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JERSEY SHORE JUNIOR WRESTLING LEAGUE BY-LAWS
(12/01/16)
Article I. Purpose:
The Jersey Shore Junior Wrestling League is an unincorporated federation of wrestling teams representing municipal recreation programs or other organizations dedicated to promoting the sport of wrestling. (No private clubs) Municipal Recreation Programs or other organizations are wrestlers from within the named community or school-sending district.
Article II. Membership:
The number of teams shall be determined by a majority vote of the representatives attending the official league meeting.
A. All teams must be voted on to enter or re-enter league each year. A sixty Percent vote is necessary to be accepted.
B. Procedure:
1. Any team with two years completed in league that requests a one-year absence would be granted full permanent status when returning to the league.
2. All teams must fill at least two thirds of the weights for all matches or be subject to replacement for the next year.
3. Problems with teams for unsportsmanlike-like conduct, vandalism, theft, mischief, etc. that is detrimental to the league will be addressed at an emergency meeting within 7 days. Meeting will be attended by a quorum of trustees or league officers and the teams involved. If a quorum of trustees cannot meet, then the matter will be handled by the executive board.
4. Emergency matters not covered in the by-laws may be decided by the executive board and/or quorum of Board of Trustees. Such matters will be reassessed at the next league meeting. If a quorum of trustees cannot meet, then the matter will be handled by the executive board.
Article III. Voting Rights:
A. Any team with two years or more completed in the league will be granted all voting rights.
B. Any team with less than 2 completed years in league may not vote on any by-law changes or new teams to league.
C. All elected officers must have two years completed in the league.
D. Each member team shall be granted one vote.
E. Teams having two squads (A and B teams) will be allowed to vote for each team.
F. Votes may be cast by any team appointed representative.
G. Any team currently on probation shall not be able to vote during time period.
Article IV. Officers:
A. Officers shall be elected for a term of one year.
B. The following officers will be elected:
1. President
2. Vice President (2)
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
C. These officers will be the executive board.
D. The treasurer must supply a financial report to all teams at the end of the year.
Article V. Amendments:
Any amendments to the by-laws must be passed by 2/3 of the voting members.
Article VI. Dual Matches:
A. Weight Classes:
1. Weight Classes:
52-56-60-64-68-72-76-80-85-90-95-100-107-114-122-130-140-150-Hwt.
2. Heavyweight class weight range is recognized as a wrestler weighing between 151 pounds and under 181 pounds. For exceptions to the heavyweight rule see the Heavyweight Qualifying Statements.
Heavyweight Qualifying Statements:
a. The default HWT class is 151-181.
b. A HWT wrestler can weigh more than 181, but the bout is only wrestled if both wrestlers are within 30 lbs of one another. Team A receives a forfeit victory (wrestler between 151-181) over Team B if Team B’s wrestler is over 181 and not within 30 lbs of Team A’s wrestler.
c. The team with the wrestler that weighs more than 140 (150 weight class) and is “bumped up” will be awarded a forfeit victory at HWT class if the opposing team does not weigh in a wrestler between the default HWT class. If Team A chooses to bump their 150 lb wrestler to HWT class and Team B weighs in a HWT as well in the default HWT class weight, Team A’s wrestler must be within 30 lbs of Team B’s wrestler or Team B will receive a forfeit victory.
d. If Team A has a HWT wrestler who weighs over 181 lbs, he may take a forfeit victory regardless of weight, so long as the opposing team does not have a HWT wrestler available.
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B. Weigh-ins will be conducted prior to each match with two coaches present.
C. All wrestlers will weigh-in only wearing a team singlet w/ the exception of footwear, nothing else should be on the wrestler during the weigh-in. No weight allowance for singlet or footwear.
D. A wrestler will only be allowed to move up one weight class from his/her weigh- in weight class for that day.
E. No wrestler may appear on more than one organization at any time during the season.
F. One pound will be added to each weight class on the first of January, and then another pound will be added to each weight class on the first of February.
Article VII. Competition:
The length of the three periods in JSJWL matches shall be 1 ½ - 1 ½ - 1 ½ mins
Overtime- 1 minute neutral sudden death
Second Overtime- Alternating 30 second periods wrestled in full (coin toss for choice).
Sudden Victory- One thirty (30) second period, determined by first points scored in regulation. If no points scored in regulation, choice governed by coin toss.
Article VIII. Divisions:
- A Division shall have 16 teams.
- B Division shall have no more than 16 teams.
- A Division and B Division will compete in separate playoffs and individual tournament. Individual Champs from each division will compete against one another for Overall JSJWL Individual Title.
- Top 2 Regular Season Records in B Division shall be promoted to the A Division. Bottom 2 Regular Season Records in A Division shall be demoted to the B Division.
