Altercation Policy
Bluegrass State Games Physical/Verbal Altercation Policy
This is condensed from the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Govt. (LFUCG) Division of Parks and Recreation Physical/Verbal Altercation Policy. For further information or a full copy, call the Bluegrass State Games at 859-255-0336 or Parks and Recreation at 859-288-2900.
The Bluegrass State Games strives to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and acceptable social behavior at all sporting activities and events. Therefore, any unsportsmanlike conduct, including but not limited to, fighting, verbal abuse, or racial and gender epithets involving fans, coaches, and players will not be tolerated.
Fighting
Fighting is defined as a hostile encounter with another party(s), resulting in a physical struggle or contact.
Verbal Abuse
Verbal Abuse is defined as the intentional act of insulting another individual through oral measures with the aim of offending.
Harassing Fans/Spectators
Harassment is defined as, but not limited to, abusive language, tormenting of participants, and the baiting of individuals.
Use of Racial and/or Gender Epithets
Use of racial and/or gender epithets is defined as racial and/or gender epithets used in the reference to an individual’s race, color, gender, or sexual orientation.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Should any unsportsmanlike conduct occur, not specifically address in previous sections, the Bluegrass State Games, in its discretion, may institute penalties for such behavior consistent with this policy.
Procedures Following Incident
If a person engages in unsportsmanlike behavior within the Bluegrass State Games sporting activities and related events, BGSG officials and/or Sport Commissioners will have the individuals involved in the dispute escorted from the park or facility at which the event is occurring.
A notification letter stating the violation of the altercation policy will be sent to the individual involved in the unsportsmanlike behavior.
If the Bluegrass State Games deems a physical or verbal altercation as a flagrant and deliberate act of violence, the BGSG reserves the right to enforce a more severe punishment within this established disciplinary code.
