Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

I have been involved with a area football league for many years. This year, the board of Director's sent my family a letter suspending my families participation in the league, and not allowing my 12 yr. old son to play. When I sent a e-mail to the board of Director's, asking for two things. First of all, I asked for an opportunity to present myself at a board meeting to defend my family, and to have my right to due process. Second, I pleaded with the Board, if not given the opportunity to do so, if they would agree to stay away from all practices and games, if they allowed my son to play. I received a certified letter yesterday, stating that I would not be granted the right to an appeal, and that the decision was final. Also, my families membership and participation was terminated indefinitely.

Both letters I received from the board of Directors was sent certified mail, but no letters were signed by anyone. My question is this: do I have a legal foot to stand on, and do I not have the right to due process? I have never seen a non- profit organization, or any Board of Directors that did not give the right to an appeal. Also, no charges were ever listed on the letters, but they did list the articles that are in the by-laws that give them the right to remove a parent or player.

I have four children that have participated in this league, and all have been exemplary athletes, with great attitudes. not one has ever had a problem in this league, and I have even been a coach for 4 years with them.

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