Team Violations & Sanctions
This document outlines the violation policies and sanction procedures for MiHSEF teams and programs.
Violation Categories & Sanctions
Forfeit Violations
| Violation | Sanction |
|---|---|
| Forfeit - No Communication (1st Offense) | Warning to advisor & school captain |
| Forfeit - No Communication (2nd Offense) | Team removal |
| Forfeit - Communicated Ahead (1st Offense) | Warning to advisor & school captain |
| Forfeit - Communicated Ahead (2nd Offense) | Warning to advisor & school captain |
| Forfeit - Communicated Ahead (3rd Offense) | Team removal |
Conduct Violations
| Violation | Sanction |
|---|---|
| No Adult Oversight | Communication to administration |
| Toxicity in Game/Chat (1st Offense) | Warning to advisor |
| Toxicity in Game/Chat (2nd Offense) | Severity examined by committee of conduct. Player may be removed from league. |
| Team Dropped During Season (Varsity Only) | Probation for one school year |
Escalation Policy
| Violation Type | Consequence |
|---|---|
| First forfeit | Warning to advisor & school captain |
| Second forfeit | Team dropped from the season |
| Multiple forfeits / Inability to communicate | Probation for next season, letter to administration |
| Multiple teams drop after scheduling | Probation for next season, letter to administration |
| No adult oversight | Probation for next season, letter to administration |
| Unsportsmanlike conduct during season | Probation, letter to administration |
| Toxicity during LAN event | Probation, letter to administration |
Violation Penalties
Team Drop
- Probation for 1 year
Toxicity
- Punishment decided by MiHSEF board and committees of conduct
- 1 year program ban possible
- Player ban possible (duration varies)
Unsportsmanlike Misconduct
- Punishment decided by MiHSEF board and committees of conduct
- 1 year program ban possible
- Player ban possible (duration dependent on severity)
Probation
A team on probation has violated the code of conduct. Any further violation will result in a ban for one year. That may be coach, player, or program punishment.
Consequences During Probation
Receiving any further sanctions during your period of probation may result in:
- Immediate dismissal and disqualification of all current teams for the MiHSEF season
- Revocation of membership status and permanent ban of program from all MiHSEF affiliated events
Completion of Probation
Completion of your program's probationary period without incident will result in:
- Establishment of your program in good faith and full credit
- A letter of record will be noted in your program's file
A program that consistently moves between good standing and probation may result in removal of the program and all active teams from MiHSEF. A program may re-apply to MiHSEF under consideration of the board and disciplinary committee.
Communication Expectations
Coaches are expected to:
- Be available for communication through Discord for matches and reschedules
- Regularly communicate all matches and reschedules with opposing coaches in a timely manner
- Be present and available for communication for all matches via Discord
Failure to meet these expectations will result in:
- First Warning: DM notification to coach
- Second Offense or Third Forfeit: Building administrator notified via email, program in jeopardy of sanctions
Questions regarding your status may be sent via Discord DM to the appropriate committee or board member.