This discussion thread is an open forum for proposing, discussing and debating potential rules changes. The 2011 Rules Summit discussion thread shall remain open for one week, which should provide ample time for the discussion of possible rules changes heading into the 2012 season.
The following matters are already on the docket for the 2011 Rules Summit, though any UEFL'er or guest may contribute an idea by replying to this thread. Modifications are identified by plaintext, while deletions are identified by italics and additions are identified by bold text.
- Rules 1 and 2 (Selection of Umpires via the Pre-Season Draft), Deletion, Modification or Addition.
- Revising the description of the draft process so as to preserve consistency
- Consolidating these two rules into one single rule, AND/OR
- Adding to these rules a selection of umpiring "crew" based on 2012 Crew Listings, AND/OR
- Modifying Rule 4.a. to attribute "crew" points as one point per ejection, QOC notwithstanding.
- Adding the selection of a tertiary and fourth umpire, in which all umpires receive equal points* and the mutual exclusivity requirement is eliminated.
- *AAA umpires would/would not continue to observe their points structure.
- Adding a provision for injured umpires ("Wegner Rule")
- "Alternate Umpire" system wherein a back-up umpire is picked in the event of injury which sidelines an umpire for >1/2 the season.
- Time injured is variable, decision to replace umpire would be determined by individual UEFL'ers who own the injured umpire
- Rule 6.a. (Challenges and Appeals)
- Creating a UEFL Appeals Board, which shall be comprised of 3 OR 5 OR 7 UEFL'ers, including Commissioners
- Board Members would routinely rule on QOC Challenges (Affirm/Deny/Defer)
- Rule 6.b.ii.e. (Unsportsmanlike Conduct/Throwing At/Fighting Ejections), Modification.
- Ceasing the assessment of Quality of Correctness points associated with this Rule by modifying Rule 4.a., OR
- Eliminating the attribution of Quality of Correctness for these ejections, OR
- Umpires will receive points for the ejection, but not receive QOC nor its associated points
- Eliminating the attribution of ANY points as a result of these ejections by modifying Rule 4.a.
- Adding Post-Inning Ejections to this rule
- Removing QOC points attributed to ejections resulting from post-inning exemptions, OR
- Removing the Post-Inning Exemption and Ball/Strike Exemption entirely.
- Exempting the third out from this provision, so as to give ample argument opportunity.
- Rule 6.b.ii.h (Check Swing Calls), Addition.
- Ceasing the assessment of QOC points associated with check swing ejections by modifying Rule 4.a., OR
- Eliminating the attribution of Quality of Correctness for these ejections.
- Rule 10 (Umpire Odds & Ends), Addition
- UEFL Posting Guidelines
- Adds standard guidelines for acceptable/unacceptable posts and comments.
- Commissioners as League Participants
- Allows UEFL Admins to participate in League
- Commissioner umpire picks must be mutually exclusive
- Commissioners prohibited from ruling on their owned umpires' ejections
The discussion phase of the UEFL Rules Summit will remain active for one week, after which proposals will be officially drafted and voting will commence.
