Policy and Resource Database
This is our policy and resource database. These documents contain info for a variety of guidelines, policies and procedures. They pertain to our competition structures; our programs and initiatives; and our governance. Use the filters below to help narrow your search.
MLQ Release And Waiver Of Liability, Assumption Or Risk, And Indemnity Agreement
Standard certificate of accuracy and release of liability.
Coleman Clause
The MLQ Coleman Clause was introduced as a franchise hiring requirement in 2018 in an effort to begin to address league coach gender representation and gender discrimination within the sport.
Event and Officials Evaluation
By completing this Event and Officials Evaluation, you will help us to refine our process and continue to provide our players, volunteers and fans with the highest-quality experience possible
Exhibition Match Request Form
Per the MLQ Exhibition Match Policy, MLQ member teams must submit a request for permission or sanction via this form in order to participate in exhibition matches or tournaments.
Game Day Equipment Checklist
The purpose of this checklist is to provide home team managers with a quick reference guide for all the equipment necessary to host an MLQ match(es) and ensure games run smoothly and all risks are mitigated appropriately.
Injury Report Form
Managers are expected to fill out this form for every athlete injured during MLQ-sanctioned events and practices. The Patient Care Reports should be used as guidance for reports following MLQ-sanctioned events.
MLQ Brand Guidelines
The MLQ Brand Guidelines' purpose is to articulate not only our values, but introduce a visual system that best represents our league. It is a guidelines to ensure that your MLQ-related communication, product, promotion, business initiative, etc. is consistent with our goals.
MLQ Championship Stay and Play Policy
All team affiliates and season staff of MLQ traveling to the MLQ Championship are held the MLQ Stay and Play Policy. This policy updated prior to each season.
MLQ Championship Stay and Play Waiver
All team affiliates and season staff of MLQ traveling to the MLQ Championship are held the MLQ Stay and Play Policy. The primary purpose of this waiver is to allow individual players to stay with close relatives who live in the area. Exemptions will be made on an individual basis; this waiver may not be used to grant exemption to a full team.
MLQ Code of Conduct
At MLQ, players are held to a high standard of personal conduct. It is a privilege to be a member of this league. Because of this, everyone who is part of the league must refrain from “conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in” MLQ as set out by the MLQ Code of Conduct.
MLQ Dress Policy: Franchise Staff, Officials and Volunteers
The MLQ Dress Policy loosely outlines acceptable attire for franchise staff, officials and volunteers at MLQ events.
MLQ Exhibition Matches Policy
Looking to play or host an exhibition match? These are the official guidelines for exhibition matches, tournaments and the like against and involving MLQ member teams.
MLQ Fair Play Policy
The Fair Play Policy has been designed to legitimize the competition of MLQ matches and tournaments.
MLQ Fan Code of Conduct
At MLQ, fans, as well as athletes, are held to a high standard of personal conduct. We believe strongly in providing a safe and accessible environment for all spectators.
MLQ Forfeit Policy
The Forfeit Policy outlines what takes place in the event a team that does not appear at the time and location of an official match or is unable to play or continue playing a match.
MLQ Game Appeal Policy
The MLQ Game Appeal Policy exists in order to fix correctable mistakes when the result of a game was affected.
MLQ Harassment Policy
MLQ is committed to providing a sport and work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Harassment Policy applies to MLQ and all affiliates.
MLQ Inclement Weather Policy
The MLQ Inclement Weather Policy outlines what to do in the event weather interferes with an MLQ event.
MLQ Patient Care Report (On-Site HCPs)
Medical personnel are expected to fill out this report for every athlete injured during MLQ-sanctioned events.
MLQ Player Safety Guide
The MLQ Player Safety Guide is meant to outline just that--the basics of player safety.
MLQ Return to Play Guidelines
All pertinent information regarding the 2021 MLQ COVID-19 response can be found in the MLQ Return to Play Guidelines.
MLQ Sport-Related Concussion Recovery at Home
MLQ Player Health and Safety outlines how to recover from a concussion at home.
MLQ Sport-Related Concussion Return to Play
MLQ Player Health and Safety outlines the return to play guidelines for a concussion.
MLQ Sport-Related Concussion Sheet: Athletes
MLQ Player Health and Safety outlines tips for concussion recovery and management for athletes.
MLQ Sport-Related Concussion Sheet: Franchise Staff
MLQ Player Health and Safety outlines tips for franchise staff when it comes to addressing and supporting players who have experienced concussions.
MLQ-Specific Rules
MLQ uses the US Quadball rulebook as a base rulebook for gameplay. However, certain alterations and exceptions have been made that are specific to MLQ play.
Player Disciplinary Procedures
The Player Disciplinary Procedures are meant to discourage poor behavior among members of our league. Any incidents that take place during MLQ events must be reported via the Player Disciplinary Review Form within two (2) days following the occurrence.
Player Disciplinary Review Form
The Player Disciplinary Procedures are meant to discourage poor behavior among members of our league. Any incidents that take place during MLQ events must be reported via ththis form within two (2) days following the occurrence.
Practice and Practice Squad Policy
The Practice and Practice Squad Policy outlines requirements for MLQ practices, such as personal insurance for each athlete and closed practices. The policy also outlines the requirements for having an franchise practice squad.
Scorecard
This is the official scorecard to be used for all MLQ matches.
Social Media Policy and Guidelines
These are the official guidelines for using social media as an MLQ athlete, franchise staff or other affiliates.
Team Radius Waiver
In order to play for an MLQ team while living outside of its defined radius for the majority of the season, it is necessary to submit this form and gain approval from the league.
Tiebreaker Policy
The Tiebreaker Policy outlines what takes place in the event of tie between MLQ teams.
Uniform Policy
All players on a team’s 21-person active roster must wear the full team uniform at any time they are in the player area to participate in a game. The Uniform Policy further outline athlete kit requirements.
USQ Rulebook 13
MLQ uses the US Quadball rulebook as a base rulebook for gameplay. However, certain alterations and exceptions have been made that are specific to MLQ play.