All players, coaches and managers are urged to read the CDSFA Judiciary Disciplinary & Appeals Regulations, to understand:
• Actions that can lead to the CDSFA issuing the club with a fine
• The Red Card process
• The CDSFA disciplinary and appeals process
Your responsibility for fines & charges | Where CDSFA issues the Club with a fine, the responsible player, coach, manager or team will be required to pay the fine (and in some cases an administration fee) to the Club.
If you believe that there are mitigating circumstances you must advise the Club in writing. |
Red Cards & Player Fines | A player who receives a red card will: Depending on the nature of the offence, a suspension longer than the minimum sanction may be imposed. The sanctions for playing while suspended are severe for player, team and club. If a player wishes to make an appearance regarding a decision made by the CDSFA Judiciary Panel, the request to do so must be submitted to the club by midday on the Friday following the communication of the original judiciary decision together with a fee of $50, plus an admin fee. Requests must be supported by written statements from the player and, if appropriate, team members and other witnesses. Players have the right to request a copy of the referee’s report. |
Appeals to CDSFA | Players, managers and coaches should familiarize themselves with the appeals process and costs as laid out in the CDSFA Judiciary Disciplinary & Appeal Regulations. All costs will be borne by the appellant and will only be reimbursed if (a) the appeal is successful and (b) to the extent that the club itself is reimbursed by CDSFA. Suspensions cannot be appealed if the CDSFA Disciplinary Panel imposes the minimum sanction for the offence committed unless the player can provide evidence that he or she did not commit the offence. One match suspensions cannot be appealed. |