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At Homer Bryce StadiumAt Homer Bryce Stadium

SFA Rolls Out New Tailgate Plan for 2011

School Seeks to establish True College Football Culture on Campus

Pre game tailgate activities for Lumberjack fans will takeon a true college football game day atmosphere thanks to anew �“back to basics approach�” designed to get everyonecloser to the action.

Under the new plan, fans will be able to set up theirtailgate venues adjacent to the Ag Pond or in any �“greenspace�” around Homer Bryce Stadium.

Tailgate spots will be available on a first come, first servedbasis, and there will be no reservations or fees, according toJohn Branch, assistant athletic director.

�“We�’ve heard a lot of feedback from both students and thecommunity that Lumberjack Alley was too far away from thestadium,�” Branch said. �“This is a way to re locate thetailgating environment closer to the stadium providing moreconvenience for all Lumberjack fans and students. And it�’sfree.�”

He said the new system is the same way most universitiesstructure their pre event tailgating activities.

�“Other schools tailgate in grassy areas, under trees, whereit�’s more comfortable and cooler than setting up on a hotasphalt parking lot,�” he said. �“That�’s the direction we areheading. Basically all of the new policies were taken fromother schools. It�’s a pretty common way to tailgate as wediscovered how it works on other college campuses.�”

Under the new open site tailgating system, all green areaslocated within the tailgate footprint will open at 8 a.m. ongame days, regardless of the time the game is scheduled.

�“You have to be present to get a spot,�” Branch said. �“Thiswill eliminate folks reserving a spot in advance and notshowing up to claim it.�”

The new system also will avoid situations that includedcommercial solicitations, which are against University policy,he said.

�“We believe this will get us back to a true college tailgatingatmosphere,�” Branch said. �“It�’s a way to provide a great placefor fans to relax and enjoy themselves before the game in aplace that is close to the stadium. We are confident thateveryone will enjoy the new system much more than whatthey became used to at Lumberjack Alley.�”

Anticipating that many fans will have questions regardingthe new tailgate plan, SFA Athletics has designed a guide thatwill help facilitate the move to the new site.

�“We know there will be many questions about how andwhere to tailgate around the stadium,�” Branch said. �“So tomake it a little easier on our fans, we�’ve put together thisbooklet to answer as many concerns as possible.�”

Anyone with additional questions or concerns can contactJohn Branch or Jeremy Stolfa at 936 468 3501.

Where Can I Tailgate?All Tailgating will be on a

First-Come, First-Serve Basis

And Best of All: It�’s Free!

Around the Forestry Building�…

On Raguet Street�… Along East College�…

Around the Ag Pond�…

Along Hayter Street�…

Various Sites�…

Tailgate Load-In Zones

Aikman Drive Parking Garage

Area Side Streets

Area Side Streets

Area Side Streets

Area Side Streets

Area Side StreetsDesignated Donor Parking

Designated Donor Parking

Designated Donor Parking

Along East College and WilsonDrive, including the Wilson DriveParking Garage & adjacent lots

Hall 20

Commuter Lot

Designated Donor Parking

Parking Options for Game Day

Policies and ProceduresAll tailgate areas open at 8:00 am on game day regardless of game time.

Tailgate space is claimed on a first come, first serve basis.

Open site tailgate areas are green spaces located within the tailgatefootprint that are not parking lots. Driving or parking private vehicles onopen site tailgate areas is strictly prohibited. Tailgating supplies must becarried to the site from the designated load in zones or parking areas.

Load in zones for open site tailgate areas are designated. Parking inload in zones must not exceed 15 minutes.

Tents and canopies must be secured and amenities including furniture,grills, generators or satellite dishes must be confined to your area and maynot obstruct sidewalks, drive lanes or pedestrian walkways.

BBQ grills on trailers are prohibited in open site tailgate areas. Smallgrills that can be carried by two people are permissible.

Kegs and glass containers are not allowed in tailgate areas.

Sound amplification equipment is strictly prohibited.

Please be mindful of underground utilities when staking tents. Be sure toidentify these areas prior to staking.

All BBQ grills, propane or otherwise, should be attended to at all times.Hot coals must be doused and properly disposed of in designated CoalDumpsters. Open pit fire devices are strictly prohibited. Cooking greaseshould be disposed of in proper containers.

Generators must be equipped with a noise reducing device. Special careand consideration should be taken when managing fuel and extensioncords.

Please dispose of all trash in trash receptacles or pack it out. Thedisposal of grease, hot coals or hazardous materials onto the grounds orinto storm drains is prohibited.

University policy prohibits pets other than service animals.

RV owners are encouraged to minimize noise and disruption for others.Please use an appropriate manufacturer approved muffler or use a coverto minimize the noise from generators. Cords, satellite dishes, etc. mustbe confined to each allotted RV space and cannot be stretched acrossdrive lanes. Additional vehicles must be parked in a designated parkingspace.

Official tailgate activities are private parties and commercial activity ofany kind is strictly prohibited unless existing contractual obligations allowit. This includes advertising, giveaways, the taking of orders, sales,donations, fundraisers, collecting and distributing literature, marketingapplications or promotional materials.

No organization, department, business or individual may offer any food,non alcoholic beverages, goods or services for sale (including donationsand fundraisers) at official tailgate activities except those officiallycontracted by the University to provide such services.

Individuals, groups and organizations hosting or participating in tailgateparties are responsible for their own conduct and are expected to respectthe rights of others and the entire University community. Groups hostingtailgate parties are responsible for providing their own designated drivers.

At its discretion, the University may terminate or take other appropriateaction against individuals, groups, or organizations whose conduct attailgate parties is irresponsible, unreasonable, or inconsistent withUniversity policies, regulations, ordinances and laws.

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For Additional InformationContact

John Branch, Assistant Athletics Directoror

Jeremy Stolfa, Coordinator of Athletic Operations936-468-3501