Policy

1. NAME

FYSA is a government-registered trust dedicated to promoting sports and culture in India. It organizes a variety of cultural and sports talent hunt programs, including cricket leagues, football, hockey, volleyball, and many other games.

BLCL is a part of FYSA and is responsible for organizing the Bihar Little Champions League.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE LEAGUE

A true sportsperson plays not only within the rules and regulations but also within the spirit of the game. Any action seen as abusing this spirit causes injury to the game itself. Embracing the spirit of the game means participating fairly, respecting other players, team officials, and the game’s traditional values such as graciousness in defeat and humility in victory.

The main objectives of the league are:

• To promote the highest possible standards of cricket and playing facilities.
• To endeavor at all times to uphold the high traditions, spirit, and laws of the game.
• To encourage equality in all aspects and ensure a duty of care to all its participants and members, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, color, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, religion, or other beliefs.
• Activity Engagement: The league will work diligently at all times to promote anti-racism and racial equality in the game.
• Disciplinary action will be taken against any member, club, player, or other person who acts in a racist manner or is proven guilty of racial abuse.

3. MANAGEMENT OF THE LEAGUE

The League shall comprise several governing bodies to undertake control, organization, management, and administration of the league and events at respective venues (“Purpose”). The Governing Bodies constituted for the purpose shall be enumerated in this league constitution.

The Governing bodies shall be as follows:

3.1 : MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

• The Management Committee has been formed to ensure that the league is conducted smoothly and in compliance with various codes, rules, and regulations promulgated for the league.
• The Management Committee is the body responsible for the operation of the League and has promulgated various codes of conduct for players and team officials to protect and enshrine important qualities and standards of the League.

3.2 :DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

• The Management Committee has formed, among others, a Disciplinary Committee which shall be the dispute resolution body for the League to implement and investigate the various codes, rules, and regulations and to adjudicate thereon, namely, the code of conduct, prevention of malpractices code, anti-doping code, anti-racism code, etc.
• All disputes related to ethics, racism, cheating, misconduct, corrupt practices, bribery, insider trading, doping issues, and all other issues which the Management Committee may delegate to the Disciplinary Committee during the course of the league will be adjudicated by the Disciplinary Committee.
• The Disciplinary Committee of the League shall comprise the office bearers.

3.3 :ORGANISING COMMITTEE

• The Organizing Committee of the League shall comprise the office bearers.
• The Organizing Committee shall be responsible for the organization, management, and conduct of the League, including the management of players and all arrangements with regard to the players and the selection of the players who shall be shortlisted and finally selected to play in the League.

3.4 :TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

• The Technical Committee shall comprise the office bearers.
• The Technical Committee shall be responsible for all management and organization of all technical equipment and facilities required for the league.

4. Terms of Reference for the Committee

Each of the above-mentioned committees shall constitute their Terms of Reference that shall enumerate its members, appointment and disqualification of members, powers and proceedings, role of chairman, etc.

5. RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE LEAGUE

These codes, rules, and regulations are designed to deter participants from conducting themselves improperly on and off the ‘field-of-play’ or in a manner that is contrary to the ‘spirit of cricket’ and to put in place a robust disciplinary procedure pursuant to which all matters of improper conduct can be dealt with fairly, with certainty, and in an expeditious manner.

All players shall be subject to all the stipulated codes.

The following codes, rules, and policies have been laid down for the League:

• I. Code of Conduct
• II. Anti-doping Policy
• III. Anti-Racism Policy
• IV. Prevention of Malpractices Code
• V. Anti-bullying Policy
• VI. Missing Children Policy
• VII. Children Safety and Security Policy

6. INVESTIGATION AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

• Any allegation or suspicion of a breach of any of the codes mentioned in Article 5 or any rules and regulations of the League, whatever the source, shall be adjudicated by the Disciplinary Committee, which shall refer the dispute to the designated official(s) appointed by the Disciplinary Committee (or his/her designee(s)) for investigation and possible charges.
• The Designated Official (or his/her designee) may conduct inquiries/investigations into the activities of any participant who he/she believes may have committed an offense under any code, rules, or regulations.
• All participants must cooperate fully with such inquiries/investigations.
• If a participant is found guilty of the charges leveled against them, his/her registration may be canceled, or any other suitable penalty may be meted out.
• If the registration is canceled, the participant will not be able to participate further in the BLCL, and the Disciplinary Committee shall commence further inquiry in the matter and adjudicate upon the same.
• The Disciplinary Committee’s decision shall be the final and complete disposition of the matter and will be binding on all parties.
• If the registration is canceled for any reason, the fee deposited will not be refunded to the participant.
• The Management Committee/Disciplinary Committee’s decision shall not be subject to administrative and/or judicial review.

7. ALTERATION TO THE CONSTITUTION

Any alteration to this Constitution must be proposed and approved by a majority of the Board members.

8. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

The terms and conditions of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of India, and the courts situated in New Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute which may arise between the parties with respect to this agreement.