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1 FOOTBALL FEDERATION VICTORIA INC. GRIEVANCE DISCIPLINARY AND TRIBUNAL BY-LAW FFV BY-LAW 11

2 INDEX PAGE FFV Grievance Disciplinary & Tribunal Department 4 1. Introduction 5 2. Objectives 5 3. Definitions & Interpretation 5 4. Investigations & Charges 7 5. On Field Misconduct 7 -Yellow Card Offences 8 - Red Card Offences 8 - Fixed Penalty System 9 - Guilty Plea Fixed Penalty 9 - Tribunal Request Other Misconduct FFV may bring charge Suspensions Mediation Protests Notification FFV Tribunal 13 - Appointment 13 - Jurisdiction 14 - Procedure 14 - Penalties and Sanctions Appeals 17 - Time and Notice of Appeal 17 - Notification 17 - Appeal Hearing 18 - Appeals Board Decisions Match Official Misconduct Contract Disputes Unregistered and Ineligible Players 20 FFV/ GDT By-Law

3 SCHEDULE 1 Offences 23 Part 1 Yellow cards 23 Part 2 Direct red cards 23 Part 3 Fixed Penalties by offence 24 SCHEDULE 2 Fees and Fines 28 A Administrative fees (all competitions) 28 B Fines (all competitions) 28 Part 1 Red/yellow cards 28 Part 2 Breach of Rules of Competition 29 Part 3 Misconduct Fixed Penalties by offence 30 Part 4 Clubs responsible for payment 32 SCHEDULE 3 Forms Tribunal Request Against Fine 2. Tribunal Request Form Red Card Fixed Penalty 3. Mediation Agreement 4. Notice of Tribunal/Appeals Board Hearing Charges, Claims, Misconduct & Determinations 5. Notice of Appeal 6. Game Protest Form 7. Notice of Appeal other than from Tribunal decision FFV/ GDT By-Law

4 FFV GRIEVANCE DISCIPLINARY & TRIBUNAL DEPARTMENT 1. Pe rsonnel Title Direct Phone 1. General Manager Football: Lydia Dowse Tribunal & Disciplinary Manager: Maxwell Gratton Tribunal & Disciplinary Co-Coordinator: Philip Caspari FFV Contacts Postal Address: P.O. Box 318, FAIRFIELD VIC 3078 Phone: Fax: Website: FFV/ GDT By-Law

5 1. INTR ODUCTION This By-Law is made by Football Federation Victoria Incorporated (FFV) pursuant to rule 15 of the FFV Constitution. 2. OB JECTIVES 2.1 To ensure that all Club Associates and Match Officials observe the Laws of the Game, the FFV Constitution, Regulations, Rules of Competition, Statutes and Regulations, By-Laws and Policies as shall be applicable from time to time (in this By-Law referred to collectively as Laws). 2.2 To ensure that the game of Football is played competitively and fairly in accordance with principles of true sportsmanship and in accordance with the Laws. 2.3 To encourage participation in the game of Football and to improve and advance the game of Football as a spectator sport, and to provide a safe and secure playing and spectator environment. 2.4 To provide a system which sets out procedures, guidelines and penalties for any Club Associate(s) who breaches the Laws. 2.5 To ensure that all charges brought against a Club Associate(s) at a Tribunal and any appeal from a Tribunal decision or any charges against a Match Official shall be conducted fairly and in accordance with the principles of Natural Justice. 3. DEFINITIONS & INTERPRETATION In this By-Law, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall mean- Additional Suspension means any Suspension in addition to an Automatic Suspension. Automatic S uspension means a one match Suspension which cannot be reviewed or challenged. Club means a Club registered with FFA and/or FFV. Club Associate(s) means one or more of the following, whether individually or collectively: (a) Club Office Bearers; (b) Club Officials (coach, team manager, anyone who is officially associated with the Club). (c) Players of a Club; (d) Members of a Club; (e) Supporters of a Club; (f) Club(s). Competition season means any series of competitive matches determined by FFV but does not include a Finals Series. FFV/ GDT By-Law

6 Entering the Field of Pla y means entering the field of play without prior permission from the Senior Match Official or an Assistant Match Official but does not include participation in a melee. Finals Series a series of finals matches as designated by FFV. Fine shall mean: (a) (b) where an amount is set out in Schedule 2 that amount. where an amount is not set out in Schedule 2 an amount in Penalty Units as determined by FFV or the Tribunal. Fixed Penalty Offen ce means anyone of the offences set out in part 3 of Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 Fixed Penalty System means the system set out in clauses Form means any of the forms set out in Schedule 3 Match means any game of Football conducted by or under the control of FFV. Match Official includes the following: (i) FFV appointed Senior Match Official (ii) Assistant Match Official (iii) Match Commissioner (iv) Any other person designated by FFV as a Match Official Match Official Commissioner means the person appointed by FFV under clause 14.1 Misconduct shall mean any act or omission by a Club Associate or a Match Official which constitutes: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) a breach of the FIFA Statutes and Regulations; a breach of the FFA Statutes, Regulations, By-Law, policy or code of conduct which may be in place from time to time; a breach of the Laws of the Game; a breach of a FFV By-Law, regulation, code of conduct or policy unless such By-Law, regulation, code of conduct or policy contains a provision or provisions for dealing with any breach thereof; a breach of FFV s Rules of Competition; participating, assisting or arranging the participation or assistance of others in any match fixing, gambling or betting activities in relation to a Match; in the opinion of FFV, conduct which is or may be prejudicial to the interests of the game of Football in Victoria or to FFV or any of its sponsors. Misconduct Fixed Penalty means a penalty determined by FFV in accordance with part 3 of Schedule 2 Misconduct Fixed Penalty Offence means any one of the offences set out in Part 3 of Schedule 2 Offence against a Match Official means one of the offences set out in R6.3- R6.6 of Part 3 of Schedule 1 Penalty Unit shall mean the amount set out in Schedule 2. Protest means a formal protest against a match result arising from an allegation that a Club has fielded an ineligible player. Red Card means either a Direct Red Card or an Indirect Red Card. Relevant Team means any team or teams which the Club Associate represents (whether formally or informally) or with which the Club Associate is connected in any way as determined by FFV. Suspension shall have the meaning set out in clause 8 and includes an Automatic Suspension and an Additional Suspension. Tribunal means the FFV Tribunal established pursuant to this By-Law. Any term defined in rule 23.1 of FFV Constitution shall have the same meaning as set out in that document unless otherwise expressed in this By-Law. Headings are for convenience of reference only and do not affect interpretation FFV/ GDT By-Law

