In a prepared statement the spokesperson for the Championship League Board announced their action after reviewing video of the GAR incident(s).

"It is with great regret that we reviewed the tapes of the GAR incident of 29 July at Chester. On behalf of the league we would like to apologize to the players, staff, and most importantly, the fans of the Championship League, for the outrageous behavior shown by GAR.

We have reviewed the incidents, including swearing, bat throwing, bucket kicking, bottle throwing, ball squashing, and finger giving, and have discussed them at great length both internally and with representatives from the players' union.

In line with league guidelines and under the authority of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, we have decided that nothing less than the maximum penalty applies.

GAR has been fined $3.99 and will be forced to serve a suspension of no less than seven minutes at the next championship event."

The spokesperson did not take questions at the end of the statement. It was unclear if the suspension would take place after GAR's return from the disabled list or if it could be served at the same time.