League Policies, Participation Standards, and Rulebooks
At Pride Sports League, we’re committed to creating a community that is safe, inclusive, respectful, and fun both on and off the field.
These policies help set clear expectations for participation across all of our sports leagues, events, programs, social gatherings, and community activities. By registering for or attending any Pride Sports League activity, you agree to follow the current policies and participation standards outlined below.
We encourage all participants, captains, guests, and spectators to review these policies before participating.
What These Policies Cover
These policies may apply to:
- Sports leagues and games
- Practices and tournaments
- Social gatherings and after-parties
- Fundraisers and community events
- Pride tabling and public activations
- League-managed online spaces and communications
- Other League-sponsored programs, events, and gatherings
Some sports or activities may also have additional sport-specific rules or participation requirements, which must also be followed.
Liability Waiver & Participation Release
Liability Waiver & Participation Release
Liability Waiver & Participation Release
All participants are required to review and agree to the League’s waiver and participation terms as a condition of registration and participation.
This waiver includes important information regarding:
- Assumption of risk
- Injury and liability release
- Guest and minor responsibility
- Medical and emergency authorization
- Venue and equipment risks
- Refund and participation terms
- Image and likeness release
- Code of Conduct acknowledgment
Code of Conduct
Liability Waiver & Participation Release
Liability Waiver & Participation Release
Our community is built on respect, safety, inclusion, and sportsmanship.
All participants, captains, guests, and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a way that supports a welcoming and positive environment for everyone.
The Code of Conduct covers expectations related to:
- Respectful behavior and sportsmanship
- Harassment, discrimination, and hate speech
- Substance use and intoxication
- Guest and spectator conduct
- Safety and rule compliance
- Captains’ responsibilities
- Discipline, suspension, and removal
Abuse & Harassment Prevention Policy
Liability Waiver & Participation Release
Abuse & Harassment Prevention Policy
Pride Sports League has zero tolerance for abuse, harassment, intimidation, or misconduct that creates an unsafe or hostile environment.
This policy outlines:
- Prohibited conduct
- Reporting expectations
- Response and enforcement procedures
- Retaliation protections
- Scope of League authority
We are committed to fostering a space where participants feel safe, respected, and supported.
Community Pledge
Sport-Specific Rules & Rulebooks
Sport-Specific Rules & Rulebooks
Our Community Pledge reflects the values at the heart of Pride Sports League:
- Promote Inclusivity
- Respect Others
- Play Fair
- Build Community
- Foster Positivity & Safety
We ask everyone who participates in PSL to help protect the kind of space we’re building together.
Sport-Specific Rules & Rulebooks
Sport-Specific Rules & Rulebooks
Sport-Specific Rules & Rulebooks
In addition to our general League policies, some sports, leagues, or events may have their own sport-specific rules, safety requirements, or participation guidelines.
These may include things like:
- Gameplay rules
- Safety procedures
- Equipment requirements
- Scheduling and weather procedures
- Playoff formats
- Substitute/player eligibility
- Venue-specific expectations
Guests, Spectators & Minors
Guests, Spectators & Minors
Guests, Spectators & Minors
Guests and spectators are welcome at many Pride Sports League activities unless otherwise stated.
Please note:
- Participants are responsible for the conduct of their guests and spectators.
- Any participant who brings a child or minor to a League activity is solely responsible for that minor’s supervision, safety, and well-being at all times.
- Pride Sports League does not provide childcare or supervision of minors.
- Minors may not be left unattended at any League activity, event, or gathering.
- Guests and spectators attend at their own risk.
Please be respectful of host venues, shared spaces, and the safety of everyone present.
Policy Updates
Guests, Spectators & Minors
Guests, Spectators & Minors
Pride Sports League may modify, update, interpret, or supplement League rules, policies, procedures, participation standards, and community expectations from time to time as reasonably necessary for:
- safety
- fairness
- operations
- inclusivity
- venue requirements
- community standards
- League programming needs
The most current version of League policies and participation standards may be posted on this website, made available through registration, or otherwise distributed by the League.
Participants are responsible for reviewing and complying with current League requirements.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about any League policy, participation expectation, or community concern, feel free to reach out:
Thank you for helping us make Pride Sports League a space where people can:
Play. Connect. Belong.
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