Fan Code of Conduct

Rhode Island Football Club (RIFC) strives to make every fan’s experience enjoyable and memorable. To that end, we ask attendees to abide by the following fan code of conduct:

• Fans are encouraged to cheer, sing, and support their team while remaining respectful and courteous to fellow and opposing fans, players, coaches, officials, and event staff.
• Fighting, throwing objects and attempts to enter the playing field at any time is prohibited. 
• Political or inciting messages, disorderly behavior including foul, sexist, racial, obscene, or abusive language, gestures, symbols, signs, or imagery are all prohibited.
• Fans must refrain from wearing obscene or indecent clothing in the stadium. 
• Handheld and soccer-related signs, banners and flags are encouraged and welcome. Banners may not cover existing stadium signage or obstruct the view of other guests. Banners with profane, inciting, political or otherwise inappropriate messages will be removed. Unless specifically approved in advance, banners may not exceed three feet in height and three feet in width.
• Fans must comply with requests from RIFC and stadium staff regarding stadium policies, including patron screening procedures and bag checks, and emergency response procedures. 
• Fans must promptly and carefully return the match ball to a stadium staff member or ball kid on the sidelines if a soccer ball enters the stands during warm-ups and/or the match. 
• Fans must always conduct themselves in a lawful manner.  
• Bullying or taunting of visiting team supporters and officials is prohibited.  
• Alcoholic beverages must be consumed in a responsible manner and only by those of legal age (21+).
• Entering or attempting to gain access to any location other than what is explicitly permitted by one’s ticket is prohibited. 
• Except for the Beirne Stadium Complex, fans are not permitted on the grounds of Bryant University, its buildings, or facilities unless authorized by Bryant University’s Department of Public Safety.  
• Fans are expected to vacate the stadium premises immediately following the final whistle, unless otherwise directed by RIFC staff.  
• The use of professional photography and video equipment, including drones, is prohibited without prior approval.  

The following items are prohibited:

• Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, knives, stun guns, concealed weapons and firearms.   
• Flammable items, including lighters and aerosols (pepper spray, etc.) 
• Outside food & beverages of any kind. 
• Flares, incendiary devices, smoke bombs, sparklers, or fireworks. 
• Drugs, including medical marijuana and marijuana in any form, or illegal substances. 
• Smoking or tobacco products of any kind, including vaping devices. 
• Remote controlled aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems, including gliders, drones, kites, and any missile or projectile-like objects.  
• Cameras with lenses that are larger than 70mm, tripods, and selfie sticks 
• Laser pointers/pens. 
• Animals or pets, except for service animals. 
• Signs, banners, and/or flags that are larger than 3 ft. x 3 ft. (or any other item that could obstruct other patron’s views).   
• Inappropriate and/or offensive attire, signs, banners, or flags. 
• Non-PVC flag poles. 
• Umbrellas (Fans should bring raincoats/ponchos for inclement weather).   
• Metal or glass containers of any kind.   
• Wristlets or handheld wallets, with or without a strap, larger than 6.5” x 4.5”.  
• Backpacks and large bags over 12” x 12” x 6” inches. 
• Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, shoes with wheels, or non-medically prescribed wheeled devices except for infant strollers. 
• Un-approved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, or any other printed materials. 
• Frisbees or inflated balls of any kind.   
• Noisemakers such as air horns, drums, cowbells, horns, vuvuzelas, and whistles. 
• Confetti. 
• Any other items deemed to be inappropriate or dangerous by RIFC staff. 

RIFC fans not adhering to the above or any other terms of the Fan Code of Conduct may be removed from the stadium, without refund or re-entry. For serious violations of the Code of Conduct, RIFC and the stadium further reserve the right to ban fans from future RIFC matches and events, as determined in their sole discretion. RIFC staff reserve the right to determine what is unruly or unacceptable behavior. If you are experiencing issues in-game, please contact the nearest RIFC staff member for assistance.