Discipline

VMSL Discipline

Alberta Soccer Association Rules and Regulations apply to any instance not covered in these Rules and Regulations. Any changes or alterations to these rules must be approved by VMSL.

VMSL Legal Matters/Discipline Director

Bruce Mintz - bruce@vmsl.ca

VMSL Discipline Committee Members

Vmsl have the right to bar from games scheduled by the league, any team, any team player, or official who, in their judgment has violated the laws of the game, the rules, regulations, by-laws or constitution or any type of misconduct which may bring the game or league into disrepute. Where the member is in breach of these bylaws; or where the member’s misconduct or condition proves detrimental to the vmsl or brings the game of soccer into disrepute; or for any because which is deemed sufficient in the interests of the league. Misconduct includes behavior on or off the field of play that is the subject matter of a complaint initiated by a vmsl member or any other person involved in the game, including spectators.

Code of Conduct for Soccer

VMSL and FIFA Code of Conduct encapsulates all the sporting, moral and ethical principles for which FIFA has always stood and for which it will continue to fight in the future, regardless of the influences and pressures that may be brought to bear.

The 5 golden rules not only serve as a credo for VMSL and FIFA as the world Soccer body, but they also reinforce the sense of fraternity and cooperation among the members of the VMSL Soccer family.

1-Play to Win

Winning is the object of playing any game. Never set out to lose. If you do not play to win, you are cheating your opponents, deceiving those who are watching, and fooling yourself. Never give up against stronger opponents but never relent against weaker ones. It is an insult to any opponent to play at less than full strength. Play to win, until the final whistle.

2-Play Fair

Winning is without value if victory has been achieved unfairly or dishonestly. Cheating is easy but brings no pleasure. Playing fair requires courage and character. It is also more satisfying. Fair Play always has its reward, even when the game is lost. Playing fair earns you respect, while cheats are detested. Remember: It's only a game. And games are pointless unless played fairly.

3-Observe the Laws of the Game

All games need rules to guide them. Without rules, there would be chaos. The rules of Soccer are simple and easy to learn. Try to learn them, so you understand the game better. This makes you a better player. It is just as important to understand the spirit of the rules. They are designed to make the game fun to play and fun to watch. By sticking to the rules, you will enjoy the game more.

4-Respect Opponents, Teammates, Referees, Officials and Spectators

Fair Play means respect. Without opponents there can be no game. They have the same rights as you have, including the right to be respected. Your teammates are your colleagues. You form a team in which all members are equal. Referees are there to maintain discipline and Fair Play. Always accept their decisions without arguing and help them to help you enjoy the game more. Officials are also part of the game and must be respected accordingly. Spectators give the game atmosphere. They want to see the game played fairly but must also behave fairly themselves.

5-Accept Defeat with Dignity

Nobody wins all the time. You win some, you lose some. Learn to lose graciously. Don't seek excuses for defeat. Genuine reasons will always be self-evident. Congratulate the winners with good grace. Don't blame the referee or anyone else. Determine to do better next time. Good losers earn more respect than bad winners.

A Member may be expelled from the VMSL if any team, coach, manager, player or official materially breaches without notice. A Member may be expelled from the VMSL League upon a determination by the League that the Member has been guilty of wrongful conduct that adversely and materially affects the VMSL or has willfully and persistently committed a material breach of the league rules and regulations to the extent that it is not reasonably practicable for the league to carry on the business affairs with the Member.

VMSL have the Rights to bar from games scheduled by the league, any team, any team player, or official who, in their judgment has violated the laws of the game, the rules, regulations, by-laws or constitution or any type of misconduct which may bring the game or league into disrepute. Where the Member is in breach of these Bylaws; or Where the Member’s misconduct or condition proves detrimental to the VMSL or brings the game of soccer into disrepute; or for any because which is deemed sufficient in the interests of the league. Misconduct includes behavior on or off the field of play that is the subject matter of a complaint initiated by a VMSL board member or any other person involved in the game, including spectators.

Be advised that VMSL and Victoria Soccer Centre have the right to suspend indefinitly and not allow any Team, player(s) and/or coaches and team managers that has had several infractions, offences and property damages to the facility and or league recorded on any given season from participating in this league. Players suspended by their own respective teams are not allowed to sign up and play for another VMSL team. (We will be taking all offences very seriously) Based on league and referees report recommentations.

