Changing page FIU ATHLETICS SPONSORSHIPS VAN WAGNER SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11555 SW 12th STREET 800 THIRD AVE. 28th FL. BUILDING W10C NEW YORK, NY 10022 MIAMI, FL 33199 212.699.8400 ANDREW PAPAEFTHEMIOU RICHARD M. SCHAPS GENERAL MANAGER CHAIRMAN & CEO, VAN WAGNER GROUP JAY SANTIAGO JOHN MASSONI ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, VAN WAGNER GROUP CLEMENTINA RIOBUENO MIKE PALISI SR. MARKETING COORDINATOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT MARK DONLEY SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DIANA LEPORE DIRECTOR, MARKETING & OPERATIONS , TONIGHTS GAME FIU PANTHERS Football returns to Riccardo Silva Stadium tonight as the FIU closes its early season homestand with a matchup against FCS foe New Hampshire. Tonight, features the first ever meeting between the Panthers and the Wildcats. The game can be streamed on ESPN+ with AJ Ricketts and Kenny Kelly on the call, with 790 AM The Ticket also carrying the radio broadcast for tonight’s contest. FIU sits at 0-2 on the season heading this evening’s game, after the Panthers dropped last week’s home and Conference USA opener to WKU by a score of 20-14. New Hampshire comes to South Florida with a record of 0-1 after falling to Holy Cross, 13-10, last weekend in the Wildcat’s season opener. With a win tonight, FIU will gain momentum heading into next Friday’s nationally televised showdown at Louisiana Tech. Last time out, Rishard Dames dazzled the Blue & Gold faithful with a one-handed interception that the junior returned 80 yards for a touchdown. Preseason C-USA Defensive Player of the Year Sage Lewis tallied double digit tackles for the first time this season with 10. Punter Thommy Heatherly shined with three punts of 50-plus yards. Napoleon Maxwell scored his first touchdown of the season with a 15-yard scamper in the fourth quarter. 1 INFORMATION ABOUT RICCARDO SILVA STADIUM FIU PANTHERS INFORMATION ABOUT RICCARDO SILVA STADIUM FIU PANTHERS ACCESS - All guests ALCOHOL GUIDELINES - Alcoholic beverages are not Tinted or printed-pattern plastic bags are not clear, so must have a ticket for permitted to be brought into Riccardo Silva Stadium. they will not be permitted. admittance to Riccardo Beer can be purchased at designated concession Silva Stadium. Children stands inside the stadium. Fans must be 21 years Fans can wear or carry items such as binoculars, ages two (2) and under of age or older with a valid I.D. to purchase alcohol. hand-held electronic devices, and cameras (with lenses are not required to have There is a limit of two beers that may be purchased shorter than four inches) without carrying cases. Fans a ticket - they may attend at a time (limit of four during the event) and the sale may carry in seat cushions that will be screened free of charge provided of alcohol will conclude at the end of the third quarter. upon entry. that they sit on an adult’s Sections 102 and 109 are alcohol free sections and lap during the game. The the consuming of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in FIU is committed to maintaining a safe environment FIU students entrance is these sections. at all athletic events. This is an important step in free with a valid student achieving that. I.D. only. Student guests DISABLED SEATING - Seating for guests with must purchase a game disabilities is located throughout Riccardo Silva Stadium PROHIBITED ITEMS - Items prohibited from all ticket for admittance. on the first and second level concourses with ramps Riccardo Silva Stadium events include: any outside and elevator access. Customers who require special food/beverages, illegal drugs, playing balls, umbrellas, TICKETS - Assistance with assistance are urged to make all ticket arrangements pets (except for certified service dogs for disabled any ticket issues can be well in advance by contacting the FIU Athletics Ticket patrons), bottles, cans, flasks, thermoses, ice bags, obtained by contacting the Office at 305-348-4263. ice chests, coolers, picnic baskets, boom boxes, FIU Athletics Ticket firearms, incendiary devices (fireworks, smoke bombs, Office, located on the west GATES OPEN - All admission gates open 60 minutes etc.), artificial noisemakers, musical instruments, flag side of Riccardo Silva prior to kick-off. At that time, all concession stands will poles, confetti, weapons, hover boards, laser pointers, Stadium at the University be operational and all security and ushers will be in drone-type aircraft or any item deemed hazardous by Credit Union Box Office and place. For the purpose of spectator safety, authorities FIU Stadium management personnel. Those with illegal by calling 305-348-4263. are allowed to inspect patrons and their bags upon drugs or incendiary devices are subject to ejection and/ entering Riccardo Silva Stadium. or arrest. Authorities are allowed to inspect patrons, and their bags, upon entering Riccardo Silva Stadium PARKING - For quick and convenient access to and for the purpose of