Code of conduct
It is is our aim to provide you with a safe, friendly and enjoyable environment at our fantastic Table Tennis facility. In order to assist us and to ensure that all members enjoy their visits to our association, we insist that you adhere to this code of conduct.
Code of Conduct for Players:
- Learn to play by the rules.
- Respect coaches, team-mates, opponents, officials and their decisions. Treat officials as you would expect to be treated by them.
- Play for fun and enjoyment.
- Be a good sport; win with modesty, lose with dignity.
- Always arrive in good time for training and matches.
- Always bring and wear the correct kit including a shirt, shorts, pants or skirt and non marking footwear. Clothing colour shall be clearly different to the colour of ball being used.
- Always inform the organiser in plenty of time if you are unavailable for any match. (preferably at least one - two days before a match).
- Treat our facility with respect. Aim to leave the stadium in better condition than it was when you arrived.
- When umpiring stay focused and alert. Do not bring an MP3 player, cell phone or other distraction to the umpire stand.
- No food or soft drinks to be consumed in the playing areas.
- Do not make excessive noise that may disturb other players.
Failure to comply with any of the above may be deemed as a breach of the Code of Conduct. In the event of a breach by a member or visitor, the association reserves the right to discipline the offender as it sees fit.
Acceptance
Members and visitors will be deemed to have accepted this Code of Conduct by attending the association's premises and may obtain a copy for their own reference.