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Continental Divide Youth Hockey League
By Laws
www.cdyhl.com
Revised July 19th, 2005

Article I NAME

The name of this organization shall be Continental Divide Youth Hockey League (CDYHL).
The principle office of the CDYHL shall be P O Box 8704, Aspen, Colorado 81612, or such other place as may subsequently designated by the Member Representatives.

Article II PURPOSE

The purpose of this organization is to operate a youth hockey league following the guidelines, rules and regulations of USA Hockey and the state affiliate, Colorado Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA), and to provide for the development of youth hockey within the state of Colorado.

Article III PRECEDENCE

These By Laws and the Rules adopted here under, supplement Rules issued by USA Hockey and CAHA and may place additional requirements, restrictions, and penalties upon Member Associations, teams, players, officials and other individuals participating in League
events.

No Members, Officers, or Officials shall be in any manner liable for any act or omission of the CDYHL, not for any loss, damage or injury whatsoever, suffered by or occurring to any other Member Associations or persons. The CDYHL and its Officials assume no responsibility for the injury to players under any circumstances.

Article IV MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 MEMBERSHIP AND ADMISSION
Membership is open to any youth hockey association in good standing with CAHA. Requests for membership shall be submitted to a vote of the current Member Representatives, no later than the July 1st prior to the start of the season for which participation is desired. A two-

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Section 2. LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP
A. The CDYHL reserves the right to review, investigate and determine appropriate
sanctions including the suspension or termination of membership for any
violation of the By Laws or the Rules and Regulations adopted here under or conduct member representatives regard as determental to the league.

B. An Association that fails to regularly participate in 50% of League meetings or events may be voted out of the league, as noted in Article V, sec. 2.

Section 3. PROVISIONAL MEMBERS
The CDYHL may admit teams at the Squirt,Peewee, Bantam and Midget, A, B,or C level on a season basis. Any team seeking admission for a season must submit an application to the CDYHL Member Representatives on later than September 1st of the season they wish to participate in. The CDYHL shall review such applications and shall approve or reject such applications within fifteen (15) days. The CDYHL reserves the right to attach conditions to any application for a seasonal team admission, including but not limited to the following:
1. Teams must come from Associations in good standing with USA Hockey and
CAHA, and be willing to abide by CDYHL rules and regulations.
2. Teams must pay CDYHL team fees when invoiced.
3. Teams must be endorsed by their Associations board of directors.
The team shall not be entitled to vote on any matter of the CDYHL. A team must receive an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Member Representatives of a Quorum.


Article V GOVERNING AND VOTING

Section 1 GOVERNING
The CDYHL will be governed by a Board of Member Representatives, as selected by each member association of the CDYHL. Each member association is entitled to one (1) voting representative. A member association may appoint a temporary representative in the event the primary voting member is unable to attend the meeting. This designation shall be submitted to the President electronically before the meeting, or in writing to the League Secretary at the meeting.

Section 2 VOTING
Each Member Association in CDYHL will have the right to attend and vote in all elections and meetings where business is conducted. Voting will be by show of hands unless the Member Representatives decide upon a ballot. Voting by proxy shall not be allowed. Each Member Representative may cast one (1) vote for motions presented at board meetings. All decisions of the Member Representatives shall be made by the majority of votes cast. Except for

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Membership, Removal of Elected Officials and Amendments to the By Laws, the affirmative vote of a simple majority present at a scheduled meeting shall be required to carry any motion.
Votes for Membership, Removal of Elected Officials, Removal of Member Associations and Amendments to the By Laws must carry by a two-thirds majority vote at any scheduled
meeting where a quorum is present, provided all Member Representatives are notified of such potential vote ten (10) days prior to the meeting of the proposed vote.

Section 3 QUORUM
A quorum is present when a Member Representative with voting privileges is present either in person, via telephone or via electronic communication from two-thirds of the member associations.



Article VI LEAGUE OFFICIALS

Section 1 OFFICERS
CDYHL will elect officers to ensure that its purpose is carried out and to handle the day-to-day operations between scheduled meetings of the Member Representatives. All Officers shall be elected for 1 year terms. Election of Officers will be held at the annual meeting. All CDYHL Officers shall be volunteers, and as such agree to serve without compensation of any kind from CDYHL. Any elected Officer may be removed at any time for any reason as determined by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of member representatives at any scheduled meeting where a quorum is present and providing all CDYHL Officers are notified in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting of the proposed vote on removal.