7 4. INVESTIGATION AND CHARGES 4.1 Subject to this By-Law, only FFV, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or a member of FFV staff designated by the CEO may bring a charge of Misconduct against a Club Associate or a Match Official. 4.2 FFV may investigate any matter which in its opinion is relevant to whether or not a charge of Misconduct ought to be laid. Such investigation may be initiated on the basis of the report of the match official, a complaint by a Club, a report of any other person, or on the basis of any other evidence which in the opinion of the FFV is credible. 4.3 Such investigation may be carried out by FFV as it sees fit and all Club Associates and Match Officials are required to cooperate fully with FFV in the conduct of that investigation. 4.4 At any time FFV may determine whether any charge of Misconduct is to be laid and in relation such charge whether: a) it is to be referred to the Tribunal; or b) it is to be dealt with pursuant to the Fixed Penalty System or Misconduct Fixed Penalty System; or c) it is to be dealt with by mediation under this By-Law; or d) it is to be dealt with by referral to the Match Official Commissioner; or e) it is to be dealt with by any combination of the above, or f) no action is to be taken; or g) it is to be dealt with in any other manner which FFV deems appropriate; and such determination shall be at the absolute discretion of FFV and not be capable of review by any party. 5. ON FIELD MISCONDUCT 5.1 Any Misconduct by a Player which takes place after the players of competing teams have taken the field for a Match and before the expiry of 1 hour after such Match has been completed, (which time is referred to in this By-Law as Match Time ) may result in the imposition of any or all of: a) a caution (Yellow Card), as defined in clause 5.2(a); b) an expulsion (Red Card) either Indirect or Direct, as defined in clauses 5.3 (a) and (b); c) a formal charge of Misconduct; d) a Fine; on a Player in accordance with the provisions of this By-Law. FFV/ GDT By-Law

8 5.2 Yellow Card Offences (a) (b) A Yellow Card is a warning from a Match Official to a Player in respect of unsporting behaviour of a less serious nature (Law 12 of the Laws of the Game) and shall be given in respect of the conduct set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1. A Player who accumulates 5 Yellow Cards during the same Competition Season, regardless of the league or competition or Club in which those Yellow Cards are handed out (excluding junior competitions), shall receive the following sanctions which shall apply from the time at which the 5 th Yellow Card is received: (i) (ii) an Automatic Suspension; and a Fine. (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) A Player who receives an additional 5 Yellow Cards in the same Competition Season, regardless of the league or competition or Club in which those Yellow Cards were handed out (excluding junior competitions), shall receive a two-match Suspension which shall operate from the end of the game in which the last Yellow Card is received. This Suspension cannot be appealed. A Player who receives a further 5 Yellow Cards (a total of 15 Yellow Cards in the same Competition Season), regardless of the league or competition in which those Yellow Cards were handed out (excluding junior competitions), shall receive a three-match Suspension which shall operate from the end of the game in which the last Yellow Card is received. This suspension cannot be appealed. A Player who receives a further 5 Yellow Cards (a total of 20 Yellow Cards in the same competition season), regardless of the league or competition or Club in which those Yellow Cards were handed out (excluding junior competitions), shall receive a fourmatch Suspension which shall operate from the end of the game in which the last Yellow Card is received. This suspension cannot be appealed. A Player who receives 2 Yellow Cards whilst competing for the same team or Club in a Finals Series shall receive a 1 match Suspension which shall operate from the end of the game in which the last Yellow Card is received. This Suspension cannot be appealed. FFV will notify a Player s Club of any Suspension under this clause by 12.00pm on the day prior to the next Match in which the Player s team or Club is scheduled to play. 5.3 Red Card Offences (a) (b) A Direct Red Card may be issued by a Match Official against a Player who engages in any one or more of the types of conduct set out in Schedule 1 part 3. If a Player is given two Yellow Cards during Match Time in the same Match that person shall be given an Indirect Red Card which shall replace the two Yellow Cards which gave rise to it. FFV/ GDT By-Law

9 (c) (d) If a Player is given a Direct Red Card during Match Time, any other Yellow Card which that Player has previously received in Match Time remains in place. Subject to this By-Law, a Player who is given a Direct or Indirect Red Card: (i) (ii) must leave the field of play and its surroundings, including the substitutes bench during a Match. shall receive: a) an Automatic Suspension; b) a Fixed Penalty in accordance with clause 5.4; c) a Fine, and/or (iii) depending on the grading of the offence, the matter may be referred to the Tribunal; and (e) Any Player who receives a second Red Card in the same Competition Season, regardless of the competition or league or Club in which it is received or in a Finals Series shall incur an Additional Suspension of 1 match. The Additional Suspension cannot be appealed and must be served immediately after the Automatic Suspension. (f) Any Player who receives a third Red Card in the same Competition Season, regardless of the competition or league or Club in which it is received or in a Finals Series shall receive an Additional Suspension of 2 weeks. This Suspension cannot be appealed and must be served immediately after the Automatic Suspension. (g) Any Player who receives a fourth Red Card in the same Competition Season, regardless of the competition or league or Club in which it is received or in a Finals Series shall receive an Additional Suspension of 3 weeks. This Suspension cannot be appealed and must be served immediately after the Automatic Suspension. (h) Any Player who receives a fifth Red Card in the same Competition Season, regardless of the competition or league or Club in which it is received or in a Finals Series shall receive an Additional Suspension of 4 weeks. This Suspension cannot be appealed and must be served immediately after the Automatic Suspension. Fixed Penalty System 5.4 (a) Red Cards given in a Match are governed by the Fixed Penalty System. (b) In addition to clause 5.3 any Player who receives a Red Card in a Match shall be subject to the sanctions set out in Part 3 of Schedule 1 depending on the grading of the offence in accordance with the guidelines set out in Part 3 of Schedule 1. Guilty Plea Fixed Penalty 5.5. A Player who has received a Red Card in respect of any conduct more specifically set out in Part 3 of Schedule 1 shall, subject to clauses , be assigned a Fixed Penalty. FFV/ GDT By-Law

