Player Suspension and Appeal Process

A State or Region Director may issue a maximum suspension of one year from the date of incident. Suspension must be sent by registered mail to address listed on Official Team Roster. Suspension beyond one year must be ruled on by PAC.Player may appeal suspension to Region Vice President if issued by StateDirector or Executive Director if issued by Region Vice President. Appeal must be in writing and received within 15 days of appellant receiving notice in writing. Appeal letter must be sent by registered mail to the ISA National Office.Appeal must be ruled on within 7 days and appellant notified of decision by registered mail at address listed on Official Team Roster. If not satisfied the appellant may file a final appeal to be ruled on by the PAC at the next scheduled PAC meeting. Appeal must be in writing and sent to ISA National Office within 15 days of ruling. The appellant shall be notified of time and location of meeting by registered mail within 7 days of ISA National Office receiving appeal. At least 30 days notice shall be given appellant, unless next PAC meeting is less than 30days at which time appellant may waive right to 30 day requirement and havematter ruled at next scheduled PAC meeting. All Suspensions or disbarments for over a 1 year period must be issued by the ISA PAC and participant has the right to appear to provide evidence on their behalf.

Participants appealing a suspension disbarment or attending a hearing on a request for suspension for over a 1 year from time of incident are responsible for all personal costs associated with attending said hearing. The appellant must be notified in writing within 15 days of said hearing of final judgment. This is the final judgment. This is the final step in the process and can not be appealed.

If at anytime in the appeal process the appellant or association fails to meet proper time notification deadlines the appeal process is ended and participant accepts last judgment rendered if at fault or decision will be rendered in favor of appellant if association fails to comply.

State or Region Directors may issue an indefinite suspension for players or teams who fail to meet financial responsibilities for participation in the ISA program.