Review & effect of appeal
The Executive Board reviews the case.
An appeal does not have a suspensive effect, except regarding orders to pay a sum of money.
Who may appeal?
A party to the first-instance proceedings with a legally protected interest justifying amendment or cancellation of the decision may lodge an appeal with the Executive Board.
Associations may appeal decisions sanctioning their players, officials or members, with the written agreement of the person concerned.
An appeal may challenge an inaccurate representation of the facts and/or a wrong application of the law.
Decisions excluded from appeal
The page lists these exceptions:
- A warning or reprimand.
- A suspension for fewer than three matches or of up to two months.
- A fine up to BDS $1,000 imposed on an association or club, or up to BDS $400 in other cases.
- Decisions passed in compliance with Article 64 of the Code.
How to lodge an appeal
Notify the Executive Board
Give written notice of your intention to appeal within two days (48 hours) of notification of the decision.
Prepare the written petition
Submit the claim, reasons and means of proof, signed by the appellant or representative. Written reasons are due within a further seven days, beginning after the initial two-day deadline expires. The petition is subject to the relevant provisions of the BFA Disciplinary Code.
Pay the appeal fee
Pay BDS $100 to the BFA Secretariat before the deadline for submitting the reasons for appeal.
Failure to meet the notice, written-reasons or payment requirements makes the appeal inadmissible. In urgent cases, the chairman may shorten the deadline for submitting reasons.
After an appeal is lodged
Fees, costs & reimbursement
The deposit is reimbursed if the appellant wins. If the appellant loses, payable costs and expenses are deducted and any balance is returned. A shortfall must be paid.
If an appeal is considered improper, costs and expenses are payable in addition to the deposit.