Governance

Governing Documents

Policies


  • Mississauga Badgers Lacrosse Association (MBLA) is proud to make available a registration refund prior to tryouts or team selections minus a non refundable segment. After that, there is a limited  time window  (after tryouts or team selections but prior to the first game), where we offer a partial refund (50%), however, no refunds will be issued once the season has begun, with the exception of a medical withdrawal when accompanied by a doctor's note (refund amount will be pro-rated) or if the association cancels the program.

    Refund Policy Notes: 

    1. The non-refundable segment includes OLA fees, insurance cancellation fees, credit card fees as well any uniform costs, plus potential fees for tryouts and/or rep team placements or any additional fees beyond the control of MBLA. 

    2. A refund will not be issued under any circumstances where a player becomes suspended, ejected or otherwise disqualified from eligible play by the OLA, OMFLL, OWFL, LC or by the MBLA.

    3. All refund requests must be made via email and addressed to our registrar. The email must include the specific reason for the refund request. The registrar will present this request to our Board of Directors during the next club meeting. 

    4. The final amount of any refund requests for special or extenuating circumstances will be reviewed by our Board of Directors, with the Club President making the final monetary decision.

    5. If a player must withdraw for medical reasons after the start of the first game, a doctor’s note will be required to support the medical request. The non-refundable segment will be withheld plus a pro-rated amount for any portion of the season attended.

    6. For all leagues, rep and houseleague, should we be unable to run a season due to insufficient players, a full refund will be provided, with no administration fees being withheld.

    7. For both our houseleague and development league programs, all requests for a refund made within 2 weeks of the start date of the season, will be subject to an additional uniform fee being withheld in the amount of $45. Refunds will not be granted after the season begins (with the exception of a medical reason as noted above).

    8. A player release fee of $75 per player per sector will be deducted from the refund, on top of the non-refundable segment, in the event that our Executive approves the release request. (Player release fees will not be applied to sectors where we cannot run a team, and a wave through release is granted). 

    9. No refunds will be issued until such time that any equipment that belongs to MBLA is returned and in a satisfactory condition. 

    10. The refund process may take 4-6 weeks from the time the request is approved. 

    11. Approved refunds will only be refunded to the original method of payment, to the original payee. Without exception.

  • Prior to submitting a release request, the player must be registered and paid with their resident OLA association for the current year.

    The OLA “Release Request Form” for the current year must be used in all cases where a player wishes to be released from his/her current lacrosse association in order to sign and play for another association.

    The player, the parent or the guardian must complete all fields in Section 1 of the form and send it to the President of the association from which the release is requested.

    Only the information presented in Section 1 will be considered; new reasons for a release will not be entertained should the association’s decision be appealed at any other level.

    The association must respond to the applicant within 72 hours to acknowledge receipt of the request for a release. Within a reasonable time, the association is responsible for setting a date, time and location for when a release hearing will be held so that the applicant may be present to formally discuss the request.

    There may be a fee for a release hearing at the association level.

    Following the hearing, the association must complete Section 2 of the form with written reasons for granting or denying the request and provide the applicant with the information necessary to appeal to the Zone, should the applicant qualify to do so under the OLA Appeal’s Process. The reasons for submitting an appeal at any level are outlined in OLA Rules and Regulations.

Code of Conduct

The Mississauga Badgers Code of Conduct establishes clear guidelines for behaviour and expectations for all participants, including players, coaches, and parents. It promotes a positive and respectful environment, ensuring that everyone involved understands their role in maintaining the integrity of the game. By outlining acceptable behaviours and the consequences of misconduct, the Code of Conduct helps prevent issues such as unsportsmanlike conduct, bullying, and abuse. It also reinforces the importance of teamwork, respect for opponents, and fair play, which are crucial to the club’s values. When consistently upheld, the Code of Conduct helps create a safe, enjoyable, and development-focused environment where athletes can thrive both on and off the floor/field.

  • This Code of Conduct identifies the standards that all members of Mississauga Badgers Lacrosse Association (MBLA; aka the Club) are expected to conduct themselves at all times while representing the Club. For the purposes of this code, a member of the Club shall include all players, parents, guardians, coaches, convenors, officials, volunteers, directors, officers, committee members, team managers, trainers, and administrators. 

