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What happened to U-Maine? Did they forfeit the game?

we havnt forfeited any games

UMAINE was forced to forfeit games to Salem St and Framingham St b/c they did not have a coach or player acting as coach during the games played. In our bylaws, it states that if a team has neither of these, their game will be considered a forfeit. It was a decision that was made by the executive board, albeit a very tough decision. We never want these situations to effect the outcome of teams seasons, however we must abide by the rules we have and cannot make exceptions for one team when all other teams have followed them.
Unfortunately for Maine, this bumped Maine out of the playoffs and bumped New Haven into the playoffs.

The B division seedings are:
1. Rochester
2. Salem St.
3. Framingham
4. New Haven

oh i see. well that is very disappointing

Tim Gray wrote:UMAINE was forced to forfeit games to Salem St and Framingham St b/c they did not have a coach or player acting as coach during the games played. In our bylaws, it states that if a team has neither of these, their game will be considered a forfeit. It was a decision that was made by the executive board, albeit a very tough decision. We never want these situations to effect the outcome of teams seasons, however we must abide by the rules we have and cannot make exceptions for one team when all other teams have followed them.
Unfortunately for Maine, this bumped Maine out of the playoffs and bumped New Haven into the playoffs.

The B division seedings are:
1. Rochester
2. Salem St.
3. Framingham
4. New Haven

i completely undersand the boards decision in this case but shouldnt the referees have asked if one of the four members listed as assisant coaches was there to coach?

Our team was never even asked if we had a coach at either of the games, nor were we informed that we would have to forfeit the games due to the absence of a coach.

im assuming the refs used at the games were also knowledgable about the bi-laws.

umainelaxguy wrote:
i completely undersand the boards decision in this case but shouldnt the referees have asked if one of the four members listed as assisant coaches was there to coach?

Our team was never even asked if we had a coach at either of the games, nor were we informed that we would have to forfeit the games due to the absence of a coach.

im assuming the refs used at the games were also knowledgable about the bi-laws.

All teams have to know they need a coach on the sidelines. If it's in the by-laws, teams need to know the rule. I highly doubt the officials know any of what's in our by-laws.

umainelaxguy wrote:Our team was never even asked if we had a coach at either of the games, nor were we informed that we would have to forfeit the games due to the absence of a coach.

This is definitely reiterated at every league meeting though.

umainelaxguy wrote:

Tim Gray wrote:UMAINE was forced to forfeit games to Salem St and Framingham St b/c they did not have a coach or player acting as coach during the games played. In our bylaws, it states that if a team has neither of these, their game will be considered a forfeit. It was a decision that was made by the executive board, albeit a very tough decision. We never want these situations to effect the outcome of teams seasons, however we must abide by the rules we have and cannot make exceptions for one team when all other teams have followed them.
Unfortunately for Maine, this bumped Maine out of the playoffs and bumped New Haven into the playoffs.

The B division seedings are:
1. Rochester
2. Salem St.
3. Framingham
4. New Haven

i completely undersand the boards decision in this case but shouldnt the referees have asked if one of the four members listed as assisant coaches was there to coach?

Our team was never even asked if we had a coach at either of the games, nor were we informed that we would have to forfeit the games due to the absence of a coach.

im assuming the refs used at the games were also knowledgable about the bi-laws.

The refs have nothing to do with that at all. They're just there to make the calls during the play of the game. This is completely a league issue.

Tim Gray wrote:

umainelaxguy wrote:

Tim Gray wrote:UMAINE was forced to forfeit games to Salem St and Framingham St b/c they did not have a coach or player acting as coach during the games played. In our bylaws, it states that if a team has neither of these, their game will be considered a forfeit. It was a decision that was made by the executive board, albeit a very tough decision. We never want these situations to effect the outcome of teams seasons, however we must abide by the rules we have and cannot make exceptions for one team when all other teams have followed them.
Unfortunately for Maine, this bumped Maine out of the playoffs and bumped New Haven into the playoffs.

The B division seedings are:
1. Rochester
2. Salem St.
3. Framingham
4. New Haven

i completely undersand the boards decision in this case but shouldnt the referees have asked if one of the four members listed as assisant coaches was there to coach?