Any serious suspension from VMSL will carry onto EDSA and ASA leagues and we will be submitting the referee report to both respective associations and the same applies for all players suspended in the EDSA and ASA league and are playing in VMSL, assuming we get written official confirmation on the players suspension from their respective league.

The Victoria Masters Soccer League (VMSL) and or Victoria Soccer Centre have the right to suspend indefinitely and not allow any Team, player(s) and/or coaches and team managers who have committed infractions, offences, and property damages to the facility and or league in any given season from participating in this league and banned from being present on Victoria Soccer Centre grounds. Players suspended by their own respective teams are not allowed to sign up and play for another VMSL team. VMSL will be taking all offences very seriously.

Refer to the Rules of game for suspensions and fines.
Any serious suspension from VMSL will be communicated to the district in which the VMSL is affiliated and Alberta Soccer Association.
Where an infraction involves threats or assaults upon a referee the Misconduct report will be automatically sent to ASA.
The VMSL may honor any suspensions communicated to it by the district in which the VMSL is a member or by the ASA.
The VMSL and/or Discipline Director and/or Discipline Committee have the right to increase or decrease the suspension according to the circumstances and severity of the incident, and/or expulsion from the league to any player, manager, coach, or Team.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY ON REFEREE ABUSE.

The purpose of this policy is to make clear that verbal abuse or negative criticism of referees is as unacceptable as verbal abuse or negative criticism of players. This policy adopts basic standard sanctions for improper conduct if Referee’s are subjected to dissent, intimidation and physical contact from players or managers.
Players are now being reminded that offensive, insulting, or abusive language or gestures as well as confrontational physical contact will result in a red card. Disrespect, aggression, confrontation, including running toward an official to contest a decision, as well as non-aggressive physical contact and surrounding a referee will result in yellow cards. The code of conduct by managers and their staff in the technical area will also be vigorously enforced.
This policy is not intended to imply that referees are always “right”, and the player or coach is always “wrong”. Just as players make mistakes during play, referees will make mistakes in officiating, particularly in competitive divisions. Some referees may be officiating at a higher-level game than they are comfortable with. They must receive positive support from coaches, players, and spectators to continue to grow in the VMSL as an official.
It is never acceptable to abuse or criticize referees, verbally or otherwise, in any situation. VMSL will not tolerate any verbal or other abuse, or criticism of referee by any coach, player, or spectator. There are appropriate avenues for coaches, players, and spectators to share concerns about the quality of officiating. VMSL welcomes constructive comments about the referees. Any concerns about the quality of officiating must be addressed to the Referee Assignor or VMSL discipline member so that situation can be handled appropriately by submitting the Referee Evaluation Form which is available to all teams in confidence to the VMSL discipline directors.
Any serious suspension from VMSL will carry onto EDSA and ASA leagues and we will be submitting the referee report to both respective associations and the same applies for all players suspended in the EDSA and ASA league and are playing in VMSL, assuming we get written official confirmation on the players suspension from their respective league.

All Game Official Referees,

You must submit all alleged cases of physical abuse or verbal threats against an official to ASA within 72 hours (3 working days) of the incident.
For all other misconduct, please forward this report to vmsl within their specified timelines.

DISCIPLINE / RED CARDS / YELLOW CARDS / BLUE CARDS

Yellow Cards (Cautions)

The following suspensions for yellow card accumulation during a season shall be automatic:

3 YELLOW CARDS: 1 GAME SUSPENSION
6 YELLOW CARDS: 2 GAME SUSPENSION
7 YELLOW CARDS: Discipline Chair will have the discretion to suspend that player as he sees fit.
Two (2) cautions (yellow cards) received by a player in a single game will not be calculated in the above but will be dealt with as an ejection which will merit an automatic one (1) game suspension.
The player incurring the yellow cards must sit out the game immediately following the game in which he received the last caution.
It is the responsibility of the Team Officials, coach, manager and team owner to keep track of all players’ accumulated Red and Yellow cards and penalties accumulated during each soccer season.
Respecting cautions, every player may start each soccer season with a clean record. Accumulated yellow cards will be removed from his record at the start of the new season. This section does not apply to players currently suspended, or those in the process of being suspended.
All fines and/or bonds incurred by any player, coach, manager, or team must be paid in full before the individual or team concerned may resume any soccer activity after a suspension.
Every player may start the playoff round with a clean record; except for the completion of suspensions received during league play that have not been completely served.