    Section I - All individuals affiliated with the Club shall:

    1. Attempt at all times to work toward the goals and objectives of the Club and the game of lacrosse and towards the betterment of said Club.

    2. Strive to heighten the image and dignity of the Club and the sport of Lacrosse as a whole, and to refrain from behavior which may discredit or embarrass the Club or the game

    3. Always be courteous and objective in dealing with other members of the Club, the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA), Lacrosse Canada (LC),or any provincial association sanctioned by LC

    4. Strive to achieve excellence in the sport while supporting the concepts of Fair Play and Drug Free sports.

    5. Show respect for the culture, social and political values of all participants in the sport.

    6. Members of the Club shall refrain from actions, comments or behaviours, which are disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist. In particular, behaviour, which constitutes harassment or abuse will not be tolerated and will be dealt under the MBLA’s Discipline and Appeals

    Section II - An Individual's conduct shall be in question when they:

    1. Breach any of the above Section 1.

    2. Use their position within the Club for unauthorized personal and/or material gains.

    3. Willfully circulate false, malicious, derogatory statements to any other member of the Club, or any member of any participating OLA or LC association or organization. .

    4. Willfully ignore or break the Bylaws, policies and/or rules and regulations of the Club’s Constitution as well as the constitution of the OLA and/or LC. 

    5. Counsel others to ignore or break the bylaws, policies, and/or rules and regulations of the Club, the OLA and/or LC.

    Section III - General:

    1. The Club  endorses the principle  due process which allows any individual the right to a hearing and an appeal of any action which affects their rights.

    Section IV - Discipline Procedures:

    1. Any report alleging a breach of member obligation under this Code of Conduct shall be submitted in writing, along with a quantity and qualitative report within 14 business days of the event/occurrence. Include all factual details as well  as potential witness information. 

    2. Upon receiving a report, the Club President shall immediately notify the Club’s Board of Directors  who will determine the merit of the complaint and determine if action is necessary. If this complaint falls outside the timeframe of a regularly scheduled Board meeting, the Club President will call an emergency meeting of the Club’s Board of Directors within 10 business days of receipt.

    3. When a Code of Conduct report is received, a response from the Club’s President is required to the complainant as to the determined merit of the complaint and the timeline for further action within 14 business days. If a response is not received within the aforementioned timeline, then the code of conduct will proceed to the next step.

    4. If action is determined to be necessary, the event/occurrence will be dealt with under the MBLA Discipline and Appeals procedures. A MBLA hearing must be held within 25 business days of the initial report being submitted to the Club.

    Discipline and Appeals

    Any infraction of the above code will result in disciplinary action that can include a lifetime ban from participation with the MBLA and full disciplinary reports being forwarded to both the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) as well as Lacrosse Canada (LC).

    Section I - Reporting of an incident 

    1. Any actions that contradict the Code of Conduct must be reported to the Club’s President within 14 business days of the infraction(s) in writing.

    Section II - Board of Directors procedure. 

    1. The Club’s President will notify the Board of Directors that an infraction has been received and that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be required. Quorum will be required for the meeting. 

    1. Upon completion of the Board of Directors meeting, and with majority agreement from the Board of Directors, the disciplinary results will be conveyed to all those involved. Any party directly involved in the complaint may request an appeal to the OLA. 

    2. Once the infraction and resulting disciplinary action has been completed, the file will be considered closed by the Club. 

    Section III - Discipline

    1. Any infraction that is in contravention to the Canadian Criminal Code (CCC) will be reported to the police ASAP. Any member found in contravention of the CCC will receive an automatic lifetime ban from participation within the MBLA, with full reports being forwarded to the OLA and LC

    2. Minor infraction discipline may include player suspensions from 1 game to a season, for coaches, a suspension for the season and for all others, suspension for the season as well as being prohibited from entering any facility where an MBLA event is scheduled to occur. 

    3. In the event of repeated infractions by the same offender, the Board of Directors reserve the right to increase any disciplinary action up to including a lifetime suspension.