DISCIPLINE AND PUNISHMENTS POLICY
BCGBA DISCIPLINARY – COURSE OF ACTIONS
INCIDENTS
If any person physically involved is under 16 years of age call the Police
Any assault, GBH etc, call the Police
Any Safeguarding concerns to be raised with the county official responsible
Social media posts to be monitored by the clubs, leagues and county associations
HEARINGS
To be dealt with at club, league and county level initially. All outcomes to be reported to the BCGBA who will keep a record of all cases
DISCIPLINARY SUB COMMITTEE
Referral to this body re questions of eligibility qualifications of players or interpretation of the rules
APPEALS
Made to the BCGBA within 21 days of the hearing of the appeal by the county association together with the sum of £100 (non-refundable)
BCGBA
Cases of misconduct occurring at events which are the direct responsibility of, or are directly organised by the BCGBA for breaches of Bye Law 11(c) covering open contests may be investigated by the BCGBA without reference from a third party
For further and full information, please click on the download link at the top of the page for the complete BCGBA Disciplinary Policy.
LAST UPDATED – Monday 12th February 2024