RED CARDS (EJECTIONS)

Any Team official or player receiving an ejection during a game must leave the field of play immediately.
A team official or player ejected from a game may not re-enter or return to the field of play.
A player issued an ejection shall be considered suspended immediately.
The Manager or Coach of the player or team official in question shall be sent notification of the terms of the suspension as outlined.
Team officials ejected from the game shall be dealt with in the same manner as outlined for the player.
Failure to comply is an offence and shall be dealt with by the Discipline Chair and /or a Discipline Committee.

Ejection (RED CARD) for misconduct, Abusive, Insulting, and/or Offensive Language or Gestures against the game officials, coaches, managers, or players: by players and/or coach managers. The ejected player is not allowed to stay at the team’s bench, and he will have to go straight to the locker room. After a player is dismissed, the team will have to continue playing with one player less. the player will be banned from the next game and, possibly, for more games to come.
A player who receives a second caution (YC) in the same match will be sent off and takes no further part in the match and may not be replaced/substituted.

Can a player be given more than one red card in a single game? A player is sent out of the match right after receiving a red card. However, a referee is not forbidden by the rules of football to give more than one red card to the same player during a single game.

A player refusing to leave the field of play after being booked with a red card and was given a second one to force him out of the playing area. If the player stays on the field and continue arguing with the referee the count of red cards could reach six. The player will be banned for two years.

Can coaches or Managers be given a RED CARD? The referee may send off managers, coaches, or other team officials including assistant coaches, and trainers for inappropriate behaviour. However, team officials may not be given a RED CARD (except for spitting).

BLUE CARD

Referees can send a player off the field for a minimum 3 minute "cool down period" when the situation warrants. This player may be replaced by a substitute. *Referees may give this penalty for: - a tendency toward rough play - persistent verbal harassment of opponents and/or fellow team members. - dissent toward referee - any other behavior deemed inappropriate by the referee.

THE REFEREE MAY SEND OFF MANAGERS, COACHES, OR OTHER TEAM OFFICIALS INCLUDING ASSISTANCE COACHES, AND TRAINERS FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR. HOWEVER, TEAM OFFICIALS MAY NOT BE GIVEN A RED CARD (EXCEPT FOR SPITTIN). THE RED CARD IS ONLY FOR PLAYERS.

FIRST OFFENCE - 3 GAME SUSPENSION
SECOND OFFENCE - 6 GAMES SUSPENSION
THIRD OFFENCE - HEARING AND/OR EXPULSION FROM VMSL

OFFENCES AND SUSPENSIONS

The VMSL and/or Discipline Director and/or Discipline Committee have the right to increase or decrease the suspension according to the circumstances and severity of the incident.
Ejections (Red Cards) for Abusive, Insulting, and/or Offensive Language or Gestures against the game officials:

1ST OFFENCE 3 GAMES SUSPENSION
2ND OFFENCE 6 GAMES SUSPENSION
3RD OFFENCE HEARING

SERIOUS FOUL PLAY	FIRST OFFENCE	SECOND OFFENCE
Dangerous tackle or Serious Foul Play	2 GAMES
Charging	2 GAMES
Push from behind	2 GAMES
Elbow	3 GAMES
Denies obvious goal- Scoring opportunity (DOGSO)	1 GAME
Indiscriminately kick opponent	3 GAMES
Cynical Foul	1 GAME
Handball Preventing a Goal	1 GAME
Other Extenuating Circumstances	Discretion of Discipline Chair or Committee

VIOLENT (FLAGRANT)CONDUCT:	FIRST OFFENCE	SECOND OFFENCE
Attempt to strike	3 Games	6 Games
Strike	6 Games	10 Games
Punch	6 Games	10 Games
Elbow	6 Games	10 Games
Push	5 Games	8 Games
Kick	$ Games	10 Games
Propels object that strikes/Attempts to strike	6 Games	10 Games
Cause bodily Harm	Hearing	Hearing
Bite/Scratch/Gouge	Ban from Playing
Drawing Blood	10 Games	Ban from League
Fighting: Cause bodily Harm	Ban from League
Instigator	Minumum 6 Games	Minimum 6 Games
Retaliator	Hearing	Hearing
HeadButt	Ban from League
Spit on the field / another player / teamate / Referee	Ban from League
Other Extenuating Circumstances	Discretion of Discipline Chair or Committee

OTHER OFFENCES	First offence	Second offence
Boarding	2 Games	Hearing
Illegal entry onto the field except illegal substitution	8 Games	Hearing
Altercation/Fighting	6 Games	Hearing
Return after ejection	Hearing	Hearing
Return and commit another offence	Hearing	Hearing
Dissent by Gesture	3 Games	Hearing
Other Extenuating Circumstances	Hearing	Suspension
Spitting on the Field	Red Card	Suspension

1)-In addition to the suspensions as outlined above, “Fines” and/or “Bonds” may be issued to the individual or team or both.

