Game Protest Form

Game Protest Form
This form is to be used for the submission of official game protests in accordance with OLA Regulations. Protests must be submitted within 48 hours of the game and must include all required documentation and fees.

Matters Eligible for Protest

Protests may be submitted in circumstances where:
- A team is alleged to have used an ineligible player or improperly registered participant
- A playing rule which is not subject to the judgement of the officials has been improperly applied, causing a material effect on the outcome of the game (in other words, the playing rule that has been misapplied relates neither to the judgement of penalties or goals for which officiating discretion has been applied)
- There has been a violation of OLA Regulations that directly impacts the validity of the game result
Matters NOT Eligible for Protest

The following are not valid grounds for protest:
- Officials’ conduct, decisions, interpretation, discretion or rulings during a game
- Technicalities which do not affect the actual result of the game
- Matters that fall under discipline, complaints, or appeals processes rather than game protests
- Protests not submitted within the required 48-hour timeline
The following provisions from OLA Regulations (ARTICLE R-XII: PROTESTS) govern all protest submissions. Please review carefully prior to submission.
ARTICLE R-XII: PROTESTS

R12.01
Protests and all evidence in support thereof, signed by the President and Secretary of the club protesting within forty-eight (48) hours from the date of the game’s start time. The club protested against is allowed forty-eight (48) hours to file its defense. A decision will be rendered by the President or their delegate within five days of receipt of the defense (or expiration of the defense submission timeline). In playoff circumstances, submission timelines may be revised at the sole discretion of the President for the purpose of not interrupting further series.

R12.02
Protests based on technicalities which do not affect the actual result of the match will not be entertained.

R12.03
Clubs which play against ineligible players and who willfully conceal knowledge from the league until it suits their convenience to use it in any protest which arises, will be considered equally guilty with the offending club and may be disciplined accordingly.

R12.04
A protesting club must submit a protest investigation fee of $250. The club protested against must send the same amount with its defense. The winner’s deposit may be returned at the sole discretion of OLA.

R12.05
The club protested against shall furnish all necessary information required to make a decision, including video evidence, wherever requested by OLA.

R12.06
If no defense is received within the timeline, a decision will be rendered based on the available information.

R12.07
In the event a protest results in expenses in excess of the protest investigation fee, the club losing the protest will be billed for the extra cost.
Eligibility Declaration
Date Submitted

MonthDayYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option

Applicant information
Please provide the contact information of the individual submitting the protest.
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
League
Club
Role
If you selected other, please specify
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com

Game information
Please provide the information of the game in which you are submitting the protest for.
Date and Scheduled Start Time of Game

MonthDayYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Location (Name of Arena/Field)
Home Team
Away Team

Protest Information
Please complete the protest information below.
Type of Protest
Summary of Protest Description
Supporting Evidence (File Upload - optional)

Accepted File Types: PDF, JPG, PNG, MP4
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Declaration and Acknowledgement

Non-Refundable Protest Fee

A non-refundable protest investigation fee is required for this submission. Protests will not be reviewed or considered until payment has been received.

Non-Refundable Protest Investigation Fee

$250.00 CAD

Total

Payment Methods

Credit Card

Apple Pay

Google Pay

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Game Protest Form

Matters Eligible for Protest

Matters NOT Eligible for Protest

ARTICLE R-XII: PROTESTS

Applicant information

Game information

Protest Information

Non-Refundable Protest Fee

A non-refundable protest investigation fee is required for this submission. Protests will not be reviewed or considered until payment has been received.*

Payment Methods

A non-refundable protest investigation fee is required for this submission. Protests will not be reviewed or considered until payment has been received.