In this section, we will highlight action taken by Games Conduct, hopefully updated on a seasonal basis.

WEEK 8 UPDATE

Coaches had been warned about its spectators using improper language and sounds towards the referees; coaches had cooperated and warned the spectators. The "last straw" was a parent objecting to a foul call and coming onto the field to do so resulting in the game being abandoned. Upon informing the coaches, this coach came towards he referee in a threatening manner; this coach was suspended for 2 games and fined $100. The club's immediate action to deal with team and coach behavior has minimized penalties.

Coach was fined for caution pursuant to Rule 8.2.3 on account of spectator’s persistent improper language and sounds towards referees; coaches did cooperate and warn spectators, which minimized penalties.

After being permitted to enter field to treat injured player, coach commented on referee foul decision – coach was fined and reminded that this could have been a red card under Rule 8.2.3.1 and a 3 game suspension.

Coach entered field to dissent on AR's call - coach was fined and reminded that this could have been a red card under Rule 8.2.3.1 and a 3 game suspension.

Coach persistently complained about fouls or non-calls, was warned and eventually cautioned, resulting in a fine; at end of game, coach continued and had to be warned of potential second caution in order to result in cessation of dissent.

Coach complained about referee's calls and was cautioned, resulting in a fine; referee also noted that this coach engaged in dispute with opponent coach and was accused of use of offensive language but it was not heard by referee - coach was reminded that he would be suspended if such occurred.

Player retaliated by use of offensive language and pushing opponent (violent conduct) who had been called for denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity and himself sent off - player is reminded to allow the officials to deal with fouls rather than taking matters into his own hands – player was suspended 2 games.

Player denied an obvious goal scoring opportunity and was suspended 2 games.

Coach entered field to argue a referee's call and was suspended for 3 games and fined $100 - penalties are established by rule 8.2.3.1.

A total of EIGHT players reached the mark of accumulating 3 cautions in the season, resulting in 2 game suspensions for each of them.

Week 7 Update

Coach suspended 4 games and fined $250 for his own conduct and that of team’s spectators which included second caution, use of abusive, offensive or insulting language and threat to referee.

A U10 player was suspended for 2 games and a U14 player for 3 games for varying degrees of violent conduct during games. Another 14 year old player was suspended minimum of 1 game because referee failed to document reason for issuance of red card for violent conduct.

Coach was cautioned for dissent during game. At end of game spectators confronted referee crew. After escorting referee to his car, assistant referees went towards their car. Spectators continued to yell at and gather around assistant referees, which included a referee under age 18 who felt so threatened that he asked to cease officiating. Spectators banged on assistant referees’ car. Coach suspended for 3 games and fined $300 for conduct of spectators. Coach and club were required to appear at a hearing to impress upon them need to communicate with coaches and spectators proper conduct.

Coach issued red card suspended for 1 game; despite suspension, coach appeared at next game and was giving instruction to players as a team in parking lot before game. Coach suspended additional 2 games for such conduct.

Coach received caution for conduct of spectator and then second caution and suspended for 1 game for h... more