South Georgia Tormenta FC have established a “Fan Behavior Policies ” for all fans who attend our matches. We are committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all of our fans and players when attending matches at Tormenta Stadium. Tormenta fans have a right to expect an environment in which they will be treated in a consistent, professional and courteous manner by all stadium, team and league personnel. The players and officials have the same rights. Accordingly, fans are responsible for their own conduct.The following behavior is prohibited in the stadium and in the surrounding areas:
- Pitch Invasions
- Thrown Items
- Inappropriate Fan Behavior
Pitch Invasions
Attempting to enter the playing field at any point without proper credentials will be turned over to Statesboro Police officers on site and escorted out of the stadium. The level of punishment will be determined by the Statesboro officers and Operations staff with Tormenta FC.
Minimum Punishment: Temporary ban from Tormenta FC matches at Tormenta Stadium. Eligible reinstatement will be determined by the Tormenta FC front office with discretion from Statesboro Police.
Maximum Punishment: Permanent ban from all Tormenta FC home matches, stadium authorities reserve the right to ban for other events at the venue, and possible fines determined by Statesboro Police.
Thrown Items
If an individual throws an item onto the pitch they will be turned over to Statesboro Police officers on site and escorted out of the stadium. Tormenta FC and stadium officials will then decide the level of punishment based on the item thrown.
Minimum Punishment: Temporary ban from Tormenta FC matches at Tormenta Stadium. Eligible reinstatement will be determined by the Tormenta FC front office with discretion from Statesboro Police.
Maximum Punishment: Permanent ban from all Tormenta FC home matches, stadium authorities reserve the right to ban for other events at the venue, and possible criminal charges (if item thrown warrants) determined by Statesboro Police.
Inappropriate Fan Behavior
Fans who may be conducting inappropriate behavior will first be confronted by a member of EPI staffing or Statesboro Police. If the behavior continues the individual will be escorted out of the stadium. Statesboro Police and Tormenta FC staff will then decide the level of punishment based off of the severity of the incident.Inappropriate Behavior includes:
- Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal in nature.
- Foul or abusive language or gestures.
- Fighting, taunting or threatening remarks or gestures.
- Obscene or indecent clothing or clothing that denotes or connotes obscene or indecent messages.
Minimum Punishment: Expulsion from the match, and a possible temporary ban.
Maximum Punishment: Permanent venue ban for all Tormenta FC matches, with stadium staff having the right to ban for other events held at the venue.