SUGGESTED USA PICKLEBALL RULE CHANGES FOR 2024
| Rule Submission Title | Edit for clarity |
|---|---|
| USAP Board Vote | Passed |
| USAP Rules Committee Vote | Passed |
| USAP Rules Committee Vote Reason | Referees cannot call a medical time-out. They can only call referee time-outs, even if it is due to medical concerns. |
| Existing Rule # | 10.H.2.a |
| Proposed Rule Change | 10.H.2.a. In the interest of safety, if the referee determines a potential medical situation exists, (for example, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, etc.) and the player is unable to or refuses to call a medical timeout, the referee is authorized to call a referee timeout and summon medical personnel or the Tournament Director. Referee requested medical time-outs will not be charged against the player as either a standard or medical time-out. |
| Original Rule Text | 10.H.2.a. In the interest of safety, if the referee determines a potential medical situation exists, (for example, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, etc.) and the player is unable to or refuses to call a medical timeout, the referee is authorized to call a referee time-out and summon medical personnel or the Tournament Director. Referee requested medical time-outs will not be charged against the player. |
| Reasoning Behind Suggested Change | Referees cannot call a medical time-out. They can only call referee time-outs. |
| Rule Book Year | 2024 |
| Rule Change ID | 1026 |
| Date Created | April 10, 2023 |
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