10 5.6 A Player who has received a Red Card in respect of any conduct more specifically set out in Part 3 of Schedule 1 other than the following: a) R4 b) R5 c) R7 d) R8 or e) any offence which requires the matter to go to the Tribunal. may plead guilty to the Red Card which will result in a one match reduction of the applicable Fixed Penalty provided the Player or their Club has notified FFV in writing of the Player s guilty plea by 1.00pm on the Monday following notification of the Red Card. Tribunal Request Against Red Card 5.7 (a) A Player who has received a Red Card (other than in respect of an offence referred to in clause 5.6(a)-(e) may choose not to accept the Red Card in which case a completed Tribunal Request Form as set out in Schedule 3 and the Tribunal Request Fee set out in Schedule 2 (Tribunal Re quest Fee) must be lodged with FFV by 1.00pm on the Monday following notification of the Red Card. (b) (c) At the time of lodging a Tribunal Request Form all monies owed by the Player s Club to FFV must be paid in full. Where the provisions of clause 5.7(a) and (b) have not been complied with the Tribunal shall have no jurisdiction to hear a matter and the original Fixed Penalty shall apply. In other words and for the avoidance of doubt no Tribunal Request Form or any other appeal may be commenced unless the Appellant s Club has paid all monies due and owing to FFV. 5.8 Upon receipt of a Tribunal Request Form FFV shall convene a Tribunal to hear the matter as soon as practicable. 5.9 Subject to this clause at that hearing the Tribunal shall have no power to remove a Red Card or reduce a Fixed Penalty but may: (a) make a finding that the offence has not been proven in which case it may remove any Additional Suspension that may have been imposed. (b) make a finding that the offence has been proven in which case the Tribunal may, in its discretion, increase the Fixed Penalty or impose any additional sanctions on the Player as it sees fit. (c) make a finding that the Player is guilty of a different offence or the same offence but at a different grading in which case the relevant Fixed Penalty shall be applied and, if the Tribunal in its discretion sees fit, it may increase that Fixed Penalty or impose any additional sanctions Notwithstanding the lodging of a Tribunal Request Form, until the Tribunal has determined the matter a Player must serve all applicable Suspensions. FFV/ GDT By-Law

11 6. OTHER MISCONDUCT 6.1 Misconduct Fixed Penalties (a) (b) FFV has adopted a system of penalties that apply to conduct by Club Associates which constitutes a Misconduct Fixed Penalty Offence. A Club Associate who has been issued with a Misconduct Fixed Penalty by FFV can request a Tribunal hearing in which case the provisions of clauses of this By- Law shall apply as though a reference to: (i) (ii) (iii) Red Card therein was a reference to Misconduct Fixed Penalty as the case may be Player was a reference to Club Associate and Fixed Penalty was a reference to a Misconduct Fixed Penalty under this clause 6. (c) Once a Club Associate lodges a Tribunal Request against a Misconduct Fixed Penalty, then such penalty shall be suspended while the Tribunal s decision is pending. 7. FFV MAY BRING CHARGE 7.1 FFV may bring a charge of Misconduct against a Club Associate or Match Official whether pursuant to clause 4 or otherwise. 7.2 In the case of a charge of Misconduct against a Match Official such charge will ordinarily be referred to the Match Official Commissioner but may, if FFV considers it necessary be referred to the Tribunal. 8. SU SPENSIONS 8.1 A Suspension from a Match is a ban on taking part in a Match in any capacity, which includes but not limited to participating in any capacity as a Club Associate, or attending in the technical/bench area. 8.2 (a) A Suspension on a Club Associate shall be served in consecutive fixtures for which the Club Associate is eligible in the level at which the incident giving rise to the Suspension occurred (including if necessary in the following competition season and/or Finals Series) the player participates in. FFV/ GDT By-Law

12 (b) (c) In the case of all Suspensions until the Suspension is served a Club Associate must not participate in any other fixture at any level in FFV competitions. Suspensions arising out of a Finals Series which is not served in full in that series shall be carried over to the following competition season in which the player participates. 8.3 If a Match is postponed prior to its commencement, such Match will not be classified as a match served under a Suspension. 8.4 A Match which is abandoned after commencement, or forfeited, shall count as a Match served under a Suspension unless: (a) (b) any Club or team to which the suspended Club Associate belongs was responsible for the facts that led to the abandonment or forfeit. an incident leading to the abandonment or forfeit of a fixture is referred to the Tribunal. 9. MEDIATION 9.1 In relation to any alleged Misconduct, FFV may require a Club Associate to attend a meeting with FFV and an independent person who shall act as a mediator for the purpose of attempting to reach agreement as to how such allegations are to be dealt with. 9.2 Such meeting shall be conducted on a without prejudice basis and the mediator shall have no power to impose any decision on any of the parties. 9.3 A failure by a FFV Club Associate to attend such a meeting when requested without reasonable excuse shall amount to Misconduct. 9.4 Unless agreement is reached at such a meeting and recorded in writing and signed by the parties in the form set out in Schedule 3, FFV may in its complete discretion, decide to refer the allegations of Misconduct to the Tribunal. 10. PROTESTS 10.1 Lodging of Protest a) A Club may only lodge a Protest about the validity of a Match result based on the eligibility of a Player/s. A Protest can only be lodged by one of the Clubs which participated in the Match which is being disputed. b) To avoid doubt the decisions of the Senior Match Official regarding any matters connected with play are final and cannot be protested or appealed by any party Declaration of Protest a) Any Club wishing to lodge a Protest must within 72 hours of the completion of the Match: (i) complete and submit to FFV a Protest Form in the form set out in Schedule 3. FFV/ GDT By-Law

13 (ii) Pay the amount set out in Schedule 2 (Protest Fee) b) A failure to comply with clause 10.2(a) will mean that the Protest shall be invalid Operation of this Clause This Clause will be administered by FFV, and the provisions of Clause 16.2 shall apply. 11. N OTIFICATION 11.1 Subject to clause where FFV is required under this By-Law to notify any Club or Club Associate of any matter then such requirement shall be deemed to have been satisfied by FFV publishing such matter on its website or any one of the following: (a) sending any such notification by to the Club or Club Associate s address last identified to FFV by it or them. (b) sending such notification by fax to the Club or Club Associate s fax number last identified to FFV by it or them. (c) sending such notification to the Club or Club Associate s address by pre-paid ordinary mail last identified to FFV by it or them For the purpose of calculating any relevant time periods such notification will have been deemed to have taken place: (a) (b) in the case of notification by website the day on which it was published online. in the case of notification by or fax at the time at which such or fax is sent. (c) in the case of notification by post at the expiration of 2 business days following the date on which such notification was posted. 12. FFV TRIBUNAL Appointment & Composition of the Tribunal 12.1 (a) (b) (c) FFV shall appoint a Tribunal consisting of such person or persons as FFV shall from time to time deem fit (Tribunal Members). FFV shall appoint one of the Tribunal Members to be FFV Tribunal Chairperson. Where at a particular hearing Tribunal consists of more than one Tribunal Member: (i) if the FFV Tribunal Chairperson is one of the Tribunal Members appointed for that hearing he or she shall act as Chairperson at the hearing, (ii) if the FFV Tribunal Chairperson is not one of the Tribunal Members appointed to the Tribunal for that hearing, FFV shall appoint one of the Tribunal Members to act as Chairperson at the hearing. FFV/ GDT By-Law

