A Team Where Everyone Belongs

Our Philosophy

We don’t believe in corporate DEI statements that say everything and mean nothing.
We believe in access, respect, and fair treatment, regardless of who you are.

If you love trading card games, work hard, and treat others with respect — you’re Ashwood material.

What We Stand For (Simple + Actionable)

1. Zero Tolerance for Harassment or Hate

We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, harassment, or slurs in our:

• team spaces

• events

• online community

• content

• coaching sessions

TCGs should be competitive, not hostile.

2. Merit-Forward, Accessible Opportunities

Ashwood opportunities — roster spots, content roles, team contributions — are based on:

• skill

• consistency

• work ethic

• professionalism

• creativity
  Not background, identity, or popularity.

3. A Safe Community for New Players

New players often face gatekeeping or elitism.
Not here.
We support beginners and returning players from all backgrounds, giving them tools to get better without judgment.

4. Welcoming Underrepresented Groups in TCGs

TCG spaces skew heavily male and can be exclusionary.
Ashwood actively supports:

• women in competitive play

• LGBTQ+ players

• BIPOC players

• disabled players

• neurodivergent and autistic players

• parents balancing family life with competitive gaming

Not with tokenism — just with respect, opportunity, and visibility.

5. Transparent Standards for Conduct

Everyone on our team — players, creators, coaches — follows a simple code:

• respect your opponents

• uplift your community

• represent Ashwood with maturity

• create competitive spaces where everyone can play without anxiety or hostility

That’s it.
No complex policy needed.

What We're Doing Right Now (Realistic)

• Moderated, respectful Discord spaces

Clear rules, active moderation, no tolerance for harassment.

• Event behavior expectations

Our players behave professionally at tournaments and treat opponents fairly.

• Content without toxicity

We avoid degrading opponents or belittling new players in our streams, videos, or coaching.

• Open recruitment

We look at performance, personality, and dedication — not identity.

Long-Term Goals (Flexible, Honest)

As Ashwood grows, we intend to:

• create mentorship opportunities for new and underrepresented players

• collaborate with creators who uplift positive TCG culture

• host low-barrier, beginner-friendly tournaments and leagues

• spotlight diverse voices within the community

• expand moderation tools as our community grows

These aren’t promises — they’re commitments we’ll take on responsibly as our resources increase.

Our Bottom Line

Diversity at Ashwood isn’t a checkbox.
It’s a culture.

We respect everyone.
We compete hard.
We treat people fairly.
And we build a community where all players can focus on what matters most:

Getting better, together.