24.0.0 ALLEGATIONS, APPEALS, AND PROTESTS

24.1.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION

24.1.1 It is expected and normal that in athletic competition there will be disagreements. These disagreements have the potential to escalate into conflicts. The Board of Directors, the Regional Directors have the authority and responsibility to resolve disputes. As much as is reasonable, opposing parties are expected to view the issues from a neutral perspective.

24.1.2 All allegations concerning the violation of these by-laws, Rules, Policies and Procedures shall be sponsored by a member of the Board of Directors or a Regional Director. Parties shall first take the allegation/complaining to the appropriate head coach, then the Regional Director. Any allegation or complaint going to a Regional Director, or above, should be filled out in the appropriate form.

24.1.3 If a satisfactory agreement cannot be made through the head coach or Region director, it may be presented to the Commissioner for review by the appropriate form. Parent or coach input may be presented ONLY by a Regional Director to the Commissioner. The Commissioner’s recommendations shall be given to the Region Director. The decision of the Commissioner will be final.

24.2.0 APPEALS

24.2.1 Appeals regarding decisions of the Commissioner shall be filed in written in the appropriate form within 48 hours of the decision. Appeals of decisions by the Board of Directors shall be submitted directly to the Board of Directors. The Board’s decision will be final.

24.2.2 The Appeal must set out specifically the basis for the appeal and the reasons why the decision is believed to be clearly erroneous, arbitrary or capricious. It must be signed by the Commissioner. Appeals must be received within 48 hours.