He must always be present and must have a Vice-Director on hand during any extraordinary absence. The Director is obliged to refuse the registration of players barred or suspended by the Disciplinary Committee of the Worldwide Backgammon Federation. Once a match is in progress, players may not use electronic or mechanical, printed or written aids except to keep score. Player may forbid his opponent from wearing headphones. Any violation shall forfeit any remaining matches and all Tournament winnings.
Spectators have no right to draw attention to any misplays or comment on plays.
Player may request Director to bar one or more spectators from viewing his match and it will not be necessary for a player to give a reason. Spectators, except to report cheating to Director, may testify about their observations only at request of Director or Tournament Committee. A player receiving unsolicited advice from a spectator must summon Director at once. If a player is found to have received solicited advice from a spectator, both shall forfeit any remaining matches and all Tournament winnings. The format of each event shall be stated in the Tournament Program.