Introduction
Because children often attend NNL events and watch NNL live broadcasts, participating athletes must act as model citizens and uphold a Standard of Excellence and Sportsmanship. In addition, athletes must conform to the standards listed below in both the Criminal Acts, Convictions, and Registries section as well as the Other Conduct section.
Standard of Excellence and Sportsmanship
In order to adhere to this standard of excellence, athletes must not:
In addition, the NNL expects all athletes to:
Athletes must comply with all applicable criminal codes while competing. In addition, an individual may not compete in the NNL if they have done any of the following:
Other Conduct
While many aspects of conduct can be predicted, there are always unforeseen situations. Because of this, the National Ninja League board of directors reserves the right to temporarily or permanently remove and/or ban athletes from participating in NNL events for any reason.
Because children often attend NNL events and watch NNL live broadcasts, participating athletes must act as model citizens and uphold a Standard of Excellence and Sportsmanship. In addition, athletes must conform to the standards listed below in both the Criminal Acts, Convictions, and Registries section as well as the Other Conduct section.
Standard of Excellence and Sportsmanship
In order to adhere to this standard of excellence, athletes must not:
- use vulgar or profane language\
- engage in conduct that could reasonably be deemed abusive, intimidating, bullying, mocking, or embarrassing
- attempt to improperly influence any individual responsible for judging or administering a competition
- interfere with other athletes while they are on the course
- steal or damage the property of the hosting facility
- wear clothing that violates the dress code set by the NNL or the facility
In addition, the NNL expects all athletes to:
- treat everyone at the event with respect
- maintain good sportsmanship under all circumstances
Athletes must comply with all applicable criminal codes while competing. In addition, an individual may not compete in the NNL if they have done any of the following:
- been deemed a sex offender by any state or federal jurisdiction
- been convicted of, or plead guilty or no contest to, a criminal charge or indictment directly or indirectly relating to sexual misconduct or child abuse
- been listed on any state or federal sexual offender list or registry
- violated a law or regulation specifically designed to protect minors
- committed an act that could reasonably be deemed an act of sexual misconduct, child abuse, or conduct endangering a minor
Other Conduct
While many aspects of conduct can be predicted, there are always unforeseen situations. Because of this, the National Ninja League board of directors reserves the right to temporarily or permanently remove and/or ban athletes from participating in NNL events for any reason.
