COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

Verdun Auditorium is a public venue and will follow the latest public health regulations. Please be aware of the public health regulations changes.

MASK-FRIENDLY VENUE

Verdun Auditorium is a Mask-Friendly venue. In accordance to the latest public health regulations, face coverings are required in Indoor public spaces until May 15.

PROOF OF VACCINATION

Proof of vaccination is not required for Montréal Alliance home games, according to the latest public health regulations.

CONDUCT POLICY

The CEBL and the Montréal Alliance are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable game-day experience for all fans visiting the Verdun Auditorium. The CEBL and the Montréal Alliance are also deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment, free of discrimination and harassment. This Conduct Policy addresses conduct that is inconsistent with these goals and detracts from the game-day experience.

The following conduct is prohibited at the Verdun Auditorium and all parking lots, facilities and areas controlled by the Montréal Alliance:

• Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, threatening or violent in nature, including verbal or physical harassment of game officials, players, staff or fans
• Smoking and/or vaping in the venue

• Conduct that is illegal

• Conduct that results in damage to the venue or other personal property

• Displaying signs, symbols, images, using language or making gestures that are threatening, abusive, or discriminatory, including on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, ability, and/or sexual orientation

• Displaying signs, symbols or images for commercial purposes or for electioneering, campaigning or advocating for or against any candidate, political party, legislative issue, or government action

• Entering or attempting to enter the court or any other location other than that permitted by the fan’s ticket or credential

• Possession of an unauthorized pyrotechnic device, smoke or firework or other Prohibited Items (see below a list of prohibited items)

• Interfering with play in any capacity, including the throwing of objects of any kind on the court or on the stands

• Failing to follow requests from venue staff regarding stadium operations, policies and emergency response procedures

• Declining to promptly return a ball that enters the stands

• Irresponsible use or consumption of alcohol or other substances

• Making unauthorized transmissions or play-by-play accounts of the match

• Any behavior that otherwise targets other fans or interferes with other fans’ enjoyment of the game

Any fan who violates any of these provisions may be subject to penalty, including, but not limited to, ejection without refund, loss of ticket privileges for future games and revocation of season tickets. Any fan who (1) conducts themselves in an extremely disruptive or dangerous manner (“Level 1 Offenses”), or (2) commits multiple violations during a 12-month period, may be banned from attending future Montréal Alliance games for up to a year or longer. Level 1 Offenses include, but are not limited to, violent behavior, threatening, abusive or discriminatory conduct or language, trespassing or throwing objects onto the field, use or possession of unauthorized pyrotechnics or other dangerous Prohibited Items, or illegal conduct.

Please note that the CEBL, the Montréal Alliance and the Verdun Auditorium reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who has engaged in harassment of game officials, opposing team members, staff or other fans or who have otherwise violated this Conduct Policy using social or digital media or other forms of communication.

Security

As part of its mandate, the Montréal Alliance must provide a safe environment both for their customers and their employees at the Verdun Auditorium. All of them must be protected from the use or possession of objects that are dangerous or prohibited by law or by our establishment.

Electronic searches at the entrances of the Verdun Auditorium during all of the Montréal Alliance home games are a security and control measure among the methods used by security in order to fulfil its safekeeping and surveillance duties to its customers.

BAG POLICY

Bags are authorized up to a maximum size of 51 x 33 x 23 cm (20 x 13 x 9 inches), or a volume of 30 litres. The Montréal Alliance strongly encourages fans to bring bags that can easily be stowed under seats.

Bag check and electronic searches will occur upon entrance to the Verdun Auditorium for all of the Montréal Alliance home games.

Fans carrying bags that do not meet the criteria WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ENTRY. If for any reason (medical or other) you require a bag that does not adhere to the bag policy, entry will be permitted subject to security inspection, including x-ray inspection of the bag and contents.

PROHIBITED ITEMS