New Teams - Applying

 Any party interested in petitioning to join the Tri-County League must follow the criteria as set forth in the bylaws:

2-3.01 – Team Entry Request. (a) Any new team requesting entry to the League will present in writing such an application to the League President prior to the annual league meeting. (b) A presentation will be made to all Board of Governors at the annual league meeting. (c) See Bylaws Article 4 on page 3 (d) See Appendix 4A which has guidelines for new teams

APPENDIX 4A – TEAM/SPONSOR APPLICATION TEAM/SPONSOR APPLICATION INTO THE LEAGUE Follow the instructions to make an application for entry into the League. 

A. Should a team or sponsor wish to enter the league as a new or additional entry, a written request to do so shall be sent to the President. Upon receipt of the request, the President shall either present the request before the team representatives at a regular league meeting or poll the team representative by telephone or correspondence to determine if the league would be willing to add a team or teams. 

B. Should the team representatives decide to entertain the request for entry, a meeting shall be called, at which time a representative of the proposed new entry shall make a presentation to a quorum of the team representatives. Such a presentation shall include

1. The name of the committed sponsor of the proposed new entry. 

2. The name and baseball background of the coach of the proposed new entry. 

3. The locations(s) of the playing field(s) the team would use, the playing condition of the field(s) and the planned maintenance of the field(s). 

4. The name, addresses and phone numbers of the players of the teams proposed roster. 

5. The uniform style and color(s) the team wishers to wear. 

6. All other pertinent information, including finances. C. Following the presentation, the team representative shall discuss and vote on whether to allow the applicant into the league. The decision shall be made by a majority vote. In the event of a tie vote, a second vote will be taken by the team representatives. Should a second tie occur, the President shall cast a vote to break the tie. D. The Board of Governors will decide on an application fee for new teams on an annual basis. If the team’s application is declined the entire fee will be refunded.