CASE: Violent Conduct toward a Game Official |
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Commissioner's Rulings
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2003-04 Season (O.C. Art I, Sec 14, 9.3) RULING: Because of the severity of the case, it was dealt with by the Alberta Soccer Association who had a discipline hearing regarding the situation. They suspended the player for 18 months from all soccer related activities. He then was ordered to take and pass a Class III referee course, and upon passing he would be able to resume play on a probationary basis for one year. If at anytime during the probationary period he was guilty of an offense of similar or violent nature, he would be suspended from all activities once again. The Commissioner asked the college to notify the ACAC office if this player wished to participate in the ACAC again as he would also be required to serve a suspension from the ACAC. For the time being, he remains suspended by the ACAC and is not eligible to participate in Conference games. |