Grievance Procedures

The Grievance Committee consists of the Coordinators of the Event(s) and the Board of Directors of the Nevada Police Athletic Federation (NPAF). Should the Coordinator(s) be unable to resolve a grievance, the Board of Directors will make the final decision on the outcome.

Procedures for Filing a Grievance during the Nevada Police & Fire Games:

1. Timely Filing: A grievance must be filed in a timely manner. Grievances filed after the event has concluded may not be considered if there was no prior attempt to resolve the issue immediately after the occurrence.
2. Initial Resolution: Present the grievance to the Coordinator(s). Common grievances include, but are not limited to, illegal players, cheating, failure to follow sport rules, and unsportsmanlike conduct.
3. Coordinator(s) Action: The Coordinator(s) will contact the parties involved and attempt to resolve the issue promptly.
4. Escalation to Board of Directors: If the grievance cannot be resolved by the Coordinator(s), the grievant must submit a written grievance to a member of the Board of Directors. A Board member will always be available in the Registration area.
5. Board Meeting: The Board of Directors will convene a meeting to address the grievance. A quorum of Board members must be present to resolve the issue. If a quorum cannot be met, the grievance will be addressed at the next scheduled Board meeting.
6. Availability of Parties Involved: It may be necessary for all parties involved (including the Coordinator(s)) to be present either in person or by phone during the Board’s meeting.
7. Final Decision: Once the Board of Directors has made a decision, the Coordinator(s) and all involved parties will be notified in writing.

Potential Resolutions:

If the Board of Directors finds in favor of the grievant, the following actions may be taken:

• Medals: Any awarded medals may be revoked and returned to the Coordinator or Board. These medals will then be re-awarded to the next eligible competitor/team in line.
• Ban: If the grievance is deemed justified, the subject(s) involved may be banned from future participation in the Nevada Police & Fire Games.
• Entry Fees: Entry fees will not be refunded.

This grievance procedure has been approved and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Nevada Police Athletic Federation, doing business as the Nevada Police & Fire Games.