Discipline System
A fair and transparent system for maintaining sportsmanship and order in our clubs.
Overview
The discipline system helps club owners maintain a positive environment by addressing behavioral issues through a structured approach. It uses two types of records:
- Cautions (Yellow Cards) - Warnings for minor infractions
- Suspensions (Red Cards) - Temporary removal from club activities
How It Works
Cautions
Cautions are warnings given to members for minor rule violations or unsportsmanlike behavior. They remain on record for 30 days.
Examples:
- Minor disputes with other players
- Repeated tardiness
- Failure to follow club rules
- Poor sportsmanship
Suspensions
Suspensions temporarily remove a member from club activities. Default duration is 7 days, but can be customized.
Examples:
- Major rule violations
- Serious unsportsmanlike conduct
- Harassment or bullying
- Safety violations
Caution Accumulation Rule
If a member receives two cautions within a 30-day period, the system automatically generates a suspension with the description "Caution Accumulation". This suspension lasts for 7 days by default.
This rule helps ensure that repeated minor issues are addressed appropriately before they become major problems.
Member Impact
During Suspension
Suspended members cannot:
- RSVP to club games
- Participate in team selection
- Join new clubs (if suspended in their current club)
Suspension Duration
- Default: 7 days
- Custom: Club owners can set custom durations
- Automatic: 7 days for caution accumulation
Notification
Members receive email notifications when:
- A discipline record is created against them
- A discipline record is reversed
System Features
Complete History
All discipline records are maintained and visible to:
- Club owners (full management access)
- Members (their own records only)
Record Reversal
Club owners can reverse discipline records if:
- New information comes to light
- Appeals are successful
- Errors were made
Automated Processing
The system automatically:
- Processes caution accumulation
- Updates member statuses
- Expires old suspensions
Club Owner Responsibilities
Club owners have exclusive access to the discipline management system and are responsible for:
- Fair Application: Apply rules consistently to all members
- Documentation: Provide clear descriptions for all discipline records
- Communication: Members are automatically notified, but additional communication may be helpful
- Appeals: Consider member appeals and reverse records when appropriate
- Transparency: The system maintains a complete history for accountability
Email Notifications
The system automatically sends email notifications to members when:
New Discipline Record
Members receive an email with:
- Record type (caution/suspension)
- Description and reason
- Suspension end date (if applicable)
- Link to view their discipline history
Record Reversal
Members receive an email when a record is reversed with:
- Original record details
- Reversal date
- Explanation that the record is no longer active