4.6.3 Responsibilities of Team Captain
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This article is from the Table Tennis (Ping Pong) FAQ, by ttennis@bu.edu with numerous contributions by others.
4.6.3 Responsibilities of Team Captain
4.6.3.1Be responsible for fitness programs, selection of players in
team events, pairing of players in doubles, and all other aspects of
play including the following:
4.6.3.1.1Set practice schedules (within the times determined by the
manager), curfews, attendance times, etc., for all team and individual
play.
4.6.3.1.2Ensure attendance of non-playing members at all team ties
unless excused for a valid reason.
4.6.3.1.3Coaching players in both the team and individual events and
determine the need for assistants (unless coaches who will be
responsible to the captain have already been selected by the E.C.)
whom he may appoint as he sees fit.
4.6.3.1.4Prior to each tie, make all necessary arrangements with the
opposing captain and with the official in charge and deciding the
players and playing order.
4.6.3.1.5Maintain morale and discipline by encouraging players to
cooperate with each other, to think together, and to be together as
proud representatives of their country. Advise the players that the
tournament sponsors are their hosts who will judge us as
representatives of our country, of the athletic community, and of
table tennis.
4.6.3.1.6Ensure that the players' dress is proper at all times,
consulting with the manager as appropriate. This will include
ensuring that both members of each doubles team will wear
identically-colored shirts and identically-colored lower garments.
4.6.3.1.7Stress sportsmanship at all times, advising the players that
only the captain or other designated official may register complaints
during team play.
4.6.3.1.8Write to the players beforehand with comments about the
match, preparation for it, behavior, and dress.
4.6.3.1.9Arrange team meetings.
4.6.3.1.10Unless coaches have been selected, watch the opposing team
as closely as his own, looking for both weaknesses in their play and
for any infractions of which they may be guilty.
4.6.3.1.11Wear the appropriate uniform (playing or non-playing) which
will be provided.
4.6.3.2If a manager is not selected for an event, the men's captain
will assume the manager's duties in addition to his own.
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