Student Camping Approved for Alabama Game

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Students camping out for seats before the last home game against Alabama in 2010

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Student camping will be permitted for the Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Alabama game on Saturday, Sept. 15. Students may register and begin camping at Gate 17 starting at exactly 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13, with registration lasting until 11 p.m. Students can continue to set up and camp after 11 p.m., but must immediately register their tent at 8 a.m. Friday morning. Failure to do this could result in their spot being lost.

The process will resume on Friday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. Students who arrive after registration has closed on Friday can continue to line up accordingly and follow camping guidelines.

In general, those who participate in camping activities must abide by any and all policies and rules of the University of Arkansas System and the Fayetteville campus and by all Arkansas laws . These requirements 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.

Specific rules that must be followed include:

• Students will be permitted to register up to 10 campers per tent. Campers must register with student affairs staff members or ASG student marshals who will be present for this purpose.
• Tents may be removed by university personnel if left unattended at any time. ,. 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 the registered tent. One person from each tent must remain with the tent at all times.
• Tents and other camping equipment must be removed by 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. The full tent party must be present four hours prior to kick off in order to secure their rightful spot in line.
• Cutting and other forms of saving spots will not be tolerated and violators will be asked to move to the back of the line. Students who witness cutting or saving spots are asked to report it to student affairs staff or ASG student marshals accordingly.
• 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 and exit.
• University electrical outlets must not be used.
• Grilling, cooking, heating or any use of open flames is strictly prohibited. Generators that emit gas or fumes are prohibited.
• The campus noise ordinance must be followed.
• Every tent group is responsible for disposing of trash properly. Trash must be disposed of in receptacles provided by the university or event organizers or sponsors.
• All policies outlined in the U of A 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 that promotes good sportsmanship by spectators, student-athletes, and coaches. The university requests your cooperation by supporting the participants, officials and event management.

Prohibited Behavior: Spectators are reminded that security personal have authority to remove anyone from the stadium who is 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 U of A 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: 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 publicly to 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.

As a reminder, signs are not permitted unless they have received prior approval (24 hours in advance). To receive approval for your sign, call 479-575-3134.

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 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.