Wed Mar 20, 2013, 08:06am
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Stirrer of the Pot
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Lowcountry, SC
Posts: 2,380
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Quote:
Originally Posted by topper
Don't forget:
13.2 Physical Contact with an Umpire or Opponent
Any threat of physical intimidation or harm, including pushing, shoving, spitting,
kicking, throwing at or attempting to make aggressive physical contact, or use
of equipment in a combative manner, shall not be tolerated and is considered
fighting.
EFFECT—The perpetrator shall be ejected and then suspended from
the institution’s next two scheduled and played contests in a
traditional season (spring). For a second offense by an individual
in the same season, the individual shall serve a four-game
suspension. For a third offense by an individual in the same
season, the individual shall be suspended for the remainder of the
season, including postseason competition (if applicable).....
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Yeah, I forgot about that one. 
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