Penalties and disqualification
Source: FIP rulebook, revision 01.01.2026.
Penalty table for players (code of conduct offences)
| Offence | Penalty |
|---|---|
| 1st offence | Warning |
| 2nd offence | Warning with loss of point |
| 3rd offence | Warning with disqualification |
Penalty table for coaches
| Offence | Penalty |
|---|---|
| 1st offence | Warning |
| 2nd offence | Removal from the match |
Note: offences by both members of the pair and even by the accredited coach are cumulative where they concern coaching.
Immediate disqualification
In the event of a very serious offence (very serious physical or verbal assault), the Referee may determine the immediate disqualification of the player or coach who committed the offence.
- If the disqualification falls on a player contesting a match: they lose the match and must leave the competition.
- If it falls on a coach, captain or player accredited or entered in the competition: they are disqualified and must leave it.
Rulebook revision history
| Date | Place |
|---|---|
| 26/08/2008 | Calgary, Canada |
| 15/10/2009 | Seville, Spain |
| 01/12/2010 | Riviera Maya, Mexico |
| 24/10/2014 | Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
| 18/11/2016 | Cascais, Portugal |
| 28/04/2021 | Rome, Italy |
| 28/11/2025 | Acapulco, Mexico |