Dominican University New York Athletic Pre-Game Music Policy
In an effort to enhance the student‐athlete experience and provide enjoyment for those in attendance, the Dominican University New York Department of Athletics has adopted a policy regarding music that is played prior to each team’s game. The policy/guidelines mentioned below are made in accordance with NCAA Game Environment guidelines for Division II contests.
Pregame music is NOT solely for the enjoyment of the team. It is also to enhance the entertainment experience of those people in attendance. Student‐athletes must consider the larger audience when selecting their music. Please use variety, the music should not be completely one genre. While teams enjoy having music played prior to their games, student‐athletes also need to realize that families attend your events; often with young children.
All pre-game activities (i.e. music, announcements) are handled through the Sports Information Office. Music and announcements will be done subject to weather, staffing, etc. and is dependent on where the home contest is being played.
The Sports Information Department handles all music (when played) during home games. A pre-game playlist must either be submitted to the Sports Information Office no later than 48 hours prior to the first home game of the season or team captains/designees will meet with the Sports Information Office to compile their playlist in GameTime Music Software. The Sports Information Department has the right to refuse any song that they feel is inappropriate. No outside music (via portable speakers) is allowed.
With that in mind, please note the following policies:
1. Music will be played in the order submitted. Any comments directed at members of game operations staff deemed to be derogatory or deemed as excessive – i.e. – “Turn it up, change the song, play our music, etc…” will result in game operations staff taking control of ALL music played at the venue for the remainder of that day and may result in loss of all music privileges for the offending team(s).
2. In‐game music will be at the discretion of the PA announcer or other person designated to play music.
3. Music will begin prior to a contest as listed below:
- Baseball/Softball: 60 minutes prior to game time or as close to the start of scheduled pre‐game batting practice as possible. Once infield/outfield is completed, the music selection reverts to the game operations staff.
- There will be no “walk‐up” or pitching songs in baseball or softball
- Basketball: A maximum of 60 minutes prior to tip off
- Field Hockey: A maximum of 60 minutes prior to gametime
- Bowling/Cross Country/Golf/Rowing/Tennis/Track and Field: N/A
- Lacrosse: A maximum of 60 minutes prior to first faceoff/draw
- Soccer: A maximum of 60 minutes perio to gametime
- Volleyball: A maximum of 60 minutes prior to first serve