IRISH TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION LIMITED – MUNSTER BRANCH

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR Tournaments

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Code of Conduct are:

To uphold the good name of the Irish Table Tennis Association Limited - Munster Branch and of the Sport of Table Tennis;

To resolve any issue relating to the conduct of any of its members (and other persons under its jurisdiction) in their relations with each other, with officials and with the public.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The following activities/behaviour are expected of Players, Officials, or Parents whether in playing, advisory or supervisory roles

Must wear appropriate Table Tennis clothing (No attire, which could be conceived as provocative will be permitted e.g. Football, GAA or other Sport Shirts).

Must not verbally, visually or physically abuse his/her partner/opponent, the umpire, officials or spectators.

Must not use offensive language on court.

Must not physically abuse his/her racquet, the ball, the table, surrounds or any other equipment while on court.

5. Must fulfil his/her commitment having entered a tournament or accepted an invitation to play in a tournament or match.

6. Must not bring the good name of the Irish Table Tennis Association Limited into disrepute by any unreasonable behaviour.

7. Must at all times comply with the rules and the spirit of the game as applied by the Irish Table Tennis Association Limited and approved by the ITTF.

SCOPE

The Code of Conduct will apply in all events run under the auspices of the Irish Table Tennis Association Limited Munster Branch, and to its members and all persons under its jurisdiction taking part in events outside the country.

Procedures

· All offences against the Code of Conduct will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 3.5.2 of the ITTF Handbook.

· In addition any breaches brought to the Notice of the Tournament Referee must be included in the Tournament Referee’s Report to the Management Committee.

· Any offences so recorded may be subject to further disciplinary action.

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