14 (d) (e) (f) (g) A person shall not be appointed to the Tribunal if they: (i) are a member, officer or official of a Club or the FFV, or (ii) are a FFV Director, FFV Member or FFV Employee, or (iii) are a party to or in any way directly or interested in a matter to be heard by the Tribunal, or (iv) otherwise have any relationship with any party to the matter such that that person is or may be seen to be not independent. Subject to this By-Law the Tribunal shall, ordinarily, consist of 1 Tribunal Member, but can sit with up to 3 Tribunal Members. A person appointed as a Tribunal Member may be removed from the Tribunal at the discretion of FFV. No Tribunal Member may represent a Club or Club Associate in any proceedings before the Tribunal whilst a Tribunal Member or within 12 months from the end of their term of appointment as a Tribunal Member. Jurisdiction of Tribunal 12.2 The Tribunal shall have jurisdiction in respect of: (a) (b) (c) any matters referred to it by FFV. any request by a Club Associate to review an expulsion pursuant to clause 5 of this By-Law. Any other matter in respect of which the Tribunal is given jurisdiction To avoid doubt the Tribunal shall not have any power to hear disputes relating to player, coach or officials contracts with Clubs. Tribunal Procedure 12.4 If FFV determines to refer a matter to the Tribunal it shall: (a) notify all persons who may be affected by the Tribunal s decision of the following matters: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) the time, date and place at which the hearing will take place. sufficient details of the allegations against the party charged to enable the party to prepare a response to the allegations. details of any documents or other evidence (e.g. video evidence) which will be relied upon at the hearing in support of the charge. that the party may make written representations to the Tribunal and/or ( appear before the Tribunal to make submissions. (b) The Tribunal may conduct the hearing in any manner as it sees fit including but not limited to by way of teleconference or video conference and may, if it considers it appropriate, allow an amendment to the charges or adjourn the hearing provided that: (i) (ii) all parties affected are given a reasonable opportunity to be heard. The hearing is conducted with as little formality and technicality and with as much expedition as proper consideration of the matters before it permits. FFV/ GDT By-Law

15 (c) (d) The Tribunal is not bound by the rules of evidence or by the practices or procedures applicable to courts of record but may inform itself as to any matter and in such manner it deems appropriate. The Tribunal at its sole discretion may determine a matter before it in the absence of any parties Subject to this By-Law the Tribunal may make guidelines with respect to practice and procedure of a hearing provided that such guidelines are not inconsistent with this By-Law. Any such guidelines are not binding on the Tribunal and any decision by the Tribunal will not be invalid by reason of a guideline not being followed Notwithstanding the above, the Tribunal may follow these procedures: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) at the commencement of a hearing the Tribunal member or chair may read out each charge. the person charged, if present, may be asked whether or not they plead guilty or not guilty. the parties may be invited to give to the Tribunal a summary of the matters on which they wish to rely. if video evidence of the match or incident is available, then the video evidence may be produced to and viewed by the Tribunal before any person has given his or her evidence. the Tribunal may require any witnesses who are not parties to the matter to go outside the hearing room until they are called upon to give evidence. where the author of a document relied upon by a party is not present to be questioned about that document, the Tribunal may attach such weight as it deems appropriate to the document. the parties may call evidence from such witnesses as are permitted by the Tribunal and all such witnesses can be subject to questioning by the other party or members of the Tribunal. evidence may be given in person or by way of a telephone or video link. if video evidence is to be relied on then the Tribunal must view all of the relevant sections of that video evidence. submissions made by the relevant parties to a hearing shall be considered by the Tribunal at its discretion At the completion of the evidence: (a) (b) (c) the parties shall leave the hearing room if requested by the Tribunal. the Tribunal will consider all the evidence and submissions made during the hearing and make a determination on the balance of probabilities with respect to whether or not the charge or charges or matter have been proven. the Tribunal may determine that the party charged is guilty of the offence charged but at a lesser grading or is guilty of a different offence. (d) where the Tribunal is constituted by 3 persons then it will be sufficient for a majority of those persons to agree on the decision. (e) where the Tribunal is constituted by 2 persons the Chairperson shall have a casting vote. FFV/ GDT By-Law

16 Penalties and Sanctions 12.8 (a) If the Tribunal finds that: (i) the charge or charges have been proved; or (ii) the party charged is guilty of the offence charged but, in the case of a Fixed Penalty Offence at a different grading or guilty of a different offence (b) then it may invite the parties to make submissions to the Tribunal on the question of what penalty or sanction, if any, ought to be imposed. In addition FFV or it representatives, may make submissions to the Tribunal on the question of what penalty or sanction, if any, ought to be imposed Subject to clause the Tribunal may have regard to any matters which it considers relevant to the question of penalty and, without limitation, may consider: (a) the seriousness of the conduct with which the party is charged or found guilty of by the Tribunal; (b) any loss or damage sustained by any party howsoever arising from the conduct; (c) evidence of prior proven Misconduct by the party charged; (d) insofar as they are relevant, the objectives of the FFV Constitution After hearing any such submissions the parties shall leave the hearing room and the Tribunal shall consider its verdict on the question of penalty. Unless the Tribunal is unable to reach a decision within a reasonable time it shall announce such decision to the parties on the day of the hearing. Where that is not possible FFV shall advise the parties of the Tribunal s decision as soon as practicable following the Tribunal hearing. Without imposing any binding obligation on the Tribunal it is expected that in most cases the Tribunal will announce its decision on the day of the hearing The Tribunal is not obliged to give reasons for any decision made by it FFV will publish the Tribunal s decision on its website as soon as practicable and such publication shall constitute notification of the Tribunal s decision for the purposes of the provisions of this By-Law relating to appeals from a decision of the Tribunal Subject to clauses the Tribunal may impose, in its own absolute discretion, any one or more of the following penalties or outcomes on such terms as it sees fit: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Expulsion Disqualification Suspension A Fine A reprimand or caution Deduction of Championship points Compulsory attendance at a course or courses of education or rehabilitation including without limitation an anger management course Any such other sanction or penalty as the Tribunal sees fit except any form of suspended penalty or a bond Where a Club Associate is found guilty by the Tribunal of a Fixed Penalty Offence or Misconduct Fixed Penalty Offence, the Tribunal must impose as a minimum the relevant Fixed Penalty or Misconduct Fixed Penalty in respect of such conduct and may if it see fit impose any such additional sanctions as set out in clause FFV/ GDT By-Law

