Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh and Stonewall Alliance, hereby referred to as Stonewall Alliance, are committed to the ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect. We believe that every person has the right to feel safe and comfortable being themselves while engaged in organized athletics or attending any community programs. As such, we are committed to providing an experience that affirms the dignity and value of all individuals without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic status, physical or mental abilities, size, appearance, or any other basis for exclusion.
All Stonewall Alliance Board Members, Staff, Volunteers, Vendors, Participants, and Spectators are expected and required to abide by this policy.
Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy
Stonewall Alliance is committed in all areas to providing an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Harassment is any behavior that is unwelcome and offensive to the person or persons targeted. Such behavior is expressly forbidden by this policy.
Stonewall Alliance defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and any verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Examples include, but are not limited to unwanted physical contact, foul language of an offensive sexual nature, sexual propositions, sexual jokes or remarks, obscene gestures, and displays of pornographic or sexually explicit pictures, drawings, or caricatures. Sexual harassment of anyone at Stonewall Alliance sponsored of facilitated activity
Discrimination based on age, sex, sexual identity, gender expression, race, national origin, ethnic background, or any other personal characteristic is also expressly forbidden.
Anti-Bullying Policy
Stonewall Alliance considers bullying unacceptable and will not tolerate it under any circumstances. This policy shall apply to all of Stonewall Alliance affiliated activities. Stonewall Alliance defines bullying as direct or indirect persistent, malicious, unwelcome, severe and pervasive mistreatment that harms, intimidates, offends, degrades or humiliates another person, whether verbal, physical, or otherwise, at league-sponsored events and/or Stonewall Alliance sponsored events, as well as social media, online, and digital engagements sponsored and or facilitated by Stonewall Alliance.
All communication on social media sponsored or facilitated by Stonewall Alliance should be respectful and considerate. Posts, comments, or messages that are discriminatory, bullying, threatening, or harassing in nature are strictly prohibited. It is important to remember that personal conduct on social media may extend or reflect upon Stonewall Alliance.
Stonewall Alliance promotes a safe culture where all people can join in an environment free of bullying behavior. Stonewall Alliance encourages all of its volunteers or participants to report any instance of bullying behavior.
Stonewall Alliance considers the following types of behavior to constitute bullying. Please note, this list is not meant to be exhaustive and is only offered by way of example: nonverbal demonstrations of hostility; exclusion or social isolation; personal attacks (angry outbursts, excessive profanity, or name-calling); encouragement of others to turn against the targeted person; stalking; punching, kicking, slapping or any other unwanted physical contact.
As a volunteer organization, Stonewall Alliance relies on members of the community to volunteer. As such, the organization considers bullying of its volunteers to be particularly egregious. Any attempt to intimidate volunteers will result in disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the league.
Reporting Violations of the Code of Conduct
How to Report: If you believe you have experienced, witnessed, or become aware of a violation of our Code of Conduct, we encourage you to report it as soon as possible to the Stonewall Alliance Program Leader, the Executive Director, or The Code of Conduct Committee utilizing our Google Form https://forms.gle/28Qwr1Ar3CijmDzm8.
Reports lacking sufficient information may hinder the committee’s ability to conduct a thorough investigation.
All board members and volunteers who are informed of a potential violation of the Code of Conduct are obligated to report the incident promptly to the Conduct Committee or appropriate leadership. This ensures timely action and helps maintain a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Failure to report may result in further review and accountability measures.
Once the matter has been reported the investigation will be initiated within 72 hours and any necessary corrective action will be taken where appropriate.
Confidentiality: All reports will be kept confidential, within the bounds of the law. The details of the complaint, including the identity of the complainant, will only be disclosed to those involved in the investigation and resolution process.
Non-Retaliation: Retaliation against anyone who files a complaint or assists in the investigation is strictly prohibited and will be treated as a separate violation of the Code of Conduct.
Remember, you do not have to confront or communicate with the person who you believe violated the Code of Conduct, and we encourage you to make use of the reporting resources provided.
Potential Disciplinary Actions for Violations of the Code of Conduct
- Verbal Warning:
- Written Warning
- Suspension
- Expulsion
- If expelled, a participant will not be refunded any registration fees. The application of specific disciplinary action will be determined by the Board of Stonewall Alliance and the Committee of Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh based on the facts of each specific situation.
Please note that these disciplinary actions are not exhaustive, and the specific actions taken will depend on the circumstances of each case. More than one disciplinary action can be applied for a single violation, depending on its severity. The Board of Stonewall Alliance reserves the right to determine the appropriate disciplinary actions based on the nature of the violation, the impact on the person(s) involved and the community, and the person’s history of past violations.
By signing the code of conduct, I am attesting that:
I ___________________, have fully read and understand all herein and will not, degrade, humiliate, target, threaten, harass, discriminate or bully another individual or group of people whether this be in person or on social media or other electronic platforms sponsored or facilitated by Stonewall Alliance. As an affiliate of Stonewall Alliance and/or Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh I will treat each volunteer, vendor, participant and spectator with dignity and respect at all times. I understand that failure to do so may result in the Disciplinary Actions listed above.
