Stonewall Sports Norfolk
Code of Conduct & Policies

Updated: October 2022

All rules and policies stated in this document shall be followed by all members of the League
during all events, sports, tournaments, and on all social media channels and digital
communications. The definition of all members of the League includes all Stonewall Sports
Norfolk Board Members, players, and volunteers. Stonewall Sports Norfolk Leadership holds
each one of our board members to the highest standard as they are the frontline of our

League’s mission and vision in philanthropy through sports.

Code of Conduct
Stonewall Sports Norfolk is committed to the ideals of diversity and inclusion. We believe that
every person has the right to feel safe and comfortable being themselves while engaged in
organized athletics. As such, we are committed to providing an experience that affirms the dignity
and value of all individuals without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious or
spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic status,
physical or mental abilities, size, appearance, or any other basis for exclusion. That commitment
is enshrined in the following policies which comprise Stonewall Sports Norfolk’s Code of Conduct.
Violation of any of these policies will subject the violating member to potential disciplinary action.
Disciplinary action can include verbal warnings, written warnings, suspensions, and, if the
violation is repetitive or particularly egregious, expulsion from the League. If expelled, a member
will not be refunded any registration fees. The application of specific disciplinary action will be
determined by the Board of Stonewall Sports Norfolk based on the facts of each specific situation.
(See other policies in Appendix)

Zero Tolerance
Stonewall Sports Norfolk has zero tolerance of any bullying or harassment of any kind and for any
reason of any player, captain, referee, official, participant, sponsor, director, officer or spectator.
Harassment can be verbal, physical, or visual, and includes all unwelcome conduct that affects
someone else. The Stonewall Sports Norfolk Leadership team has an open-door policy and
welcomes you to report any conduct by any player, captain, referee, official, participant, sponsor,
director, officer, or spectator that makes you feel uncomfortable. The Leadership Team takes all
allegations and reports seriously and will thoroughly investigate all claims, and if warranted, will
take all appropriate action.

Official Attire

a. While participating, players must wear the official League T-shirt designated for the
current season – no other shirts are permitted unless for special events sanctioned by
Stonewall Sports Norfolk Board.
b. Players are permitted to alter or decorate their shirts; however, no alterations or
decorations may infringe on League or Sponsors’ logos.
c. Repeated violations of this requirement may result in a Paper Forfeit.

Gender Identity/Expression/Pronouns

a. As members of a diverse community, we are all unique in various ways. One such diversity
is gender identity and expression. We recognize the importance of this issue for many,
especially in our own community.
b. In order to create a positive and inviting experience for all, we are asking you to state your
preferred gender pronouns. On the front of your shirts, you will find a blank white space.
If you feel comfortable in doing so, we ask that you please write your preferred personal
pronouns in this space.
c. We ask that you be respectful and that nothing else is put in this spot. Thank you.

Anti-Harassment Policy
Stonewall Sports Norfolk is committed in all areas to providing a sports and social
environment that is free from harassment. Harassment is any behavior, motivated by
discriminatory animus that is unwelcome and offensive to the person or persons towards
whom it is targeted. Such behavior is expressly forbidden by this policy. All members of
the Stonewall Sports Norfolk community are expected and required to abide by this
policy. No person will be adversely affected in terms of their association with Stonewall
Sports Norfolk as a result of bringing forward complaints of harassment.
Sexual harassment is behavior of a sexual nature that is unwelcome and offensive to the
person or persons it is targeted toward.
Examples of harassing behavior may include unwanted physical contact, foul language of
an offensive sexual nature, sexual propositions, sexual jokes or remarks, obscene
gestures, and displays of pornographic or sexually explicit pictures, drawings, or
caricatures.
Sexual harassment of other members of the Stonewall Sports Norfolk community is
expressly forbidden. Additionally, the harassment of non-members attending Stonewall
Sports Norfolk events including volunteers and spectators is also prohibited. If any
member of the Stonewall Sports Norfolk community feels that he or she has been
harassed on the basis of his or her age, sex, race, national origin, ethnic background, or
any other personal characteristic, they should immediately report the matter to a
member of the Board of Directors of the League. Once the matter has been reported, it
will be promptly investigated and any necessary corrective action will be taken where
appropriate. All complaints of harassment will be handled in as discreet and confidential
a manner as is possible under the circumstances.

Anti-Bullying Policy
Stonewall Sports Norfolk considers bullying unacceptable and will not tolerate it under
any circumstances. This policy shall apply to all members of the Stonewall Sports Norfolk
community. Additionally, the bullying of non-members attending Stonewall Sports
Norfolk events including volunteers and spectators is also prohibited. Any community
members found in violation of this policy will be disciplined, up to and including expulsion
from the league.
Stonewall Sports Norfolk defines bullying as persistent, malicious, unwelcome, severe,
and pervasive mistreatment that harms, intimidates, offends, degrades or humiliates a
member, whether verbal, physical or otherwise, at league-sponsored events. The
Organization promotes a safe athletic and social culture where all members are able to
join in an environment free of bullying behavior. Stonewall Sports Norfolk encourages all
of its members to report any instance of bullying behavior to a member of the Board of
Directors of the organization. Any reports of this type will be treated seriously,
investigated promptly and impartially, and necessary corrective or disciplinary action will
be taken. The Organization will protect any member who reports bullying conduct from
retaliation or reprisal.
Stonewall Sports Norfolk considers the following types of behavior to constitute bullying:
(Please note, this list is not meant to be exhaustive and is only offered by way of example.)
Staring, glaring or other nonverbal demonstrations of hostility;
Exclusion or social isolation;
Personal attacks (angry outbursts, excessive profanity, or name-calling);
Encouragement of others to turn against the targeted member; and
Stalking; Punching, kicking, slapping or any other unwanted physical contact.
As a volunteer organization, Stonewall Sports Norfolk relies on members of the
community to volunteer as referees and umpires during games. As such, the Board
considers bullying of its volunteers to be particularly egregious. Any attempt to intimidate
umpires or referees will result in disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from
the League.

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