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Matters of discipline on and off the field are governed by England Hockey procedures and policies.  From the 2008/9 season these are incorporated in a wider Code of Ethics and Behaviour, details of which can be found on the England Hockey website at: www.englandhockey.co.uk/equityandethics  

The disciplinary issues of principle concern for players and umpires during the season are the issuing of red cards during matches and of Match Day Misconduct Offence Reports (MMO's) outside of match play, and both are governed by the EH Code.  A guide to the code can be found here.  It is however the full Code that should be referenced in establishing the procedures that apply to particular situations.

The EH Disciplinary Code is operated in East by the Regional and County Disciplinary Administrators: contact details can be found on the East Management and County Association pages

Red card and MMO forms should be sent in the first instance to the appropriate Disciplinary Administrator: downloadable forms here

In addition to EH procedures, the East League Rule 7 specifies additional penalties for players receiving multiple yellow cards in a season, and general penalties for persistent misdemeanours by players, teams, or clubs.  Details can be found on the League Rules page.

Appeals against decisions under the EH Code or the East League Rules are carried out according to procedures set out in the Code or the League Rules, and are heard by the East Appeals Committee, details of which can be found on the East Appeals page.

And last but not least, there is an EH Guide to Pitchside Conduct which must be observed at all matches.  The East Leagues will take action aginst Clubs and teams that are found to be regularly in breach of these guidelines.