{"id":10356,"date":"2024-10-28T14:28:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T18:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/lexsporting\/?page_id=10356"},"modified":"2026-02-21T09:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T14:11:00","slug":"stadium-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/lexsporting\/stadium-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"STADIUM POLICIES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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PROHIBITED ITEMS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lexington Sporting Club event staff and security personnel reserve the right to inspect any item, at any time, and prohibit any item deemed
distracting to players and match day officials, inappropriate for crowd safety, or detrimental to others enjoying the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who enter the playing venue will be asked to either take prohibited items back to their car if they have not yet entered the venue or to
dispose of prohibited items at the entrance of the facility. Possession of prohibited items is grounds for immediate dismissal and\/or ejection from the playing facility, and may also include revocation of future ticket privileges. Match day tickets will be forfeited without refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROHIBITED ITEMS:<\/summary>
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  • The following items are not permitted in Lexington SC Stadium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Weapons of any kind (including pocket-knives)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Artificial noisemakers, including but not limited to, whistles or air horns of any kind<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Illegal substances, drugs, or chemicals of any kind<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Outside food and beverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Metal, plastic, glass, or aluminum containers of any kind<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Laser pointers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Portable Heaters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Projectiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Smoke devices, flares or fireworks of any kind<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Umbrellas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Any other item that is deemed inappropriate or unsafe by Venue Operations and Security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    CASHLESS POLICY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Lexington SC Stadium is a cashless venue. Cash will ONLY be accepted at the box office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    CLEAR BAG POLICY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    FAN CODE OF CONDUCT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The following codes of conduct have been set in place by the United Soccer League to ensure a safe and welcoming environment at all league matches. In correspondence, Lexington Sporting Club will maintain, enforce, and uphold these policies. Failure to comply is grounds for immediate dismissal and\/or ejection from the playing facility, and may also include revocation of future ticket privileges. Match day tickets will be forfeited without refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    FAN CODE OF CONDUCT<\/summary>
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    \u201cIn an effort to foster a safe and comfortable atmosphere, the following fan guidelines are instituted at all USL matches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Fans will be respectful towards the players, staff, officials, and fellow fans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fans will refrain from displaying signs, symbols, images, using language, or any other actions that are threatening,
      abusive, or discriminatory, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion,
      gender, gender identity, ability, and\/or sexual orientation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fans will abide by both the venue and the USL Smoke Device Policy. Adherence to this policy includes only the use
      of approved devices, timing of use, locations, safety precautions, and users with signed waivers on file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fans will follow directions from venue staff regarding compliance with the Fan Code of Conduct, stadium policies,
      and emergency procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fans that consume alcohol will be of legal age and do so in a responsible fashion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fans will not behave in ways that are unruly, disruptive, inappropriate, or illegal in nature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fans will not fight or incite violence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fans will not damage property either inside or outside the venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fans will not interfere with the progress of the match including entering the playing field or the surrounding area,
      throwing objects, including throwing objects on or towards the field or declining to promptly return a ball that has
      gone out of play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Violation of the Fan Code of Conduct will result in sanctions as deemed applicable by the United Soccer League
      office and Member Club including but not limited to warnings, ejections, venue bans, removal of supporter
      privileges, or arrest.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
      GENERAL MATCH DAY GUIDELINES:<\/summary>
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      At Lexington Sporting Club, we implement a zero-tolerance policy related to any form of harassment or discrimination on or off the field. The club has absolute authority and retains the right to institute punitive measures for any language, actions, or demonstrations deemed to be in violation of this policy. This policy includes, but is not limited to language, actions, or demonstrations based on an individual or group\u2019s race, religion, sexual orientation and\/or sexual identity, national origin and\/or ethnicity, gender, political views, age, disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Language, actions, and demonstrations include, but are not limited to chants, cheers, songs, signs, banners, flags,
        disorderly conduct, abusive gestures, fighting, threatening, bullying, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Smoke devices, including flares, sparklers, and fireworks of any kind, will not be allowed in the Visiting Supporter
        Section. Any devices found will be confiscated immediately and will result in disciplinary action and\/or sanctions,
        including the possibility of immediate dismissal and removal or suspension from the match and\/or venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Compliance with requests from Lexington Sporting Club and stadium and\/or event staff regarding stadium and\/or club
        polices and emergency response procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Neither the United Soccer League, nor Lexington Sporting Club, nor the facilities hosting Lexington Sporting Club
        matches and\/or events are responsible for items that are left behind, lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        In addition, our Match Day Guidelines also calls for a No Re-Entry Policy. Guests are not allowed to leave the stadium and re-enter. Any guest who leaves the stadium during a match will need a new ticket to re-enter the facility. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

        GUEST CONDUCT & DISTURBANCES:<\/summary>
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        All guests must always maintain reasonable and appropriate behavior. Guests using offensive language or engaging in disorderly conduct may be ejected from the facility and may be subject to arrest. Ejected guests will not receive a refund for their tickets or be compensated in any way for their loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Disturbances include, but are not limited to, the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Standing on chairs or benches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Intoxicated and disorderly conduct.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Fighting or challenging others to fight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u201cMooning\u201d or exposing private body parts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Interference with or delay of game\/event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Violation of Lexington SC Stadium policies or Fan Code of Conduct.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Violation of local, state, and federal laws and statues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Igniting and display of flames, i.e. lighters\/matches, in the seating areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Attempting to enter the field of play or stage without permission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Throw, discharge, or launch any liquid substance or object.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Willfully and maliciously disturbing another guest\/employee with loud and unreasonable noise or behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Using profanity and\/or offensive words which are likely to provoke a violent reaction from others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Taunting or using offensive language against the players, coaches, referees, employees or performers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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