17 12.15 Where clause applies and the Tribunal imposes a penalty less than the relevant Fixed Penalty or Misconduct Fixed Penalty, FFV may, within 48 hours of the Tribunal decision being advised to the parties, and without the need for any further submission from any party make a determination of the appropriate penalty or sanction and for the purposes of clause 13 such determination shall stand as the determination of the Tribunal. 13. APPEALS 13.1 Subject to this By-Law a party subject to a determination of the Tribunal or the Match Official Commissioner may appeal such to the FFV Appeals Board FFV shall establish an Appeals Board to hear appeals under this By-Law or appeals allowed under any other FFV Regulation, By-Law or Policy. The Appeals Board shall be constituted by such persons as FFV sees fit. The provisions of clause 12 shall apply to the appointment, composition and procedures of the Appeals Board with such modifications as are necessary. The provisions of clause 12 shall apply as though a reference to Tribunal therein was a reference to Appeals Board. Time and Notice of Appeal 13.3 An appeal shall be brought: (a) no later than 5:00pm three (3) business days after the day on which the decision of the Tribunal or Match Official Commissioner was notified by FFV. (b) by lodging with FFV a duly completed and signed Notice of Appeal in the form set out in Schedule 3 and payment of the appeal fee set out in Schedule 2 (Appeal Fee) The Notice of Appeal shall specify: (a) whether the appeal is against the findings made by the Tribunal or Match Official Commissioner; and/or (b) whether the appeal is against the severity of the penalty or outcome imposed by the Tribunal or Match Official Commissioner. (c) such other details as set out in the relevant Form 13.5 The Notice of Appeal may be lodged with FFV by: (a) delivering it; or (b) transmitting by facsimile or Notification 13.6 Upon receipt of the Notice of Appeal FFV shall: (a) (b) fix a date, time and place for the hearing of the appeal as soon as practicable; and advise all parties interested in the appeal in writing of these particulars. FFV/ GDT By-Law

18 13.7 The Appeals Board may vary the date, time or place specified under these rules and upon doing so FFV shall immediately provide all parties interested in the appeal written notice of any such variation provided that it shall endeavour to complete the appeal as soon as possible. Appeal Hearing 13.8 (a) An appellant shall attend and appear before the Appeals Board at the date, time and place fixed for hearing of the appeal. Where an appellant fails to attend before the Appeals Board, the Appeals Board may hear and determine the appeal in the appellant s absence. (b) (c) (d) The Appeals Board shall: (i) provide any person whose interests would be directly and adversely affected by its decision a reasonable opportunity to be heard; (ii) determine the matter before it in an unbiased manner; and (iii) make a decision that a reasonable body could honestly arrive at. Subject to clause 13.8 (d) where the appeal is in relation to a Suspension, such Suspension shall remain in place pending the determination of the appeal. The Chairperson of the Appeals Board may, on application by a party to the appeal or of its own motion: (i) (ii) order that the appeal be adjourned; stay the execution of any sanction imposed on the appellant pending the determination of the appeal. (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) The Appeals Board may only make an order pursuant to clause 13.8 (d) where it is satisfied that there are exceptional and compelling circumstances that make it harsh and unconscionable if an order was not made. The Appeals Board must rehear the matter on its merits as a new hearing. Subject to the matters set out in this By-Law the Appeals Board may regulate any proceedings brought before it in such manner as it sees fit. The hearing before the Appeals Board shall be: (i) inquisitorial in nature; and (ii) conducted with as little formality and technicality and with as much expedition as the proper consideration of the matters before it permit. The Appeals Board is not bound by the rules of evidence or by the practices or procedures applicable to courts of record but may inform itself as to any matter and in such manner it deems appropriate. The Appeals Board may confirm, reverse or modify the decision appealed from and, subject to this By Law make such orders and give such directions in such matters as it deems appropriate. If the Appeals Board in a particular matter is constituted by more than one person, the question(s) on appeal before the Appeals Board must be decided according to the FFV/ GDT By-Law

19 opinion of the majority of the members of the Appeals Board hearing the matter. Where the Appeals Board consists of only two persons, the Chairperson shall have a deciding vote if necessary. (l) At that hearing the Appeals Board shall have no power to reduce a Fixed Penalty or a Misconduct Fixed Penalty but may: (i) make a finding that the offence(s) has/have not been proven in which case A. it shall order that the Appeal Fee be refunded less $275.00; and, B. it may remove any Additional Suspension that may have been imposed. (ii) in the case of a Fixed Penalty Offence make a finding that the offence or the same offence at a different grading or a different offence has been proven in which case: A. the Appeals Board must impose or confirm the imposition of the relevant Fixed Penalty for that offence. B. In addition it may, in its discretion, increase the Fixed Penalty or impose any additional sanctions on the Club Associate as it sees fit. (iii) (iv) In the case of all other offences, conduct or omissions the Appeals Board may impose such penalty or sanction as it sees fit. make such other findings as is required by the nature of the appeal Appeals Board Decisions 13.9 The Appeals Board is not obliged to provide reasons for its findings but those findings will be notified to the parties by FFV. If the Appeals Board provides reasons then the Appeals Board may authorise FFV to publish those reasons on the FFV website (a) Where a party has exhausted all avenues of appeal within FFV, that party may appeal that decision via Football Federation Australia s National Disciplinary Regulations and Grievance Resolution Regulations. (b) Subject to clause 13.10(a) a decision of the Appeals Board shall be final and binding on the parties and no party may take any action in any court or tribunal or other forum to challenge such decision or seek to have it varied in any way. 14. MATCH OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT 14.1 FFV may appoint a person to act as Match Official Commissioner to hear charges of Misconduct by a Match Official Clauses shall apply to any hearing conducted by the Match Official Commissioner as if the Match Official Commissioner was the Tribunal 14.3 Where a Match Official is guilty of any act or omission, committed in his or her capacity as a player, which results in any one or more penalties set out in R6.1-R6.6 of Part 3 of Schedule 1, subject to any appeal to the Appeals Board, FFV may refer the conduct or omission to the FFV/ GDT By-Law

