Code of Conduct

The Dutch Guard is an open and inclusive supporters group, and we make every effort to make everyone feel welcome when they come to Dietz Stadium. We will not tolerate unacceptable conduct at Dietz Stadium or at away stadiums. Unacceptable conduct brings the Dutch Guard’s reputation into disrepute.

I. General

1. The Dutch Guard is an open and inclusive group. Discriminatory behavior on the basis of color, race, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability is not tolerated.
2. Violent conduct is strictly prohibited at all Dutch Guard events. Violent conduct includes any actual, attempted or threatened physical violence against any person or intentional damage to property. Violent conduct will receive an automatic red card.

II. Home Games

1. Smoke and pyrotechnics are done at designated times in accordance with Stockade FC and Dietz Stadium policy. Follow all directions from the capos. Do not throw any pyrotechnics onto the field or into other sections of the stadium. This will result in an automatic red card.
2. The Dutch Guard is a family friendly group. Excessive foul language will not be tolerated.
3. Be respectful to the drums, flags, banners, and other property of the Dutch Guard. Report any damage to capos immediately. Intentional damage or theft will result in an automatic red card.
4. The Dutch Guard recognizes all game day policies of Stockade FC and Dietz Stadium. Our compliance grants us the privileges we enjoy as a supporters group.

III. Away Games

1. The Dutch Guard follows all of the host team’s rules and policies. All of the Dutch Guard Code of Conduct applies while on the road.
2. The Dutch Guard sits in the section designated by the host team. This is for the safety of our supporters as well as the home supporters. Leaving the section may result in disciplinary action
3. Bus Trips: The Dutch Guard is subject to all rules of the bus company. The bus driver is in charge on the bus and all employees of the company should be treated with respect.

IV. Disciplinary Actions

1. Warning: Warning will be given for first-time offenses and minor violations.
2. Yellow Card: The offender will be asked to leave the section or leave the event. The offender may be subject to further disciplinary action. Consecutive yellow cards will result in a red card.
3. Red Card: The offender will be asked to leave the section or leave the event. The offender will face a ban from the section or events of at least 1 game/event. Serious offenses may result in membership being suspended or revoked.