🎉 Intro to Protocol
Kitsap ACES is collaborating with WHiP to bring you a relaxed evening of connection, community & kink Protocol practice.
📅 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕢 Time: Please arrive by 6:45 PM
📍Location: Kitsap ACES
🎭 Dress Code: Vanilla to the door, then Dress to Impress! (No shorts, jeans, polos, t-shirts, or ball caps. Heels or dress shoes are encouraged. S-types are welcome to wear slippers, socks, or bare feet)
🎟️ Tickets: Must be purchased individually
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
💬 What’s This All About?
This event is for anyone in the kink, BDSM, or power exchange community who’s curious about Protocol or wants a space to practice it with others. You don’t need any experience. Just bring an open mind, a respectful attitude, and your role mindset (whatever that means for you). Whether you’re a Dominant, submissive, switch, or still figuring things out, this is a place to explore structure, etiquette, and service in a low-pressure, welcoming environment. Do you have experience with Protocols? Please come out and show off your house Protocols.
🌟 What You’ll Get Out of It
This night is designed to:
✔️ Help folks in the Protocol community connect
✔️ Make Protocol feel less intimidating and more approachable
✔️ Give everyone a shared sense of service, respect, and structure
✔️ Offer hands-on chances to try out Protocols in a safe, consent-based way
You’ll get clear guidance, supportive structure, and space to explore how Protocol works without needing to be “perfect” or “experienced.”
⏰ Schedule Overview
🔹 6:45 PM – Doors Open
🔹WHiP Group Orientation
• Welcome and what to expect
• Introductions
• Walkthrough of common protocols: How to identify roles, Types of service, Posture and positioning, Speaking rules and respectful interactions
🔹 ACES Orientation (25 min) We’ll go over the venue, expectations, and how to navigate the space.
🔹 Protocol Social and Play Party!
• Participants can interact in-role
• Ribbons (black, white, green, purple) show comfort levels
• S-types may choose to serve drinks, act as furniture, or stand in readiness
• Optional activities may include: Position training, Impact play, Bondage, and more
Everything is consent-based and opt-in.
🔹1 AM Event Ends
Ribbon Colors and Service Comfort Levels:
Black Ribbon - Dominants open to service
White Ribbon – Not participating in group service (For D and s types)
Green Ribbon – submissives offering drink or food service, including serving beverages and clearing dishes
Purple Ribbon – submissives offering objectification service, such as acting as a footstool, drink table, or kneeling/standing for display
🤝 Want to Help Out? We could use some extra hands!
• S-Types: Usher, item librarian
• D-Types: Post-play cleanup
• Everyone: Setup, mocktails, and snacks
Volunteering is a great way to ease in and connect with others. If you are interested in volunteering, please message WHiP (Cut off, April 15th)
Cost:
Tickets must be purchased individually for checkout.
Non-members: $30 (Includes one month membership to be redeemed at the event and event entry)
Guests of a member: $25
Member entry rates apply: $0-$15
Anyone who has purchased a ticket under false membership will have their ticket revoked with no refund.
Tickets are non-refundable under all circumstances except in the event of cancellation by the hosts. In the case of cancellation, a full refund will be provided.
Before You Arrive:
Bring valid ID
Complete your waiver at check-in
Orientation is required before any play
Please review our
Etiquette: ACES is a respectful and inclusive space. All dynamics, genders, and sexualities are welcome. Please review our rules before attending to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Come curious. Leave inspired. A beginner-friendly night to dip your toes into Protocol with good people, good vibes, and a safe place to learn.
🎟️ TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT MUST BE PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY🎟️