USA Table Tennis expressly prohibits the practice of initiation ceremonies or hazing designed to cause
embarrassment, offense or otherwise degrade the victim. This policy extends to the hazing of any
individual involved in USA Table Tennis.
This prohibition does not prohibit team building activities designed to establish team bonds, and do
not have potential to cause harm to a participant, coach, volunteer, director, employee or member of
USA Table Tennis. For example, acceptable behaviors may include a younger player or rookie bringing
in equipment at the end of practice.
Upon proof of violation of USA Table Tennis’s Hazing policy the offender will be subject to
appropriate disciplinary action. Normally, this action may be expulsion or suspension from USA Table
Tennis and referral to law enforcement authorities.