ARTICLE 1. NAME

The name of the corporation shall be the Team Braves Youth Wrestling Club.

ARTICLE 2. REGISTERED AGENT

The corporation shall appoint and continuously maintain, an address within the State of Wyoming, City of Cheyenne, a registered agent whom service of process may be made against the corporation.

ARTICLE 3. PURPOSE

The purpose of the Team Braves Constitution and Bylaws is to Establish a Board of Directors and their duties as a corporation. The Constitution and Bylaws of the Wyoming Amateur Wrestling Association hereby known as WAWA and the Metro Junior Wrestling League hereby known as MJWL shall have precedence in conducting and setting rules and regulations in each of their respective seasons.

3.1. The purpose of the corporation is to promote and advance the sport of amateur wrestling in the City of Cheyenne, State of Wyoming by setting up a formal structure to deal with matters of membership, competition, officiating and disbursement of funds to athletes and the members of the corporation.

To improve the standard and appreciation of wrestling in the City of Cheyenne for men, women, girls and boys by providing training in wrestling skills, organizing meets and tournaments, offering instruction in officiating, owning and providing equipment, conducting clinics, instructing athletes and parents in selection of proper equipment, and associating with wrestling associations and clubs within and outside the State of Wyoming.
To maintain and execute any and all rules, regulations and guide lines established by the Wyoming Amateur Wrestling Association, Metro Junior Wrestling League, National Governing Body of Wrestling and the State of Wyoming, so as to remain and continue to be recognized as a nonprofit corporation.

ARTICLE 4. MEMBERSHIP

The corporation shall have two classes of membership: Metro Junior Wrestling League (MJWL) and Wyoming Amateur Wrestling Association (WAWA).
Membership in the corporation shall be open to any individual engaged in competitive amateur wrestling and who is a resident of the State of Wyoming.
Registration: Each individual must register and pay the appropriate fees to the team Braves Youth Wrestling Club to be eligible to participate in MJWL and WAWA activities and district, regional and state tournaments.
Birth Date Certification: Each individual registering with the Corporation must provide the registration chairman a document, which proves date of birth. The Team Braves registration chairman will keep the document on file.
Voting Rights: Individuals shall have no voting rights unless they are elected to the Board of Directors.
Support: Support membership shall be open to any individual or organization engaged in the development or support of Team Braves Youth Wrestling Club. Individual support members shall have no voting rights unless they are elected to the Board of Directors. Organizations support members shall have no voting rights.
Fees: The membership fees shall be the amount set by the Team Braves Board of Directors.

Payments: Membership fees shall be payable as designated by the Team Braves Youth Wrestling Club at the time the individual joins the corporation on an annual basis.
Non-Payment: No member shall be allowed to participate in any Team Braves wrestling activities unless the membership fees are paid in full prior to the activity. Unless prior arrangements have been approved by the Team Braves Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 5. Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the corporation shall include a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Registration Chairman, and Four Members-At-Large.

Any member or support member of the corporation interested in a Board of Directors position may apply for that position by submitting a letter of interest to the Board of Directors.

Election of Board of Directors: New Members of the Board of Directors of the corporation shall be elected by majority vote by the current members of the Board of Directors. Elections will be held during the summer meeting. Newly elected members shall transition and be in place by August 1.
The election of officers shall be every two years
Duties: The duties of the officers shall be as follows but not limited to:

President: The President shall preside at all open and special meetings, and shall be the principal executive officer of the corporation. He or she shall oversee the execution of the regulations of the corporation (Constitution and Bylaws and any policies or procedures) and shall be responsible for carrying out the decisions of the Team Braves membership and Board of Directors, WAWA and the MJWL.
Vice President: The Vice President shall assist the President and shall also perform such duties that may be assigned by the membership and/or the Board of Directors.
Secretary: The Secretary shall record the minutes of all Team Braves meetings and shall report these to the members at each Board meeting. The Secretary shall assist the President with the corporation correspondence and perform other such duties that may be assigned by the membership and/or the Board of Directors.
Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be the principal financial officer of the corporation. The Treasurer shall provide a financial statement to the officers of the corporation every quarter of the fiscal year. A financial statement shall also be available for members to review yearly during the annual Board meeting and elections.
Registration Chairman: The Registration Chairman shall be the chief officer in charge of registering and collecting fees from the members and new members wishing to join the corporation. The Registration Chairman shall also obtain all needed registration materials and distribute them in proper form to the members. The Registration Chairman shall send all completed registration forms and also obtain a check from the Treasurer to pay appropriate fees to the MJWL and WAWA.

Vacancies: If an officer of the corporation resigns, is removed from office or is otherwise unable to serve, his or her successor for the remainder of the term of the office shall be promptly appointed by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 6. CONDUCT OF MEMBERSHIP

General: All members, parents/guardians, officers, officials, directors and wrestlers are responsible for their conduct at all official functions of the Team Braves, MJWL and WAWA. Any conduct or action that is unlawful or which constitutes a criminal act under the laws or ordinances of the jurisdictions in which any function is being held is prohibited, including but not limited to:

Illegal use or possession of any controlled substance;
Illegal use or possession of any weapon;
Illegal use or possession of alcohol;
Illegal destruction, defacement or damage to property;
Theft of any money or property; and
Assault and/or battery upon any person

Any person whose conduct presents or has resulted in an immediate and/or imminent danger to any person attending or participating at any function, or whose conduct has resulted or will result in the defacement, damage or destruction of property, shall be subject to immediate removal from the function.

ARTICLE 7. AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS

The Bylaws may be amended at the summer meeting of the Board Members. An Affirmative vote of two-thirds of the board shall be required to amend any portion of the Bylaws.
The Bylaws of the Team Braves shall in no way conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the WAWA and the Colorado Metro League.