Section 11

Supporters & Hooliganism

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11.1 Fan Marshal Requirement

Each team must appoint at least two (2) Fan Marshals who are responsible for the conduct of their team's supporters. Fan Marshals must be registered with the OC and wear the designated armband/vest during match days. They are the team's first line of supporter management.

11.2 Supporters' Code of Conduct

All supporters are expected to (see full code at Annex D):

Respect opponents, match officials and fellow spectators
Refrain from using abusive, threatening, racist, sexist or discriminatory language
Remain in designated spectator areas and not encroach on the field of play
Not bring or consume alcohol, drugs, weapons or dangerous objects at venues
Follow the instructions of security personnel and fan marshals
Dispose of litter responsibly

11.3 Prohibited Items

Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances
Weapons, sharp objects, sticks, stones
Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs
Laser pointers
Offensive banners, flags or materials
Vuvuzelas or excessively loud noise-making devices (at the OC's discretion)

11.4 Disciplinary Ladder for Supporter Misconduct

Level	Offence	Sanction Against the Team
1	Minor disturbance (e.g., encroachment, mild verbal abuse)	Written warning to the team
2	Repeated minor offences or moderate disturbance	Team fined UGX 50,000 + 1-match ban for identified individuals
3	Serious disturbance (e.g., throwing objects, fighting)	Team fined UGX 100,000 + 3-match ban for individuals + match played behind closed doors
4	Riot, assault on officials/players, mass violence	Team expelled from tournament + lifetime ban for identified perpetrators + referral to police

Collective Responsibility: Teams bear collective responsibility for the conduct of their supporters. Match officials may suspend or abandon a match due to supporter misconduct. An abandoned match may be awarded as a forfeit against the offending team's supporters.