SECTION A ---
ON THE COURTS
An NHPA member, while in competition, shall make no
disturbing noises or movements that would distract the
opponent or contestants on adjacent courts. Other
inappropriate behavior would include profanity, abusive
language, obscene gestures, etc. The first offense
shall call for a warning from the judge or
Tournament/League Official. A second offense shall call
for a forfeiture of the game being played. Any further
offenses shall call for a forfeiture of all games. This
member shall also be subject to a one (1) year
suspension from the NHPA. (See Bylaws for additional
information).
SECTION
B --- SPORTSMANSHIP
Any NHPA member, who indulges in heckling or unfair
rooting, uses profanity or abusive language, makes
obscene gestures, or exhibits any other form of
un-sportsmanlike conduct toward the contestants,
Tournament/League Officials, or other NHPA members who
are in the area of the courts, shall be subject to
expulsion from the Tournament/League and from the site.
This member shall also be subject to a one (1) year
suspension from the NHP26 (See Bylaws for additional
information).
SECTION
C --- DRESS CODE
All contestants competing in a sanctioned tournament
shall have, as a minimum their last name and State or
Country abbreviation professionally lettered on the
back of their shirts. Said shirts cannot be sleeveless.
No cut-offs are permitted and closed-toe shoes must be
worn. Contestants who do not comply may not be allowed
to participate in the event.
SECTION
D --- ALCOHOL, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ILLEGAL CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCES
During a sanctioned tournament, the use of alcohol, any
form of tobacco, or illegal controlled substances while
in the confines of the courts shall be prohibited for
all contestants. Violations may result in the
forfeiture of games.
SECTION
E --- PROTESTS
If a contestant does not agree with a ruling or
decision, a protest shall be made to the judge or
Tournament/League Official(s) at the time the problem
occurs. If the problem cannot be resolved on the
courts, the Tournament/League Official(s) shall make
the final ruling on all protests. This ruling may occur
after the game has been completed. |