Removal from Contest/Rushing the Field, Court or Pitch
As we look ahead to a new year of competition and in keeping with our motto, “Competition with Honor”, the TAPPS Executive Board has unanimously approved the following penalties in the cases of a coach, athlete or fan being removed from an athletic contest. In addition, the Board has addressed the issue of fans rushing the field, court or pitch. The following are in place for the 2024-25 school year:
Removal from Contest:
- Fan – school is fined $250
- Player – 1 game suspension (1st half of next game in football) and a $100 fine ($200 fine for playoffs)
- Coach – 2 game suspension (1 game in football), public reprimand and a $300 fine ($500 fine for playoffs)
- After 3 ejections (player or coach) in a sport/5 ejections as a school
In addition to a required meeting by the coaches and AD with TAPPS, the AD will receive a public reprimand and probation.
Fans rushing the field/court/pitch at the buzzer with no incident (players and officials no longer on the court):
- First Offense – warning
- Second Offense – $1500 fine
- Third Offense – $1500 fine and no fans at next game
Fans rushing the field/court/pitch at the buzzer with players and officials still on the court:
- First Offense – $1500 fine
- Second Offense – $1500 fine and no fans at next game
- Third Offense – Additional sanctions to be determined by TAPPS
Please join TAPPS in our 2024 commitment to Competition with Honor. If questions arise, please contact the TAPPS office at [email protected] or 254-947-9268.