NAME:
This organization will be known as the Carlstadt East Rutherford Junior Wildcats Recreation Wrestling (CER Jr Wildcats Rec Wrestling).
PURPOSE:
It will be the purpose of this organization to exist as a means of support and care of fundraising activities. Monies generated through fundraising will be used for the purchase and/or subsidizing of equipment, (i.e.; t-shirts, jackets, etc…), administrative costs incurred through the day to day operation of the organization, awards, trophies, competition fees, or other expenses which may be incurred by children and coaches within the recreation Wildcats Junior Wrestling program.
MEMBERSHIP:
Any parent and/or legal guardian having a child registered and active in the recreation junior wrestling program or any parent and/or legal guardian having a child who was an active participant in the recreation junior wrestling program for at least (2) years is considered to be a member of the association, as are all coaches.
- Membership Responsibilities
1. Each member is entitled to one vote per motion.
2. A member must attend at least four (4) association meetings to vote in an election of officer.
3. All members shall have the right to speak during program meetings.
4. Only members having a voting right shall have the right to place a nomination of an officer on the floor.
5. Any member has the right to address any motion brought onto the floor, regardless of the voting rights of the member.
6. Members shall conduct themselves in a courteous, responsible, respectful manner during the program’s meetings, practices and matches. Failure to comply will result in the removal of that member.
7. Each member is required to:
8. Each instance of non-fulfillment of responsibility on the part of the parent/legal guardian will be reviewed by the Executive Committee, and discussed on what action, if any, should be taken.
a) participate in fundraisising
b) volunteer to work or get donations when the program host’s districts
Executive Board:
The executive board members shall consist of the following: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. There can be two (2) Trustees, one for East Rutherford and one from Carlstadt when the executive committee sees the need.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
The election of officers shall be conducted at the first regular meeting after the completion of the regular season in the following manner:
- Nominations for the executive board shall be taken during the March meeting and voted on at the April meeting.
- When more than one nomination is moved for one office, a vote with closed ballots will be conducted. Ties will be broken with a vote from the sitting President.
DUTIES OF OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT – To preside over and conduct regular and executive meetings. To oversee the program and to appoint committee chairpersons. To submit to the appropriate mayor and council, requisitions, and budgets involving the Carlstadt East Rutherford Junior Wildcats wrestling program and the uniforms or equipment needed. To recognize and award any person or player for special efforts relating to wrestling. To act as a liaison between the league, program, and parents.
VICE PRESIDENT – To perform the duties of the President in his/her absence and to lead support when needed to the President. To secure team parents and schedule parental responsibilities involving district workers i.e. kitchen duties, etc.
SECRETARY – The Secretary shall record and keep the minutes of every meeting and attendance for voting privileges. The Secretary shall produce and maintain a current roster of all children and coaches in the current season. The secretary will conduct all the correspondence of the program.
TREASURER – Will keep track of all money coming in and going out. All receipts will need to be accounted for and if reimbursement, the receipt must be submitted.
TOWN REPRESENTITIVES – A representative from East Rutherford and Carlstadt will be voted in. This person will represent his/her town and help with our district tournament amongst other things that may come up.
BY-LAWS AMENDMENTS:
Approval of amendments can be voted by membership after two (2) readings at consecutive meetings with a majority vote for passage.
MEETING:
The executive board will meet once a month starting in August and ending in April. The active season is defined as on or about December 1st through March. The Executive Board has the right to call membership meetings prior to the active season and after the active season has concluded for the purpose of the reorganization and to open and close unfinished business. The Executive Board has the right to change meeting dates, the frequency of meetings and the need for meetings after discussion on the floor at a regular meeting.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Carlstadt East Rutherford Junior Wildcats Wrestling program follows the guidelines of Twin County Junior Wrestling League:
“The Twin County Junior Wrestling League consists of teams which are located throughout the Northern New Jersey counties of Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Morris. The teams within our league follow a seven week schedule that commences the first weekend in January and continues into mid-February. At the end of the season, 5 District tournaments are held and the top 2 finishers in each weight class move onto the Regional tournament which is hosted by Hackensack. We also host a novice tournament each year which is open to all the programs within the TCJWL.
The structure for the regular season Saturday matches might best be described as a “structured scrimmage”. A typical Saturday match will consist of 3 to 4 teams meeting at one site and having nearly each wrestler compete during the morning’s competition. Competitors are matched according to a set of four criteria: age, weight, years of experience and skill level. This format ensures that, to the best of everyone’s ability, each wrestler is afforded the opportunity to compete at a level that will allow for that individual to learn this great sport.” http://tcjwl.com/home.html