Extract WDFPF rulebook (2007)

k. Any lifter or coach, who by reason of misconduct upon or near the competition platform is likely to discredit the sport, will be given an official warning by the Chief Referee. If the misconduct continues, the Jury, or referees in the absence of a Jury, may disqualify the lifter and order the coach to leave the venue. The team manager/coach must be officially informed of both the warning and disqualification.

(See section “VII. CONDUCT OF COMPETITION; M. RULES CONCERNING DISOUALIFICATION

DUE TO MISCONDUCT.)

M. RULES CONCERNING DISQUALIFICATION DUE TO MISCONDUCT: Any lifter or coach, who by reason of misconduct on or near the competition platform which is likely to discredit the sport, shall be officially warned. If the misconduct continues, the Jury (or referees, in the absence of a Jury) may disqualify the lifter and order the coach to leave the venue. The team manager must be officially informed of both warning and disqualification.

Misconduct is behavior that is deemed to be:

1) Bullying.

2) Loud aggressive or intimidating behaviors.

3) Foul language.

4) Failing to treat the Referee’s or any Officials without absolute respect.