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Conditions of access and permanence in fc barcelona's sports facilities

FC Barcelona are delighted to welcome visting teams' fans to their home at Spotify Camp Nou and at the same time we ask for your help with regards to following the rules and regulations of behaviour around and inside the stadium

FC Barcelona's internal regulatory body explicitly includes the conditions of access andpermanence in FC Barcelona's sports venues and clearly sets out the sanctions that the Clubintends to impose for any illegal action.

All these actions pursue the behaviors expressly typified in current legislation. The ultimate goalis good use and behavior at FC Barcelona's facilities.

FC Barcelona supports the international and tolerant culture of sport and expressly declares itselfagainst any form of discrimination, whether racial, sexual, linguistic, ethnic, ideological, age -based or based on sexual identity.

Violent, racist, xenophobic or intolerant behavior is typified and the sanctions are also exposed,which reach the loss of the category of member and consequently the internal prohibition ofaccess to any sports venue that belongs to the entity.

In this sense, there are different rules that regulate the conditions of access and permanence inthe facilities, disciplinary regime, as well as the regulation with members, supporters' clubs,entertainment groups, among others.

FC Barcelona, in relation to the conditions of access and permanence in the facilities, complieswith the provisions of current legislation. For more information, see Law 19/2007 of 11 July 2007against violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport , as well as Royal Decree 203/2010.

Art 1. Admission and rules for the visiting public

1.1 In accordance with RD 203/2010 in its article 17, it will be necessary for all spectators to have their ticket toaccess the interior of the Stadium, individually, therefore any person will be authorized to enter, presenting avalid ticket or accreditation, including children of any age. This document must be shown for inspection at theentrances or inside the Stadium at the request of any person of FC Barcelona, or its Security Services or thecorrespond ing Police. Only people with a valid ticket or an authorized pass or who can justify by other meansthe authorization to be there, can remain inside the facility.In any case, the holder of the ticket or authorized pass will have the right to access exclusively the seat markedon it, being expressly prohibited to access areas or locations other than the stadium. The validity of the ticketexpires once the holder has left the facility.

1.2 All minors under 16 years of age must be accompanied by at least one adult, who will be the person whoassumes direct responsibility for those minors under 16 years of age who access. Those over 16 years of age mayenter, without necessarily being accompa nied by an adult, but it will be understood that they have authorizationfrom their parents or guardians, at the time they enter the Stadium.

1.3 Authorization to access the venue is guaranteed by those who have obtained their seat through their club inthe case of the visiting team.

1.4 The name of the visiting supporter who has purchased the ticket must be reflected in each seat sold, whichis personal and non -transferable.

1.5 Those responsible for security and control are instructed to expel fans of the visiting team who enter the areareserved for fans of the home team, or any fan who causes trouble, regardless of the validity of their tickets andrelocate them to the relevant area (provided seats are available and the visiting team agrees). If there is no seat2in the visiting sector, the offender will be ejected from the facility or simply rejected at the entrance in the firstinstance.

1.6 No further access to the premises will be permitted once they have been abandoned.

Art 2. Entry controls and physical search

2.1 At the time of validating the ticket or authorized pass , all attendees may be required to show their tickets orauthorizations to the police or private security delegates and hand them over if requested. Private securityofficials or delegates are authorized to verify official identity documents (ID card, pass port, etc.). Access to thefacility will be denied to all those who refuse to be searched for by private security or to show their identification.

2.2 The Club's private security is authorized to search all people, including the use of technical methods. If dueto the possession and/or consumption of drugs or alcohol, being carrying weapons, pyrotechnic items, ordangerous objects, will pose a threat to public safety, they will be denied access to the facility. Sea rches can alsobe extended to the belongings of the affected person provided that the interested party gives express permission.However, access to the facility will not be authorized to all persons who refuse to allow these authorizedsearches.

2.3 Any person who has a prohibition order to enter the facility will have denied access, and is not entitled to arefund of the value of the tickets purchased.

Art 3. Installation behavior.

3.1 Inside the facility, spectators must behave in a way that does not cause harm to themselves or otherspectators; They must not endanger anyone, hinder any other person, or cause any inconvenience to otherbystanders.

3.2 Spectators must at all times obey the instructions given by the police, private security, fire service, medicalpersonnel and the public announcement system of the facility or any other person authorized by the club andduly identified.

3.3 For security reasons, to ensure protection, or for organisational/operational reasons, spectators may beasked by the police or private security to travel to other locations, including outside their assigned area.

3.4 All stairs, entrances, exits and corridors (including emergency exits) must be clear at all times.

3.5 The display of any flag, banner, mosaic or any other act of expression that involves the use of any type ofsystem, material or organization must be previously authorized by the Club.

3.6 Without prejudice to the foregoing, any other applicable regulations shall apply to the behaviour within thefacility, in order to prevent or eliminate any threat to life, health or property

Art 4. Prohibitions.

