Appendix 1

EXAMPLES OF MINOR INFRACTIONS:

1. a single incident of disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist comments or behavior directed towards others, including but not limited to peers, opponents, athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, spectators and sponsors;

2. conduct contrary to the ideals of fair play such as angry outbursts or arguing;

3. a single incident of being late for or absent from TEAM MEIBUKAN events and activities at which attendance is expected or required;

4. non-compliance with the rules and regulations under which TEAM MEIBUKAN events are conducted, whether at the local, provincial, national or international level.

EXAMPLES OF MAJOR INFRACTIONS:

1. repeated incidents of disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist comments or behaviour directed towards others, including but not limited to peers, opponents, athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, spectators and sponsors;

2. repeated conduct contrary to the ideals of fair play such as angry outbursts or arguing;

3. repeated incidents of being late for or absent from TEAM MEIBUKAN events and activities at which attendance is expected or required;

4. activities or behavior that interfere with the organization of a competition or with any athlete's preparation for a competition;

5. pranks, jokes or other activities which endanger the safety of others;

6. deliberate disregard for the rules and regulations under which TEAM MEIBUKAN events are conducted, whether at the local, provincial, national or international level;

7. any conduct that results in harm to the image, credibility or reputation of TEAM MEIBUKAN and/or its' sponsors;

8. abusive use of alcohol or any other illicit substance where abuse means a level of consumption which impairs the individual's ability to speak, walk or drive; causes the individual to behave in a disruptive manner; or interferes with the individual's ability to perform effectively and safely;

9. abuse of facilities or equipment

10. any use of alcohol or any other illicit substance by minors;

11. use of illicit drugs and narcotics;

12. use of banned performance enhancing drugs or methods