Event Facility Guidelines – Decorah Community School District

Let’s Hear that Viking Spirit!

To ensure safety and sportsmanship within our facilities, the following guidelines have been created. We ask all Viking fans to abide by these guidelines. Go Vikes!

Student Spectator Guidelines for the Gymnasium

Decorah High School is extremely proud to welcome the students of West Side Elementary, John Cline Elementary, Carrie Lee Elementary and Decorah Middle School to all athletic events that the high school offers. These events are fun and exciting for all individuals. However, Decorah High School asks that all elementary, middle school and high school students abide by the following expectations while attending competitions in the Decorah High School Gym.

Elementary School Students (PK – 4^th Grade)

Elementary students must have an adult with them to enter the game. No adult will result in no admittance to the game for that student.
Elementary students are expected to be with an adult watching the game.
Students are asked to leave bags/backpacks and balls in the cafeteria area.

Middle School Students (5^th – 8^th Grade)

Middle school students need to sit in the designated “middle school” section on the north end of the home side of the bleachers, unless they are sitting with their parents.
Middle school students are expected to be in the stands watching the game.
Students are asked to leave bags/backpacks and balls in the cafeteria area.

High School Students (9^th – 12^th Grade)

High school students are encouraged to sit/stand in the designated “high school” section of the home side of the bleachers.
High school students are expected to be in the stands watching the game.
Students are asked to leave bags/backpacks and balls in the cafeteria area or their lockers.

All Students

Students are not to be in the practice gym area at any time.
Students are not to be running around and/or playing games in the cafeteria or hallways.
Students are not to run in or out of the gym.
Students are expected to support the concession stand and return to their seats after supporting the concession stand.
Students are expected to return to the stands after using the restroom.
No abusive or unruly behavior will be allowed.
No throwing of objects or any projectile in the bleachers or any area around the gymnasium.
No use of any prohibited items per policy of the IHSAA and IGHSAU (artificial noisemakers, unauthorized signs, etc.)

All student behavior at home activities is expected to be school appropriate. Any student whose actions are considered inappropriate by school staff will be asked to sit with their parents or removed from the game. If asked to leave, students may not be allowed to return to other contests and admission to the event will not be refunded.

The staff of the Decorah Community Schools thanks all students and parents for their support of all those involved in activities. We ask that those attending activities to watch and support those participating in the contests and look forward to having members of the student bodies at games to cheer on the Vikings and help bring home a victory!

Football Stadium Protocol

Elementary School Students (PK – 4^th Grade)

Elementary students must have an adult with them to enter the game. No adult will result in no admittance to the game for that student.
Elementary students are expected to be with an adult watching the game.
Students are not allowed to bring in bags or backpacks to the stadium.

Middle School Students (5^th – 8^th Grade)

Middle school students need to sit in the designated “middle school” section on the west end of the home bleachers, unless they are sitting with their parents.
Middle school students are expected to be in the stands watching the game.
Students are not allowed to bring in bags or backpacks to the stadium.

High School Students (9^th – 12^th Grade)

High school students are encouraged to sit/stand in the designated “high school” section on the east end of the home bleachers.
High school students are expected to be in the stands watching the game.
Students are not allowed to bring in bags or backpacks to the stadium.

All Students

Students are not be on the dike, east end of the stadium, behind the stadium, on the baseball field or in a parking lot without an adult.
Students are expected to support the concession stand and return to their the stands after supporting the concession stand.
Students are expected to return to the stands after using the restroom.
No abusive or unruly behavior will be allowed.
No throwing of objects or any projectile in the bleachers or any area around Viking Stadium.
No use of any prohibited items per policy of the IHSAA and IGHSAU (artificial noisemakers, unauthorized signs, etc.)

Auditorium Guidelines

We ask that you please be considerate of performers and other audience members by observing the following:

Please sit in your assigned seat according to your ticket.
Wait until a musical selection is completed before entering or exiting.
Do not distract the performers or audience members by talking or commenting during the performance.
Take small children who may be restless out to the lobby.
Silence all electronic devices and clicking cameras. There is no personal video recording allowed during any performance. Most performances are recorded by the school and they would like the recording to be free of any unnecessary audience noise.

Your support is appreciated by providing a positive and successful concert environment for all performers and audience members!