Grievances

A grievance is a formal complaint or allegation regarding a decision, action, or condition that a competitor, advisor, or team believes to be unfair, unjust, or in violation of TPSA rules and guidelines.

Reporting Process

1. Submission: All grievances must be submitted through the myTPSA portal. No grievances will be accepted through any other means.
2. Initial Review: Upon receipt of a grievance, the Competition Governance Team will initiate a preliminary review to determine the validity of the complaint.

Hearing and Investigation

1. Notification: The Competition Governance Team will notify the party against whom the grievance has been filed, outlining the nature of the complaint and requesting a written response by a specified deadline.
2. Hearing: A formal hearing will be conducted where the Competition Governance Team will review all submitted materials and any additional evidence.
3. Decision: After thorough review, the Competition Governance Team will make a final decision and notify all parties involved.

Time-Sensitive Nature

Due to the time-sensitive nature of grievances, especially during regional and state competitions, specific deadlines for filing and resolving grievances will be posted at each event.

Non-Compliance

Grievances that do not follow this prescribed process and any posted time limits will not be considered.