Camping for LSU Canceled Due to Inclement Weather, But Line-Up Time Issued

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Due to below freezing temperatures, snow/sleet, and bitterly cold winds, student camping will not take place for the LSU game this weekend as previously planned. Associated Student Government, the Division of Student Affairs, and Razorback Athletics made this decision out of concern for student safety and well-being.

Students who have the All Access Pass (including Razorback Foundation Collegiate Members) can begin to line-up in front of the Student Gate (Gate 17) starting at 4 pm on Saturday afternoon. Students who line up from 4-4:30 p.m. at Gate 17 will be given first entrance inside to Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium once student gates open at 5 p.m. The line established from 4-4:30 p.m. will be admitted first followed by the Razorback Foundation Collegiate Members from their separate lineup location. Once Collegiate Members have all entered Razorback Stadium, remaining students at Gate 17 will be allowed in.

Guest passes will be available for purchase for $20, but, seating for these passes is assigned and not within the designated Student Section. More information on this can be found at www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/page/student-tickets.

Temperatures at game time are projected to be between 26 (low) to 35 (high) degrees. All students are strongly encouraged to be prepared for the freezing temperatures and potential snow/sleet mix. Students are advised to dress warmly from head to toe, bring hand-warmers (Hot Hands), and blankets are allowed. Heavy coats, scarves, gloves, etc., are strongly encouraged.

Given the wintry conditions, students and community members are advised of potential dangerous road conditions and should take caution and allow for extra time in heading to Razorback Stadium.

A decision regarding Camping for the Arkansas/Ole Miss game on Saturday, Nov. 22, will be made next week. Students are advised to follow Newswire for an update.

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 UA 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. UA policy strictly prohibits anyone from entering the sideline or field without proper credentials. 

Enforcement: Violations of any UA 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. As a reminder, signs are not permitted unless they have received prior approval (24 hours in advance).  The number to call to receive approval for your sign is 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 (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.

Please contact the Office of Student Activities, 479-575-5255 or osa@uark.edu, if you have any questions.