How does the Board decide on moving teams during the season?
The decision to move a team to a different skill level during a season is not taken lightly by the Board. Before a team is moved, the Board reviews some or all of the following sources of information: scores from league games, scores and relative success in invitational tournaments, past records of the team, current team roster, and current standings. The Board also attempts to solicit input from other parties. Some of this input comes from coaches and Area Heads who have observed the relative skill of the team in question. CCJBA Board members also observe teams in question as their time and schedules permit. Any Board Member or Area Head that could be directly affected by the decision is excused from participating in the final decision of the Board. Finally, it should be recognized that the ultimate decision by the Board is simply “professional judgment” based on the information reviewed and the experience of Board members. While these are rarely popular decisions, the integrity and f