20 Match Official Commissioner who shall not have any power to redetermine the question of the guilt of the Match Official but may impose such penalties as the Match Official Commissioner thinks fit in addition to any penalty or sanction imposed on the Match Official in his capacity as a player Clause 14.3 shall apply only after the expiry of the time for any appeal under clause 13 or the determination of any such appeal 14.5 Without limiting the generality of clause 4 a Match Official shall be guilty of Misconduct if that Match Official engages in any of the conduct set out in R6.1- R6.6 of part 3 of Schedule The penalties able to be imposed by the Match Official Commissioner include but are not limited to: (i) A Fine (ii) A reprimand or caution (iii) Suspension from acting as a Match Official for such period and on such terms as the Match Official Commissioner thinks fit. (iv) Disqualification from acting as a Match Official for such period and on such terms as the Match Official Commissioner thinks fit. (v) Require the Match Official to attend such training courses at his or her own expense as the Match Official Commissioner sees fit A decision of the Match Official Commissioner may only be appealed to the Appeals Board. 15. CONTRACT DISPUTES 15.1 If a contract dispute arises between Club Associates (Player and Club ONLY) the FFV shall appoint a person to act as an Arbitrator to determine the dispute A determination made in accordance with 15.1 shall be binding on the respective parties involved. There will be no appeal mechanism within FFV. 16. UNREGISTERED AND INELIGIBLE PLAYERS 16.1 Definitions For the purposes of this clause: Team means a group of players fielded by a Club to participate in an FFV fixture as defined in the 2009 FFV Rules of Competition. Unregistered player means a player who is not registered in accordance with the FFV Registration Regulations Ineligible player means a player who is one of the following; o Playing for the wrong Club or Team o Playing without an ITC (International Transfer Certificate) o Playing within a stand-down period due to; Change of Status FFV/ GDT By-Law

21 Changing Clubs Awaiting an ITC (International Transfer Certificate) o Playing while registered for two clubs at the same time without seeking a Dual Registration exemption to do so o Playing whist under suspension o Playing whist not eligible to do so (for any other reason) Field means to record a player s name on the Match Record and Fields and Fielded shall have corresponding meanings Offence means when FFV has found (upon investigation, audit, processing or notification) there has been a breach of this clause regardless of the number of previous fixtures in which an Unregistered or Ineligible Player(s) has participated. Fixture means a game of Football sanctioned by FFV as part of a competition Scope and Penalties a. All Clubs and Teams must register all their players in accordance with the FFV Registration Regulations. b. FFV may find unregistered or ineligible player(s) through random audits, daily processing or upon investigation following notification of a breach of this clause or a Protest. c. Where a Club or Team Fields an ineligible Player the following shall apply: (i) For a first Offence in a Competition Season or Finals Series (a) (b) the Player s Club will be issued a Fine of 5 Penalty Units and; in relation to each Team which Fields that Player A B C If the Team that Fields an unregistered or ineligible player(s) wins a Fixture, that fixture shall be awarded 3-0 to the opposition Team. If the Team that Fields an unregistered or ineligible player(s) draws a Fixture, that Fixture shall be awarded 3-0 to the opposition Team. If the Team that Fields an unregistered or ineligible player(s) loses a Fixture, that Fixture shall be adjusted to 3-0 in favour of the opposition Team; unless the losing margin is greater in which case such the final score shall remain unchanged. (ii) (iii) For a second offence in a competition season or Finals Series, the Player s Club will be issued a Fine of 10 Penalty Units and, in addition, the provisions of clause 16.2(c)(i)(b) shall apply For a third or subsequent offence in a Competition Season or a Finals Series, the Player s Club shall be charged with Misconduct which charge shall be referred to the Tribunal and in addition to any sanctions or penalties imposed by the Tribunal the provisions of clause 16.2(c)(i)(b) shall apply to all Teams in the Player s Club regardless of whether or not that Team has Fielded that Player. d. Clauses 16.2(c)(ii) and (iii) shall not apply unless FFV has notified the Player s Club of a first offence under clause 16.2(c)(i) prior to the Match in which the second or subsequent offence is alleged to have occurred. e. Subject to clause 16.3 a decision of FFV under this clause may be appealed to the FFV Tribunal within 72 hours of notification only on the grounds that the ineligibility of a FFV/ GDT By-Law

22 16.3 Applicability Player was due solely to a system or technical fault with the Sportnet online registration system referred to in the 2009 FFV Registration Regulations. a. For the avoidance of doubt, should there be a system or technical error in processing a registration, the above sanctions will be imposed until such system or technical error proven so by the Club or team. i. Only those system or technical errors that occur on weekdays up until 5.00pm on a Friday, excluding Public Holidays) will be taken into account. ii. Should a Club or Team decide to process registrations on non-business days (Weekends and/or Public Holidays) or after 5.00pm on a Friday, the Club or Team takes full responsibility to ensure a registration is successfully processed and valid for all Club and team fixtures. b. Clause 16 of this By-Law shall only be applied to the fixture in which the Offence (as defined above) has been found. For the avoidance of doubt, Clause 16 shall not be applied to a fixture(s) prior to the fixture deemed to be the first Offence False or Misleading Information Providing false or misleading information on a Prescribed Registration form or document, or via the on-line Registration System constitutes misconduct and may be referred to the FFV Tribunal for determination. FFV/ GDT By-Law

23 SCHEDULE 1 OFFENCES Part 1 YELLOW CARD CODES Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 is guilty of unsporting behavior. shows dissent by word or action. persistently infringes the Laws of the Game. delays the restart of play. fails to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick, free kick or throw-in. enters or re-enters the field of play without the Match Official s permission. deliberately leaves the field of play without the Match Official s permission. minor breach of the Laws of the Game or other Misconduct not defined above. Part 2 DIRECT RED CARD R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 is guilty of serious foul play. is guilty of violent conduct. spits at an opponent or any other person. denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his or her own penalty area). denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick. uses offensive or insulting or abusive language and/or gestures. receives a second caution in the same Match. other misconduct FFV/ GDT By-Law

24 PART 3 FIXED PENALTIES BY OFFENCE Code Offence Grading Guidelines Penalty/ No. Matches/ Further action R1 Serious foul play 1. Strikes or attempts to strike in Auto + 2 contest for the ball 2. Strikes or attempts to strike in Auto + 3 frustration/retaliation 3. Strikes or attempts to strike to Auto + 5 injure. May come from a distance 4. Strikes. Very serious injury. Player unable to continue Auto Tribunal R2.1 Violent conduct 1. Violent conduct when the ball is Auto + 2 not in playing distance or in play 2. Reckless conduct Auto Pre-meditated violent conduct over Auto + 4 time & distance 4. N/A N/A R2.2 Serious act of violent conduct 1. N/A N/A 2. Serious violent conduct when the ball is not in play or within playing distance 3. Serious violent conduct when ball is not in play or within playing distance and causes or may cause significant bodily harm. 4. Serious violent conduct which has caused significant bodily harm or responsibility for a brawl. Auto + 4 Auto + 8 Auto Tribunal R3 Spitting at a Player or any other person 1. N/A N/A 2. Spits at a player Auto Spits on player Auto Spits in the face of a Club Auto Tribunal Associate or spectator R4 Denies the opposing team a goal scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his or her own penalty area) Automatic Game N/A FFV/ GDT By-Law

