Camping Procedures for Auburn Game Announced

The camping procedures issued by the University of Arkansas during last year’s football season will be in place for the Razorbacks vs. Auburn game on Saturday, Oct. 8. In general, camping activities and those who participate in them must abide by any and all University of Arkansas System, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and State of Arkansas applicable laws, policies and procedures. These procedures have been put in place in order to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of students, the university community, and the public, as well as safeguarding and preserving all university property and facilities. Of specific note, the following must be followed:

• Camping will be permitted at Gate 17 for student entry to the game starting at exactly 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 6.
• A tent registration process will be implemented that permits campers to register up to 10 campers per tent. Campers will be asked to register with student affairs staff members or student marshals who will be present for this purpose.
• If left unattended at any time the tents may be removed by university personnel. Through the tent registration process, campers will be asked to provide a tent captain’s name and telephone number. This person will serve as the contact person for their registered tent.
• Tents and other camping equipment must be removed by Noon on Saturday, October 8.
• Tents or equipment must not be affixed to university property. Tents must not be staked into the ground.
• Building, driveway, street, parking lot and stairway access must not be blocked or compromised from entry/exit.
• University electrical outlets must not be used.
• Grilling, cooking, heating, or any use of open flames is strictly prohibited.
• The campus noise ordinance must be followed.
• All trash must be disposed of in receptacles provided by the University or event organizers or sponsors.
• All policies outlined in the University of Arkansas Code of Student Life apply.
• Alcohol and tobacco use is prohibited.
• Non-adherence to these restrictions may result in loss of camping and/or ticket privileges.

Razorback Fan Code of Conduct

Razorback fans are the best of the best. They model this by loudly supporting the Razorbacks and displaying respect and good sportsmanship toward the visiting team and visiting fans. However, the NCAA, SEC, and University of Arkansas have assigned a high priority to assuring athletic events are conducted in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship by spectators, student-athletes, and coaches. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants, officials and event management

Prohibited Behavior: Spectators are reminded that security personal have authority to remove from the stadium, anyone engaged in unsafe or inappropriate conduct including: profanity, racial, sexist, or other abusive or intimidating comments or actions directed at officials, event management staff, student-athletes, coaches, team representatives or other fans. Fighting, smoking in public areas and drunkenness will not be tolerated. Throwing of any objects in the stadium is forbidden. University of Arkansas policy strictly prohibits anyone from entering the sideline or field without proper credentials.

Enforcement: Violations of any University of Arkansas athletic event policies are subject to removal from the site of competition, or arrest and/or loss of ticket privileges. The University of Arkansas reserves the right to remove the ticket holder from the premises if, in the sole opinion of the security personnel, the ticket holder’s conduct endangers or disrupts the environment.

SEC Policy Regarding Fan Behavior

Access to Competition Area

In all sports, access to the competition area shall be limited to participating student-athletes, coaches, officials, support personnel and properly-credentialed individuals at all times. For the safety of participants and spectators alike, at no time before, during or after a contest shall spectators be permitted to enter the competition area. It is the responsibility of each member institution to implement procedures to ensure compliance with this policy. Institutional penalties against individuals who improperly enter the competition area shall include, but not be limited to, expulsion from the facility, arrest for trespassing, and the loss of future ticket privileges. In addition to these three penalties, violators who are students shall be subject to institutional student disciplinary measures.

Each institution is responsible for publicizing this policy, as well as the penalties associated with violations, through appropriate means, such as ticket back statements, public address announcements, video/matrix announcements, facility signage and other means available. It is likewise the responsibility of each head coach to publicly discourage spectators from entering the playing area at any time.

Penalties for institutional violations – In the sports of football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball, at the discretion of the Commissioner: 1st offense: an institutional fine of $5,000; 2nd offense: an institutional fine of up to $25,000; 3rd offense or subsequent offense: an institutional fine of up to $50,000. If an institution is penalized and subsequently does not have a violation for a period of three years (from the date of the violation), that subsequent violation shall be considered a 2nd offense.

Language, Signage, and Chants

The use by any coach, student-athlete, support personnel or spectator of vulgar, racist, or sexist language or signage is strictly prohibited at all conference competition facilities. Orchestrated verbal chants or foul language directed at visiting student-athletes, coaches, team personnel, or fans are also prohibited. It is the responsibility of each institution to institute procedures to prevent such occurrences, including ticket back statements, public address announcement, video/matrix announcements, facility signage and other means available. Institutional penalties against spectators engaging in such behavior shall include, but not be limited to, expulsion from the facility and the loss of future ticket privileges. Penalties against coaches, student-athletes or support personnel are outlined in the NCAA rules for the respective sports and are administered by the competition officials.

Penalties for institutional violations – On a yearly (by school year) basis and at the discretion of the Commissioner: 1st offense: a private or public notification and reprimand of the institution; 2nd or subsequent: and institutional fine of up to $5,000.