To ensure a safe, respectful, and positive experience for everyone, we ask all participants, coaches, and spectators to uphold the following expectations:
Behavior Expectations
- Treat one another with respect at all times
- Remember that every person at the event—athletes, coaches, referees, and staff—is a human being deserving of dignity and consideration
- Understand that mistakes may happen, and approach them with patience and a willingness to work through them constructively
- Set a positive example through your words, tone, and actions
Zero Tolerance
We have a zero tolerance policy for the following:
- Verbal abuse, harassment, or intimidation
- Aggressive or threatening behavior
- Disrespect toward referees or event staff
- Ignoring staff direction after being addressed
- Any physical altercation outside of sanctioned matches
This policy is in place to ensure clarity and accountability for everyone involved. It is especially important in supporting our referees, staff, and event operations team so they can do their jobs effectively in a safe environment.
Consequences
Failure to meet these expectations may result in:
- Verbal reminder or warning
- Removal from mat-side or coaching area
- Disqualification of the athlete
- Removal from the venue (no refund)
- Suspension from future Solid Series events
Event staff will enforce these expectations consistently and firmly to maintain a safe, respectful, and well-run event.
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an environment where athletes can compete, coaches can coach, and staff can operate without fear of mistreatment or disruption. Clear standards—and consistent enforcement—help prevent situations like past incidents involving inappropriate behavior toward event staff or scoring tables.
Respect is the baseline. Anything outside of that will be addressed.
These standards apply to every Solid Series event. Read the full policy at solidseriesevents.com/code-of-conduct.
