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Paddle Tennis Rules of Play
Page 5: Code of Conduct & Behavior
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This code shall be strictly enforced at all sanctioned
tournaments by the tournament committee, tournament director, Paddle Tennis
Association Board of Directors, and/or linesmen, umpires or referees.
I. Profane or Abusive Language
Any player who uses language that is disrespectful to players,
linesmen, umpires, referees or spectators shall be penalized as stated in
this section. Said language includes profanity or conduct that is hostile
or abusive.
The fines may be issued by linesmen, umpires, referees or the tournament
director. No player may be defaulted without two warnings.
During the course of each match a player who violates the rules under
Section I shall be penalized as follows:
1st offense: loss of point
2nd offense: loss of game
3rd offense: default of match/$30.00 fine*
II. Flagrant Paddle Throwing
Any player who intentionally and flagrantly and without respect for the
safety of others throws their paddle shall be fined $100.00. Upon the 2nd
instance, player shall be fined an additional $100.00 and defaulted from
the tournament.
III. Failure to Referee
A player may be required to call lines following a winner's or loser's
bracket match, or at the discretion of the tournament director. A player
who fails to call lines when required shall be fined $25.00.
The linesman may be replaced by suitable replacements if approved by the
tournament director prior to the commencement of the match or during the
match.
IV. Dress Code
Proper court attire may be required at the discretion of the tournament
director or local club rules.
V. Payment of Fines
Said player who incurs a fine will not be allowed to participate in any
USPTA sanctioned event without first paying their fine. All fines are paid
to the USPTA.
*Fine:
Flagrant abuse before or after default including but not limited to
abusive language, throwing paddle, etc. Fines will be determined at the
discretion of the Paddle Tennis Associaton Board of Directors or each
affiliate where the offense occurs may handle its complaints. A letter
will be sent to violating players. Players have 30 days from the date of
the default to appeal. Their appeal must be in writing and sent to the
USPTA Board of Directors or affiliate. A date for the hearing will be set
with not more than five nor less than three board members. The player may
present his/her case including any witnesses. Vote of the Board will be
final and decision will be sent in writing within seven days.
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