What Happens If a Team Loses a Player?

Occasionally, a competitive team may lose a player due to injury, relocation, or other circumstances. When this happens, ECLL follows a structured process outlined in our bylaws to ensure fairness and league integrity.

Below is a summary of ARTICLE XXIV – PLAYER VACANCIES.

ARTICLE XXIV – PLAYER VACANCIES

Section 1 – Reporting a Vacancy

When a Manager becomes aware that a player is no longer participating:

• The Manager must notify the Player Agent within 24 hours.

• Failure to report a player loss may be considered misconduct and could result in disciplinary action.

Section 2 – How Vacancies Are Filled

Step 1 – Waiting List

• The Player Agent will first attempt to fill the vacancy from the league waiting list.

• Players will be assigned in the order they registered (first come, first served).

• 12-year-olds on the waiting list may only be placed in the Major division.

Step 2 – Draft-Up from AAA (Majors Only)

If:

• The vacancy is in the Major division, and

• There are no eligible players available on the waiting list

Then:

• A draft-up from the AAA division will occur.

• The Major Manager will review eligible players with the Player Agent.

• The Manager has 7 days to select a replacement player.

• If no selection is made within 7 days, the Player Agent will select the replacement.

Section 3 – Timing Restriction

• There will be no draft-ups during the final 3 weeks of the regular season.

Section 4 – Player Rights

• AAA players have the right to refuse a draft-up.

• If a player declines, they forfeit any future opportunity to be drafted up for the remainder of that season.