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This Code applies
to all members of Petanque New
Zealand affiliated clubs, and
all spectators at Petanque New
Zealand events.
Players
During all games
players are expected to:
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Play and
abide by the rules of the
game as instructed by the
Tournament
Organising
Committee and Umpire(s) of
the day.
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Play the game
in a sporting manner.
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Not use foul,
abusive or insulting
language, particularly to
other players,
officials and
spectators.
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Accept
without argument the
decisions of the Umpire(s).
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Observe the
correct dress of the day.
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Not drink
alcohol during games, and to
excess for the duration of
the competition (i.e.
arriving under the influence
at the start of the day is
unacceptable).
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Not smoke
during games, or on the
terrain at any time (i.e.
even if on the terrain
watching another game).
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Not leave
bags and other personal
items, including drinks, on
the piste. They must be a
minimum of 30cm outside the
dead ball line so as not to
constitute an obstacle.
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Not leave
unplayed boules on the
playing area. They may be
left behind the dead ball
line at the playing end of
the piste.
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Switch off
mobile phones during games.
Any player who is
found to be in breach of this
code of behaviour will be
considered to be guilty of
improper behaviour and liable to
the penalties in Articles 37,
38, and 39 of the rules of the
game.
Spectators
(Note that
players are spectators for the
purpose of any game other than
that in which they are playing.)
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Spectators
must observe total silence
while a player is preparing
to throw a boule, as
required by Article 17 of
the FIPJP Rules.
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Only players
involved in a particular
game and the umpire(s) of
the day are permitted on the
piste during play.
Spectators, friends etc may
not enter the playing area
to advise, coach or
otherwise communicate with
the players
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Supporters
and/or family or friends
must not encroach onto the
terrain or allow any pets or
children to do so during
play.
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Spectators
should refrain from making
or receiving telephone calls
anywhere near where games
are in progress.
Any spectator,
who through his or her actions
causes a disruption or
disturbance on the piste shall
be removed from the ground with
possible disciplinary action
and/or suspension of licence if
applicable and depending on the
severity of the offence.
March 2006
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