Fans are asked to use common sense and behave responsibly while attending Stratman Sports organized volleyball events. Enjoying the competition, celebrating and cheering for a team is welcomed! Actively cheering against any team, becoming involved in a match or harassing participants is NOT permitted.
Inappropriate language or action that is disruptive to a sportsmanlike atmosphere, or interferes with a player's, coach's or official's participation is unacceptable.
Examples of unacceptable fan, player or coach's behavior:
Stratman Sports asks all coaches, parents & fans to encourage good sportsmanship. Stratman Sports asks that coaches monitor and correct their own fan behavior. If an official response becomes necessary, the following procedure will be used to resolve the situation.
1st Infraction (Warning) - A Stratman Sports Director or official will communicate to the team captain or coach that there is disruptive fan behavior or unsportsmanlike conduct that needs to cease immediately.
2nd Infraction - A Stratman Sports Director or facility manager will encourage the coach to have disruptive fan(s) leave the playing facility to avoid further incident. If the coach is violating the code of conduct - this will be his/her final warning until automatic team forfeiture.
3rd Infraction - Play is suspended immediately; the team loses the match.
4th Infraction (Recurring Issue on a separate date from the 3rd Infraction) - Team is withdrawn from the league with NO refund.
Any disruptive fan behavior or unsportsmanlike conduct must be reported to tony@stratmansports.com in writing within 48 hours of the incident(s).