Does this constitute fighting ?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Chess Ref

"Fighting includes, but is not limited to combative acts such as......the usual suspects"

So I might be able to say that running at each other while yelling is a combative act..

You could say that, but I would advise you to deal in concrete specifics instead of trying to make a rule fit a situation. Keep it simple and go with what you've got. In this case don't bother with the fighting issue, just apply the definition of a flagrant foul to the actions of these players and use that as your basis for DQing them. It makes for a more straightforward report and you won't be second-guessed nearly as much as you would if open yourself up by trying to justify invoking the fighting rule.

Just my opinion.

[Chess Ref]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

You could say that, but I would advise you to deal in concrete specifics instead of trying to make a rule fit a situation. Keep it simple and go with what you've got. In this case don't bother with the fighting issue, just apply the definition of a flagrant foul to the actions of these players and use that as your basis for DQing them. It makes for a more straightforward report and you won't be second-guessed nearly as much as you would if open yourself up by trying to justify invoking the fighting rule.

Just my opinion.

Agreed. I wasn't married to my position. I was more bored at home then anything. . That and i haven't played with the kids in this sandbox in awhile.....