2)-The VMSL has a zero-tolerance stance on Abusive, Offensive and/or Insulting Remarks. Any players using Abusive, Offensive and/or Insulting remarks will be subject to disciplinary action.

3)-Boarding is defined as any action that propels an opponent heavily into the benches or walls.

4)-Players carded for spitting on the field are required to leave the area immediately and are suspended for the remainder of the game and subject to possible expulsion from the facilities by the facility management. The team is not penalized by being down a player.

MISCONDUCT/VIOLATION OF OFFENSES

Any Team, team official, or player reported for misconduct shall be dealt with by the VMSL through the VMSL or the Discipline Director and/or Discipline Committee.
All cases of misconduct involving alleged physical assault, attempted physical assault or threatening behavior towards a game official by any team, team official, or player shall be dealt with by the Alberta Soccer Association.
In addition to matters referred to in any other Bylaw, Rule, or Regulation of the VMSL, it shall be misconduct if any team, team official, or player is proved, at a hearing, to the satisfaction of the Discipline Director, or Discipline Committee to have done, or permitted, or assisted in doing or permitting any of the following:

Violated the Laws of the Game and/or Bylaws, and/or Rules and Regulations of the Victoria Masters Soccer League.
Bet on any game other than on registered lotteries or pools.
Offered or attempted to offer, directly or indirectly, any consideration whatsoever to any Association, Club, Team, Team Official, Player, or Official of any Association, or to any Game Official with a view to influencing the results of any game or accepting any such consideration.
Committed any act or made any statement either verbally or in writing, or been responsible for conduct, continuing misconduct, or any other matter which, in the opinion of the VMSL, is unsportsmanlike, insulting, or improper behaviour or likely to bring the game into disrepute.

Players cautioned on the field of play and not sent out of the game shall not be dealt with by the Discipline Director or Discipline Committee until the seventh such caution has been noted unless it is contained in the report of the Game Official.
Members ejected from a game for misconduct shall be dealt with as soon as possible by the Discipline Chair or Discipline Committee on consideration of the reports at hand.
The decision of such hearings will be given as soon as possible to all involved and such decision will not be suspended pending further appeal or protest from any of the parties concerned.
When a hearing is called by the Discipline Chair or the Discipline Committee, the player(s) or other team members required in attendance shall be informed of the time, date, and place of such hearing by a notice from the Discipline Director to the team representative concerned, or other executive officer of the team, and it shall then be their duty to inform the player(s) or team member of the hearing and ensure that they attend. The representative shall speak on behalf of the player or member if he/she so desires at the hearing. Others required to be present shall also be given notice by the person chairing the meeting.
A minimum of forty-eight (48) hours notice will be given for attendance at a discipline hearing which the ejected member(s) have the right to waive. The onus is upon the ejected member(s) to contact the VMSL office to acquire the time and location for their discipline hearing.
Where a team has been suspended from the VMSL for misconduct, all players may or may not be suspended for one (1) year. The owner, manager or coach of the team may or may not be suspended for two (2) years. The VMSL or a discipline committee appointed for that purpose may review the suspension and reinstate any player or club official upon appeal before the suspension has expired.
Any player or member failing to appear before a discipline hearing after due process has been served will be automatically suspended and fined one hundred dollars ($100) plus GST for each no show following subsequent due process. The fine may be waived where extenuating circumstances are demonstrated.

PROTESTS

Any protest regarding games must be made in writing on the Requests form on the VMSL website to the Discipline Chair within 2 business days of the incident excluding weekends and statutory holidays and must be accompanied by the protest fee of $250.00 dollars ($250), which will be refunded only if the appeal, dispute, or protest is upheld. The protest fee shall be paid simultaneously with the protest by e-transfer to the VMSM. No written document can be considered as a protest unless it is accompanied by the fee stated and is received within the proper time limit. The Discipline Chair or, if the circumstances warrant another member of the Disciplinary Committee shall review the circumstances as required, make a ruling, and notify the involved parties of the decision.
All parties directly involved in a protest hearing shall be notified of the protest hearing and have the option to attend the proceeding.

