Player Code of Conduct

Participation in Dodgeball San Diego events and activities requires that all players, volunteers, and managers agree to the following code of conduct. Any individual found to be in violation risks temporary or permanent expulsion from league play and/or events.

All code of conduct violations are referred to Dodgeball San Diego’s league management and advisory committee for review and subsequent disciplinary action if deemed necessary. League management and referees reserve the right to temporarily eject any player creating a dangerous or hostile environment for the organization or others, or who is otherwise in violation of this code of conduct.

Dodgeball San Diego’s core goal is to foster a supportive and welcoming community for everyone regardless of their skill or background. To that extent:

1. Participants will be respectful of their peers.¹
   1. The use of abusive, hostile, derogatory, or otherwise malicious language when interacting with participants, volunteers, or league officials is not allowed.
   2. Violence — of any type — is not allowed.
2. Participants are expected to conduct themselves with integrity.
   1. Abide by the Dodgeball San Diego rules of play.
   2. Participants are responsible for taking their outs — even if not called by an official.
   3. Participants will refrain from arguing about calls with game officials.²
3. Participants are expected to be good stewards of this community.
   1. Treat others with respect, everyone is here to play and have a good time.
   2. Clean up shared spaces. Community gyms provide us space to play, ensure all trash is cleaned up on your way out.
4. Participants shall actively avoid and report unsafe and/or dangerous behavior to team captains or league officials.
5. Participants will obey all applicable laws and regulations.
   1. Alcohol or drug use during Dodgeball San Diego sanctioned events is not allowed.³

¹ The safety and wellbeing of players is paramount: if at any time you witness or are subject to abusive behavior or acts of violence, please immediately reach out to league managers or submit an anonymous report here.

² Gameplay is fast and there are often many things happening at once. Please refrain from arguing with referees during gameplay, they (or your captain) will be more than happy to explain rules after play has completed. If you are called out by a referee, you are out.

³ Playing under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous not only to yourself, but others on the court. You will be asked to leave if we do not feel you are able to participate safely. Absolutely no open containers are allowed at any Dodgeball San Diego sporting event.

Last updated March 2nd, 2024.