1. Member centres may file a protest on a game played (in the YSMHL Playoffs only) with the Secretary of the YSMHL. Note:  NOT the OMHA office.
2. Upon receipt of the Protest the President, Secretary and the OMHA Regional Executive member will examine the protest to determine that all procedures relative to the filing the protest have been followed.
   

1. A game official’s rule application, which in the opinion of the aggrieved team may be incorrect and may have given the opposition team a distinct advantage.
2. The participation of a player or team official deemed to be ineligible.  Rosters and AP lists are to be checked before all games and noted so by the referees.
3. A violation of any YSMHL, OMHA, OHF or CHA rule, regulation or policy deemed to have a significant and legitimate affect on the outcome of the game. A game official’s discretion and judgment of the rules may not be protested.
   

1. A protest must be filed within 24 hours of the starting time of the game in question.  A protest fee of $150.00 must be supplied. The fee will be returned only if the protest is won. 
2. A defense of protest must be filed within 24 hours of notification of protest. A defense fee of $75.00 shall be payable to YSMHL and will be returned if the protest is dismissed.
   

1. Complete the YSMHL “Filing of Protest” form, attaching all documents requested. This form must be signed by the President and Secretary of the Centre for the protest to be valid.
2. Deliver the Filing of Protest form and attachments to the YSMHL Secretary by facsimile, courier or personal delivery within 24 hours of the starting time of the game in question.
3. Deliver the protest fee of $150.00 to the YSMHL Secretary by certified cheque or money order.
   

1. Complete the YSMHL “Filing a Defense” form, attaching all documentation requested. This form must be signed by the President and Secretary of the Centre to be valid.
2. Deliver the Filing of Defense form and attachments to the YSMHL Secretary by facsimile, courier, personal delivery within 24 hours of notification of protest.
3. Deliver defense fee of $75.00 to the YSMHL Secretary by certified cheque or money order.

1. The protest committee shall consist of five (5) members. These members will include the President, One Vice -President, the Secretary, the OMHA Regional executive member and the applicable Convenor.
2. In the event any or all of the above Committee members are unable to attend or there is a conflict of interest with any of the five members the President may designate other YSMHL Executive members to fill the vacancies.
3. There must be a minimum of four (4) to constitute a meeting.
4. At the Committee’s discretion, the Committee may invite representatives from the two centres to provide additional information that the committee may need to render a decision.

Any group, team official or player subject to disciplinary action by this League, shall have the right to appeal the decision to the YSMHL Dispute Resolution Committee. Appeals must be made in writing to the Secretary of the League (and a copy going to the OMHA Representative(s) who is a member of the League). Any appeal must be accompanied by a fee (non-refundable) of $50.00. The fee must be certified cheque or money order. An appeal presented in person is subject to a $100.00 non-refundable fee (certified cheque or money order)