CASE: Carry-over Suspensions Served in Cancelled Games |
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Commissioner's Rulings
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2004-05 Season Towards the end of a season, there were several matches cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. There were teams who did not participate in the ACAC playoffs after these cancelled games who had carryover suspensions for the following season. RULING: It was ruled that the suspensions be considered served over the games that were cancelled. This ruling also applied to athletes still competing in playoffs who were considered to serve their suspensions in the cancelled games. It was noted the special circumstances of this case and that it is not intended to serve as a precedent in the future. |