DISCIPLINE HEARINGS

Each discipline hearing held within the jurisdiction of the VMSL shall be conducted in accordance with the following:
A discipline hearing committee shall have no less than three (3) members, one of whom shall act as Chairman.
One of the Committee shall act as the recording secretary or a non-voting secretary (not one of the committees) shall be appointed to be present for the hearing.
An accused may be accompanied by legal counsel only with the permission of the VMSL.
The accused or his accredited representative shall be present, or the hearing shall not proceed.
Failure to appear at a discipline hearing when due process has been given shall result in suspension of the accused until he requests, in writing, and attends another hearing.
A request for another hearing shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee set by the VMSL, in the form of a certified cheque or money order or E-transfer to the VMSL.
Postponement of a hearing may be granted by the Committee on terms communicated in advance of the hearing.

TIMELINES AND NOTICES

Any Team, Team Official, or Player accused of misconduct shall be dealt with as soon as possible by the Discipline Director or Discipline Committee on consideration of the reports on hand.
Any Team, Team Official, or Player shall be given a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours notice of any scheduled discipline hearing if their presence is required by the Discipline Director or Discipline Committee.
The decision of the Discipline Director at such hearings will be given as soon as possible to all involved and such decision will not be suspended pending further appeal or protest from any of the parties concerned.
If the Director or Committee requires further evidence, the hearing will be adjourned pending a follow-up investigation. The Committee must reconvene at the earliest opportunity and arrive at a decision.
The result of the hearing shall be sent to the accused no later than fifteen (15) working days after the hearing.

TEAM/COACH/MANAGER/PLAYER/REFEREE EXPULSION AND APPEALS;

In accordance with the VMSL Appeals Policy, to submit a request for an appeal, a person must:

Apply in writing by filling out a VMSL Appeal Form within 2 business days after receipt of the decision being appealed. Team fees must be current with the league or brought up to date before appeal is considered and granted.

VMSL have the Right to bar from games scheduled by the league, any team, any team player, or official who, in their judgment has violated the laws of the game, the rules, regulations, by-laws or constitution or any type of misconduct which may bring the game or society into disrepute. Where a person is in breach of these Bylaws; or Where a person misconduct or condition proves detrimental to the VMSL or brings the game of soccer into disrepute; or for any because which is deemed sufficient in the interests of the VMSL. Misconduct includes behavior on or off the field of play that is the subject matter of a complaint initiated by a VMSL board member or any other person involved in the game, including spectators.

SUBMISSION TO APPEAL REQUIREMENTS;

In accordance with the VMSL Appeals Policy, to submit a request for an appeal, you must:

Apply in writing by filling out a VMSL Appeal Form within 2 business days after receipt of the decision being appealed. Team fees must be current with the league or brought up to date before appeal is considered and granted.

THE APPEAL APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN:

Decision being appealed.
Reason for appeal.
Statement of facts.
Rule or regulation that has been contravened.
Remedy sought

SUBMIT THE APPEAL APPLICATION AND THE REQUIRED APPEAL FEE OF $250.00.

Payment can be made by e-transfer to payment@vmsl.ca.
Submission of appeal request can be made by e-mail.

Applications will not be processed without receipt all required documentation and the appeal fee.

APPEAL FEE WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL IF:

The appeal is not granted.
If the appeal is granted and the decision is overturned in its entirety.

APPEAL PROCEDURE:

With all required persons present, the hearing shall proceed as follows:
The Chairman shall read the report and state the offence.
The person(s) writing the report(s), if present shall be given the opportunity to amplify or qualify the report(s).
The accused shall be allowed to ask relevant questions of the author of the report if he/she is present or make submissions on the report and testify on his/her own.
The accused and the person(s) writing the report shall have the opportunity to call witnesses limited in number at the discretion of the Committee.
The Chairman and any Discipline Committee Member may question the accused or any witnesses.
The person(s) writing the report and the accused shall be allowed to make any final summations before withdrawing.
The Discipline Hearing Committee shall consider the report and any further evidence provided and shall either decide on the case or adjourn the hearing in accordance with section.
The accused shall be notified in writing of the result of the hearing, in accordance with section.

PUNISHMENTS

On misconduct or the violation of an offence being proved to its satisfaction, the Discipline Committee shall have the power to order the offender:

To be suspended from all specific soccer related activities either permanently, indefinitely or for a stated period.
To be suspended for a specific number of games in a designated competition(s).
To be fined and/or bonded (with or without suspension), the fine amount to be at the discretion of the VMSL.
To be censured (verbal reprimand).

