DISCIPLINARY CODE

Players responsibilities

* All players representing OSFC are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and sportsmanlike manner.

* In the event of a caution or sending off the player involved should provide a brief report to the Captain on the day of the incident.

* Fines imposed by the AFA or any other disciplinary body must be paid by the due date.

Captains responsibilities.

* Captains are responsible for the general behavior of their teams and must encourage good sportsmanship at all times.

* In the event of a caution or sending - off, a brief written report from both player and captain should be submitted with the weekly team sheet.

* This procedure should be adopted even where a referee may have indicated a formal advice will not be sent to the appropriate disciplinary body.

* Captains should also report any incidents not punished by a match official, but which are considered to be serious enough to bring the Clubs name into disrepute.

Disciplinary committee

* This will comprise three members of the full committee, which will review each offence. In the case of bookings this will be upon receipt of the referees report; in the case of sendings - off, this will be on the day of the offence where possible, but during the following week by exception.

*Where the offence is considered sufficiently serious, the Disciplinary Committee has the power to suspend the player involved from representing the Club until the referees report and written statements from the player and Captain are available for full review.

* In normal circumstances, the punishment imposed by the AFA disciplinary code will be deemed to be the acceptable punishment for the offence.

* Where offences have not been formally reported by the referee, the punishment which would normally have been imposed under the AFA Disciplinary code shall be deemed to be the punishment at the discretion of the Disciplinary Committee.

* The Disciplinary Committee has the power to impose an additional playing ban and / or fine on an offending player where:

- two or more cautions in a season are incurred; and / or

- the player has a history of misdemeanours; and / or

- a sending off for violent conduct warrants an immediate suspension.

Appeals procedure

* If a player wishes to appeal a decision of the Disciplinary Committee, he may attend the next meeting of the full Committee, which may uphold, modify or dismiss the decision.

* There is no further appeal beyond the full Committee.

* If a player wishes to appeal a sending - off, he must advise the Secretary within five days. A report detailing the grounds of the appeal together with the appropriate fee must be provided. Players will be required to attend the subsequent AFA appeals hearing.

* Bookings cannot be appealed.

Fines

* Players are responsible for the fines imposed by the AFA in relation to any offence.

* Players will not be considered for selection if those fines remain outstanding 14 days after the due date.

Expulsion

* The Disciplinary Committee may recommend that a player is expelled from the Club in the event that he :

- incurs two dismissals in one season;

- persists in foul play season on season;

- is found guilty of misconduct by the AFA;

- behaves in a manner likely to bring the name of OSFC into disrepute. This includes violent conduct.

* If endorsed by the full Committee, the player will be advised in writing and given notice of the appeal procedure as laid down in the Club's constitution under Rule 6.

* The player has the right to attend a full hearing of the Committee to present his grounds for appeal.

* The final decision of the full Committee at appeal shall be binding.

This code is designed to protect the enjoyment of the majority of players, as well as match officials and our opposition. Old Salvatorians aspires to be considered a Premier Club in all its aspects of operation by its members and peers. This includes being sportsmanlike and hospitable and it is important that the enjoyment of the majority is not affected by a small minority.

Originated : July 1997 Last Reviewed : July 2007