1. Wherever and whenever you are playing Table Tennis , behave properly and respect the environment and other’s property. Be a credit to your Association and your club.
2. Be friendly and courteous to all players irrespective of age and experience.
2. Be friendly and courteous to all players irrespective of age and experience.
3. Understand the rules of the sport at all times.
4. Treat your opponents as you would like them to treat you.
5. Do not swear or lose your temper.
6. Do not argue with players officials or spectators.
7. Respect the umpire even if he is a member of the opposing team or club . Query a decision if you must but do so politely and without dissent.
8. At the end of the game thank the player for a good game.
9. If you umpire a game , be consistent and fair to all players.
10. Whether you are involved in the game or not always observe the rule of good sportsmanship. Acts of gamesmanship designed solely to put an opponent off his or her game is unacceptable.
11. When you are watching a game applaud only a player’s good shots and not their mistakes.
12. Out of courtesy, mobile phones should be switched off during play, unless prior arrangements have been agreed between captains.