Doubles Commissioner

Term:
1 year (August 1 to July 31)

Elected:
By the General Membership

General Description:
Each of the elected Commissioners shall be a field representative to administer RMDA policies and serves as a mentor to new players. Each is entitled to one vote.

Responsibilities:

  • Represent RMDA in a manner befitting a Board member.
  • Have full knowledge of RMDA rules and have said rules readily available
  • Attend scheduled meetings:
    • Monthly board meetings
    • Grievance/Appeals meetings
    • General Meetings/Awards Banquets
  • Communicate with the Statistician:
    • To maintain correct player and team information
    • To inform Statistician of rescheduled matches
    • To maintain correct statistics information           
  • Work with Statistician to create schedule for “Doubles” division each season
  • Attend “Doubles” division league matches:
    • Ensure all teams in the “Doubles” division are visited by a commissioner
    • Visit every sponsoring establishment in the “Doubles” division.
    • Have cell phone on or be accessible during matches for the “Doubles” division.
    • Show impartiality when attending league matches for the “Doubles” division.
    • Attend majority of  “Doubles” division play-off matches.
  • Represent Board at all City Cup matches, unless otherwise designated
  • Respond to communications appropriately and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain communications with “Doubles” division captains and players:
    • Team schedules
    • Petitions, protests and grievances
    • Players’ questions or concerns
    • Clarify questions on rules and/or sportsmanship
    • Facilitate problem solving between captains when appropriate.
  • Notify Board in a timely manner of any problem or potential problem that may have occurred or may occur.
    • Forward protests, petitions and/or grievances to appropriate board member(s).
  • Represent “Doubles” division players’ best interests while adhering to RMDA rules.           
  • Maintain communications with Board Advisor.
    • Assist in inspections of RMDA Sponsoring Establishments.
  • Actively participate on 1 RMDA committee.