OLA Release Procedures
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*NOTE: All balances must be paid before a release request can be made, including 2024 registration fees.*
RELEASES
The Pelham Raiders Minor Lacrosse Association has a commitment to the growth and development of the game of lacrosse. The Association has a ‘no release’ policy for players residing within the Pelham Raiders Minor Lacrosse Association boundaries. However, in special circumstances as determined by the PRMLA executive, a release may be granted as long as it abides with the OLA and PRMLA Constitution.
Please note:
- When a release is granted the caliber of the player shall not enter the decision (MR3.07).
- Release request cannot be submitted prior to February 15th of the current season (MR3.01)
- Release requests cannot be submitted after May 1st of the current season (MR3.01).
- The player requesting the release must be registered with the PRMLA prior to requesting the release and OLA approved for the current season prior to any participation (MR3.01).
- A player will be eligible for one rep release per playing season, per sector (MR3.01)
HOW DO YOU APPLY FOR A RELEASE?
The Player must first be registered (including payment) with the Pelham Raiders Lacrosse Association. The Player or Parent/Guardian must complete section 1 of the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) Release Request Form and deliver it to the PRMLA President, with a copy also being sent to the PRMLA Registrar.
NEXT STEPS:
PRMLA will respond within 72 hours to acknowledge receipt of the OLA Release Request Form (linked above) and notify the player/guardian of the date & time of the release hearing. The PRMLA has two options following the release hearing:
- Approve the release and provide the applicant with the approved release form.
- Deny the release request and complete section 2 of the Release Request Form with written reasons for denying the request, and provide the applicant with the information necessary to take the request to the Zone
If the release is denied by the PRMLA:
- You can appeal your release to the Zone 9 Release Committee (there is an appeal fee).
- If the request is again denied the request can be taken to the OLA Appeals Committee (there is another fee for this).
- If the request is again denied, the player can either request a refund, or continue to play with his/her current association and try to resolve the differences that led to the request for a release.
If the release is granted at any point:
- A refund will be given via e-transfer or cheque less the admin fee of $34.30 (if paying with a credit card, cancellations also include a $50 administrative fee). The player must then re-register with the next closest club and deliver the signed two-page release form to the registrar of his/her new club as proof of release . The new club’s registrar will record a comment in the online registration system indicating that confirmation of the release was received so that the Zone 9 registrar is aware.