The Supporter Section on the East end of the stadium is where the energy begins, where the passion of the 831 comes together to will the Crisp & Kelp to victory. This is where the loudest and proudest Monterey Bay F.C. supporters sing, chant, drum, wave flags, and hold up their scarves for 90+ minutes. This is where you will experience what it means to Defend the 831.
Become an Officially Recognized Monterey Bay F.C. Supporter Group
The following is a list of requirements (and some suggestions) to become an officially recognized Supporter Group of Monterey Bay F.C.. If your group meets these requirements, apply below.
- Must have at least 50 members with season tickets
- A member may only count toward one supporter group
- Must have a unique logo (may not include MBFC’s crest)
- Must have a website and be active on at least one social media channel
- Must submit a mission statement and group description
- Must have written bylaws and at least three members identified as leadership
- Must have a mechanism for adding new members
- MBFC recommends participation in community service initiatives
- MBFC recommends that the group be established as a legal entity (business or 501(c)3, 4, or 7)
To remain officially recognized by Monterey Bay Football Club, a supporter group must always abide by the Supporter Code of Conduct listed below:
Supporter Group Code of Conduct
- Supporters will be respectful towards the players, staff, officials, and fellow fans.
- Supporters will refrain from displaying any signs, symbols, or images, using language, or any other actions that are threatening, abusive, or discriminatory, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, ability, and/or sexual orientation.
- No signs, symbols, images or chants with inappropriate language.
- Flag poles will be no longer than 5 feet (60 inches).
- Supporters will follow directions from venue staff regarding compliance with the Fan Code of Conduct, stadium policies, and emergency procedures.
- Supporters that are 21 and older will consume alcohol in a responsible fashion.
- Supporters will not behave in ways that are unruly, disruptive, inappropriate, or illegal in nature.
- Supporters will not fight or incite violence.
- Supporters will not damage property either inside or outside the venue.
- Supporters will not interfere with the progress of the match including entering the playing field or surrounding area, throwing objects, including throwing of objects on or towards the field, or declining to promptly return a ball that has gone out of play.
- Supporters will abide by both the venue and USL smoke device policy. Adherence to this policy includes only the use of approved devices, timing of use, locations, safety precautions, and users with signed waivers on file.
