Supporter Values and Code of Conduct

Bay FC is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable match for all our supporters. To ensure that the Bay FC experience meets these expectations, we ask our supporters our fans to commit to following these rules at all times. Breaches of the Values and Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary actions for an individual or a group with a larger pattern of violations.

Bay FC’s Supporter Values and Code of Conduct apply equally to online interactions and in-person events.

Bay FC Supporter Values: Respect, Collaboration, Enthusiasm

Provide an inclusive, welcoming, collaborative, and safe place for all to support women’s soccer and Bay FC, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender, religion, nationality, or team affiliation.
Have an open mind and treat everyone with respect and kindness.
Welcome and encourage ideas that are not your own. The best ideas often come from collaboration, not isolation.
If you see something, say something. This community thrives when everyone does their part. If you see someone acting in a manner that is not in line with our values, say something to leadership, Bay FC staff, or venue security.
Show others how amazing the Bay FC community is by leading by example and representing the club in a positive way.
Enthusiastically support Bay FC and uplift the women’s game. Bay FC matches, events, and online spaces are places for all soccer fans to come together and leave outside rivalries behind.
Actively enforce these values at all times within your supporters’ groups.

The following conduct is prohibited in all stadiums, parking lots, facilities, and areas controlled by Bay FC or the NWSL:

Using (including on any sign or other visual representation) political, threatening, abusive, insulting, offensive, hateful, discriminatory language, symbols, or gestures, including anything deemed to be racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, transphobic, discriminatory based on a person’s religion, or otherwise inappropriate
Any disrespectful, negative, or provoking comments or actions towards the opposing teams, other fans, supporters, referees, players, or staff
- Note: Threatening and/or abusive behavior directed towards other fans, supporters, players, officials, or staff members will be subject to sanctions even if done outside of an NWSL event (including on social media).
Fighting and/or inciting others to fight or inciting unruly or disruptive behavior
Causing damage to property
Inappropriate consumption of alcoholic beverages, including purchasing for, possession of, or consumption by a minor
Entering or attempting to enter the field, field track, mid-field tunnel, or any other restricted area
Possession or use of an unauthorized pyrotechnic device, smoke, or firework
Throwing any objects onto the field
Failing to follow directions from venue staff regarding compliance with the Supporter Code of Conduct, stadium policies, and emergency procedures
Declining to promptly return a ball that enters the stands
Supporters sitting or standing in seats or sections that are not listed on their tickets

Note: In addition to the Bay FC Supporter Code of Conduct, supporters must obey federal and local laws at all times. Supporters must also comply with the venue rules and venue staff while in the stadium. These rules can be found here.

Breaches of the Bay FC Supporter Code of Conduct may result in the following actions, depending on the severity of the violation:

Blocked on social media by official Bay FC accounts
Ejected from the game or event
Temporarily suspended from attending future games or events
Season tickets revoked
Permanently suspended from all Bay FC games and events

Bay FC will seek out all the information about the incident to determine the best course of action for the situation. Actions include, but are not limited to, the consequences listed in the above section, a mandatory mediation session between parties involved, or other appropriate actions dependent on the situation.

For very serious offenses, Bay FC may be required to contact the league or local authorities.