Discipline in the Durham Soccer League
The Durham Soccer League will inform the coach of what game(s) a player has been suspended for, it is NOT up to the team or player to decide which game(s) to sit out. Until notified the player is entitled to continue to participate in all aspects of the sport.
Once a coach and or player has been informed of the disciplinary action they are responsible for bringing the player book of the disciplined player into the DRSA office for updating as stated in our Rights and Responsiblities:
Section XII - Item 10 f)
The player's club is responsible for submitting the disciplined player's book to the district for updating within 5 days of a suspension being issued. Failure to submit a player book for updating within the timeframe will result in a fine to the club and the player is deemed to be ineligible to play until the book is updated.
Discipline System
The DSL has adopted the Discipline by Review System (DBR) as described in the Ontario Soccer Association Policies under Section 8.0 Discipline. The fundamental basis of the DBR system is that there are no hearings before a discipline panel for certain types of misconduct.
The penalties (suspensions) are set out in the OSA policies and are automatic.
Types of Misconduct for DBR
As set out in Section 8.0 Discipline, Policy 6.0 of the OSA Policies, the following are the types of misconduct for which discipline may be rendered in accordance with the DBR system. These are abstracted from the OSA policies. In case of any discrepancy between these abstractions and the OSA published policies, the OSA published policies shall be deemed to be correct.
Player Misconduct
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OSA
Type #
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Description
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Suspension
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1.3
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Third caution in a season
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1 game
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1.5
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Fifth caution in a season
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2 games
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1.6
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Sixth caution in a season
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3 games
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1.13
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Two cautions in a game, neither for actions directed against game officials
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1 game – 1st in a season
3 games – 2nd in season
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1.14
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Two cautions in a game, at least one for actions directed against game officials
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2 games – 1st in season
4 games – 2nd in season
8 games – 3rd in season
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1.15
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Dismissed for language or gestures not directed at game officials
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1 game – 1st in a season
3 games – 2nd in season
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1.16
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Dismissed for language or gestures directed at game officials
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3 games – 1st in season
8 games – 2nd in season
3 months – 3rd in season
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1.17
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Dismissed for denying a goal with a hand ball 1 game
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– 1st in a season
2 games – 2nd in season
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1.18
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Dismissed for denying a goal by an offense punishable by a free or penalty kick
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2 games – 1st in a season
4 games – 2nd in season
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1.19
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Dismissed for serious foul play
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2 games– 1st in a season
4 games – 2nd in season
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1.20
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Dismissed for spitting at someone other than a game official
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4 games – 1st in a season
8 games – 2nd in season
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1.21
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Dismissed for violent conduct
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3 games– 1st in a season
6 games – 2nd in season
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Team Official or Administrator Misconduct
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2.3 1/3.31
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Persisting in misconduct after receiving a warning for misconduct for which neither was directed towards a game official
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1 week – 1st in a season
3 weeks – 2nd in season
6 weeks – 3rd in season
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2.3 2/3.32
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Persisting in misconduct after receiving a warning for misconduct for which one was directed towards a game official
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2 weeks – 1st in a season
5 weeks – 2nd in season
10 weeks – 3rd in season
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2.3 3/3.33
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Use of offensive, abusive or insulting language, directed at anyone other than a game official
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2 weeks – 1st in a season
5 weeks – 2nd in season
10 weeks – 3rd in season
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For all other types of misconduct, the Discipline by Hearing system is mandatory.
Procedures
§ The Discipline Review Panel reviews the information provided on the game sheet, and if the information is sufficient the mandatory suspension shall be imposed.
§ The Discipline Review Panel may upon completion of its review decide that more serious or additional charges are required. This will result in the referral to the Discipline by Hearing system.
§ When the decision has been made, it shall be communicated to the player and club and shall include the specifics of the suspension (dates or games).
§ A copy of the details of the suspension will be forwarded to the District Association of the player and team
§ The player shall attend at the District Association where the suspension details will be entered into the player book.
Appeals
Discipline decisions made under the DBR system cannot be appealed.
Request for a Hearing
An individual subject to the DBR system has a right to request a hearing under the Discipline by Hearing system. The basic steps are as follows:
- A written request for hearing shall be submitted within two business days
- The request shall be on the proper form and shall include the appropriate fees
- The entire discipline case is then referred to the Discipline by Hearing system.
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