At Field of Dreams, our mission is to provide a safe, positive, and encouraging environment where athletes can develop their skills, build character, and enjoy the game. Parents, family members, and spectators play an important role in creating that environment. We expect all fans and spectators to demonstrate good sportsmanship, respect, and appropriate behavior at every practice, game, and facility event. By attending or participating in Field of Dreams activities, all spectators agree to follow this Code of Conduct.
All parents, fans, and spectators are expected to:
Demonstrate good sportsmanship. Support all players, coaches, officials, opposing teams, and Field of Dreams staff with positive and respectful behavior.
Put athletes first. Encourage effort, teamwork, personal growth, and enjoyment of the game rather than focusing solely on winning or losing.
Respect officials and their decisions. Refrain from arguing with, publicly criticizing, taunting, intimidating, or verbally abusing umpires, referees, or other officials.
Treat everyone with respect. Harassment, bullying, discrimination, threats, profanity directed at others, verbal or physical assault, and other abusive conduct will not be tolerated.
Support coaches and program staff. Follow facility rules, cooperate with staff and administrators, and address concerns through appropriate channels rather than confronting or disrupting games.
Respect players and teams. Never taunt, intimidate, ridicule, or direct inappropriate comments toward athletes, coaches, or opposing fans.
Maintain appropriate sideline, bench, and dugout behavior. Spectators must remain in designated areas and may not interfere with coaching, game operations, or the safety of participants.
Remain alcohol- and drug-free. Spectators may not attend or participate in Field of Dreams activities while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Set a positive example. Remember that young athletes are watching and learning from the behavior of the adults around them.
Team Responsibility for Fan Behavior:
Field of Dreams expects coaches and team representatives to help promote appropriate conduct among their players, parents, and spectators. Negative behavior from a team's fan base may result in consequences for the individuals involved and, when warranted, the team as a whole. Coaches and team representatives are expected to cooperate with facility staff in addressing spectator misconduct. A team's season, participation, and privileges may be affected by repeated or serious misconduct from its fan base.
Field of Dreams/FPM reserves the right to address violations of this Code of Conduct at its discretion, based on the nature, severity, frequency, and circumstances of the behavior, consistent with applicable law. Consequences may include, but are not limited to:
Verbal warning — A spectator may be instructed to correct inappropriate behavior immediately.
Removal from the facility or event — A spectator may be required to leave the premises or cease attendance at a game or other activity.
Suspension of privileges — An individual may be prohibited from attending games or participating in other Field of Dreams activities for a designated period.
Team penalties — A team may face disciplinary action when its fan base engages in serious, repeated, or disruptive misconduct.
Season suspension or termination — If, in the Director's judgment, misconduct by a team's fan base has exceedingly breached this Code of Conduct, Field of Dreams may suspend the team or terminate its participation for the remainder of the season.
Permanent loss of privileges — Individuals may be permanently prohibited from entering the facility, attending events, or participating in Field of Dreams programs when warranted.
Field of Dreams/FPM reserves the right to take immediate action when conduct threatens the safety, security, or well-being of players, staff, officials, or other spectators. Depending on the circumstances, consequences may be imposed without prior warning.
Our Commitment to a Safe and Respectful Environment
Field of Dreams/FPM reserves the right, in its sole discretion and in accordance with applicable law, to refuse entry, participation, service, or other privileges to any player, coach, spectator, or visitor for violations of facility rules, safety or security concerns, or conduct deemed disruptive or harmful to others. These standards will be applied uniformly and without unlawful discrimination.We appreciate the support of our families and fans in making Field of Dreams a place where athletes can compete, learn, and grow in a positive environment.
Cheer positively. Respect the game. Protect the experience for every athlete.