7 Categories Of Offence & Penalty
Categories Of Offence & Penalty
Unsportsmanlike behaviour has been broken up into a number of categories of violation to determine the most appropriate penalty to be applied for breaches to this policy. These penalties may change from time to time. Applicable penalties for each category of offence are shown below.
| Category Of Violation |
Incident | 1st Offence |
2nd Offence in Any Category Within 2 years |
3rd Offence In Any Category Within 2 Years |
| P1 | *Use of audible foul language *Disputing judgment/decision of an official *Minor equipment abuse *Frivolous complaints (first incidents) |
Verbal Warning |
Written Warning |
Suspension 1 week |
| P2 | *Rough play, barging, pushing etc *Display of unnecessary aggressive behaviour *Verbal abuse via telephone to association/centre personal *Disparaging or insulting remarks &/or the use of foul language directed towards another athlete/official. *Falling to carry out a lawful direction of an official |
Written Warning |
Suspension 1 Week |
Suspension 2 Weeks |
| P3 | *Prolonged verbal abuse of an official/athlete *Deliberately barging with force *Display of excessive aggressive behaviour *Frivolous complaint (second & further incidents) *Major equipment abuse where there is potential to injure participants &/or spectators |
Written Warning |
Suspension 2 Week |
Suspension 4 Week |
| P4 | *Provoking a fight, but no further involvement * Fighting after being provoked |
Suspension 2 week |
Suspension 4 Week |
Suspension 8 Week |
| P5 | *Provocation & involvement in fighting *Threatening an official/trainee official or athlete |
Suspension 3 Week |
Suspension 6 Week |
Discipline Tribunal |
| P6 | *Physically attacking an official, athlete or Association/Centre personnel | 1 season | Tribunal | Discipline Tribunal |
| P7 | *Other as determined by the commissioner |