Sanctions

221.1If the MNA, Participating Team, player, coach, or Team staff fails to fulfil its commitment in accordance with the rights and obligations stipulated in the IIHF Governing Documents relevant to the respective Championship, they may be sanctioned by the IIHF.

221.2The IIHF may sanction MANs, Participating Teams, players, coaches, or Team staff with:

a.A warning;

b.A fine;

c.The suspension from participation in IIHF championships; and

d.Any other measure considered appropriate in light of the circumstances.

221.3Sanctions may be cumulative. Each non-compliance shall be separately evaluated, and the appropriate sanctions imposed accordingly. MNAs, Participating Teams, players, coaches, and Team staff may be fined cumulatively up to a maximum of CHF 100’000.

221.4The above fines shall not restrict the rights of the IIHF and/or the IIHF MNAs for compensation arising from the MNA, Participating Team, player, coach or Team staff non- compliance with the IIHF Governing Documents and/or IIHF Statutes and Bylaws.

221.5Sanctions may be reduced or increased by the competent disciplinary body based on the objective and subjective circumstances of the facts at hand.

221.6Recidivism shall count as an aggravating circumstance.

221.7If the perpetrator of the non-compliance cannot be identified, the respective MNA or Participating Team may be held liable, and a sanction may be imposed directly on the Participating Team or its MNA.

221.8The IIHF reserves its right to deduct the amounts for any imposed fines from the Participating Teams’ travel support.

221.9In accordance with Art. 12.1.2 of the IIHF Disciplinary Regulations, all sanctions are appealable to the IIHF Disciplinary Board.