DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

1. Any club who wishes to make a formal complaint against an opposing club or an individual opponent shall initially do so by telephone to the Hon. Sec. by 12 noon on the Tuesday following the match at the same time notifying the other club.
2.1. This complaint must be confirmed in writing setting out the details of the complaint, the matters relied on together with any evidence in support to reach the Hon. Sec. and the other club by the Friday following the game.
2.2 A complaint against an individual shall
automatically be deemed to incorporate a complaint against his club and all complaints shall be considered a complaint against the captain of the team in question on the basis that the captain is at all times responsible for the conduct and behaviour of his players.
3. The other club and any individual named shall send to the Hon. Sec. and the other club within 7 days of the receipt of the complaint their full and detailed answer to the complaint together with any evidence in support of their case.
4. In both cases the written documents must set out dates in which it would not be convenient to attend a meeting (i.e. weekdays from 6.30 p.m. onwards up to one month after the game). Unless it is decided not to convene a meeting (see MDR, para 3) a meeting shall be convened as soon as possible. If the complaining club does not strictly follow the above procedure then the complaint will be dismissed. If the other club does not strictly follow the procedure then the matter will be dealt with on the information supplied by the complaining club. Both clubs and any individual effected shall attend and/or be represented at the meeting.
5. The above amplifies the MDR and sets out the detailed procedure to be adopted in the future. No amendment to the rules is required and the purpose of the above is to ensure that any complaint is dealt with promptly.

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