Did you think you could just do/say whatever you wanted at a Blues game before this..?
BlueRFR3100
There is always someone that tries to ruin it for everybody else. So if this notice dissuades the guy sitting next to me from being a knucklehead, then I’m all for it. Sadly, most knuckleheads don’t think this is about their behavior.
EdwardOfGreene
Impossible for me to have an opinion on this Code Of Conduct without seeing what’s in it.
CaptainJingles
Honestly surprised this wasn’t already a thing.
STLSCWC
Probably in response to all the issues lately with soccer fans across the country. Not sure why it’s a big deal for you to sign it.
STLBooze3
Would be interested what all is included in it..
TheWholeSausage
Try not to be a drunken Bloosier….you can’t.
wolffire99
A lot of this is negotiated and implemented per their liability insurance policy
dudeman8541
Full text for those asking:
The NHL, our Member Clubs, and our Players believe that the best hockey experiences happen in environments that are inclusive, safe and respectful.
NHL fans play an important role in shaping these environments through the manner in which they support their teams and express their passion for the game. In this regard, we expect that fans also fully support the values of respect, inclusion and safety at all times through their words, actions, and interactions with other fans, arena staff, Club and event personnel, Players, Coaches and Officials while attending all NHL games and events.
Respect: Fans are expected to show respect for the game-day experience of others. This includes by refraining from foul or obscene language or behavior and any other consistent and/or pervasive conduct that could negatively impact other fans’ enjoyment of the game.
Inclusion: We are committed to ensuring that all NHL venues are inclusive and harassment-free environments for all fans. Language, gestures, behavior, clothing, signs, or other personal expressions that negatively reference or demean a specific race, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, or other identity-based characteristic will not be tolerated. Such conduct is strictly prohibited regardless of whether it directly or indirectly references a particular individual or a group of individuals.
Safety: The physical well-being of fans, Players, and arena staff is a top priority. Any disruptive, irresponsible, and/or illegal behaviors that threaten the physical well-being of others are forbidden. This includes participating in or instigating altercations (physical or verbal), throwing objects, or engaging in other inappropriate or destructive behaviors by reason of intoxication, chemical impairment, or otherwise.
Empowerment: If you experience or witness a violation of this Policy, we encourage you to promptly contact and advise a member of the guest services team or security personnel on-site at the event in question. NHL fans themselves are often the ones who are best positioned to foster, create and maintain respectful, inclusive and safe environments. If fans “see something,” they should “say something.”
Anyone who is determined to have engaged in conduct contrary to the values of the League, its Member Clubs and/or its Players, and which otherwise violates this Policy, will be subject to penalties including, but not limited to: possible seat relocation, ejection, suspension and/or a lifetime ban from future NHL events.
This Code applies at NHL arenas and all associated team premises, both indoors and outdoors, as well as at all League and/or Club sanctioned events.
Low_Transportation36
I think it says more about people in general than lawyers. People have simply forgotten how to handle themselves in public. Sad that you need to remind them.
Dark_Tint
Are we going to have speech police now so we don’t say bad words? The rest is pretty much common sense stuff.
Reddittoxin
Honestly, with all the recent cases of people getting into fights and in some cases literally killing each other over sports, I understand cracking down a bit. (The language bit I oppose, as thats all subjective. Just bc you find a word offensive doesn’t mean everyone does. And the tone and context will always be more important than the word itself. But I presume and hope thats just a catch all so the staff can make the calls, and nobody’s really gonna get thrown from a game for yelling fuck when the opposing team scores, you know?)
But to that I say, NHL, MLB, NFL, etc, if you really wanna stop the bullshit, if you really value patron safety, perhaps you need to rethink your alcohol sales and how you’re reducing seat sizes to be the size of 1 buttcheek so you can cram as many drunk hotheads in the arena as possible. Just my 2 cents.
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Did you think you could just do/say whatever you wanted at a Blues game before this..?
There is always someone that tries to ruin it for everybody else. So if this notice dissuades the guy sitting next to me from being a knucklehead, then I’m all for it. Sadly, most knuckleheads don’t think this is about their behavior.
Impossible for me to have an opinion on this Code Of Conduct without seeing what’s in it.
Honestly surprised this wasn’t already a thing.
Probably in response to all the issues lately with soccer fans across the country. Not sure why it’s a big deal for you to sign it.
Would be interested what all is included in it..
Try not to be a drunken Bloosier….you can’t.
A lot of this is negotiated and implemented per their liability insurance policy
Full text for those asking:
The NHL, our Member Clubs, and our Players believe that the best hockey experiences happen in environments that are inclusive, safe and respectful.
NHL fans play an important role in shaping these environments through the manner in which they support their teams and express their passion for the game. In this regard, we expect that fans also fully support the values of respect, inclusion and safety at all times through their words, actions, and interactions with other fans, arena staff, Club and event personnel, Players, Coaches and Officials while attending all NHL games and events.
Respect: Fans are expected to show respect for the game-day experience of others. This includes by refraining from foul or obscene language or behavior and any other consistent and/or pervasive conduct that could negatively impact other fans’ enjoyment of the game.
Inclusion: We are committed to ensuring that all NHL venues are inclusive and harassment-free environments for all fans. Language, gestures, behavior, clothing, signs, or other personal expressions that negatively reference or demean a specific race, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, or other identity-based characteristic will not be tolerated. Such conduct is strictly prohibited regardless of whether it directly or indirectly references a particular individual or a group of individuals.
Safety: The physical well-being of fans, Players, and arena staff is a top priority. Any disruptive, irresponsible, and/or illegal behaviors that threaten the physical well-being of others are forbidden. This includes participating in or instigating altercations (physical or verbal), throwing objects, or engaging in other inappropriate or destructive behaviors by reason of intoxication, chemical impairment, or otherwise.
Empowerment: If you experience or witness a violation of this Policy, we encourage you to promptly contact and advise a member of the guest services team or security personnel on-site at the event in question. NHL fans themselves are often the ones who are best positioned to foster, create and maintain respectful, inclusive and safe environments. If fans “see something,” they should “say something.”
Anyone who is determined to have engaged in conduct contrary to the values of the League, its Member Clubs and/or its Players, and which otherwise violates this Policy, will be subject to penalties including, but not limited to: possible seat relocation, ejection, suspension and/or a lifetime ban from future NHL events.
This Code applies at NHL arenas and all associated team premises, both indoors and outdoors, as well as at all League and/or Club sanctioned events.
I think it says more about people in general than lawyers. People have simply forgotten how to handle themselves in public. Sad that you need to remind them.
Are we going to have speech police now so we don’t say bad words? The rest is pretty much common sense stuff.
Honestly, with all the recent cases of people getting into fights and in some cases literally killing each other over sports, I understand cracking down a bit. (The language bit I oppose, as thats all subjective. Just bc you find a word offensive doesn’t mean everyone does. And the tone and context will always be more important than the word itself. But I presume and hope thats just a catch all so the staff can make the calls, and nobody’s really gonna get thrown from a game for yelling fuck when the opposing team scores, you know?)
But to that I say, NHL, MLB, NFL, etc, if you really wanna stop the bullshit, if you really value patron safety, perhaps you need to rethink your alcohol sales and how you’re reducing seat sizes to be the size of 1 buttcheek so you can cram as many drunk hotheads in the arena as possible. Just my 2 cents.