations.
• 18.3.2. Parents/Guardians. Parents/guardians are not required to be present at any KIDSPORTS practice, game or team activity. However, when they are present, parents/guardians are responsible for supervising, and managing family members present and friends they brought to the event.
• 18.3.3. Officials. Except in fulfilling their responsibility as the game official to maintain general order in the vicinity of the game, KIDSPORTS officials have no responsibility for supervising KIDSPORTS participants or others in attendance at KIDSPORTS games they are officiating.
• 18.3.4. Coaches. At least one team coach must be present at all times during every team practice, game or other KIDSPORTS related activity. Team coaches present are responsible for providing general supervision of all team members as reasonably appropriate under the circumstances. Suspicious persons or activities that may be harmful to team participants should be reasonably investigated and resolved. A team coach must be present at the time set for the practice or pre-game warm-up to begin and remain present until every team participant has left the field or facility. Coaches present are not responsible for assuring that team participants leaving practice reach their home, travel to practice or their home in the manner or route directed by their parent/guardian, or are picked up by the person directed by the parent/guardian. Coaches are not responsible for the conduct of team participants’ friends or family members at practices, games and other team activities, except they shall assist game officials in restraining or removing disruptive friends or family members at games.

• 18.4. Harassment. Harassment of any participant during a team practice, game or other activity will not be tolerated. Complaints should be directed first to the coach, and if that fails to resolve the problem, in writing to the appropriate sports manager. If not immediately resolved, the incident shall be promptly reviewed by the sports director in conjunction with the sports management team which shall, depending upon its finding of facts, take swift action to effectively remediate the harassment. The decision and action of the sports management team is reviewable only as provided in policy section 19.2.2 below.

• 19. DISCIPLINE AND DECISION REVIEWS.

• 19.1. Discipline. Any violation of KIDSPORTS policies or rules, or any action in disregard of directives of officials, facility supervisors, KIDSPORTS staff, tournament committees or directors, as well as any conduct that is unsportsmanlike or grossly negligent shall be subject to disciplinary action. In determining the appropriate discipline, if any, the following shall be considered: the intent of the involved participants; exigent emergencies; a resulting competitive advantage; prior conduct of the involved participants; and the offender’s attitude and acknowledgement of the error consistent with KIDSPORTS philosophy, good sportsmanship, and overall community benefit. Discipline may include written or verbal warnings, suspension of participation in practices or games, suspension of coaching status, forfeiture of competitions, and ejection from and loss of eligibility for KIDSPORTS programs or events. Player suspensions may not exceed one game or three practices without approval of KIDSPORTS staff.

• 19.2. Reviews. Program related decisions by KIDSPORTS employees, volunteers or officials are subject to review only as follows:

• 19.2.1. Sports Managers Team Review. Upon timely written request for review to the sports director specifying the decision to be reviewed, who made it, when it was made, and the desired relief, the sports management team will review, and at its discretion, affirm or overrule prior sports program related decisions. Whenever reasonably possible, sports management team reviews shall be completed, and the reviewed decision communicated to all involved persons within 10 days after the sports director receives the written review request. Except as provided at 19.2.2 below, the decision of the sports management team is final and un-reviewable.
• 19.2.2. Sports Committee Review. Any affected person may request review of sports management team decisions by written request to the sports director specifying the decision to be reviewed and the relief requested if, and only if, the decision involves substantial, previously unresolved, rule interpretation issues. The sports director shall, in his sole discretion, determine whether a decision involves substantial, previously unresolved, rule interpretation issues. The Sports Committee shall make every reasonable effort to affirm or overrule the sports management team decision and notify all affected persons of its decision within 10 days after the sports director receives the written request for review. The decision of the Sports committee is final and un-reviewable.
• 19.2.3. Game Suspensions. Player suspensions are up to one full game, regardless of by who they are made, they are not reviewable at any level.
• 19.2.4. Decision Making Procedures. In conducting reviews, the sports management team and sports committee may request and obtain information from any source they deem appropriate, including requesting and obtaining special expertise, and shall conduct reviews in any manner they deem reasonably fair to affected persons.
• 19.2.5. No Recordings. Review proceedings shall not be recorded by any device.
• 19.2.6. Tournament Decisions and Reviews.

• 19.2.6.1. Sanctions for rules violations occurring during KIDSPORTS tournaments will be decided and imposed by a committee formed of three members selected from among the following KIDSPORTS representatives: Tournament Director, Commissioner of Officials, Chair of the Sports Advisory Committee, at-large member of the Sports Advisory Committee, Sports Director, or Executive Director. These decisions are final and un-reviewable.
• 19.2.6.2. Decisions made during and relating to KIDSPORTS sponsored tournaments, including disciplinary decisions involving player suspensions, scheduling issues, and protests, may be appealed to the tournament review team. Review requests must be made in writing at the earliest opportunity and directed to the tournament director or his onsite designee. The tournament director shall as soon as reasonably possible convene a meeting of at least three of the designated tournament decision making team. The three member team shall promptly gather and consider relevant available information and as soon as reasonably possible make a final, non-reviewable decision, and convey that decision to affected persons as soon as reasonably possible.