Complaints/ Discipline/ Code of Conduct & Ethics/ And Appeal Process
Non-maltreatment Complaints, Discipline, Code of Conduct and Ethics, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations, and policy matters will be addressed by the MSA judicial committees using the Safe Sport Policy Manual policies.
General Discipline Information
The Manitoba Soccer Association conducts a discipline program (hearings) and circulates the discipline guidelines and policies. The Manitoba Soccer Association is mandated by Canadian Soccer Association to deal with all incidence involving physical contact, attempted physical contact or threatening officials. Day to day disciplinary matters are dealt with by disciplinarians of various leagues / associations. While discipline procedures may vary among leagues and associations, the information below would be the general practice.
The following are the steps involved when a player receives a red card:
- When a player is given a red card (sent off, ejected), the player / coach / team official would appear before the league / association disciplinarian at a time and place determined by the league / association. Clubs should find out from their league / association when and where discipline hearings are held. Clubs / teams should be aware of the disciplinary process of their league / association so that they can inform their players.
- Once the player has appeared at a hearing and received his/her suspension, the player must complete his/her suspension to be able to play for any team. The Player will not be unable to play for any team in any league until the suspension is over.
- If the incident involves an assault or threatening a referee the matter is dealt with by the Manitoba Soccer Association. Teams and players will be notified of the time and date of the hearing. The Referee and / or the Association will inform your Club that an assault report is being filed. The person alleged to have threatened or assaulted the Official will be suspended from all soccer activity pending a hearing.
Complaints/ Discipline/ Code of Conduct & Ethics/ And Appeal Process
MSA Rules and Regulations Final March 12 2026 Safe Sport Policy Manual MSA Disciplinary Mandatory Minimums March 12, 2026
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