UnLearnYourself
Footballguy
Our league has a $200 buy-in, and has been running strong for a decade with family and friends. Very competitive league that I try to run professionally. Our rules state failure to pay dues on time and your roster is frozen until paid, however every year when a good friend or family member reaches out and explains why they need more time I've never had the heart to freeze them out. Every year people have paid prior to playoffs...except this year, 1 owner still not paid.
And to make it slightly worse he is a new member to the league, and old friend of mine dating back to 1st grade that I've lost touch with the past decade for the most part.
His team is 1 of the 4 teams remaining. If he wins week 15 he will take a minimum of $200 for 3rd place and have a chance to win $500 or $1,500 if he takes 2nd or 1st prize. He also won a $25 bonus for highest scoring RB.
Unfortunately we have no clear rules on how to handle non-payment. A mistake and oversight for a league this matured. In any case we (myself and the 2 others who are my assst commissioners) are working on language to set in place for next season. They will be clear and firm and we will 100% enforce whatever we decide upon. Problem now is the rule isn't in place so I'm trying to be fair given the cirumstances.
Here's what I'm thinking, hope others can chime in: (1) $25 bonus forfeited, and deposited in the leagues general fund (this was a regular season bonus and because dues were not paid by the conclusion of the regular season I feel fine taking the $25); (2) If the owner wins 3rd place prize of $200 he will be given $0 and the $200 will be taken as his dues for 2020. Further, if he has any intention of playing in 2021 I want to require a deposit immediately - ideally full payment but might take $50 or so as a token) (3) If the owner wins $500 or $1,500 I will take $200 for 2020 dues, take $200 for his full payment for 2021 dues to secure his spot, and pay him the balance.
What do you all think? I would love to say no pay = no money but don't want to harm the friendship and nothing is predefined.
And to make it slightly worse he is a new member to the league, and old friend of mine dating back to 1st grade that I've lost touch with the past decade for the most part.
His team is 1 of the 4 teams remaining. If he wins week 15 he will take a minimum of $200 for 3rd place and have a chance to win $500 or $1,500 if he takes 2nd or 1st prize. He also won a $25 bonus for highest scoring RB.
Unfortunately we have no clear rules on how to handle non-payment. A mistake and oversight for a league this matured. In any case we (myself and the 2 others who are my assst commissioners) are working on language to set in place for next season. They will be clear and firm and we will 100% enforce whatever we decide upon. Problem now is the rule isn't in place so I'm trying to be fair given the cirumstances.
Here's what I'm thinking, hope others can chime in: (1) $25 bonus forfeited, and deposited in the leagues general fund (this was a regular season bonus and because dues were not paid by the conclusion of the regular season I feel fine taking the $25); (2) If the owner wins 3rd place prize of $200 he will be given $0 and the $200 will be taken as his dues for 2020. Further, if he has any intention of playing in 2021 I want to require a deposit immediately - ideally full payment but might take $50 or so as a token) (3) If the owner wins $500 or $1,500 I will take $200 for 2020 dues, take $200 for his full payment for 2021 dues to secure his spot, and pay him the balance.
What do you all think? I would love to say no pay = no money but don't want to harm the friendship and nothing is predefined.