Violation of the code of conduct shall result in the application of the discipline guidelines below:

                Non-severe problems – any discipline problem regarding players or parents before or after a practice or game will be handled informally by the coach, or if necessary, the field commissioner which may include a warning or restricted play time.

                Severe problems – the NCAA expulsion rule, as modified by NVYLL, shall apply to all NVYLL games. A severe discipline problem which occurs immediately before, during, or after the game period or activity, as determined by a referee, head coach, or field commissioner, shall be resolved by the commissioner. Punishment may include suspension of the player or parents/guardians for one or more practices or games. If the commissioner determines that more serious punishment is necessary, such as suspension for the entire season, he/she can present the issue to our SLA Board members for resolution by majority vote.

A severe discipline problem shall include but not be limited to the following: fighting, committing other acts of violence, deliberately violating safety standards and endangering other players, displaying poor sportsmanship.

If a severe or non-severe problem occurs between an SLA member and a member of another youth lacrosse club or a referee, the commissioner may notify either the other club’s commissioner, for internal resolution of the program, or the NVYLL chairman for resolution in accordance with NVYLL by-laws.