The Northwest Cincinnati Area Code of Conduct is effective 9.12.2016 and will be reviewed yearly for changes that need to be made.
SPECTATOR “Best Practices”
Responsible spectators in the Northwest Cincinnati Area are encouraged to read the SAY Rulebook. They are expected to be part of their child(s) soccer experience in a loving and encouraging manner. They should realize that the coach is a volunteer and is giving freely of his/her free time and without financial gain. Realizing that the expectations are that good sportsmanship and a fair sense of play are being exercised by all parties participating on and off the field,
Spectators must conduct themselves using the following guidelines.
SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT
It shall be against the rules of the Northwest Cincinnati Area for a spectator, coach or player to threaten, harass or intimidate soccer officials in any way. This includes before, during or after all games sanctioned by the Northwest Cincinnati Area. Failure to comply with this rule could mean immediate expulsion from the game and field area (in sight of and in ear shot of the official) and/or loss of the game by judgment of the Northwest Cincinnati Area Board – any physical contact with the soccer official could mean legal action by the Northwest Cincinnati Area Board or others.
NOTE: Any spectator ejected from a game could face additional punishment issued by his/her own district as well as penalties assessed by the Northwest Cincinnati Area Board.
Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their spectators. Spectator misconduct may result in the coach receiving a yellow and/or red card and the possibility of the suspension of the game, the outcome of which would then be decided by the Northwest Cincinnati Area Board. (i.e., game forfeiture, replaying of games less than ½ duration of completion, declaring a winner of games over ½ duration of completion.)
SPECTATOR PENALTIES FOR MISCONDUCT
A spectator under suspension may not attend any games for the team that they received the suspension from for the duration of his/her suspension. A violation of suspension results in automatic expulsion.