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E701        *Quiet in the pits during ceremonies. During ceremonies outside of Playoff MATCHES, team members may not:

A.      use power tools

B.      use loud hand tools (hammers, saws, etc.), or

C.      shout, yell, or use loud voices, unless as a demonstration of approval during a ceremonial activity.

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Rule E702
E702        *Pit person limit during ceremonies is 5. No more than 5 team members may be in the pits during ceremonies outside of Playoff MATCHES. Each team must have at least 1 representative observing ceremonies to be responsible for relaying important information to the entire team.
Rule E703
E703        *Be respectful during anthems. Team members, including any remaining in the pits, should exhibit peaceful behavior during the presentation of all national anthems. If team members wish to abstain from traditional anthem observance behaviors, they have a right to do so, as long as they remain silent and non-disruptive.
Rule E501
E501        *Pits are unavailable if closed. Teams may not access their pit area outside the designated hours.
Rule E604
E604        *No noisy carts. Carts may not be equipped with music or other sound-generating devices.
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