Clarion University In-Line Hockey Club Bylaws
Article 1 - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Clarion University In-line Hockey Club (CUIHC).

Article 2 - Purpose
The CUIHC is being formed to give students at Clarion University the chance to participate in
Inline Hockey at the club level. We believe that this club will be a great addition to the
University where in-line hockey was previously unavailable.
This club will allow students to either learn to play in-line hockey or help teach others how to
play. The members of the club are always incredibly supportive and wish to help any newcomers
to the sport or club. The club will also help with teambuilding and competition as hockey is a
very team-based sport. Our wish is that every student who joins the club will achieve whatever
goals they have regarding in-line hockey.
The purpose of the CUIHC is also to help students enhance their physical condition and
performance.
We hope that once given recognition as a club sport, more students will want to get involved
somehow with the in-line hockey club and provide more support.

Article 3 - Membership
The following qualifications are needed to join the club:
1. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher. This shows that the student can handle both
school and extracurricular activities.
2. The club is open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
3. Members are expected to attend all meetings. (Meetings are once a month unless other
meetings arise.)
4. You MUST be currently enrolled as a student at Clarion University
**Since hockey is considered a high-risk sport, all members are REQUIRED to have proof of
medical insurance.
Membership dues are required at the start of the fall semester or whenever a student joins. Dues
will be $150 for those without jerseys, and $200 for new members who wish to purchase a
jersey. (DUES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.)

Members of the club will be dismissed for any of the following reasons:
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Underage drinking/substance abuse or drinking related reprimands
Cheating or other disciplinary actions taken by the University/Police
Failure to be present at multiple meetings or games without a documented excuse
Failure to maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Students may be able to remain a member if an academic plan to improve GPA is
presented.

Article 4 - Duties and Elections of the Officers
President – Oversees club activities/acts as main representative to University and Community
Vice President – Assists President and oversees regulation of membership
Treasurer – Manages the club’s funds
Captain – Manages team on the rink/acts as leader during games
Alternate Captain – Assists captain during games/takes over as acting captain if the captain is
unable to attend a game
Leadership and officers will be established in the beginning of each year. In the beginning of
each year, the team will take a vote to determine the year’s captain and alternate captain(s).

Article 5 - Role of Campus Advisor
The club leadership will determine the advisor of the club. If at any time, a new advisor is
needed, the officers will develop a list of possible candidates to be voted upon by the club
leadership.
The advisor will ensure that all rules and regulations required by the club and the university are
followed properly. If any disciplinary actions are necessary, the advisor may remove any
individual or party from the club. The advisor may offer any other advice or ideas to help the
club as needed.

Article 6.-Meetings
There will be a scheduled meeting each month during the season. If another meeting is required,
a meeting will be planned with at least 24 hour noticed. Unscheduled meetings are not
mandatory, but attendance is still expected.
Majority will rule in all voting conducted at meetings.
Members are allowed and encouraged to voice their opinions on improving the club at meetings.
Meetings are generally open discussion style allowing all members’ voices to be heard.
Meetings can be called by any club member. If you wish to hold a club meeting, first contact the
president. If approved by the president and vice president, all club members will be contacted.

All meetings are required unless a legitimate excuse is presented to the President or Vice
President. Multiple absences may result in removal from the club.

Article 7 - Finances and Funding
There WILL be membership dues required at the start of the fall semester or whenever a student
joins the club. Dues will be around $150 for those who have a jersey and $200 for those who
wish to purchase a jersey. Dues are always subject to change based on factors such as gas prices,
league fee, or budget.
The club will receive funding from the student senate at the beginning of each school year. These
funds will help with the cost of the league fee, transportation, or any other necessary costs
relation to attending games.
The club is NOT completely self-supporting. On top of the money from student senate and
membership dues, fundraising is expected of all club members.

Article 8 - Amending, Suspending, and Accepting
The bylaws can be changed under the following circumstances:
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An issue that is not addressed in the current bylaws arises
If the current bylaws do not address matters that arise during club activity

The bylaws require a 2/3 majority vote from the entire membership at that time. The student
senate, VP of student affairs, and the President of Clarion University must approve all changes or
additions to the bylaws.

Article 9 - Ratification
These bylaws, and it’s amendments, will go into effect after ratification by the members of the
Clarion University In-line Hockey Club and following approval from the Student Senate here at
Clarion University, VP of student affairs, and the President of Clarion University.