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August 2016 Article I: Purpose The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to maintain a quality and successful relationship with the owners, managers, and employees of the establishments that host League events, and with fellow teams and players. This Code of Conduct sets standards for the conduct of individuals and teams before, during and after scheduled League events, and on any public platforms or media that can be viewed by League members. Article II: Administration Section 2.1 The Code of Conduct Committee; hereafter referred to as the Committee, will be comprised of five members of the Board of Directors and the League Executive Director. The Committee will administer the Code of Conduct and determine sanctions for violations. Section 2.2 Any possible violations of the Code of Conduct that are reported during League play will be assessed by the Committee on site. The Committee will assess the complaint, determine whether a violation occurred, and determine possible sanctions. At least two Committee members must be on site to adjudicate the complaint. If fewer than two Committee members are on site, a member of the board may act as a committee member to adjudicate the complaint. Section 2.3 Any possible violations of the Code of Conduct that are reported outside of League play will be assessed by the Committee at the earliest possible convenience. Section 2.4 Any Committee members involved in a complaint must recuse themselves from discussions pertaining to the possible violation.
Article III: Violations Section 3.1 If a player suspects a violation has occurred it is that player’s responsibility to report it to their Team Captain. It is the Team Captain’s responsibility to report the possible violation to the Committee. Section 3.2 Examples of
possible violations of the Code of Conduct include:
3.3 Other actions not described herein will be considered by the Committee on a case by case basis. Article IV: Discipline 4.1 If the Committee determines a violation has occurred either during or outside of League play it is the responsibility of the Committee to determine the appropriate sanction for the team or individual in question. 4.2 Violations
can result in the following sanctions:
4.3 If the committee determines a violation has occurred during league play and an individual or teams is penalized a number of games or matches there shall be no points scored or awarded. There shall also be no opportunity for rematch. These losses of games or matches shall be scored in the same way as forfeits. 4.4 If a violation occurs not during League play, but when a player or a team are at an establishment because of League play, at a League sponsored event, or are communicating on an electronic public platform that can be viewed by League members, then the player or team is deemed to still be a representative of the League and so falls under this Code of Conduct and review by the Committee. 4.5 Players or teams that are found to have violated the Code of Conduct and are suspended from League play are not entitled to receive any fees paid to the League in advance of the violation such as team registrations, player registrations or nightly fees.
Appendix A: Further information on good sportsmanship League and tournament play is supposed to be fun. For nearly everyone, it’s a hobby, entertainment, or just a fun night out. At the same time teams and players are competing for prizes, so respect for the rules and for other players is paramount. In general it is important to: Know the rules; Give your best game; Win on merit, not gamesmanship or “sharking”; Be respectful of your opponent, the opposing team, other teams, and especially players on your own team. Some examples of respectful behaviour include:
Some examples of disrespectful behaviour include:
It is extremely important that players and Team Captains handle disputes the right way. The Code of Conduct provides a mechanism for filing complaints, and all complaints must come from Team Captains. |
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