TALLAHASSEE SOCCER CLUB FAN CODE OF CONDUCT

Tallahassee Soccer Club (“Tallahassee SC”) is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable match-day experience for all fans visiting Gene Cox Stadium and other facilities utilized by the Club. Tallahassee SC is also deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment, free of discrimination and harassment. This Fan Code of Conduct addresses conduct that is inconsistent with these goals and detracts from the match-day experience.

The following conduct is prohibited in the Stadium and all parking lots, facilities and areas controlled by Tallahassee SC:

Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, threatening or violent in nature, including verbal or physical harassment of match officials, players, staff or fans;

Conduct that is illegal;

Conduct that results in damage to the venue or other personal property;

Displaying signs, symbols, images, using language, or making gestures that are threatening, abusive, or discriminatory, including on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, ability, and/or sexual orientation;

Displaying signs, symbols or images for commercial purposes or for electioneering, campaigning or advocating for or against any candidate, political party, legislative issue, or government action;

Entering or attempting to enter the field, the field track, the tunnel, or any other location other than that permitted by the fan’s ticket or credential;

Possession of an unauthorized pyrotechnic device, smoke or firework or other Prohibited Items;

Throwing objects of any kind, including streamers;

Failing to follow requests from venue staff regarding stadium operations, policies and emergency response procedures;

Declining to promptly return a ball that enters the stands;

Irresponsible use or consumption of alcohol or other substances;

Making unauthorized transmissions or play-by-play accounts of the match; and

Any behavior that otherwise targets other fans or interferes with other fans’ enjoyment of the game.

Any fan who violates any of these provisions may be subject to penalty, including, but not limited to, ejection without refund, loss of ticket privileges for future games, and revocation of season tickets. Any fan who (1) conducts themselves in an extremely disruptive or dangerous manner, or (2) commits multiple violations during a 12-month period, may be banned from attending future Tallahassee SC matches for up to a year or longer. Conduct deemed extremely disruptive and/or dangerous includes, but is not limited to, violent behavior, threatening, abusive or discriminatory conduct or language, trespassing or throwing objects onto the field, use or possession of unauthorized pyrotechnics or other dangerous prohibited Items, or illegal conduct.

Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, individuals who violate this Fan Code of Conduct may be required to submit a written request for readmission.

Please note Tallahassee SC reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone who has engaged in harassment of match officials, opposing team members, staff or other fans or who have otherwise violated this Code of Conduct using social or digital media or other forms of communication.

Prohibited Items

Unless otherwise approved by Tallahassee SC the following items are prohibited:

Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, knives, pepper spray, stun guns, concealed weapons and firearms;

Fireworks of any kind including, but not limited to, flares, smoke bombs, incendiary devices and pyrotechnics;

Illegal drugs or harmful chemicals;

Any missile or object that can be used as a projectile;

Aerosol cans or pressurized containers;

Professional camera equipment, including but not limited to, tripods, battery packs, large commercial video cameras;

Noisemakers, including, but not limited to, whistles and horns;

Laser pointers;

Remote controlled aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems (drones);

Hover-boards;

Selfie sticks;

Inflated soccer balls;

Beach balls or other inflatable items;

Animals (excluding certified service animals with proper documentation); and

Any other items deemed to be inappropriate and/or dangerous by the Venue Security Representative(s).