Guidelines and Procedures
To all administrators of clubs, leagues, or countries within Oklahoma Soccer Association:
Each season a number of issues arise concerning providing due process for members of the soccer community who become involved in situations requiring a hearing. USSF and OSA bylaws require certain procedures to be followed when such hearings are called. Knowing the proper procedures can eliminate many appeals from club to country to OSA that often occur during the soccer year.
USSF Bylaws 701-707 provide information in holding a proper hearing and the appeals process. Before a hearing is to be held, please check your bylaws to determine if your organization has authority to hold such a hearing. Complaints against referees requiring a hearing are held by OSA. Hearing on Abuse/Assault of referees is conducted by OSA.
USSF – How to properly run a disciplinary hearing. Use the following link for a copy of this document that lists the rights set out in USSF Policy 701.
How To Properly Run A Disciplinary Hearing
USSF 701-707 – The document includes all the USSF steps in a hearing from beginning to the appeal process. Use the following link to download the document.
USSF 701-707
Primary areas that will cause a hearing to be appealed:
· Lack of notification to party involved
· Improper hearing procedures followed
· Actions taken against the party are beyond the scope of the panel’s power
· Lack of impartial panel members
If your club officers wish more information concerning how hearings are to be conducted, please contact OSA at 800-347-3590 or by Email at oksoccer@oksoccer.com .