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The university confirmed today that the hillside will be open to spectators for the homecoming game. I am currently coordinating with campus security to ensure the transition proceeds as planned for the event.

September 30, 2012

University of Guelph Homecoming Petition

University of Guelph Homecoming Petition

🏆 Won — 543 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 14 years ago
Homecoming is the most significant school spirit event of the year, and a major contributor to the student experience at the University of Guelph. It is especially exciting for thousands of first year students to experience, and be welcomed into the University community. In addition to adding to the student experience, Homecoming is also a significant cultural event for the Guelph community and for the University's Alumni. The following people would like the University of Guelph to reconsider opening the hill side of Alumni Stadium to spectators for the Homecoming football game on Saturday September 22, 2012.

Updates

September 20, 2012

The petition reached 500 signatures this morning. I have compiled the current list of signatories to include in a formal request for a meeting with the University of Guelph athletic department administration.

September 18, 2012

The petition reached 100 signatures today. This count provides the necessary leverage to request a formal meeting with the athletic department regarding stadium accessibility policies.

Reached 500 supporters

September 18, 2012

September 18, 2012

I have sent a formal request for a meeting with the University of Guelph athletics department to discuss spectator access at Alumni Stadium. My goal is to review the specific safety and logistical concerns they have cited regarding the hill side. I will provide an update once I receive a response or a scheduled time for this discussion.

Reached 100 supporters

September 17, 2012

6 Comments

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Sarah Abadi
13 years ago Featured

bring back the hill please!! homecoming wont be the same without being able to sit there with friends.

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Jessica Marquez
13 years ago Featured

My first year and I was really looking forward to the game. Very disappointed in this decision.

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Kevin Spencer
13 years ago Featured

Guelph needs to stop punishing the students for just wanting to have a good time. reopen the hill!

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Mike Alvarez
14 years ago Featured

Let us sit on the hill. UofG is supposed to be about school spirit and this ruins the whole vibe.

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Emily Johnston
14 years ago Featured

the stadium atmosphere is dead without the hill open. hope they change their minds before saturday.

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Tyler Salazar
14 years ago Featured

The hill is the best part of the whole game. Why take that away from us? It makes zero sense to block it off.