Policies

Eligibility 

1. Players must be at least 18 years of age by the starting date of the season to be eligible to compete.
2. Players may compete for only one team in each level. The levels of play offered by Michigan Classics are: Women’s, Co-Rec Recreational, Men’s D, and Men’s C. 

Roster and Roster Additions 

1. Player additions may not be made to the roster after the "Roster Finalization Date" (refer to "Dates to Remember" sheet).
2. The roster limit for players is TWENTY-FOUR (24).
3. Team managers will have two opportunities to submit their rosters and/or make roster changes:
   1. May 18th – Initial Roster Deadline
   2.  June 15th – Final Roster Deadline
4. Rosters should be e-mailed to Nicole (nmgreen@umich.edu) or dropped off with the Supervisor in the trailer at Mitchell Field.
5. Players must be prepared to present photo identification prior to or during each game. Proper identification includes any state/government piece of identification or University of Michigan M-Card. 

Forfeits 

1. A team not ready to play (or failing to appear) at the designated day, date, time, and location of the scheduled contest will forfeit that contest.
2. In order to be credited for the forfeit “win,” the team receiving the forfeit “win” for the contest must have the minimum number of required players to start a game.
3. A team may waive the right to forfeit and wait for the opposing team to arrive.
   1. If a team decides to wait the 10 minutes for the opposing team to show they must wait the entire 10 minutes.
   2. If 10 minutes after the scheduled game time passes, and the minimum number of players required to play for the opposing team has not arrived, the team present must accept the forfeit.
   3. Should the opposing team arrive before the 10-minute time limit, the contest shall be played. The time lost shall not be made up.
   4. If a team waives their right to a win by forfeit, and the match begins, that team cannot rescind their decision and take the forfeit.
4. If at game time neither teams have the minimum number required to play the umpires will wait 10 minutes to see if either or both teams acquire enough participants to play or accept the forfeit.
5. Should a team forfeit two games due to being a "no show", the manager of that team must meet with the Michigan Classics Coordinator to determine the continued playing status of the team.
6. Should a team be dropped from a league, opponents of that team will receive a "win" for any games scheduled against that team.
7. Refunds will not be given to a team forfeiting out of the Michigan Classics. NOTE: Games started and forfeited due to "non-compliance" of a rule other than that pertaining to the "no-show or late-show" rule, are not under the jurisdiction of this policy. 

Protests 

1. Protests should seldom occur. If, however, a team or individual feels that the rules in a game have been unfairly administered, that team/individual may protest the incident providing that the protest procedures adhere to the following guidelines:
2. Umpire’s Judgment Call – A protest based on an official’s judgment call will not be allowed under any circumstances.
3. Rules Interpretations
   1. Protests based on misinterpretation of the rules must be made by the Team Manager or the Team Manager’s designee in the following process:
      1. Report to the Umpire at the time the alleged misinterpretation occurs and prior to the next live ball (prior to the next pitch); or,
      2. If the alleged misinterpretation takes place at the end of the game, prior to the protesting team leaving the field.
   2. Upon completion of the game which is being played under protest, the team manager must immediately proceed to the Mitchell Fieldhouse to:
      1. Fill out the Protest Form; and,
      2. Pay the $20.00 protest fee.
   3. The protest will not be considered unless steps 1 and 2 have been followed.
   4. The protest will be considered by the Michigan Classics Coordinator.
   5. Protest Upheld:
      1. The game will be replayed from the point the misinterpretation occurred.
      2. The protest fee will be returned.
   6. Protest Denied:
      1. The game will be recorded per the original results.
      2. The protest fee will not be refunded. 

Eligibility 

1. 1. Eligibility protests will be acted upon by the Umpire and/or Field Supervisor in the following manner:
   1. The Umpire/Field Supervisor will require the player(s), whose eligibility is being protested, to present a legal form of picture ID.
   2. The Umpire/Field Supervisor will match the ID to the player and will then match the ID to the “official” team roster on file at the Mitchell Office.
2. Failure to produce or present a legal form of ID will result in the player being declared ineligible and the game will be declared a forfeit for the team using the “ineligible” player.
3. Should the player’s picture ID not match the official team roster, the game will be declared a forfeit for the team using the “ineligible” player. 

Ejections / Suspension 

1. Any player and/or individual (ie; manager, spectator) ejected or suspended from a game or written up for a disciplinary incident will:
   1. Receive a minimum of one-game suspension for the next game to be played; and,
   2. Will be required to meet with the Michigan Classics Coordinator.
      1. Failure to meet with the Coordinator will result in indefinite suspension until the meeting is held.
      2. Further incidents involving a player “once-suspended” could result in that player being suspended from Michigan Classics for the remainder of the Regular Season and Playoff Season.
      3. Should a suspended player play in a game in which s/he was suspended, that player will immediately be suspended from Michigan Classics for the remainder of the season, including regular and post-season games. In addition, the team for which the individual played will forfeit any game and any game in which the player participated while suspended.
      4. Any disciplinary situation not resolved on the field of play will be handled by the Michigan Classics Coordinator. 

Alcohol 

1. The consumption of alcohol by players prior to and/or during Michigan Classics games is prohibited.
2. The consumption of alcohol by spectators on the Mitchell Field property is prohibited. This includes: fields, bleachers, areas surrounding the fields, parking lot, and picnic area.
3. Team Managers are responsible for the conduct of their players AND spectators. Actions and/or words that are deemed as being a problem (such as alcohol related incidents) by the Umpire, Supervisor, Coordinator, or Director could result in a team being suspended from Michigan Classics indefinitely. A team suspended will not be refunded the entry fee.
4. Any player(s) who is consuming or has been consuming alcohol prior to or during a game will be immediately ejected from the game. That player(s) will then be required to follow the guidelines described in “Ejections / Suspensions.”
5. Any team and/or individual associated with the team, which blatantly violate the alcohol policy while at Mitchell Field assumes the responsibility for any resulting action taken by the UM Public Safety and/or Ann Arbor Police Department. 

Refunds 

1. If a team drops out of Michigan Classics prior to the season beginning, the full amount of the entry fee will be refunded provided that a team is available and willing to replace the “dropping” team. If a replacement team is not available, a refund of one-half the entry fee will be issued.
2. Upon the first day of the season, and anytime thereafter, refunds will not be given.
3. Refunds will not be given to teams suspended from Michigan Classics.