Discipline Guidelines

DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES

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CAUTIONS - Yellow Cards
1. Two cautions in one game	Minimum ONE game suspension
2. Three cautions in one season	Minimum ONE game suspension
3. Five cautions in one season	Minimum ONE game suspension
4. Six cautions in one season	Minimum TWO game suspension
5. Seven or more cautions in one season	Minimum THREE game suspension
EJECTIONS - Red Cards
A. Against other players - first offense
1. Misconduct after a caution	Minimum ONE game suspension
2. Foul or abusive language	Minimum ONE game suspension
3. Violent conduct	Minimum TWO game suspension
4. Serious foul play	Minimum TWO game suspension
5. Fighting	Minimum SIX game suspension
B. Against game officials - first offense
1. Persistent dissent	Minimum TWO game suspension
2. Foul or abusive language	Minimum TWO game suspension
3. Physical contact - Pushing etc.	Suspended and referred to BCSA
4. Physical contact - Hitting etc.	Suspended and referred to BCSA

SECOND RED CARDS: For same offenses can double suspensions at a minimum; actual penalties will be set by the Discipline Committee.

Any THIRD RED CARD in the season will mean an immediate suspension for the balance of the current season and further penalties may be assessed by either the League Discipline Committee and/or BCSA.

In all cases, the party complained against shall have the right to appear and offer a full answer or defense to charges against them when the case is heard. Players and/or officials reported for misconduct may be allowed to continue to participate in all soccer activities until their case is heard with the exception of suspensions, for all ejections, or three or more cautions in the season.