CODE OF CONDUCT

Purpose:

This policy replaces the previous Team Sports Code of Conduct & Misconduct Procedure. The City of Maricopa Athletics Code of Conduct is designed to promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where all participants can enjoy athletics programs.

Scope:

This policy applies to all City of Maricopa Athletics programs, participants, spectators, and staff.

Policy:

Recreation staff is responsible for ensuring that all participants have the right to engage in Athletics programs in a safe and respectful environment. Misconduct will not be tolerated. Staff are responsible for identifying and addressing misconduct and enforcing this policy. Any participant who engages in misconduct may be subject to disciplinary action, including removal or suspension from a program or facility. The length and type of disciplinary action—including permanent exclusion or trespass—will be determined at the sole discretion of the City of Maricopa. Questions regarding the interpretation of this policy will be referred to the Manager on Duty.

Definition of Misconduct:

Misconduct is defined as any behavior that:

• Violates facility rules or this Code of Conduct 
• Is illegal, unsafe, or disruptive 
• Causes or could cause harm or injury 
• Interferes with another individual’s ability to participate or enjoy a program

Examples of Misconduct

Misconduct may include, but is not limited to:

 1. Failure to follow staff instructions or comply with City policies and facility rules 
 2. Verbal abuse, harassment, or disrespect toward staff, volunteers, or participants 
 3. Bullying, intimidation, threats, or physical altercations 
 4. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior 
 5. Theft, vandalism, or littering 
 6. Possession or use of weapons in violation of City Code 9.60 
 7. Use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances 
 8. Refusal to leave a program area or facility when directed by staff 
 9. Failure to follow rules specific to an activity or program 
 10. Use of profanity, obscene gestures, or gang-related signs, symbols, or attire 
 11. Taking photos or videos in restrooms or locker rooms, or recording for commercial purposes without prior approval from Recreation Management 
 12. Use of audio or multimedia devices without headphones or beyond personal use 
 13. Loitering, soliciting, or canvassing 
 14. Using City facilities for business or financial gain without prior approval from Recreation Management 
 15. Wearing or displaying inappropriate attire or items, including those with profane or vulgar content or that are unsuitable for the activity 
 16. Bringing animals into the facility, except for authorized service animals 
 17. Engaging in sexual misconduct, including inappropriate public displays of affection, voyeurism, or exhibitionism 
 18. Poor personal hygiene that creates a nuisance or disrupts others