THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE CONSIDERED VIOLATIONS OF THE STRATMAN SPORTS CODE OF CONDUCT

  1. Possession, consumption, sale or distribution of alcohol, tobacco, vaping devices or ecigarettes, marijuana, illegal drugs, or controlled substances, if such possession, consumption, or distribution is illegal. 
  2. Physical damage to a facility or theft of items (Restitution will be part of any penalty imposed.)
  3. Possession of fireworks, ammunition, firearms, or other weapons or any item or material which by commonly accepted practices and principles would be a hazard or harmful to other persons
  4.  Any action considered to be an offense under Federal, State, or local law ordinances.
  5. Violation of the specific policies, regulations, and/or procedures of Stratman Sports or the facility used in conjunction with Stratman Sports' activities. (It is the responsibility of the individual to be familiar with applicable specific policies, regulations, and procedures.)
  6. Conduct which is inappropriate as determined by comparison to normally accepted behavior.
  7. Physical or verbal intimidation of any individual.
  8. Any act of fraud, deception, or dishonesty in connection with any Stratman Sports related activity.
  9.  Any non-consensual physical contact, obscene language or gesture, or other threatening language or conduct directed towards any personnel associated with Stratman Sports including but not limited to event staff, match officials, facility staff, etc. 

Spectator Code Of Conduct

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:

  • Harassing participants - distracting, interrupting, jeering, yelling or booing at players, coaches and/or officials.
  • Obscene words/gestures and racial/ethnic/sexually oriented comments
  • Celebrating errors or misfortune of participants

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).