CODE OF CONDUCT OF STONEWALL SPORTS WILMINGTON
Stonewall Sports Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington based on the facts of each specific situation.
Anti-Harassment Policy
Stonewall Sports Wilmington 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 Wilmington community are expected and required to abide by this policy. No person will be adversely affected in terms of their association with Stonewall Sports Wilmington 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 Wilmington community is expressly forbidden. Additionally, the harassment of non-members attending Stonewall Sports Wilmington events including volunteers and spectators is also prohibited.
If any member of the Stonewall Sports Wilmington community feels that he or she has been harassed on the basis of his or her age, sex, race, national origin, ethnic background, gender identity or expression, or any other personal characteristic, they should immediately report the matter to a member of the Board of Directors of the organization. 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 Wilmington considers bullying unacceptable and will not tolerate it under any circumstances. This policy shall apply to all members of the Stonewall Sports Wilmington community. Additionally, the bullying of non-members attending Stonewall Sports Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 may join in an environment free of bullying behavior.
Stonewall Sports Wilmington encourages all 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 Wilmington 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; Stalking; Punching, kicking, slapping or any other unwanted physical contact.
As a volunteer organization, Stonewall Sports Wilmington 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.