Our team was never even asked if we had a coach at either of the games, nor were we informed that we would have to forfeit the games due to the absence of a coach.

im assuming the refs used at the games were also knowledgable about the bi-laws.

The refs have nothing to do with that at all. They're just there to make the calls during the play of the game. This is completely a league issue.

well i hope its something that the league will address next fall.

umainelaxguy wrote:

Tim Gray wrote:

umainelaxguy wrote:

Tim Gray wrote:UMAINE was forced to forfeit games to Salem St and Framingham St b/c they did not have a coach or player acting as coach during the games played. In our bylaws, it states that if a team has neither of these, their game will be considered a forfeit. It was a decision that was made by the executive board, albeit a very tough decision. We never want these situations to effect the outcome of teams seasons, however we must abide by the rules we have and cannot make exceptions for one team when all other teams have followed them.
Unfortunately for Maine, this bumped Maine out of the playoffs and bumped New Haven into the playoffs.

The B division seedings are:
1. Rochester
2. Salem St.
3. Framingham
4. New Haven

i completely undersand the boards decision in this case but shouldnt the referees have asked if one of the four members listed as assisant coaches was there to coach?

Our team was never even asked if we had a coach at either of the games, nor were we informed that we would have to forfeit the games due to the absence of a coach.

im assuming the refs used at the games were also knowledgable about the bi-laws.

The refs have nothing to do with that at all. They're just there to make the calls during the play of the game. This is completely a league issue.

well i hope its something that the league will address next fall.

Unfortunately it's something that's been addressed at every fall meeting for the past three years.

Gregg Pathiakis wrote:

umainelaxguy wrote:

Tim Gray wrote:

umainelaxguy wrote:

Tim Gray wrote:UMAINE was forced to forfeit games to Salem St and Framingham St b/c they did not have a coach or player acting as coach during the games played. In our bylaws, it states that if a team has neither of these, their game will be considered a forfeit. It was a decision that was made by the executive board, albeit a very tough decision. We never want these situations to effect the outcome of teams seasons, however we must abide by the rules we have and cannot make exceptions for one team when all other teams have followed them.
Unfortunately for Maine, this bumped Maine out of the playoffs and bumped New Haven into the playoffs.

The B division seedings are:
1. Rochester
2. Salem St.
3. Framingham
4. New Haven

i completely undersand the boards decision in this case but shouldnt the referees have asked if one of the four members listed as assisant coaches was there to coach?

Our team was never even asked if we had a coach at either of the games, nor were we informed that we would have to forfeit the games due to the absence of a coach.

im assuming the refs used at the games were also knowledgable about the bi-laws.

The refs have nothing to do with that at all. They're just there to make the calls during the play of the game. This is completely a league issue.

well i hope its something that the league will address next fall.

Unfortunately it's something that's been addressed at every fall meeting for the past three years.

why hasnt anything come of it then?

umainelaxguy wrote:

Gregg Pathiakis wrote:

umainelaxguy wrote:

Tim Gray wrote:

umainelaxguy wrote:

Tim Gray wrote:UMAINE was forced to forfeit games to Salem St and Framingham St b/c they did not have a coach or player acting as coach during the games played. In our bylaws, it states that if a team has neither of these, their game will be considered a forfeit. It was a decision that was made by the executive board, albeit a very tough decision. We never want these situations to effect the outcome of teams seasons, however we must abide by the rules we have and cannot make exceptions for one team when all other teams have followed them.
Unfortunately for Maine, this bumped Maine out of the playoffs and bumped New Haven into the playoffs.

The B division seedings are:
1. Rochester
2. Salem St.
3. Framingham
4. New Haven

i completely undersand the boards decision in this case but shouldnt the referees have asked if one of the four members listed as assisant coaches was there to coach?

Our team was never even asked if we had a coach at either of the games, nor were we informed that we would have to forfeit the games due to the absence of a coach.

im assuming the refs used at the games were also knowledgable about the bi-laws.

The refs have nothing to do with that at all. They're just there to make the calls during the play of the game. This is completely a league issue.

well i hope its something that the league will address next fall.

Unfortunately it's something that's been addressed at every fall meeting for the past three years.

why hasnt anything come of it then?

We have addressed it by informing every team that they must have a coach on the sideline for each game. I don't think there's much more we can do on our end.