CASE: Physical Altercation |
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Commissioner's Rulings
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2001-02 Season (O.C. Art I, Sec 14, 9.2.2, 9.2.2.1, 9.2.3, 9.2.3.1) RULING: It was found that the player whose tooth was knocked out was involved in the conflict. After hearing feedback from the officials, players and coaches from both teams and she was assessed a 2 game suspension. The player who punched her was given a 2 game suspension for her red card for violent conduct and a 4 game suspension for fighting. The coach of Team A was suspended for 2 games for directing inappropriate comments at the officials and opposing team players. The suspension to the athlete who was injured was appealed and was denied because it was determined that the athlete was involved in the altercation. NOTE: This case cites O.C. Article I, Section 14, Item 9.2.2.4, which is not in the present O.C. |