Disciplinary Procedures

* A Newent player being sent off.
* A written complaint being received from the Rugby Union, Constituent Body, Referees Association, or another rugby club.
* A member of the club behaving unacceptably, and contrary to the relevant code of conduct, before, during, or immediately after a game or club event.

The Disciplinary Committee will consist of the President, Chairman, Secretary and Club Captain. Only if a junior or mini player is sent off the Disciplinary Committee will consist of the first three plus the relevant Junior Team Manager.
At a meeting to discuss a mini or junior player being sent off, a parent or guardian may attend.
In the case of a player being sent off the Disciplinary Committee must-
* Familiarise themselves with RFU Disciplinary Regulations.
* Advise the GRFU Disciplinary Secretary within 48 hours of the incident.
* Convene a meeting within 7 days.
* Advise player of time, date and place of GRFU hearing, and issue him with copies of any disciplinary papers.
* Advise the GRFU Disciplinary Secretary if the player cannot attend, and request the presence of the referee if required.
* Send a club representative to accompany the player, but ensure anything said in his defence is consistent with the club’s codes of conduct.
* Ensure that any sanctions are actioned and any disciplinary costs are paid within 21 days. These costs to be recovered from the player.
* The Disciplinary Committee MAY make the player illegible for selection prior to the GRFU hearing, depending on the circumstances.

In the case of a complaint or bad behaviour the Disciplinary Committee must -
* Convene a meeting within 7 days.
* Allow the member to present his case, and to bring one witness to support him.
* Any sanction will take immediate effect and will take into consideration the type of complaint and the members past record in the club.
* Advise any sanctions in writing, giving the reasons for its decision.