Official Authority & Player Compliance Obligations

Overview

Rules defining the authority of referees and officials, the responsibilities of players to comply with instructions, and the procedures for enforcement during regulated paintball matches.

Key Points

• Officials may halt play, inspect equipment, or remove players
• Players must comply with calls and instructions immediately
• Disputes are resolved through documented procedures
• Failure to comply escalates into conduct or major penalties

Details

Officials have authority to enforce all rules related to safety, conduct, equipment, and match structure. This authority includes the power to pause play, reposition players, initiate checks, assess penalties, and remove participants from the field.

Players are required to comply immediately with any instruction offered by an official, including elimination acknowledgments, equipment checks, movement restrictions, or commands to remain stationary during neutral calls.

Rulebooks outline proper dispute procedures. Players may request clarification after a point concludes, but may not challenge or debate calls during active play unless the rule set specifically allows limited forms of clarification.

Failure to comply with official instructions is considered a conduct violation. Severity determines whether the result is a minor, major, or gross-misconduct penalty.

These rules ensure that officiating authority is recognized and upheld, enabling consistent rule enforcement across all events.

Related Topics

• Refereeing & Officiating Standards
• Penalties & Infractions in 1v1 Paintball
• Rules, Safety & Player Conduct
• governance