1. A FORMAL VERBAL PROTEST MUST BE MADE TO THE UMPIRE IN CHIEF (UIC).
   
   
2. THE UIC WILL MEET WITH THE OTHER UMPIRES.
   
   
3. IF THE PROTEST CANNOT BE RESOLVED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE MANAGER ON THE FIELD, THE UIC AND TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND BOTH MANAGERS WILL BE PRESENT WHEN CONTACTING THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR – THE DECISION OF THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR SHALL BE FINAL AND BINDING.
   
   
4. DURING THIS PROCESS, BOTH TEAMS WILL RETURN TO THEIR DUGOUTS.
   

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR