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Applies to All Infinity 33 Events (Flag Football, Soccer, 5v5, Showcases & Specialty Events)
Infinity 33 events operate with integrity, structure, and final authority.
This Protest Policy exists to protect competitive fairness — not to re-officiate games.
All rulings are governed by this policy.
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1. WHAT CAN BE PROTESTED
A formal protest may ONLY be filed for:
• Player eligibility violations (age, roster status, suspension status)
• Rule misapplication (incorrect enforcement of a written rule)
• Roster discrepancies
• Administrative scoring errors
A protest may NOT be filed for:
• Judgment calls by referees (fouls, penalties, offsides, pass interference, etc.)
• No-calls
• Clock management decisions within referee discretion
• Video review requests
• Weather decisions
• Tournament format or scheduling decisions
Officials’ judgment calls are final and not subject to review.
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2. PROTEST FILING PROCEDURE
To file a protest:
1. Notify the Field Official immediately before leaving the field.
2. Notify Event HQ within 15 minutes of game conclusion.
3. Complete official Protest Form.
4. Submit a $250 cash protest fee (non-refundable unless protest is upheld).
No written protest + no fee = no review.
Late protests will not be considered.
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3. PROTEST REVIEW PROCESS
Once filed:
• Play may be temporarily paused if protest impacts current bracket.
• Event Director + Head Official will review.
• Supporting documentation must be provided immediately.
• Decision will be issued as soon as reasonably possible.
All rulings are final.
Infinity 33 does not allow appeal to outside governing bodies.
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4. ELIGIBILITY PROTESTS
If protest involves player eligibility:
• Player must provide government-issued ID immediately.
• Failure to produce ID = player ineligible.
• Team may be disqualified.
• Wins may be forfeited.
Infinity 33 reserves the right to remove teams from event for roster fraud.
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5. SCORING OR ADMINISTRATIVE ERRORS
If protest involves scoring:
• Official game sheet will be reviewed.
• Field referee report will be reviewed.
• Correction may be made if verified error occurred.
Bracket adjustments will only occur if error materially impacts standings.
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6. PENALTIES FOR BAD-FAITH PROTESTS
If protest is deemed frivolous or retaliatory:
• Protest fee forfeited.
• Warning issued.
• Repeat abuse may result in removal from event.
Protests are for rule enforcement — not emotional reactions.
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7. DISQUALIFICATION AUTHORITY
Infinity 33 reserves the right to:
• Disqualify teams for falsified rosters.
• Forfeit games.
• Remove players from event.
• Issue multi-event bans.
Integrity violations may impact future event eligibility.
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8. NO DELAY POLICY
Championship rounds will not be excessively delayed for protests.
If protest cannot be resolved within a reasonable time frame, Infinity 33 may:
• Continue bracket play
• Issue provisional rulings
• Adjust final standings if necessary
Operational flow of event remains priority.
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9. FINALITY CLAUSE
All decisions made by the Event Director and Head Official are final.
By participating in an Infinity 33 event, teams acknowledge and accept:
• No arbitration
• No external appeals
• No retroactive adjustments after event conclusion
Event integrity requires decisive leadership.
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PROTEST ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By registering for an Infinity 33 event, teams agree to abide by this Protest Policy in full.
Failure to comply may result in removal from current and future Infinity 33 events.
