East of Scotland Soccer Development Association
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Disciplinary ProcessThe following shall apply to all age groupsThe basis of all discipline within the Association shall be founded upon the principles of self regulation. Members in dispute over any incidents on or off the field of play, shall endeavour to reach a mutually agreeable outcome, embracing the spirit of fair play where possible. Only if this cannot be achieved or the incident repeated, shall the matter be reported to the Associations General Secretary, who has the power to such action as is necessary to resolve the dispute. Inherent to the success of the Association is the philosophy that the game is played for the pleasure it can bring to young players. In an effort to protect this philosophy and to maintain the highest possible standards, a form of monitoring shall be carried out. The focus of the monitoring process will be centred largely on the spirit which the activity sessions have been played. Paragraph 1: If the complaint cannot be resolved to the complainers satisfaction following their raising of the issue with the other party, then the complaint should be addressed in writing with any supporting testimony to the General Secretary within 14 days of the incident. Paragraph 2: On receipt and within a further 7 days, the Secretary will forward the complaint and any supporting testimony to the defendant, having first erased any addresses and telephone numbers in photocopying, for their comments, and any supporting testimony within 14 days. Paragraph 3: On receipt by the Secretary, the defendants response and any accompanying testimony, again having any addresses and telephone numbers erased, should be passed to the complainer for their comments within 7 days. Paragraph 4: At this point the Secretary will ask the complainer whether in light of the response received, they wish the matter proceed to a hearing. This would offer the defendant, should they wish or consider it necessary, the opportunity through the league, suitable apologies and action to placate the complainer. This would extend the opportunity for self regulation, and in the event that the complainer was satisfied, the matter could be closed. Paragraph 5: If the situation remained unresolved, a hearing will be called by the General Secretary. |
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