Texas State is known for having some of the best fans in collegiate athletics. As a leader, we consider it an honor to represent the best of college athletics. It is our goal to set the standard of good sporting conduct, modeling safety, civility, and team pride.
No matter what sporting event you attend, good sporting conduct is everyone's responsibility. The Sun Belt Conference and Texas State Athletics require good sporting conduct from our student-athletes, coaches and spectators. Your cooperation in supporting the game participants and officials in a positive manner is expected. All athletic administrators, coaches, student-athletes, spirit groups and fans shall act with respect, fairness, civility and honesty in an effort to create an appropriate environment for athletic competition. Harassing behaviors and physical or verbal abuse are strictly prohibited and warrant immediate removal from the facility without warning. Be the change by joining us in respectfully supporting the Sun Belt Conference and Texas State Athletics.
Spectator Expectations & Reminders:
- Remember the Golden Rule. Treat others as you wish to be treated.
- Be a good ambassador for Texas State. Welcome visiting teams and their fans to San Marcos.
- The stands are full of young people who are learning their values from you. Please watch your language!
- If you witness any inappropriate behavior, inform event personnel or a nearby law enforcement officer.
- At any time, the Text Assist program is available. Text "Assist" with your issue anonymously to 83200 and event personnel will respond promptly.
- Respect the game officials
- Drink responsibly. Know your limit.
- Please comply with requests from event and security staff regarding event operations and emergency response procedures.
- Remember that Texas State officials, including University police, University administrators, and game day personnel will enforce a "zero tolerance" policy. Fans, whether students or the general public, will be removed from events if they do not comply with requests to behave in an appropriate manner.
Texas State Athletics is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable sports and entertainment experience.
- Guests will be treated in a consistent, professional and courteous manner by all athletics and university staff.
- Guests will be allowed to enjoy events at TXST venues free from disruptive behavior, including foul, abusive, discriminatory, obscene or threatening language, gestures or actions.
- Event staff and security has been trained to intervene where necessary to help ensure conduct expectations are met.
- Guests who are under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any other intoxicating substance who behave in an irresponsible manner will be handled in a prompt and safe manner.
- Guests will sit only in their ticketed seats and show their tickets when requested.
- Guests will not engage in fighting, taunting, throwing objects, attempting to enter any competition surface or field of play or other conduct that will disrupt the competition. Those who engage in any of these actions will immediately be removed from the contest.
- Guests will refrain from smoking or using any tobacco products while on campus including attending TXST events.
- Obscene or indecent messages on signs or clothing, or obscene or indecent conduct is not permitted in any form.
Guests who choose not to adhere to this Good Sporting Conduct policy in it's entirety will be subject to ejection from the venue without refund, potential revocation of season tickets and/or banning from Texas State University sponsored events and games. Depending on the severity of the offense or any violations of local, state or federal law may result in additional penalties.
Guests may report violations to the code of conduct or any other issues anonymously by texting the word "assist" and included the violation or reported issue to 83200.
Additional Code of Conduct Resources & References:
Code of Student Conduct
Honor Code
Student Handbook
Alcoholic Beverages Policy
NCAA Respect Campaign
