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Disciplinary Policy Updates for 2016-17 Season

by US Quidditch | September 7, 2016

USQ is releasing new suspension length guidelines and clarifying the grounds for suspensions in the 2016-17 season.

For the 2016-17 season, US Quidditch is updating our player disciplinary policy to include new suspension length guidelines and to clarify the grounds for suspension. Please note that this list is not all encompassing, and incidents that fall outside the categories listed can still be reported.

The disciplinary policy applies to official games, sanctioned events, and USQ-hosted events. It applies to incidents on or off the field, including at event-related activities. USQ members are expected to abide also by the member code of conduct and the unlawful harassment policy, as well as all other USQ gameplay policies. Offenses which involve tournament staff, personnel, or volunteers will be given additional scrutiny.

Please note that for USQ to act on an incident it must be reported to us. At USQ regional and national championships, potential disciplinary incidents may be reported directly to tournament staff, and action may be taken immediately. For those who chose not to report on site or for those attending non-USQ hosted events, attendees are encouraged to report any potential disciplinary incidents via this form within one week after the event or game takes place.

In addition, USQ is implementing multiple offense modifiers for repeat offenders of a specific policy. For a second offense the suspension range will increase by 50% of the original range, and for a third offense the suspension range will increase by 100% of the original range. Please note that modifiers apply only to one offense, not two separate offenses. Modifiers will be in effect for 12 months (one calendar year) after the initial (or subsequent) offense occurred.

Categories

Multiple Red Cards

  1. Two straight red cards at an event*
    1 to 1 games

  1. Two straight red cards in consecutive matches*
    1 to 2 games

*Note, suspensions may be increased if the given straight red card falls into an additional suspension category, as listed below. As applicable, players may be be given multiple suspensions both under the multiple red card category as well as a verbal, physical, or policy offense.

Verbal Offenses

  1. Directed violent, discriminatory or abusive language or obscene gestures
    1 to 5 games

  1. Verbal tirade involving violent, discriminatory, or abusive language or obscene gestures
    3 to 6 games

  1. Threatening another person (in game/at event)
    3 to 6 games

  1. Sexual harassment (in game/at event)**
    Minimum of 5 games

**Note, please see USQ’s Unlawful Harassment Policy here.

Physical Offenses

  1. Attempting to injure another person
    2 to 8 games

  1. Inciting a brawl
    4 to 9 games

  1. Participation in a brawl
    2 to 8 games

  1. Assault or destruction of tournament property
    2 to 6 games

  1. Egregiously Illegal Contact
    1 to 4 games

  1. Groping**
    Minimum of 5 games

**Note, please see USQ’s Unlawful Harassment Policy here.

Policy Offenses

  1. Presiding over a roster infraction
    2 to 6 games plus game invalidation

  1. Covering up a suspendable offense from the league ***
    4 to 10 games

  1. Intentional Cheating
    4 to 10 games plus game invalidation

  1. Match Fixing
    4 to 10 games plus game invalidation

*** Note, this suspension is in addition to the suspension for the original offense as well. As applicable, the game(s) may be invalidated.

For questions about USQ’s disciplinary policy, please contact Executive Director Sarah Woolsey at sarah.woolsey@usquidditch.org.