DePaul University Athletics
Fan Code of Conduct
The BIG EAST Conference and DePaul University ("DePaul") are committed to keeping its athletics events safe, comfortable, and an enjoyable environment for all guests. In addition to DePaul's Fan Code of Conduct, guests should also familiarize themselves with any applicable venue code of conduct, such as the Wintrust Arena Code of Conduct. DePaul (and venue staff) shall retain sole discretion as to determinations that an individual has violated the Fan Code of Conduct, as well as any enforcement actions.
All guests are expected to
- Be courteous and respectful to all guests, game officials, visitors, venue staff, and DePaul coaches, staff, faculty, students, volunteers, and contractors;
- Consume alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner. Anyone who appears to be impaired by or under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance may be denied entry to and/or removed from DePaul-owned, leased, or operated venues;
- Sit in their ticketed seat only. Tickets must be shown to a DePaul or venue staff member upon request;
- Restrict movement in the seating area during game action and cheer in a respectful manner that does not interfere with other guests' enjoyment; and
- Comply with requests from DePaul and/or venue staff at all times.
All guests are prohibited from
- Acting in a manner that is, at DePaul or venue staff's sole discretion, unruly, unsafe, disruptive and/or illegal;
- Using foul, obscene, taunting, threatening, abusive, discriminatory, harassing, and/or derogatory language (including language towards another based on their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, or other status protected by local, state, or federal law);
- Using betting-related speech and/or behavior directed at student-athletes, coaches, staff, players' family members, officials or DePaul and/or venue staff;
- Making foul, obscene, taunting, threatening, abusive, discriminatory, harassing, or derogatory gestures;
- Fighting;
- Possessing, distributing, consuming, and using any substances, including cannabis, marijuana, or any other drugs, narcotics, or substances that are illegal or controlled under federal law, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, or city ordinance;
- Smoking, distributing, consuming and/or using tobacco or other smokeless tobacco products (including electronic cigarettes and vapes);
- Consuming alcohol if under the legal limit of 21 years of age and/or purchasing, distributing, or providing alcohol to underage guests;
- Possessing and/or concealing any firearm (regardless of any concealed carry permit), knife, ammunition, explosive, fireworks, flammable liquids, taser guns, stun guns, imitation firearms, or other objects that can be reasonably construed or used as weapons including any equipment, material, or devices that could ordinarily result in or are readily capable of causing serious bodily injury. These include, but are not limited to, items that pose a potential significant safety hazard to others. Small dispensers of mace or pepper spray designed solely for personal defense shall not be deemed to be weapons for purposes of this policy;
- Using a laser pointer;
- Violating any open liquor container laws;
- Any nudity;
- Displaying or wearing any obscene, derogatory, indecent, and/or inappropriate clothing (footwear is required at all times);
- Displaying obscene, derogatory, or inappropriate signs, banners, or flags;
- Damaging or attempting to damage DePaul or venue property (including by sitting or standing on seat backs, standing on seats or stepping over/on seats);
- Interfering with other guests' ability to view the event (including by standing excessively and/or using objects or signs to obstruct a person's view);
- Any disruption of the game or event, including placing, dropping, tossing or hurling any substance or object;
- Trespassing or entering restricted event space (including entering the field of play) and/or intentionally making physical contact with event participants, game officials, venue staff, and event personnel;
- Selling food, beverages, promotional items, or merchandise of any kind or reselling of event tickets without a permit, concession license or express written consent of DePaul;
- Wearing masks or costumes which obscure or cover the face (except as part of a promotion approved by DePaul in writing in advance); and
- Displaying affection not appropriate in a public, family setting.
Enforcement
All guests must comply with this Guest Code of Conduct. Failure to comply may result in removal from the athletics event(s) and/or the venue without refund or compensation; revocation of season tickets and/or future ticket privileges; civil liability; and/or criminal arrest and prosecution.
Guests who are DePaul students and/or employees may further be subject to discipline in connection with relevant university policies and procedures (including but not limited to the Code of Student Responsibility, the Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Procedures, the Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention & Response policy, and the Formal Title IX Sexual Harassment Policies and Procedures).