No member shall refuse to abide by an umpire's decision, or in the case of disputed rulings, the final decision negotiated by the competing game managers.

No member will be allowed to participate in NVSS play if he has in his possession alcoholic beverages or illigal drugs or appears on the field of play under the obvious influence of such.

No member shall engage in using threatening or insulting language or gestures, or any abusive tactics.

No member shall use rough tactics against any person. Similarly, no member shall violently throw or use any object against another individual that might cause physical harm to that individual.

No member shall engage in any physical attack, including shoving or hitting, against another person.

A member is liable for immediate removal from play and temporary suspension from further play by not adhering to this Code of Conduct.

Managers on the field have responsibility for handling violations of the Code of Conduct. Should violations occur, managers may immediately remove such members from the game in progress (and subsequent game scheduled that day, if applicable), and report the incident as soon as possible to the NVSS First Vice President.

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Discipline and Appeals to Code of Conduct Violations:

Any member who violates the Code of Conduct may be removed immediately from the game (and subsequent game scheduled that day, if applicable) by the team manager. The manager shall report the incident to the First Vice President as soon as possible. The First Vice President has the authority to suspend the player(s) for two (2) additional Game Dates.

A member who has been suspended for additional game dates may appeal the ruling to the Board of Directors by writing a letter to the President within 5 days. the President shall call a meeting of the Board to review the ruling and allow the disciplined player an opportunity to speak before the Board. When the President receives an appeal in writing, the player shall be reinstated to his team pending a ruling by the Board.