FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas Razorbacks will host the Auburn
Tigers at 4:30 p.m. this Saturday in Bud Walton Arena. Basketball fans are
reminded that there is a code of conduct to follow and violations of that code
can result in serious consequences for the individual violator and the
University of Arkansas.
The basketball sideline and competition floor are off limits
to anyone without proper credentials. Individuals violating this are subject to
being removed from the venue, and the institution can be fined by the SEC from
$5,000 to $50,000. Please review the following information.
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. 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.