Complaints

Non-Maltreatment Complaints

If your complaint does not involve maltreatment, it may be submitted directly to EMSA.

  • Complete the EMSA Complaints Form and submit it to discipline@emsadistrict.com.
  • Once the complaint is received, EMSA will provide a response to the complainant within 30–45 days.

Request for Reconsideration

Either the Complainant or the Respondent may reject the proposed result by submitting a Request for Reconsideration to discipline@emsadistrict.com within five (5) days of receiving the proposed result.

The request must include:

  1. The reason(s) for rejecting the proposed result
  2. A summary of the evidence the party intends to submit should a hearing occur
  3. The outcome the party believes would be appropriate

A $500 Request for Reconsideration fee applies and must be paid by e-transfer to admin@emsadistrict.com.

 

Maltreatment Complaints

If your complaint involves maltreatment, it must be submitted through Ontario Soccer’s third-party complaints administrator.

Ontario Soccer has partnered with ALIAS Solutions to offer a Safe Sport reporting service. This service allows individuals to report improper conduct through ALIAS’ web- and phone-based reporting system and ensures that Safe Sport (maltreatment) reports are managed independently through ALIAS’ third-party case management process.

How It Works

ALIAS follows the Code of Conduct and Ethics outlined in Ontario Soccer Policies (Appendix B1).

  1. Submit a Report
    • Access the Report a Complaint link on EMSA’s main page or the graphic below, or
    • Call 1-833-834-0614
  2. After Submission
    • ALIAS reviews the report and determines next steps in accordance with Ontario Soccer Policies (Appendix B1)
    • ALIAS manages the case and engages external parties as required
    • All cases are handled with the highest level of confidentiality, care, and compassion

If EMSA receives a complaint from ALIAS for handling, the complainant can expect a response within 30–45 days from the date the complaint is provided to EMSA by ALIAS.