Appeal to Elgin Middlesex Soccer Association (EMSA)

You have the right to appeal the decision of the of your Club, League or a discipline hearing panel's decision with league jurisdiction.

This decision may be appealed to Elgin Middlesex Soccer Association (EMSA) and may be appealed by any party affected by the decision.

The letter of appeal must specify your rationale for appealing the decision of the Club/League and be accompanied by the $400 appeal fee (by etransfer to admin@emsadistrict.com). 

Your rational must include, a copy of the original decision AND must include your grounds for appeal.

Grounds for appeal to EMSA are the following:

        1. The decision made is beyond the authority and jurisdiction of the decision maker as set out in applicable governing documents.

2.  New facts now available that were not in existence or could not have been discovered by due diligence when the decision was made.

3.  The decision maker failed to properly interpret the relevant Published Rules.

4.  The decision maker failed to follow procedures as described in the relevant Published Rules.

5.  The decision was influenced by bias, where bias is defined as a lack of neutrality to such an extent that the decision-maker is unable to consider other views; or

6.  The decision is excessive of the guidelines established related to fines, fee, penalties or bonds. 

Failure to provide an adequate rationale will result in your appeal being ruled out of order and disallowed.

Payment of the appeal fee of $400 to EMSA must be received before your appeal will be reviewed.  If you are successful on appeal the $400 fee will be returned to you.  If the disposition manager finds no grounds for appeal, the $400 fee will be returned less a $50 administration fee.   If your appeal is heard and unsuccessful, the appeal fee is forfeited.

The appeal must be submitted to EMSA at discipline@emsadistrict.com no more than fourteen (14) days from the receipt of the written decision rendered by the Club/League/Panel.

Appeal to Ontario Soccer

You have the right to appeal the decision of the Elgin Middlesex Soccer Association (EMSA).

You may submit the Ontario Soccer Appeal Application Form with the applicable fee ($750) to appealscasemanager@ontariosoccer.net, OR    

Ontario Soccer has now launched an online portal for appeal.  The new platform provides a secure and efficient way for appellants to complete and submit appeal documentation electronically. 

The online appeal form can be accessed directly at:
https://ontariosoccer.jotform.com/250625304556858