GROUND REGULATIONS & GUIDANCE
“to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment”
:
• The Club has the right to refuse admission to a match, remove from the stadium, and take further action against, any individual who:

• is in possession of drugs, fireworks, flares, smoke bombs, megaphones, any form of weapon, or any other item that poses a danger or causes undue annoyance to others in the stadium
• gets access into the stadium other than through the turnstiles, enters the pitch at any time without authorisation, climbs on any structure, or defaces club property
• is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or uses offensive, obscene, racist, homophobic or other discriminatory language towards any other person
• acts in a threatening, aggressive or violent manner
• fails or refuses to follow the legitimate requests or instructions of any club steward, staff or person acting in an official capacity
Within the stadium:
• dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead
• children must be supervised
• no other ball games are permitted while a match is in progress
• drinks taken out of the clubhouse must be in plastic containers not glassware
• smoking in or near the stand is prohibited because of its wooden structure

• Supporters can make matchdays a positive experience for everyone by:
• showing respect to match officials and the opposition club’s staff, players & fans
• acting courteously towards visitors, newcomers, families and children
• observing notices, including any emergency announcements
• encouraging and applauding the efforts of the Home players - win, draw or lose
• departing in a responsible manner without disturbing the neighbourhood
BTFC August 2025

Barnstaple Town FC

The Barnstaple Town Clubhouse