4.1 Spectators are prohibited from bringing the following items into the Stadium:

  • (a) Propaganda material that’s racist, xenophobic or incites to violence, originating from any politicalideology. The same applies to the wearing of clothing with symbols or insignia of racist, xenophobicviolence or incitement to violence.
  • (b) Advertising, political or religious items of any kind, such as banners, symbols or brochures.
  • (c) Weapons of any kind, e.g., knives, sharp objects, swords, firearms, or similar dangerous objects,including golf umbrellas or umbrellas with metal tips (except folding umbrellas) .3
  • (d) Drones and/or flying objects.
  • (e) Laser pointers or any other technology that disrupts the normal operation of the event.
  • (f) Gas aerosols, corrosive substances, irritants, dyes or any type of substance that may affect the healthof any spectator.
  • (g) Containers of drinks and/or food made of metal, glass, ceramics, wood or any rigid materialIncluding cans of any size.
  • (h) Objects with a weight more than 500 grams and/or objects with more than a volume of 500milliliters and could be likely to be launched. Any container with a lower capacity will be allowed, butthe cap will be removed without exception.
  • (i) Bulky objects, such as stairs, stools, chairs, boxes, backpacks, suitcases, bicycles, baby bugg ies,scooters, skate boards, etc.
  • (j) Torches, rockets, fireworks, smoke bombs or any other pyrotechnic objects and flammablesubstances.
  • (k) Poles of any size and/ or material and/or flags and/or banners larger than 2m x 3m.
  • (l) Power Banks of any size, e -cigarretes, balls of any size, toilet paper roll and ballons.
  • (m) Alcoholic beverages and /or any type of drug , as well as being under their effects .
  • (n) Noisy instruments of mechanical or non -mechanical operation, such as megaphones, bass drums,compressed air horns, or any similar equipment.
  • (o) Computers, tablets, professional photo and video cameras (with interchangeable camera lens ) orother professional video or sound recording equipment.
  • (p) Animals, except assistance and/or guide dogs in accordance with current legislation.
  • (q) Masks, balaclavas, hoods or any other object that covers all or part of the face of the attendee insidethe Stadium, or that in any way prevents or hinders their correct identification by private securitypersonnel, security forces or control cameras. In particular, use in the Entertainment Area is completelyprohibited, except in the case of warm clothing due to adverse weather conditions that make its useconsistent, or is motivated by duly substantiated medical or religious reasons.
  • (r) Any other prohibition in accordance with Law 19/2007, of 11 July, against violence, racism,xenophobia and intolerance in sport, as well as Royal Decree RD 203/2010.No storage service will be provided.

4.2 The following conduct is strictly prohibited for spectators:

  • (a) Slogans or chants, which constitute or may be interpreted as violent, racist, xenophobic, incitediscrimination, originating from any political ideology. Publicly insulting any other person, inparticular players, coaches, referees and other spectators , either by shouting, displaying objects or byany other means, such as banners related to race, sex, language, religion or origin. Racist ordisrespectful behavior. This type of behavior may result in immediate expulsion from the premises.
  • (b) Display symbols and/or banners of groups and/or supporters' clubs not recognized by FCBarcelona, the world association of supporters' clubs, the entertainment space or other official recordsof the club.
  • (c) Climbing or accessing any construction, such as walls, fences, outer perimeter of the field of play,lighting structures, television camera platforms, trees, roofs of any kind, and locations not intended forgeneral public use.
  • (d) Access to unauthorized areas, such as the field of play, indoor spaces, functional areas or any spacenot enabled by the general public.
  • (e) Throwing any type of object onto the field of play or on top of other spectators.
  • (f) Making fires, lighting torches or any pyrotechnic element.
  • (g) Painting, writing, or posting signs on any construction, facility, path, or tree within the zone.
  • (h) Relieve themselves in any area other than those assigned for this convenience, otherwise litter thefacility, especially by throwing trash on the floor, or relieve themselves outside the bathroom.
  • (i) Drink drinks outside the authorized area.
  • (j) Using masks, balaclavas, hoods or any other object that totally or partially covers the face of theattendee inside the Stadium, or that in any way prevents or hinders their correct identification byprivate security personnel, security forces or contr ol video cameras. In particular, their use in thecheering stands is completely prohibited, except in the case of warm clothing on the occasion ofadverse weather conditions that make their use consistent or are motivated by duly substantiatedmedical or r eligious reasons.
  • (k) Smoking (including electronic cigarettes), in areas where such prohibition is indicated
  • (l) Record sound, images, descriptions or results of the event (except for personal use) and/or transmitthem partially or fully via the internet or by other means, including mobile phones and/or assist otherpersons to do so without prior and express auth orization from the Club. It is not allowed to bring intothe facility any type of (professional) equipment and machines necessary to carry out these taskswithout prior and express authorization from the Club. Photos and images taken by spectators at amatch must be for private use only. Any commercial use requires prior written authorization from FCBarcelona.

NOTE: The above list of behaviours is not exhaustive.

Art 5. Responsibilities

FC Barcelona is not responsible for any personal or material damage caused by third parties unrelated to FC Barcelona.

All accidents or damage caused will be reported immediately to FC Barcelona.

Art 6. Failure to comply with the rules.

6.1 Any person who does not respect these rules may be expelled from the facility without any compensation orrefund of the ticket price. The same applies to anyone who is expelled from the facility for being under theinfluence of alcohol, drugs, and/or a ny other substance that indicates that they are incapable of controllingthemselves, or that they behave violently, disorderly, or that suggests that such behavior may occur.

6.2 A prohibition of entry order may be issued against any person due to his or her behavior inside and outsidethe facility if it is considered to endanger the safety of the facility, as well as to act against the law and order ofthe event. This prohibition will be extended to the rest of the country, according to the seriousness of the acts.

6.3 If the organization is responsible for any violation of these regulations and receives fines or must pay anytype of compensation as a result of the decisions of the governing bodies of the event, this will be transmittedto the spectator responsible for the breach of the regulations.

6.4 If there is any suspicion of willful or reckless action on the part of a spectator, a criminal or administrativesanction may be imposed.

6.5 These regulations will come into force at the time when the holder of a seat or pass has entered the venue.The acquisition of a seat or pass implies the full acceptance of all the points of these internal regulations of FCBarcelona in all its facilit ies (Camp Nou, Palau Blaugrana, Johan Cruyff Stadium and Sports City).

  • FC Barcelona reserves the right to take appropriate legal action against any offender or violators ofthese internal regulations.
  • Regardless of these internal regulations, the animation space is under a specific internal regime, whenit is used as an animation stand.

 

 

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