05/19/2024
We emailed Riverside team captains with links to our revised code of conduct, it is a requirement for all players to sign. If your captain has not already reached out to you with the link, please click here to find the form: https://forms.gle/WoEczT9LHo3tCAnZA
Lafayette Bike Polo welcomes everyone and aspires to create diverse, inclusive, and supportive spaces for all. Whether at the court, at club sponsored events, or in the community â racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, and any other form of bigoted or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.
Lafayette Bike Polo abides by current NAH rules as a default. At non-sanctioned tournaments where the hosting club determines rules, those rules will be followed.
Lafayette Bike Polo practices good sportsmanship and fairness by always conducting ourselves in a way that best represents our club at all tournaments, pickup, and other club-attended and hosted events.
An overly aggressive style of play will not be tolerated. We all have a responsibility to keep each other safe. When playing bike polo, we must be in control of our bikes, bodies, and mallets at all times.
Abusive behavior is not tolerated. No member may display abusive behavior, actions, or language toward any other player, official, spectator, or anyone connected with or attending any team or club event. Racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, and other discriminatory language or behavior will not be tolerated at any time, even if outside of regular club-oriented settings. Racist behavior includes but is not limited to:
Racial Slurs and Derogatory Language: The use of offensive language, slurs, or stereotypes that demean an individual or a group based on their racial or ethnic background.
Racial Discrimination: Treating individuals or groups unfavorably in club activities, decision-making, or social interactions based on their race or ethnicity.
Racist Jokes and Comments: Making jokes, comments, or insinuations that perpetuate stereotypes or demean individuals based on their racial or ethnic backgrounds.
Exclusionary Practices: Engaging in social or organizational practices that intentionally or unintentionally exclude individuals based on their race or ethnicity.
Racist Imagery and Symbols: Displaying or circulating images, symbols, or materials that promote racism or hate.
Threatening behavior is not tolerated. No member may display threatening behavior, actions or language towards any other athlete, official, spectator, or anyone connected with or attending any team or club event. Threatening behavior includes but is not limited to
Physical Threats: Any statements or actions that imply or express an intent to cause physical harm to another person, such as: Expressions of intent to physically injure someone or gestures that simulate violence.
Verbal Threats: Spoken or written words that intimidate, threaten, or imply harm to another member, including: Statements of intent to harm someone's reputation or personal relationships. Threats to damage someone's property or possessions.
Coercive Threats: Any form of manipulation intended to force someone to act against their will or to intimidate them into silence, such as: Threatening to reveal sensitive or private information unless certain demands are met. Implying negative consequences for refusing to comply with unreasonable requests.
Implicit Threats: Statements or actions that may not directly threaten harm but create an atmosphere of fear or intimidation, including: Using aggressive or menacing body language. Making ambiguous statements that could be interpreted as threatening.
Cyber Threats: Any threats conveyed through digital means, such as social media, email, or messaging platforms, including: Sending messages that threaten physical harm or damage to reputation. Sharing or threatening to share personal information without consent.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every member is valued and respected, irrespective of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We strictly prohibit any form of homophobia or transphobia, as they severely undermine the principles of equality and respect that our club stands for. This includes, but is not limited to:
Homophobic and Transphobic Slurs and Language: The use of offensive language, slurs, or expressions that demean individuals based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Discrimination: Any form of differential treatment or exclusion in club activities, decision-making, or social interactions based on an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Stereotyping: Making assumptions, jokes, or comments that perpetuate harmful stereotypes about LGBTQ+ individuals, or that belittle their experiences.
Outing: Disclosing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity without their consent, or pressuring individuals to disclose this information.
Invalidation: Denying or invalidating an individual's gender identity, including the refusal to use their chosen name or pronouns.
Exclusionary Practices: Engaging in practices that implicitly or explicitly exclude or marginalize individuals based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
We are committed to providing all members with the opportunity to participate in club events in a manner consistent with their gender identity. We strictly prohibit sexual harassment in any form, including verbal, physical, and visual harassment of any person within or outside of club activities and events. Sexual harassment includes but is not limited to
Sexist Language and Insults: The use of derogatory language, insults, or stereotypes that demean individuals based on their gender.
Gender Discrimination: Discriminating against individuals in club participation, roles, or responsibilities based on their gender.
Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.
Demeaning Jokes or Comments: Making jokes or comments that perpetuate gender stereotypes or demean individuals based on their gender.
Play as a club and support your teammates at all sanctioned events.
Be a great example to new players by mentoring, sharing skills, and promoting an inclusive environment.
Microaggressive behaviors will be addressed with the safer spaces guidelines.
Lafayette Bike Polo welcomes everyone and aspires to create diverse, inclusive, and supportive spaces for all. Whether at the court, at club sponsored events, or in the community â racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, and any other form of bigoted or abusive behavior will not be toler...
