LUBBOCK SOCCER ASSOCIATION

BY-LAWS

and

GENERAL RULES

September, 1987

REVISED: August, 2006

LUBBOCK SOCCER ASSOCIATION

BY-LAWS and GENERAL RULES  

Chapter 5: By-Laws of the Lubbock Soccer Association

Lubbock Soccer Association

General Rules

5. Chapter 5: Discipline, Protests, Grievances and Appeals

The Discipline and Appeals Committee of the Lubbock Soccer Association is the judicial branch of the Association. Appeals about actions and/or decisions of Association officers, coaches, and referees will be filed with the Chairman of the Appeals and Discipline Committee unless an alternate review process is specified in some part of the By-Laws or the Rules & Regulations of the Lubbock Soccer Association. Protests and grievances will also be filed with the Chairman. The referees of Lubbock Soccer Association sanctioned games will file a North Texas State Soccer Association Referee’s Report of Misconduct with the Chairman for ALL incidents in which the referee issues a CAUTION, SEND OFF, or suspends a game or alleges misconduct by any person (this includes cases of alleged referee abuse - the referee must file a copy of the Report with the Chairman even though the incident will be adjudicated by the North Texas State Soccer Association).

    NOTE: All comments in this chapter regarding the actions of the North Texas State
               Soccer Association, its officers, and its committees are explanatory in nature and
               do not bind the State Association in any way. The actions of the State Association,
               its officers and committees are governed by the North Texas State Soccer
               Association Administrative Handbook. The explanations included herein are
               intended to inform the members of the Lubbock Soccer Association of their rights
               and obligations due to the Lubbock Soccer Association’s membership in the North
               Texas State Soccer Association. In case of conflicts between this chapter and the
               North Texas State Soccer Association Administrative Handbook, the NTSSA
               Handbook will be the definitive document.

5.6. MISCONDUCT OF REFEREES

    5.6.1. When any referee is alleged to have committed misconduct toward any
             participant, spectator of a match, or toward another referee the North Texas
            State Soccer Association Appeals and Discipline Committee will hear such
            allegations and assess punishment of the Referee in regard to his activities.    

    5.6.2. When any referee is alleged to have mis-interpreted the Law of the Game but
             does not admit to such mis-interpretation, the complainant will submit a letter to
             the Lubbock Soccer Association Referees’ Representative who will present the
             matter to the local Referees’ Committee. The Referees’ Committee will deliver to
             the Board of Directors its findings and punishment of the referee in regard to the
             alleged mis-interpretation. NOTE: If the referee admits to have mis-interpreted
             the Laws, the complaint will be handled as a game protest and will be submitted
             with the appeal deposit of $30 to the Discipline and Appeals Committee
             Chairman.

    5.6.3. When any referee is alleged to have carried out his duties in less than a
             professional manner, the complainant will submit a letter to the Lubbock Soccer
             Association Referees’ Representative who will present the matter to the local
             Referees’ Committee. The Referees’ Committee will deliver to the Board of
             Directors its findings and punishment of the referee in regard to the alleged
             breach.