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Code of Conduct

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Shotocup expects all athletes, coaches, parents, spectators, officials, volunteers, and staff to act with respect, discipline, and fairness.

This Code of Conduct applies at all Shotocup events and related activities.

01General Standard

All attendees must:

  • Show respect to others
  • Follow event rules
  • Follow venue rules
  • Listen to officials and staff
  • Support fair competition
  • Act in a safe manner
  • Protect the dignity of athletes
  • Keep the event environment positive and orderly

02Athlete Conduct

Athletes must:

  • Compete fairly
  • Follow referee instructions
  • Respect opponents
  • Respect officials
  • Wear required uniform and protective equipment
  • Attend check-in on time
  • Stay ready for their division
  • Control contact and behavior
  • Accept results with discipline

Athletes must not:

  • Use excessive contact
  • Taunt opponents
  • Argue with officials
  • Refuse to bow or show respect
  • Fight outside the competition area
  • Use abusive language
  • Throw equipment
  • Delay a match
  • Give false information during registration

03Coach Conduct

Coaches must:

  • Support athletes in a calm and respectful way
  • Follow coaching-area rules
  • Respect officials and volunteers
  • Help athletes report to divisions on time
  • Know the event rules
  • Model good sportsmanship

Coaches must not:

  • Abuse officials
  • Intimidate athletes
  • Interfere with matches
  • Enter restricted areas without permission
  • Encourage unsafe contact
  • Delay the event
  • Use offensive language
  • Pressure officials to change decisions outside the proper process

04Parent and Spectator Conduct

Parents and spectators must:

  • Support athletes respectfully
  • Stay in approved spectator areas
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Avoid interfering with matches
  • Respect all schools and athletes
  • Keep walkways and competition areas clear

Parents and spectators must not:

  • Shout abuse at athletes or officials
  • Enter the competition area without permission
  • Threaten or harass anyone
  • Coach from restricted areas
  • Challenge officials during matches
  • Create disruption
  • Record or post content meant to embarrass minors or athletes

05Official and Volunteer Conduct

Officials and volunteers must:

  • Act fairly
  • Follow event procedures
  • Treat all athletes with respect
  • Avoid conflicts of interest where possible
  • Protect athlete safety
  • Keep event information confidential where required
  • Report serious concerns to event leadership

06Harassment and Abuse

Shotocup does not accept:

  • Bullying
  • Threats
  • Harassment
  • Racial abuse
  • Sexual comments
  • Intimidation
  • Discrimination
  • Physical aggression
  • Online abuse connected to the event

Any person who engages in this conduct may be removed from the event.

07Respect for Officials

Referee and judge decisions must be respected.

Questions must follow the event process.

Public abuse of officials will not be accepted.

08Social Media Conduct

Shotocup expects responsible social media behavior.

Attendees must not use social media to:

  • Harass athletes
  • Target minors
  • Attack officials
  • Spread false event information
  • Post unsafe or humiliating content
  • Encourage conflict between schools

09Consequences

Shotocup may take one or more actions if this Code is breached:

  • Verbal warning
  • Removal from the competition area
  • Removal from the venue
  • Disqualification
  • Loss of coach access
  • Cancellation of registration
  • Refusal of future entry
  • Report to a school, association, venue, or authority where needed