== Preamble ==
The favorable reputations reputation of SCRABBLE® Brand Crossword Game and the North American SCRABBLE Players Association (NASPA) are is a valuable assets. They create asset that creates tangible benefits for all NASPA members.
SCRABBLE NASPA players and officials serve as ambassadors for the our game. Accordingly, everyone involved in organized SCRABBLE NASPA activities should refrain from engaging in conduct or behavior detrimental to the integrity of SCRABBLE our reputation when attending a club or tournament. All SCRABBLE participants should also strive to present a positive image during SCRABBLE events even during those times when they are away from the tournament area, in such places as restaurants or hotels.
Players and directors are reminded that their friends, spouses, relatives, and other associates who attend SCRABBLE NASPA events with them should not negatively disrupt the event nor impede club and tournament officials from doing their jobs.
Players and officials are encouraged, to the best of their abilities, to be cooperative and courteous with media personnel who are covering SCRABBLE NASPA events.
A SCRABBLE NASPA event should be an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Behavior that is deemed harmful to this objective will not be tolerated. All players are urged to inform club and tournament directors about any incidents which are detrimental to the positive atmosphere at a SCRABBLE NASPA event. In order to create a pleasant atmosphere at SCRABBLE NASPA events, the following guidelines have been established.
NASPA may also announce that this Code of Conduct is in effect in specific