Grampian Squash

· Code of Conduct ·

The following Code of Conduct has been adopted by Scottish Squash and is hereby adopted for use within Grampian Region. The Grampian Squash Committee will consider any contraventions in consultation, as appropriate, with the Scottish Squash Disciplinary Committee and impose a warning, fine, ban or suspension or such other action as deemed appropriate in the circumstances.

The following offences may be subject to disciplinary action:

1. (i) A player who verbally or physically abuses his/her opponent, the marker, referee, officials, spectators or the sponsors.

     (ii) A player who, shows dissent to the marker, referee or officials.

2. (i) A player who, having entered a tournament or accepted an invitation to play, withdraws from the event or fails to attend.

(ii) A player who fails to complete a match.

(iii) A player who defaults from a tournament or event.

The Committee may require evidence or proof of bona fide injury, illness or other emergency situation.

3.  A player who does not comply with the rules of the game, or the spirit of the game as understood by Scottish Squash.

4. A player guilty of any unreasonable conduct, which will bring the good name of Grampian Squash into disrepute, or be detrimental to its interests.

5. A player guilty of drugs (see doping regulations contained in Scottish Squash Year Book). Detailed guidelines are available from Scottish Squash on request.

Notes concerning the function of the Scottish Squash Disciplinary Committee:

1. Following the reporting of an incident to the Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of Scottish Squash, a meeting of the Disciplinary Committee shall be convened to discuss the complaint. A player shall be notified of the likely charge to be made against him/her and shall be requested to submit his/her views to that Committee. Communication will take place through the Secretary of Scottish Squash.

2. A player may appeal against disciplinary action taken against him or her other than against a written warning with regard to future conduct. Any appeal must be received by the Secretary of Scottish Squash in writing within 30 days of the postmark of the letter notifying the player of the disciplinary action (which letter will be sent recorded delivery).

3. Those appointed to hear the appeal may confirm, set aside, reduce or increase any penalties previously imposed. If the Appeals Committee considers the appeal to have been frivolous, it may add the cost of the appeal on to any penalty already incurred.

4   The Code of Conduct will apply in all events run under the auspices of Scottish Squash and any amendment to the Code will be published in the Scottish Squash Year Book and Newsletter. Players competing in other countries should familiarise themselves with the code of that country.

· Guidelines for the Organisers of Grampian Squash Tournaments ·

1. Tournaments will be played on a knockout basis if there are more than 4 entrants.

2. Tournaments will be played on a round-robin basis if there are 4 or less entrants.

3. A plate competition will be run if there are 4 or more players eligible.

4. Rounds from different sections of a tournament (e.g. two different age groups) may only be combined and played as one match with the agreement of both players.

5. Players may enter as many sections of a tournament (assuming eligibility) as they wish, but special arrangements to accommodate such multiple entries will not be made.

6. Prize or trophy allocations will be as follows:

Main Competitions

· 3 or fewer entrants - winner and runner-up

· between 4 and 15 entrants - winner and runner-up

· 16 or more entrants - winner, runner-up and both beaten semi-finalists

Plate Competitions

· up to 6 entrants - winner and runner-up

· 7 or more entrants - winner and runner-up

7. The value of prizes and/or trophies will normally be solely at the discretion of the Committee, or any person acting with their authority, but will take into account entry fees and sponsorship received and reasonable disbursements made.