Article IX. Eligibility:
A. All wrestlers must be no older than the intermediate division age (not 15 years of age before October 1st.
B. No High School wrestlers regardless of age.
C. WAIVERS: Wrestlers who are not eligible to wrestle for a team in league competition may request a waiver enabling them to compete. The request for a waiver must come from a program in the JSJWL. The executive board of the JSJWL, within one week, must decide upon the waiver and advise all league members of their decision through e-mail or an alternative method. The final decision is applicable until such time that the wrestler is no longer eligible to compete. No wrestler that is in the decision making process is permitted to compete in the JSJWL until a final decision has been declared.
D. Teams on probation will be ineligible for waivers during that time period.
E. No wrestler shall compete in more than 15 regular season bouts in any combination between both divisions. Any matches over the limit shall be considered forfeits and subject the offending club to sanctions determined by Eboard.
Article X. League Tournament
A. Same weight class as dual matches.
B. Seeding will be done on “regular season” league matches only.
C. Team scoring same as high school districts.
D. Wall charts must be posted and kept up with results.
E. Eight teams or under in league, the wrestler must have 50 percent or the majority of matches, whichever is greater, in any one weight class to qualify for the tournament. *Nine teams or more, 6 matches. A coach may petition to have a wrestler included whom does not meet these criteria. All matches wrestled must be in the weight class and division that the wrestler is competing in.
F. Wrestle-backs to fifth/sixth place.
G. All voting at seeding meeting will be done by silent vote, unless agreed upon otherwise.
H. A wrestler may only participate in the A or B Division Tournament, not both.
I. Injury waivers shall be sent to Eboard and voted on by coaches at seeding meeting.
Article XI. Playoffs
A. Team Playoff Rosters will consist of wrestlers who have a minimum of six matches for that team during the regular season and in the division they are competing in.
B. A wrestler may only participate in the A Division or B Division playoffs, not both.
C. Top 6 teams in each division shall be eligible to compete in Divisional Playoffs.
D. #1 seed and #2 shall receive byes. #1 will wrestle winner of #4 vs #5; #2 will wrestle winner of #3 vs #6. Higher Seeded team has choice to host. Final Four will be wrestled at #1 seed on Playoff weekend.
E. There are no injury waivers for team playoffs.
Article XII. Awards:
A. Trophies will be awarded for first and second place teams in each division.
B. Trophies will also be awarded for first, second, and third places in league tournament.
Article XIII. Board of Trustees:
A. A Board of Trustees made up of ex-coaches of teams involved in the league (5 members) will address any problems within the league within a seven day period.
B. Names of the Trustees:
Matthew Sharin, Richard Famularo, Mike Serchio
Art Lynch, Jim Heller, Jim Eggie, Charlie Baumgartner
Article XIV. Tiebreakers:
A. For Team Playoff Qualification:
In the event of a tiebreaker between two teams, the team with the head to head win will prevail. In event of a tiebreaker where a triangle is in place, tally dual match points for each team in the triangle only in the matches against the other teams in the triangle. Team with most team points wins triangle tiebreaker. If a second team is needed, revert back to head to head for the remaining tiebreaker.
Article XV. Participation Requirements:
A. All teams competing in the league must treat JSJWL league matches as a priority
above all other competitions.
B. Only school functions will supersede JSJWL matches.
C. All teams involved in a match must agree on any rescheduling of a match. If a team cancels a match, then home team gives 2-3 other dates for make-up. If match not made up cancelled team shall get a loss. If gym location is problem, then up to Division V.P. to decide.
D. Travel partners must complete match prior to playoffs/tournament or will be in
violation as well.
E. Any team that violates these requirements will be subject to a one-year probation.
F. Any team that violates these requirements for a second time will be subject to removal from the league by a league vote.
Article XVI. Ejections:
A. If a coach is thrown out of a match by the referee, the coach will have to sit out 2 dual matches.
1. If a coach is thrown out of the 1st match of the day, the coach will have to leave the gym immediately and will not be allowed into the gym the following week until the 2nd match has started.
2. If a coach is thrown out of the 2nd match of the day, the coach will have to leave the gym immediately and will not be allowed into the gym into until the teams next 2 dual matches are completed.
3. If a coach is thrown out of the last match of the season, being the last dual match or the A/B Division Championships, the coach will not be allowed at the League Championship Tournament.
B. If a coach is thrown out of the League Tournament he will have to sit out the 1st two dual matches of the next season.
1. If that coach is no longer with that team the next season, that coach will have top pay a $60 reinstatement fee to the league at any future date of return.
C. If a coach is thrown out a 2nd time in the same season, the coach will have to sit out 4 consecutive matches.
D. If a coach is thrown out for a 3rd time in the same season, the coach will be expelled for 1 calendar year and pay the $60 reinstatement fee to the league.
E. The same rules will apply to parents, fans, siblings, etc.
1. When a coach, parent, or fan is thrown out, that team is responsible to notify the Executive Board with the name of the person. The Executive Board will notify all teams of the ejection.
All items not covered by these bylaws will be covered by NJSIAA rules.
