Code of Conduct
The Albany Gooners are dedicated to providing a welcoming experience that has a positive and memorable impact for everyone.
Our actions should reflect our group and our club in a positive light, wherein all members and future members of The Albany Gooners can feel welcome.
Albany Gooners are encouraged to cheer, sing, and otherwise support their team while remaining respectful and courteous to their fellow patrons, referees, opposing team, fans and players.
Albany Gooners conduct themselves in a lawful manner to avoid incidents in the stadium and in the parking lots.
The Zero Tolerance Portion of the Code of Conduct includes the following and will result in expulsion from the venue.
Abusive, harassing, threatening, disruptive, or violent behavior
The use of language or display of gestures, symbols, signs, or imagery that would reasonably be considered threatening, obscene, pornographic, or discriminatory in nature, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, ability, and/or sexual orientation. Platforms for display include clothing, signage, chants, social media posts, or any other communication methods.
Illegal conduct of any kind, including:
Consumption of controlled substances
Fighting or inciting violence
Conduct that damages property either of the venue or personal property
Consumption of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21
Social Media Community Rules
Do not target any members of Albany Gooners with any insult, hate speech, or trolling.
Targeted love is ok.
Do not purposefully write negative statements for the sake of stirring up trouble.
If we notice a trend in your messages where you're consistently posting negative content or intentionally trying to stir up shit, the Board reserves the right to delete comments and remove you from the group.
No racism, homophobia, xenophobia, sexism or other offensive behaviour
No racism, homophobia, xenophobia, sexism or other offensive language will be tolerated on Albany Gooners community forums. Do not abuse other users or troll. Offenders will attract bans. Inconsiderate use of tragedies, social and political issues is considered trolling.
Failure to adhere to any of the above may result in having your messages deleted, verbal/written warnings, and removal from the group. Permanent removal from the group will require a unanimous vote by the members of the board, however, the board reserves the right for a 48 hour ban if a board member determines it to be the proper course of action. This will then be followed by an emergency meeting of the board to determine further actions.
The rest of the Code of Conduct Include.
Irresponsible consumption of alcohol
Excessive profanity.
No Swearing Around Children
Fuck Sp*rs
Always be courteous to venue staff
Violation of the Member Code of Conduct will result in sanctions as deemed applicable by the Albany Gooners Board, including but not limited to warnings, fines, suspensions, venue bans, or removal of supporter privileges.