A Discipline Hearing Committee shall set timelines for the payment of any costs, fines or bonds and may set further terms of punishment for non-compliance.
In all cases of alleged physical assault or attempted physical assault of, or threatening behaviour toward a game official, the accused shall be suspended from all soccer activities until the case has been decided by Alberta Soccer Association.
In all cases where a person has been charged in Criminal Court because of soccer activities, the cases must have been concluded in the Criminal Court before the VMSL or League in Membership may decide if further proceedings are warranted pursuant to their Rules and Regulations.
Suspensions shall be served for a continuous period or for consecutive games, except where there is a break in the competition, in which case the suspension may continue accordingly.
While suspended, a player is prohibited from participating in any capacity in the VMSL.
Suspensions must be served with the team the player is registered with, and only games missed from this team will be counted toward the suspension. If the suspension is for three games or more, the player is prohibited from playing for any team in the VMSL until the period of suspension is served in the applicable division.
The suspensions may, at the discretion of the VMSL and/or Board and/or Discipline Director and/or Discipline Committee, be modified if extenuating circumstances prevail.

TEAM/PLAYERS SANCTIONS

If any team is proven to the satisfaction of the VMSL to have violated the Rules and Regulations and/or Bylaws of the VMSL, or to have been involved in any misconduct, the VMSL may take disciplinary action against the offenders. Disciplinary action may include expulsion or suspension for a stated period, fine, or dealt with in such a way as the VMSL deems fit.
If any team, coach, manager, player or official materially breaches without notice may be expelled from the VMSL League upon a determination by the League that the participant has been guilty of wrongful conduct that adversely and materially affects the VMSL or has willfully and persistently committed a material breach of the league rules and regulations to the extent that it is not reasonably practicable for the league to carry on the business affairs with the Team.

TEAM WARNINGS:

Teams receiving more than one warning in a season for inappropriate behavior may be fined and/or suspended from the VMSL.

TEAM EXPULSION.

Team may be expelled from the VMSL if any team, coach, manager, player or official materially breaches. A team may be expelled from the VMSL League upon a determination by the League that the team has been guilty of wrongful conduct that adversely and materially affects the VMSL or has willfully and persistently committed a material breach of the league rules and regulations to the extent that it is not reasonably practicable for the league to carry on the business affairs with the team.
VMSL have the Rights to bar from games scheduled by the VMSL, any team, any team player, or official who, in their judgment has violated the laws of the game, the rules, regulations, by-laws or constitution or any type of misconduct which may bring the game or league into disrepute. Where the team is in breach of these Bylaws; or Where the team misconduct or condition proves detrimental to the VMSL or brings the game of soccer into disrepute; or for any because which is deemed sufficient in the interests of the VMSL. Misconduct includes behavior on or off the field of play that is the subject matter of a complaint initiated by a VMSL board member or any other person involved in the game, including spectators.

Where the Member is in breach of these Bylaws; or
Where the Member’s misconduct or condition proves detrimental to the VMSL or brings the game of soccer into disrepute; or
For any because which is deemed sufficient in the interests of the VMSL.
Misconduct includes behavior on or off the field of play that is the subject matter of a complaint initiated by a VMSL board member or any other person involved in the game, including spectators.

FINES, SUSPENSIONS AND TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP.

The Discipline Committee, after hearing evidence (against an affiliated league, club, team, player, or club official) and on being satisfied that an offence has been committed, shall respond by, fine or suspension, or both, as it may consider both reasonable and appropriate in a manner prescribed by the Bylaws.

FORMS.

VMSL Discipline Committee Members.

Legal/Discipline Director

Bruce Mintz - bruce@vmsl.ca

Discipline Committee Members

EDSA Contact;

Mike Thome - Executive Director Edmonton and District Soccer Association - (780) 413-0140 (phone) - mthome@edsa.org
Laurie Hartley - Edmonton and District Soccer Association (EDSA) - 780-944-4087 - lhartley@edsa.org

ASA Contact;

Lisa Grant - Executive Director for Alberta Soccer - C: +1 (587) 336-8584 - e: lgrant@albertasoccer.com
Hala Chadi - Program and Financial Coordinator - P: +1 (780) 378-8101 - e: hchadi@albertasoccer.com