2009 WTFL Seasonal Operating Procedures

Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide the membership of the WTFL with the set of rules and procedures that the Board of Directors will use to govern the league for the 2009 season. This manual is used to supplement the WTFL Constitution and provide the Board of Directors with a "playbook" for how to run the league.
Disclaimer
The WTFL Board reserves the right to deal with any issue on a case by case basis in order to ensure the league meets the objectives set in the constitution and to ensure that fair play is preserved.
Mailing Address
The mailing address for the WTFL for the 2009 season will be:

908-90 Garry St.
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 4J4
Season Dates
  • The 2009 season will begin on May 9th and will end in October.
  • Championship dates will be finalized when the playoff schedule is released.
Registration
Registration Fees
# of Games Registration Insurance Performance Bond Total Due
Men's 18 + playoffs $1170 $180 $150 $1500
Women's 14 + playoffs $910 $180 $150 $1240
Note: Women's Games will now have 3 Officials
Registration Deadline
  • Registration night will be held on April 21st at Canad Inns Polo Park, Ambassador Room M between 6pm-9pm
  • All registration fees are due by April 21st in full.
  • Please make certified cheques or money orders out to the Winnipeg Touch Football League. Cash will also be accepted but certified cheque or money orders are preferred. Other methods of payment will not be accepted.
  • This includes registration fees, insurance and performance bond. No exceptions will be made for late payments.
Performance Bond
  • $150 posted with Registration fees.
  • The performance bond, less any incurred fines/fees, will be returned to the team ONLY at the Annual General Meeting and ONLY to an eligible team member who is present at the meeting.
Insurance
  • Insurance will be a flat fee of $180 for all teams, and is due by the registration fee deadline stated above.
Waiver Forms
  • Waiver forms are located on the WTFL's website at wtfl.ca
  • A completed waiver form is required for each season.
  • All league members are required to have a waiver form submitted to the league a minimum of 24 hours prior to playing any games, otherwise they are considered ineligible players.
  • Officials and coaches will be required to fill out a waiver form to be covered for insurance.
Team Responsibilities
  • The team captain must have a valid email address entered into the wtfl.ca website and is expected to check their email frequently. Team captains will be contacted throughout the year for various reasons and email will be the main method of contact.
  • Team captain must have a current phone number entered into the wtfl.ca website.
  • Team rosters must be completed online at wtfl.ca before the registration deadline. Any roster additions after the registration period may require board approval.
  • Players must be on the team roster on the WTFL website prior to playing in order to be considered eligible to play for that team.
Eligibility
Eligible players must satisfy all of the following:
  • The player has submitted a waiver form to the league.
  • The player has submitted a parental consent form if they are under the age of 18 years old.
  • The player is not currently serving a suspension from the league.
  • The player must be on the roster of a team in good standing.
  • The player cannot be pregnant.
Playoff Eligibility
  • Only teams in good standing with the league are eligible for Playoffs.
  • Players must be in good standing with the league in order to participate in playoff games.
  • Players must play a minimum of 6 games to be eligible for playoffs.
All games played by teams with ineligible players will incur a default loss as well as a default fine.
Divisional Alignment
  • The executive reserves the right to assign teams to divisions in order to adhere to our mission statement.
Scheduling and Reschedule Policy
  • Teams may submit schedule requests until noon on April 22nd by emailing them to schedules@wtfl.ca.
  • No late submissions will be accepted.
  • The league will do its best to accommodate as many requests as possible.
  • Reschedules can only be made by swapping games with other occupied time slots. All teams must agree to the swap and the League Scheduler must be notified (at least 48 hours in advance) so that the website can be updated accordingly.
Default Policy
  • A defaulted game and consequences are defined in the WTFL Constitution.
  • Each default incurs a $50 team fine, deducted from the posted Performance Bond.
  • Players on the defaulting team do not receive any credit for a game played.
  • Players present on the non-defaulting team will receive credit for a game played.
  • In the event of a double-default, neither team will receive credit for a game played and both teams will be fined $50.
  • Defaulted games will not be rescheduled.
Game Card Policy
  • Game statistics are tracked by the Head Referee at each game via a WTFL approved game card.
  • Game cards must be signed by each team (one member) at the end of each game to verify the accuracy of statistics and players present. No changes will be made to the game card after this point.
  • The Head Referee is responsible for ensuring the game cards are entered into the WTFL website and should be stored until the end of the season.
League Size
  • The WTFL reserves the right to cap divisions and limit league size.
Fields
  • Teams are responsible for bringing the goal post pads to the games.
  • The first team on the schedule at a field is responsible for bringing the pads.
  • The last team on the schedule at a field is responsible for returning the pads to their proper location.
Stadium Games
  • Teams can eequest a stadium game at registration time.
  • The Stadium Games will be held on Saturday, July 18th.
  • The cost of a stadium game is $200, which must be submitted at time of registration.
  • Games are subject to availability of opponents within their division.
Officials
  • Officials will meet before the season to schedule officials for the first half of the season.
  • Officials will meet at least once during the season to schedule officials for the second half of the season or for any meeting the Official's Coordinator deems necessary.
  • Pay structure:
    • Head Official: $32/game
    • Back Judge: $27/game
    • Linesman: $21/game
    • Field Judge (playoffs): $27/game
  • Bonus Structure:
    • $2 bonus for 51st game to 75th game
    • $3 bonus for 76th game to 100th game
    • $5 bonus for 101st game and higher
WTFL Rule Book
  • The WTFL will provide its rule book online on the wtfl.ca website.
  • The WTFL rule book will be the rules that officials will use to officiate the games.
Jersey Requirements
  • Teams will be required to wear jerseys of the same colour.