The Appeals Ladder · Must Be Climbed In Order

How your case moves through the system

Every hockey dispute in Western PA follows the same ladder. Skipping a step — especially going straight to court — triggers automatic suspension. Start at Step 1. Fair Ice walks with you through each one.

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Skipping steps = suspension

Mid-Am Rules §18 — going to court before finishing the ladder triggers immediate suspension and disqualification.

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SafeSport is a separate track

Abuse or misconduct matters go directly to the U.S. Center for SafeSport — don't wait for local board.

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Mid-Am filing fee

A filing fee is required before the Mid-Am Appeals Committee will schedule. Returned if you win, retained if you lose.

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15-day notice rule

Most local associations require written notice of intent to appeal within 15 days of the decision.

Where are you in the process?

Tell the advisor where you are. It\u2019ll tell you exactly what to do next.