4.. REQUIREMENTS BEFORE AND AFTER MATCHES

(i) It is ESSENTIAL that matches commence at 7.30pm or shortly afterwards. For that reason tables and nets etc., need to be in place BEFORE that time. Do NOT expect to turn up for a match to find this has been done for you - it is your team's responsibility!

(ii) If you want some pre-match practice time then allow for this in your arrival time.

(iii) It is common courtesy that, on the opposing team's arrival, you immediately vacate the table to allow them to "knock-up".

(iv) If you are the "home" side, you must ensure you have a clean match ball and that you have completed the home team names on the results card BEFORE handing the card to your opponents for their team names and order of play.

(v) When the match is completed it is the responsibility of ALL MEMBERS of the HOME SIDE to dismantle the table and net, return them to the appropriate storage area, clear chairs etc., and to ensure the area is left clear of cups, cans and any other litter.

(vi) If a committee member is present, the HOME team captain must make them aware of the final result of your match. That team captain also has the responsibility to post the result card to the appropriate divisional secretary (see handbook) unless a committee member has agreed to perform that duty on your behalf.


5. DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The Chatham Table Tennis Club Committee reserve the right to impose the following disciplinary actions in the event of any of the foregoing rules being breached or disregarded:

(i) On the first occasion, the offender will receive a verbal reprimand and an explanation as to why the particular behaviour was unacceptable and an understanding agreed that it will not be repeated.

(ii) A failure to heed that verbal warning and a subsequent re-offence will result in a formal written warning (in the case of junior players, this will be sent directly to the parents) which will demand an improvement in behavioural attitudes.

(iii) Should these two initial actions fail to correct the behaviour then this WILL result in the offender in being permanently barred from club membership and it will be at the discretion of the committee as to whether any pre-paid subscriptions will be returned.

5. GENERAL SUMMARY

The Committee accepts that the large majority of Club Members behave accordingly and it does not wish to offend those who do so. Unfortunately, however, there will always be the few who show no respect for others in their bad behaviour and poor attitudes. Chatham Table Tennis Club have ambitions to become highly respected throughout our sport and we can not afford to tolerate those who would seek to mar those ambitions.