good questions, I was thinking that referees would have access to a simple database where they report yellow and red cards
... and that database would be owned and hosted by what organization? Who is handling permissions, user accounts, accuracy of the inputs, appeals, and escalations?
... and then every opposing team checks the database before a game and prints it out for the ref to show which kids are suspended.
So, team rosters would need to be available both before the tournament and during the tournament for review? Many rosters do not have set players tied to a specific team.
And if coaches get cute by issuing different jerseys and they get caught, the team should be kicked from the league.
Now the roster does not just have te player name and team, but also jersey numbers?
What league or tournament has bought into such a central database? So, these independent leagues will refund the revenue for a team in violation? What would be their motivation to offering a refund?
There is a reason that the USYSA (soccer) has such a strong central processing environment which is managed through local leagues and sanctioning organizations.
