Governance and Regulation Flashcards
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Which ITF document outlines the code of conduct that all ITF-certified coaches are expected to follow?
Answer: ITF Code of Ethics and Conduct
The ITF Code of Ethics and Conduct defines professional, ethical, and behavioural standards for ITF-certified coaches and officials.
Under the ITF Tennis Anti-Doping Programme, which type of sample collection can occur without advance notice to the player?
Answer: Out-of-competition testing
Out-of-competition testing allows anti-doping authorities to collect samples at any time and location without giving the player prior notice.
What does 'ITF Pro Circuit' refer to in terms of governance?
Answer: The ITF-run tier of professional events below the main ATP and WTA tours
The ITF Pro Circuit is a series of professional events organized by the ITF that sits below the ATP Tour and WTA Tour, providing a pathway for developing professionals.
Under ITF regulations, what action may a chair umpire take if a player's behaviour constitutes 'Unsportsmanlike Conduct'?
Answer: Issue a warning, then point penalty, then game penalty, then default
The ITF Code Violation procedure follows a progressive scale: warning → point penalty → game penalty → default for repeated or severe unsportsmanlike conduct.
When does the ITF require a player to submit a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)?
Answer: Before using a prohibited substance or method for legitimate medical reasons
A TUE must be obtained in advance when a player requires a prohibited substance or method to treat a genuine medical condition.
In ITF Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup competitions, what is the role of the 'Tie Captain'?
Answer: To select players and oversee the team during competition
The Tie Captain is responsible for selecting the team, deciding the playing order, and managing the team's conduct throughout the competition.
According to ITF governance, which of the following best describes the 'ITF Board of Directors'?
Answer: The executive body that manages ITF affairs between Annual General Meetings
The ITF Board of Directors serves as the executive governing body that manages the organization's affairs and implements AGM decisions between annual meetings.