General responsibilities of the Officers are:

PRESIDENT
Shall perform the normal functions of a president. Shall preside at all league meetings. In the event of a tie, the president shall cast another vote to resolve the matter in the best interest of the league. The president may call special meetings of CDYHL member representatives, Officials or Committees as needed. In an emergency or if a special meeting is impractical, the President may act on behalf of the entire Member Representatives, subject to their ratification at the soonest possible time.

VICE PRESIDENT
Shall fill in for the President in his/her absence. Shall undertake special projects as request by the President of by the majority of Member Representatives. In the event the President is unable to complete his/her term of office for any reason, the Vice President will become President and finish the specified term.

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SECRETARY
Shall act as the record keeper for all league matters except those assigned to the Treasurer. Shall keep minutes of all league meetings, and handle correspondence as directed by the league
officers. If the secretary is unable to attend a meeting, the person presiding at the meeting will appoint someone to record the minutes and forward a copy to the Secretary.
TREASURER
Shall keep a record of all monetary transactions of the league, prepare a proposed budget report for approval of the Member Representatives at the Annual Meeting, shall advise member representatives of financial condition of league at regular meetings.

DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE
The CDYHL shall have a Discipline Committee consisting of three Member Representatives assigned by the President, at least one of whom is an elected officer. It shall be the duty of this committee to review and investigate matters of conduct, discipline and appeal that arise from violation of League, CAHA or USA Hockey rules and regulations and/or supplementary discipline.

Section 2 OFFICIALS
Member representatives shall select a League Schedule Coordinator and five Age Division Coordinators (ADC’s) for one year terms. ADC’s will be selected for each of the following age divisions: 18 & under, 14 & under, 12 & under, 10 & under, 8 & under. The League Schedule Coordinator and the League ADC’s shall be selected each year. All League officials shall be volunteers and as such agree to serve without compensation from the CDYHL

General responsibilities of Officials are as follows:

LEAGUE SCHEDULER

Shall, by working with Member Organization Schedulers, develop and maintain the league schedules. shall work with Member schedulers, ADC’s to coordinate schedule changes during the season. Shall work with hosting member associations to coordinate league playoff schedules.

AGE DIVISION COORDINATORS- ADCs

Shall administer the operations of their respective age classifications, enter statistics on the league web site and perform all other duties described in CDYHL Rules and Regulations. Decisions of the ADCs are subject to ratification by the Member Representatives.

Section 3 VACANCY OF OFFICERS OR OFFICIALS
In the event an Officer or Official, other than the President, is unable to complete their term for any reason, the President will make a recommendation to the remaining member representatives for action to be taken to fill the vacancy. In the event the President is unable to

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Article VII LEAGUE FEES

The operation of this league will be primarily financed by membership fees. All membership fees and due shall be calculated on a per team basis. Fees will be proposed and voted on by member representatives no later than 30 days before the league scheduling meeting. League team fees are payable upon receipt of invoice and shall be paid promptly. Failure to pay fees promptly will result in fines and/or loss of membership as outlined in the CDYHL Rules and Regulations.

Article VIII MEETINGS

The President shall call at least monthly meetings of all CDYHL Member Representatives. The minimum purpose of such meetings shall be to go over previous activities, discuss upcoming activities and distribute the Treasurers Report. Special Meetings of the member representatives may be called at any time by the President or by any other Officers.

Meetings may be held electronically (telephone conference call or Internet video link) if proper notice is given to all member representatives at least ten (10) days prior to such meeting specifying the forum of the meeting and the method to participate.

All meetings of the CDYHL, except for Suspension Appeals, shall be at all times open to the public. Member Representatives may request a meeting be closed for discussion and voting at times it deems necessary.

Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern all CDYHL meetings unless otherwise specially directed by the member representatives.

Article IX NONDISCRIMINATION

It is the intent of CDYHL to assure equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all hockey players, coaches and other CDYHL members regardless of race, sex, religious beliefs, national origin, age and/or disability status.

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Article X DISSOLUTION

Upon dissolution, the Officers will after paying or making provisions to payment of all
liabilities dispose of all assets to such organizations operated exclusively for charitable, educational or religious or scientific purposes and qualify as an exempt organization under 501(C)(3).

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