Was it a dress code violation?

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This can be interpreted in a few ways, but it does state a player can remove his sport coat and tie. However, no where does it state they can remove their shoes. So....the question is now, how do you interpret the dress code and was there a violation of the dress code?

"International Pool Tour Dress Code:
IPT Member Players are expected to be dressed professionally at all times while at an IPT tournament, meeting, exhibition, media event, interview, public appearance, or any time while representing the International Pool Tour. The following guidelines outline the IPT dress code. This dress code may change at any time with or without notice. It is a player's responsibility to be familiar with this dress code. Any questions about certain garments that might not meet this code must be cleared by the Tour Director in advance.

Male players -
The minimum expected dress code for male players is dress slacks, dress shoes (clean and polished), long sleeve button-up dress shirt (with collar), and sport coat. While playing, players may remove their sport coat and roll up their sleeves (if desired). The suggested dress code for male players is a formal suit and tie, with or without a vest, a button-up dress shirt (with collar), and dress shoes, or a sport coat and tie. Turtle necks may also be worn with a sport coat. While playing, players may remove their coat and tie if desired, and roll up their sleeves. No short sleeve shirts are allowed. All shirts must be tucked in with the exception of certain turtle necks."
 
a_susie_cue said:
This can be interpreted in a few ways, but it does state a player can remove his sport coat and tie. However, no where does it state they can remove their shoes. So....the question is now, how do you interpret the dress code and was there a violation of the dress code?
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Did somebody remove their shoes while playing? Must have been a chick, they're the only ones I've ever seen do this.

Dress codes SUCK for any event, even more so for playing pool.
 
Danny Harriman did before he climbed up on the table to shhot a shot he couldn't reach. Apparently there is no one foot on the floor rule in the IPT.....Maybe the rules state one shoe on the floor...lol

McCue Banger McCue
 
As long as Danny keeps his Windy City Open dress shirt ON while playing, I will be a happy camper!:) Other than that he is welcome to take most of anything else off! lol!
 
DelaWho??? said:
Danny Harriman did before he climbed up on the table to shhot a shot he couldn't reach. Apparently there is no one foot on the floor rule in the IPT.....Maybe the rules state one shoe on the floor...lol

McCue Banger McCue
You mean you can actually climb on the table:confused: :confused:
 
catscradle said:
Dress codes SUCK for any event, even more so for playing pool.

Why? Do you object to the players being dressed decent now and then? Until I moved to the south, I never saw a state tournament without one.
 
yes, danny did indeed remove his shoes and climb on all fours to make a shot. he was the 3rd player to do it during this ipt tourney (varner also). it was not a dress code violation because he asked the ref FIRST.
 
Pushout said:
Why? Do you object to the players being dressed decent now and then? Until I moved to the south, I never saw a state tournament without one.

Why? What's it got to do with pool, that's why. People can wear what they want where they want and that's how it should be. I happen to think people look silly as hell in tuxedos, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be allowed to wear them. I also think people look silly as hell in too big pants hanging half way down their ass, but that doesn't mean they should not be able to wear them. Anything that doesn't interfer with your opponents game should be allowed. I can't think of a think people could wear that would interfer with my game.

What I object to is not what people wear but somebody else defining "decent" for me. I think "decent" is a pair jeans, sneakers, and a t-shirt; and that anything else is pretentious. I think everybody should be able to wear what they define as decent; even if it is with a flat brimmed ball cap (and I consider a non-rolled baseball cap brim sacriligious:)) sideways on their head.

Dress doesn't make the man, people's phoney valuation of dress makes a phoney estimation of what the man is by others. As I say dress codes are pretentious and don't change what pool and poolplayers are. I bum is a bum in a tux and a good person is still a good person in baggy jeans.
 
catscradle said:
Why? What's it got to do with pool, that's why. People can wear what they want where they want and that's how it should be. I happen to think people look silly as hell in tuxedos, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be allowed to wear them. I also think people look silly as hell in too big pants hanging half way down their ass, but that doesn't mean they should not be able to wear them. Anything that doesn't interfer with your opponents game should be allowed. I can't think of a think people could wear that would interfer with my game.

What I object to is not what people wear but somebody else defining "decent" for me. I think "decent" is a pair jeans, sneakers, and a t-shirt; and that anything else is pretentious. I think everybody should be able to wear what they define as decent; even if it is with a flat brimmed ball cap (and I consider a non-rolled baseball cap brim sacriligious:)) sideways on their head.

Dress doesn't make the man, people's phoney valuation of dress makes a phoney estimation of what the man is by others. As I say dress codes are pretentious and don't change what pool and poolplayers are. I bum is a bum in a tux and a good person is still a good person in baggy jeans.




i understand your point and i agree....but, look at golf and how the players are dressed, because they have to. baseball, basketball, bowling( i know i can't put poker on this list....LOL). point is they are pro's and they represent there sport. they should and are required to dress that way, suits,slacks..all that. why do you think suits got so popular with everyone on TV. thay have to wear them so they put there flare to them. now they try to outdress everyone one else...LOL. i agree with the dress code
 
NYC cue dude said:
yes, danny did indeed remove his shoes and climb on all fours to make a shot. he was the 3rd player to do it during this ipt tourney (varner also). it was not a dress code violation because he asked the ref FIRST.

Dude~ This is the best reply to this thread.:D
 
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