Community standards
Code of Conduct
Applies to all Springfield Throwers meetups, events, and online spaces.
Effective October 2026 · Version 1.0
Springfield Throwers is built on the idea that yo-yos and skill toys should be fun and welcoming for everyone. That only works if people treat each other well. This code sets out what we expect from everyone in our community.
The Short Version
Be kind. Be welcoming. Don't make anyone feel unsafe or unwelcome. If you see something, say something.
Who This Applies To
- Everyone at our meetups and events, including players, parents, and spectators
- Competitors and spectators at contests we run
- Club volunteers and officers
- Anyone in our online spaces and group chats
Expected Behavior
- Be respectful. Treat everyone with dignity, whatever their age, skill level, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or background.
- Be welcoming, especially to beginners and younger players. Everyone was new once.
- Keep feedback encouraging. If someone asks for tips, help. Skip the harsh criticism.
- Mind the space. Keep the venue clean, watch your yo-yo's reach, and look out for kids.
- Respect decisions. Raise disagreements with organizers calmly and privately.
Not Okay
- Harassment of any kind, including unwanted contact, following, or persistent unwanted attention
- Photographing someone who asked not to be photographed
- Discrimination, slurs, or jokes that put people down
- Threats or intimidation, in person or online
- Taking or damaging someone's gear without permission
- Disruptive behavior that ruins the meetup for others
Equipment Safety
- Ask before you borrow. Ask before you try someone else's yo-yo, and hand it back the way you got it.
- Look before you throw. Big tricks, looping, and offstring need open space.
- Replace worn strings, and stop if a yo-yo is cracked or damaged.
- Return loaner yo-yos before you leave.
Reporting a Problem
If something makes you uncomfortable, tell a club volunteer at the meetup or email us. We take every report seriously and keep it as private as we can. Email hello@example.org.
What Happens Next
Organizers may give a warning, ask someone to leave a meetup, or ban someone from future events, depending on what happened. For anything involving a child's safety, we will contact the venue and, where needed, the authorities.