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:
- Controlled substances
- Marijuana in any form
- Tobacco products of any kind, including vaping devices
- Aerosols (e.g., pepper spray)
- Laser pointers/pens, skateboards, rollerblades, or non-medically prescribed wheeled devices other than infant strollers
- Weapons, including firearms and any type of knife
- Flares, incendiary devices, smoke bombs, sparklers, and fireworks
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.