Code of Ethics

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Cribbage is a pastime that provides social opportunities to display true sportsmanship and respect for others, without rancor, animosity, or overwhelming self-interest during competition.

In view of these goals, the following are considered to be some of the unacceptable practices and are grounds for suspension or expulsion from the ACC:

• Marking or deforming cards for identification or manipulative purposes
• Controlling the location of the cards in the pack before cutting for first deal or when dealing
• Secreting cards for later retrieval, including surreptitiously dropping excess dealt cards from the hand
• Changing or altering scorecards
• Intentionally playing poorly for the purpose of enhancing the record of an opponent
• Actions or conversation unbecoming a member of the ACC (drunkenness, abusive language, etc.)
• Initiating a violation of rules for the purpose of gaining an advantage, whether actually gained or not, even though the rules specify a penalty for the violation
• Actions detrimental to the objectives of the ACC

By honoring all ACC rules, a player will have guidelines for good sportsmanship and fair play, resulting in an enjoyable experience for all participants.

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