What suspensions and fines can a player get for common offences?

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BC Soccer's sanctioning tables set the range for each offence. Suspensions for players are in matches (or months for later offences). Panels weigh mitigating and aggravating factors within the range and cannot go below a stated minimum or above a stated maximum. These are the player rows for common offences: Offence First offence Second Third Egregious Violent conduct (assault, striking, kicking, violent tackle) 3 to 6 matches 4 to 8 matches 6 to 12 months 12 to 60 months Language or profanity directed at someone 2 to 4 matches, plus fine $250 and/or bond up to $1000 4 to 8 matches up to balance of season or 6 months 6 to 12 months Other unsporting and sending-off offences (for example denying a goal-scoring opportunity, throwing the ball, aggressive behaviour) 1 to 2 matches 3 to 10 matches up to balance of season or 6 months 6 to 12 months Betting on any soccer match up to 12 months, plus up to $500 fine and/or bond up to $1000 up to 60 months up to lifetime up to lifetime Additive sanctions: if the offence is against a match official, against a youth by an adult, or involves racist or sexist comments, an extra administrative suspension and fine or bond is added. For violent conduct against a match official the added first-offence sanction is 6 months. Corruption (offering or accepting anything to influence a match result): a $10,000 fine and a lifetime suspension on a first offence. Fines: adult leagues can also fine registered players under their own league policies. Educational sanctions: a panel can also order education, such as a referee clinic, and this can reduce or replace match or term suspensions.

Offence	First offence	Second	Third	Egregious
Violent conduct (assault, striking, kicking, violent tackle)	3 to 6 matches	4 to 8 matches	6 to 12 months	12 to 60 months
Language or profanity directed at someone	2 to 4 matches, plus fine $250 and/or bond up to $1000	4 to 8 matches	up to balance of season or 6 months	6 to 12 months
Other unsporting and sending-off offences (for example denying a goal-scoring opportunity, throwing the ball, aggressive behaviour)	1 to 2 matches	3 to 10 matches	up to balance of season or 6 months	6 to 12 months
Betting on any soccer match	up to 12 months, plus up to $500 fine and/or bond up to $1000	up to 60 months	up to lifetime	up to lifetime