25 Code Offence Grading Guidelines Penalty/ No. Matches/ Further action R5 Denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player s goal by an offence otherwise punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick Automatic Game N/A R6.1 Offensive, insulting, abusive or intimidating language and/or gestures toward a Club Associate(s) or spectator R6.2 Use of discriminatory, racist, religious, ethnic or sexist remarks and/or gestures toward a Club Associate(s) or spectator 1. Provoked by a tackle or similar action 2. Unprovoked and directed at another player or spectator 3. Incitement to violence by gesture or word 4. Incitement to violence by excessive or repeated use of word or gesture 1. Provoked by a tackle or similar action 2. Unprovoked and directed at another player or spectator 3. Inciting a reaction by gesture or word 4. Incitement by excessive gesture or word Auto + 2 Auto + 3 Auto + 4 Tribunal Auto + 3 Auto + 4 Auto + 5 Tribunal FFV/ GDT By-Law

26 Code Offence Grading Guidelines Penalty/ No. Matches/ Further action R6.3 Offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour including but not limited to use of discriminatory, racist, religious, ethnic or sexist remarks and/or gestures toward or against a Match Official R6.4 Reckless or deliberate contact with a Match Official whether physically by the Club Associate or with an object or thing 1. Used in frustration or provoked by a tackle or a similar action Auto Repeated or excessive dissent against a Auto + 6 Match Official 3. Attempting to influence a Match Official s Auto + 8 decision by using offensive language and/or gestures 4. Continued harassment of Match Official. Tribunal 1. Minor contact Auto Reckless contact Auto Deliberate contact Auto Serious deliberate contact with the Life Ban potential to cause bodily harm R6.5 Threatening or intimidatory language or conduct toward a Match Official 1. Attempting to influence a Match Official s decision 2. Repeated or excessive conduct which is threatening or intimidating 3. Reasonably perceived threat of physical violence toward a Match Official or his/her family or property Auto + 5 Auto + 8 Auto + 10 FFV/ GDT By-Law

27 Code Offence Grading Guidelines Penalty/ No. Matches/ Further action 4. Actual threat of physical violence toward a Match Official or his/her family or property Auto + 16 R6.6 Spitting at a Match Official 1. Spits at a Match Official Auto Spits on a Match Official Auto Tribunal R7 Received a second caution in the same Match Automatic Game N/A R8 Other Misconduct FFV to determine sanction At discretion of FFV / Tribunal Please note: Auto means Automatic N/A means Not Applicable FFV/ GDT By-Law

28 SCHEDULE 2 FEES AND FINES A. A DMINISTRATIVE FEES (ALL COMPETITIONS) All Administrative fees include GST and subject to clause 13.8(l) are non-refundable. Tribunal Request Fee ( Request fee ) - $ Appeals Board Fee ( Appeal fee ) - $ Match Protest / Ineligible Player - $ B. FINES FOR ALL COMPETITIONS NOTES PENALTY UNIT 1 Penalty Unit shall be $ Unless otherwise specified in this By -Law FFV may impose a Fine for Misconduct for such amount as it sees fit. In the case of breaches of the Rules of Competition these fines are in addition to any penalties or consequences set out in the relevant Rules of Competition, the GDT or which are imposed as a consequence o f any other charg es which ma y a rise from a breach of t he Rul es of Competition PART 1. RED/YELLOW CARD SUSPENSIONS FOR ALL COMPETITIONS (MEN S, WOMEN S, MASTERS, THIRDS, JUNIORS ETC.) Red Card Offences Penalty Units Direct 1 Yellow Card Suspensions Penalty Units Accumulation of 5, 10, 15 1 or 20 yellow cards during the season. FFV/ GDT By-Law

29 PART 2. BREACHES OF RULES OF COMPETITION Offence Code Penalty Units Penalty Units Penalty Units First Offence in relation to a Relevant Team in a Competition Season or Finals Series Second Offence in relation to a Relevant Team in a Competition Season or Finals Series Third or subsequent Offence in relation to a Relevant Team in a Competition Season or Finals Series BR BR BR BR BR BR * BR * *Plus in addition to the penalties set out above FFV may deduct 3 championship points from the Relevant Team FFV/ GDT By-Law

30 PART 3. MISCONDUCT FIXED PENALTIES BY OFFENCE MFP 1 MFP 2 MFP 3 MFP 4 MFP 5 MFP 6 Misconduct Fixed Penalty System The following constitutes Misconduct punishable by the Misconduct Fixed Penalty System CHARGE Failing to abide by or comply with a direction given by a Match Official during Match Time Failing to provide the number of Ground Marshals, security or other personnel for a Match as required by FFV Aiding, abetting, procuring, encouraging, assisting or arranging with any other person or persons to engage in Misconduct Participation in a melee whether on or off the field Failing to control Club Associates Offences against Match Officials MINIMUM PENALTY (FIRST OFFENCE IN RELATION TO A RELEVANT TEAM IN A COMPETITION SEASON) MINIMUM PENALTY (SECOND, THIRD, AND SUBSEQUENT. OFFENCES IN RELATION TO A RELEVANTTEAM IN A COMPETITION SEASON) 5 Penalty Units 5 Penalty Units + and loss of 3 Championship points for the Relevant Team for each subsequent offence and see Note 1) 5 Penalty Units 5 Penalty Units and loss of 3 Championship points for the Relevant Team for each subsequent offence (see Note 1) 5 Penalty Units 5 Penalty Units and loss of 3 Championship points for the Relevant Team for each subsequent offence (see Note 1) 10 Penalty Units 10 Penalty Units + and loss of 3 Championship points for the Relevant Team for each subsequent offence (see Note 1) 10 Penalty Units 10 Penalty Units and loss of 3 Championship points for the Relevant Team for each subsequent offence (see Note 1) Any one or more of: Suspension from attending or participating in any Double the penalty given in respect of the first offence and loss of 3 Championship points for the Relevant Team for each subsequent offence (see Note 1) FFV/ GDT By-Law

