Sporting JAX has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for bigotry and discrimination (based on race, ethnicity, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, etc.). Members of Home Supporters Groups are expected to support Sporting JAX and its players, while also behaving respectfully towards opposing players, coaches, staff, visiting supporters groups, and officials. By joining a Home Supporters Group, members agree to abide by Sporting JAX’s Fan Code of Conduct, and acknowledge that failure to obey the club’s Fan Code of Conduct could result in removal from the Home Supporters Group, ejection from the stadium, and/or ban from future Sporting JAX events.

Members of Home Supporters Groups must comply with Sporting JAX’s Fan Code of Conduct. Examples of unacceptable behaviors include, but are not limited to:

• Using foul, derogatory, abusive, or discriminatory language

• Acting in a violent or threatening manner towards Sporting JAX or stadium staff, safety services, players, opposing team staff, opposing team supporters, or other patrons

• Throwing or trying to throw objects onto the field of play or at another person

• Refusing to cooperate with the requests of Sporting JAX or stadium staff/safety services

• Refusing to cooperate with supporters groups leadership

• Setting off unauthorized fireworks or smoke devices inside Hodges Stadium

• Engaging in or enabling underage drinking

• Endangering the safety of members of the group, fans (including visiting fans), Sporting JAX staff or the general public

• Unauthorized attempts to enter the field of play before, during, and after the match

• Consuming alcoholic beverages to excess while at any supporters group or Sporting JAX events

• Banners, flags, displays, tifos, and instruments are permitted only with pre-approval from Sporting JAX officials and the designated supporters liaison. Any banners, flags, displays, and tifos must be respectful, cannot obstruct another spectator view and cannot cover any stadium signage. Team management reserves the right to confiscate or deny any displays at their sole discretion.

• Instruments (drums, etc.) must be pre-approved by Sporting JAX officials and the supporters liaison. Placement will be approved by Sporting JAX management and the supporters liaison. Sporting JAX reserves the right to deny or remove instruments at its sole discretion. Instruments may only be located in the designated Supporters Section unless otherwise permitted by Sporting JAX officials.

• For supporters groups we ask the group leader to seek permission for noise makers, smoke devices, chants, or any other items that may cause any sort of controversy at least 7 days before match day. Incendiary devices are not allowed.

• Supporters groups must submit the names of members to the team.

• Supporters groups are permitted to use a bullhorn, provided that the following takes place:

• The bullhorn must point away from the field at all times.

• The bullhorn must only be used to amplify voice (no sirens or ancillary noises are permitted).

• Foul, abusive, or derogatory language is prohibited. If such language is used, the team will immediately cease use of the bullhorn.

• The bullhorn should only be used by supporters groups to lead chants. Chants should not be used to directly target individual players.

• The Supporters Section is for fans that would like to chant, sing, drum, wave flags, display banners, stand, jump, and support Sporting JAX to the fullest extent.

• Home Team Supporters Groups will not be able to store any equipment on-site at Hodges Stadium and should prepare accordingly to transport and store their own banners, flags, displays, tifos, instruments, etc. off-site.

• Flares, incendiary devices, smoke bombs, sparklers, and fireworks are prohibited without prior approval by RIFC staff and stadium officials. 

• Consumption of controlled substances is prohibited.  

• The use and possession of marijuana in any form is prohibited. 

• Smoking or the use of tobacco products of any kind, including vaping devices, is prohibited. 

• The use of professional photography and video equipment, including drones, is prohibited without prior approval.  

• Aerosols (pepper spray, etc.) are prohibited in the stadium. 

• Fans must refrain from wearing obscene or indecent clothing in the stadium. 

• No offensive signs, banners or flags are to be displayed. They will be confiscated. 

• Laser pointers/pens are prohibited.

• Skateboards, rollerblades, or non-medically prescribed wheeled devices except infant strollers are prohibited.  

• Firearms or any type of weapon including any type or size of knife are strictly prohibited. 

• 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. Banners may not exceed 3 feet in height and 3 feet in width. All banners or signs that do not fall within the above guidelines must be approved by the Sporting JAX front office no later than 48 hours ahead of the match. All such items are subject to search upon entry. Management reserves the right to remove any sign at any time. 

• Drums and other celebratory instruments are allowed in the designated supporters seating section and must be approved by Sporting JAX staff at least 7 days prior to each match.