1. Sportsmanship 

• Treat all participants, organisers, judges and staff with respect. 

• Avoid disrespectful language, offensive behaviour, or harassment. 

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2. Fair Play

• Play the game honestly and to the best of your ability. 

• Do not engage in cheating, including misrepresenting game state, manipulating cards or using unauthorised information. 

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3. Timeliness​

• Be punctual for your matches and follow tournament schedule. 

• Notify organisers if you need to step away or if you encounter any issue that may affect your participation. 

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4. Communication​

• Clearly communicate your actions during the game. 

• If there is a dispute, call a judge rather than attempting to resolve yourself. 

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5. Respect for Property ​

• Respect the venue and the property of others. 

• Keep the play area clean and organised. 

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6. Judges Decisions​

• Accept the decisions of the judges with grace, even if you disagree. 

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7. Noise levels​

• Maintain a reasonable noise level during matches to avoid disturbing other participants. 

• Use headphones if you want to listen to music during your matches. 

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8. Personal Hygiene​

• Maintain personal hygiene to ensure a comfortable environmnet for eveyrone. 

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9. Food & Drink​

• Follow venue rules regarding food and drinks. 

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10. Understanding the Rules

• Familiarize yourself the game rules and tournament specific rules. 

• Ask for clarification if there is something you don't understand.

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11. Feedback​

• Provide constructive feedback to organisers after the event. 

• Report any instances of unsportsmanlike conduct or rule violations. 

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12. Consequences of Violations ​

• Understand that violations of this Code of Conduct may result in penalties, suspension or disqualification from the event(s). 

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Last updated 15/01/24.