==== a. Abuse of Equipment ====
Players shall not throw, slam, break, damage or destroy any game equipment or tournament equipment. This includes (by way of example, but is not restricted limited to) tiles, tile bags, racks, boards, clocks, chairs, tables, receptacles, documents, or computer equipment. This also includes personal items such as clipboards, pens, items of clothing, and other possessions.
==== b. Verbal Abuse ====
==== f. Deliberate Noncooperation with Tournament Officials ====
Players must strive to be cooperative with tournament officials and staff at all times. Deliberate noncooperation includes (by way of example, but is not limited to) refusing to complete mandatory paperwork, refusing to cooperate with official game annotators, refusing to leave the playing area when asked to do so, refusing to tidy the playing area, and other acts of noncompliance that hinder the smooth operation of a tournament.
==== g. Unsportsmanlike Conduct ====
=== Penalties for Classification 1 Code Violations ===
When a tournament director ascertains beyond a reasonable doubt that a player has committed a Classification 1 Code Violation, he/she the director is empowered to discipline said player in the following manner:
* 1st offense: official warning
==== a. Physical Abuse ====
Players shall not at any time physically abuse any official, opponent, or other person within the precincts of the tournament site. Physical abuse is defined as the unauthorized touching of an official, an opponent, or other person at a tournament site, with the intention of harmingthat harms, harassingharasses, provokingprovokes, or intimidating intimidates that individual.
The penalty for physical abuse is the immediate ejection of the perpetrator from the tournament, possible suspension from future events, and possible revocation of NASPA membership.
Players at SCRABBLE clubs and tournaments are honor-bound not to cheat. Cheating is a serious infraction that cannot be tolerated. Those who are caught cheating at a tournament will be immediately ejected and disqualified from the event. Any prize money will also be forfeited.
Acts of cheating can include (by way of example, but are not limited to)
1. Concealing or palming extra tiles.
10. Attempting, by any means, to look at a score sheet or notes that an opponent is concealing.
Those players whose actions and/or behaviors are suspicious will be warned that they are suspected of cheating. Any further occurrences of suspect behavior can result in ejection and disqualification from the tournament.
==== b. Suspicious Behavior ==== Those players whose actions and/or behaviors are deemed to be suspicious by the director will be warned that they are suspected of cheating. Any further occurrences of suspicious behavior can result in ejection and disqualification from the tournament. Note: It is understood that tournament newcomers may sometimes "accidentally" cheat or engage in suspicious behavior because of their inexperience. Considerable leeway and the benefit of the doubt should be accorded given to unseasoned players who violate the rules without malicious intent. These The rules pertaining to cheating are generally designed for experienced tournament players who are trying to gain an unfair advantage with their actions and who realize what they are doing is wrong and contrary to the spirit of the game.
=== Record of Code Violations ===
Tournament directors are obligated required to report all code violations to NASPA as soon as the event ends or sooner. NASPA will keep a record of all transgressions. An accumulation of transgressions will result in a warning that subsequent transgressions will result in longer suspensions and/or other disciplinary action.
=== Right to Appeal ===
A player who is penalized with one or more code violations has the right to file an appeal to NASPA. A written intention of the appeal must be submitted to NASPA within 30 days of the alleged incident. Upon receipt receiving such notice, NASPA , with the assistance of the Advisory Board, will investigate the circumstances of the code violation, and may, if deemed necessary, conduct a formal hearing. The At any time during the appeal process, the accused player may submit any evidence and /or present witnesses at the hearing to assist in his/her defense.