how do you argue

[carole]

I am a convenor in girls hockey in Canada...for the Peewee division - 11 & 12 year olds.

Last nite a goalie (still 10 years old) was charged with a Match penalty for Kicking...the only problem is - the call was only supported by 1 referee...and no contact or attempt to injure actually occured. We have 30 parents, 2 coaches and a time keeper who say nothing happen. The girl has no recollection of coming in contact with anyone, other than trying to get up off the ice after she fell during a scrimmage at the net that lasted about 45 seconds. Today she faces a 4 game suspension for this call...we are trying to figure out what we can do and what rights she has to appeal...I believe our rules state no appeal for less than 7 games.

Unfortunately in houseleague, 4 games is a month, as our kids only get 1 game/week.

If anyone has any advise I would appreciate it. I believe in the policy that you dont argue with refs...most times the call is warranted, and refs are highly valued in our organization. I just wonder what rights the player might have in regards to appealing this call.

thanks in advance
Carole