31 FFV Competition or Competitions for a period between of 5-16 weeks Disqualification from registration to participate in any FFV Competition or Competitions for a minimum period of 12 weeks Expulsion from or a prohibition on attending or participating in any FFV Competition or Competitions for a minimum period of 6 months Fine of 20 Penalty Units MFP7 MFP 8 MFP9 Entering the Field of Play or expulsion from the Technical Area by Club Associate other than a Club Official, Club Office Bearer or Player Entering the Field of Play or expulsion from the Technical Area by Club Official, Club Office Bearer or Player Fine of 2.5 Penalty Units, and Auto + 1 Match Suspension Fine of 5 Penalty Units, and Auto + 1 Match suspension Double the penalty given in respect of the first offence and loss of 3 Championship points for the Relevant Team for each subsequent offence (see Note 1) Double the penalty given in respect of the first offence and loss of 3 Championship points for the Relevant Team for each subsequent offence (see Note 1) Other Misconduct 5 Penalty Units 10 Penalty Units and loss of 3 Championship points for the Relevant Team for each subsequent offence (see Note 1) MFP11 Misconduct which in the opinion of FFV brings the sport or the Federation into disrepute which is not listed above Such penalty as FFV shall determine Such penalty as FFV shall determine and loss of 3 Championship points for the Relevant Team for each subsequent offence (see Note 1) FFV/ GDT By-Law

32 Note 1: In this Part Relevant Team has the meaning given to that term in clause 3 Note 2: FFV is concerned to eliminate as far as possible any Misconduct arising out of all Matches. It is also concerned that Misconduct arising out of junior Matches can take place in the presence of or involves minors directly or indirectly. Therefore where the Tribunal finds a Club Associate guilty of any Misconduct howsoever arising out of a junior Match the Tribunal is expected to take into account FFV s concerns in this regard, when determining what if any penalty or sanction is to be imposed in respect of any such Misconduct. PART 4. CLUBS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF FINES 4.1 A Club Associate s Club is liable to FFV for payment of any Fine imposed on a Club Associate pursuant to this By-Law. 4.2 For the purposes of this By- Law an unpaid Fine shall constitute outstanding monies owed by a Club to FFV. FFV/ GDT By-Law

33 SCHEDULE 3 - FORMS a. Tribunal Request Against Fine b. Tribunal Request Form Red Card Fixed Penalty c. Mediation Agreement d. Notice of Tribunal/Appeals Board Hearing Charges, Claims, Misconduct & Determinations e. Notice of Appeal f. Game Protest Form g. Notice of Appeal other than from Tribunal Decision FFV/ GDT By-Law

34 Tribunal Request Against Federation imposed Fine DATE: / / 2009 All details below MUST BE completed Name of Club: (Note if Senior or Junior Club) Name of Club Secretary: Club / Fax: (Official correspondence regarding the Tribunal Request will be sent to your Club via or Fax) Alleged reason for Fine(s): (List all fines being appealed against. i.e. failing to control spectators, smoking in technical area etc.) (1) Fine $. 00 (2) Fine $. 00 (3) Fine $. 00 (4) Fine $. 00 Fixture: (if applicable) v. Fixture/offence date: (as applicable) Best Contact Person regarding the Tribunal request: Name:. Phone Number:. Position at Club:.... PLACE NAME & SIGNATURE OF CLUB PRESIDENT STAMP CLUB SEAL IN BOX ABOVE OR SECRETARY IN THE ABOVE BOX Payment of Tribunal Request Fee Payment Options: Option 1: via Cheque made payable to: Football Federation Victoria (must accompany this form) Option 2: via Credit Card by completing the details below: NAME ON CARD:... CARD NUMBER:... EXPIRY: CARD TYPE (VISA/MASTERCARD):.. AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED: SIGNATURE OF CARD HOLDER:.. FFV/ GDT By-Law

35 Tribunal Request Form Red Card Fixed Penalty DATE: / / 2009 All details below MUST BE completed Name of Club: (Note if Senior or Junior Club) Name of Club Secretary: Club or Fax: (Official correspondence regarding the Tribunal Request will be sent to your Club via or Fax) Player Name & Registration Number: Player Phone Number: Charge: (ie. R2.2 Grade 2) Suspension: (ie. Auto + 4) Fixture: v. Date of Fixture: Best Contact Person regarding the Tribunal request: Name:. Phone Number:. Position at Club:.... PLACE NAME & SIGNATURE OF CLUB PRESIDENT STAMP CLUB SEAL IN BOX ABOVE OR SECRETARY IN THE ABOVE BOX Payment of Tribunal Request Fee Payment Options: Option 1: via Cheque made payable to: Football Federation Victoria (must accompany this form) Option 2: via Credit Card by completing the details below: NAME ON CARD:... CARD NUMBER:... EXPIRY: CARD TYPE (VISA/MASTERCARD):.. AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED: SIGNATURE OF CARD HOLDER:.. Please note that while a C lub has until Monday f ollowing notification of a p layer s fixed penalty to request a Tribunal hearing it doe s n ot mean that the matter will be h eard at any subsequent Wednesday Tribunal hearing; although all efforts will be made a s practicable to hear that matter at any subsequent Wednesday hearing. The Tribunal traditionally sits on Wednesday evenings, and should a Club wait until the last minute to lodge a Tribunal request, the matter may not go before the Tribunal until the following Wednesday week, and that may result in a player missing more than the mandatory automatic one game suspension. FFV/ GDT By-Law

36 Mediation Agreement 2009 DATE: / / 2009 All details below MUST BE completed Mediation Chairman: Mediation FFV Representative: Date of Mediation: Party 1: Party 2: Party 3: Nature of Dispute: Mediation Agreement: We the undersigned parties hereby agree to the above-stated Mediation Agreement. We understand that failure to adhere to the Agreement could result in the matter being referred to the FFV Tribunal, and/or further action being taken at the sole discretion of the FFV. Party 1: Name: Signature & Date: Club/Position: Party 2: Name: Signature & Date: Party 3: Name: Signature & Date: Club/Position: Club/Position: FFV/ GDT By-Law

37 Notice of Tribunal / Appeals Board hearing Charges, Claims, Misconduct & Determinations This is the official notification for your attendance at the below-stated Tribunal/Appeals Board Hearing. You have been sent this notice as a Party to the hearing or as a relevant witness/match official. Your attendance is expected. If you do not attend, the tribunal may make a determination in your absence. If this matter has already been heard, this serves as your official notification of the determinations made at the hearing. Administrative Details: Case/Reference no: Party 1: Party 2: Operational Details: Type of Hearing (Tribunal or Appeals Board): Date and Time of Hearing: Venue: Charges(s), Claim(s), Matter(s), or Misconducts(s) & Determinations: Party 1 Charge(s), Claim(s), Matter(s), or Misconduct(s) as Tribunal or Appeals Board Determination: applicable: Party 2 Charge(s), Claim(s), Matter(s), or Misconduct(s) as applicable: Tribunal or Appeals Board Determination: Other Notes: FFV/ GDT By-Law