As
many of you know by now, Matt Lenarduzzi our Web Master for the last 14
years recently lost his battle with Cancer. Matt has been an intricate
part of the Kelowna Men’s Soccer League, managing the web site but also
the main point of contact for many managers, coaches and players
throughout the season. He was one of the people associated with the
League that constantly went over and above what was asked of him, was
eager to do what was right and never hesitated to help out with the
league and issues that we were having.
Matt,
although not a player, was a great fan of soccer in Kelowna and could
often be found at ENCO games or at the playoffs and cup games. His
efforts, dedication and commitment to our league will not quickly be
forgotten and are greatly appreciated by our 1000+ members.
Our soccer hearts go out to his family and friends. He will be missed
Matt
loved to walk the Mission Greenway, so his brother Steve Lenarduzzi
will be holding a very informal gathering to remember his brother at the
Mission Park Greenway picnic area on Springield road Sunday October 22
from Noon - 2pm. Please plan to attend - even briefly, to remember Matt
amongst his friends.
Please
note the updated BCSA / KMSL Suspension / Appeal / Performance Bond Information
for 2023:
- Individual Player
Accumulated Yellow Card suspensions are issued at the 3rd yellow
card of the season (1 game), 4th yellow card of the season
(1 game), 5th yellow card of the season (1 game), 6th and
any further yellow cards (2-8 games). Accumulated Yellow card
suspensions cannot be appealed.
- Red Card suspensions of
3 or less games cannot be appealed as this is the BCSA suspension appeal
minimum. The KMSL follows all BCSA Suspension & Appeal
guidelines. The minimum suspension allowable by the BCSA is applied
to all KMSL suspensions (without extenuating circumstances).
- Reminder that Team
Dissent Fines are issued at the team's 5th Dissent card
($50) and any further Dissent cards with the fine increasing in amount by
$25 each time.
- All player and team
fines are assessed to the team's Performance Bond.
- Team Performance Bond
account must be kept above the $100 level at all times throughout the
season or risk forfeiture of the next scheduled league / playoff game.
It
is the responsibility of the team manager to know and inform team members of
the current game, league, and provincial disciplinary rules. These rules
are viewable on the website under "Media/Misc" /
Documents.
Link
to provincial governing body BCSA for suspension information is: https://www.bcsoccer.net/media/oqybtkuf/bc-soccer-complaints-discipline-and-appeals-procedures-november-2022.pdf
