The rules keep things fair. The code of conduct keeps things good. Both matter here.
Stonewall Sports Fargo exists so you can show up, be yourself, and have a great time. But that doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because everyone agrees to a shared set of standards before the first ball is kicked, thrown, or paddled.
Whether you’re a player, spectator, or volunteer, by being here you are agreeing to two main things:
When you register for any Stonewall Sports Fargo league, you’re agreeing to this. It’s not complicated, but it’s not optional.
This is an LGBTQIA+ and ally organization. That identity is our foundation, and we actively welcome people of all races, ethnicities, religions, national origins, ages, body types, ability levels, gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. Inclusion isn’t just a banner we hang up; it’s built into our framework through initiatives like our Player Assistance Fund, draft system, and specific WTNB (women, trans, and nonbinary) programming.
Every player, referee, volunteer, and spectator deserves to be treated with dignity. This includes respecting people's names, pronouns, identities, and right to be here.
Not the loud kind, and not the quiet kind. We do not tolerate homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, ableism, or any other form of targeted cruelty or social exclusion. This applies on the field, at the sponsor bar, and in the group chat. If someone joins this league nervous about whether they’ll be accepted, our job is to prove them wrong. All of us. Every game.
If something you said or did hurt someone, the fact that you didn't mean it that way matters less than the fact that it happened. Own it. Learn from it. Do better next time.
Our post-game sponsor bar traditions are a big part of the culture. But showing up to games intoxicated, getting aggressive after drinking, or making others uncomfortable because you've had too many is a problem. Keep it fun for everyone, including yourself.
This is a recreational league. The point is fun, connection, and community. If your competitive energy is making other people not want to come back, that's a sign to recalibrate.
If you witness behavior that violates this code, tell a board member, a referee, or a league coordinator. You can do this privately. We take every report seriously, and we do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who speaks up.
Every sport has its own rulebook. We keep these as living documents so they can be updated between seasons based on what’s working and what needs adjusting.
The full kickball rulebook covers gameplay, base running, pitching, fielding, the mercy rule, and everything else you need to know for game day. It's more readable than you'd expect.
Dodgeball rules cover court boundaries, elimination and re-entry, catching, headshots, and what counts as "out." Short version: it's simpler than you think.
Pickleball rules cover court setup, serving, scoring, the kitchen (yes, there's a kitchen), and doubles play. If you've never played, reading these for five minutes will make your first game twice as fun.
Our referees and volunteers are community members who give their time so the rest of us can play. Treat them accordingly. Disagreeing with a call is fine. Yelling at a referee is not. Asking for a clarification is fine. Berating a volunteer is not.
These people are the reason the leagues run. Respect them like you’d respect the person hosting a party at their house, because that’s basically what they’re doing.
If you have questions about any of these policies, or if you need to report an incident, reach out to us directly.
All reports are handled confidentially. We’d rather hear about a concern early than find out about a problem late.