spectator safety. No backpacks will from Riccardo Silva Stadium, there are several free be allowed into FIU Stadium. Baby strollers need to be parking lots on the FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus. kept clear of all aisle ways and must be checked upon PLEASE STAY OFF Lot 7 has now been designated as a Pay Lot. Please THE FIELD remember if you park at a meter, you must pay for your entering the Stadium. All items (packages) are subject stay. Please go to parking.fiu.edu/tailgating for more to search. No sitting in the aisles. No standing on the For the safety of information on FIU football game day parking. bleachers/seats. Ushers will restrict entrance to the participants and field and premium areas allowing only credentialed spectators alike, at no CLEAR BAG GUIDELINES – Each ticket holder, personnel access. FIU staff reserves the right to prohibit time before, during including children, may carry one approved clear bag, any additional items. and after a game such as a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag (Zip shall spectators be lock bag or similar), plus a small purse about the size GUEST SERVICES - FIU is committed to provide fans permitted to enter of a hand. the ultimate game day experience. Should you have any the playing field. questions or need assistance, Guest Services centers Access will be limited The following bags will be permitted inside FIU athletic are located inside Riccardo Silva Stadium at Gates 3 to participating facilities and are subject to search. and 4, and Gates 8 and 9, for your convenience. student-athletes, coaches, officials, • A clear plastic bag that does not exceed 12” LOST AND FOUND - All lost items found are brought support personnel and by 6” by 12”. to the University Credit Union Box Office located in the properly credentialed Kirk R. Landon Field House and will be held for thirty individuals. While we • Clutch or small purse, with or without a strap that days. All individuals can call 305-348-4263 or visit love the enthusiasm of does not exceed 6.5” by 4.5”. the University Credit Union Box Office to see if your our fans, serious injury • Equipment bag for necessary medical items. item(s) has been found. can occur to fans, coaching staff and • Diapers and wipes can be carried in a clear bag RE-ENTRY - There is no re-entry into the stadium for student-athletes. for age-appropriate children accompanied by all Riccardo Silva Stadium ticketed events. For more information, an adult. contact Riccardo Silva Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: large SMOKING POLICY - FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Stadium Managers purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, Campus is a smoke-free campus. Smoking anywhere Office at mesh bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size. in the stadium or on campus is prohibited. 305-348-4327 2 3 As Miami’s only public research university, FIU is in its service to the community. A few achievements, by the numbers: 57,000 Enrollment public university Top100 in the country, U.S. News & World Report Carnegie Classification for highest R1 research activity. programs among the Top 100, 24 U.S. News & World Report alumni around 215,000+ the world. the year the Panthers captured 2010 the first title in school history— defeating the University of Toledo 34-32 at the Who we serve Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl in Detroit, Michigan. FIU’s dynamic student body reflects the category of hurricane winds produced vibrant diversity of South Florida: 5 by FIU’s Wall of Wind (WoW), the largest and most powerful university research facility of its kind. Number of feet below the surface 63 where FIU’s Aquarius Reef Base 61% esignated as a top-tier itself as one of South Florida’s anchor is located. It is the world’s only underwater Hispanic research institution, FIU institutions by working to solve some 15% ocean laboratory. White emphasizes research as a of the greatest challenges of our Non-Hispanic D major component of the university’s time. FIU also supports artistic and The Chronicle of Higher mission. Preeminent Programs cultural engagement through its three 2018 Education named FIU one such as the Center for Children and museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art of the “Great Colleges to Work For” the 13% Black Families and the Extreme Events Museum, The Wolfsonian-FIU and the third year! Institute actively enhance FIU’s Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. The ability to set new standards through university has collectively graduated 4% research initiatives. For more than more than 215,000 alumni, 161,000 of Asian or Pacific Islander four decades, FIU has positioned whom live and work in South Florida. 7% Other minority groups 6 7 BUTCH DAVIS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH FIU PANTHERS BUTCH DAVIS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH FIU PANTHERS In 2018, the Panthers capped the season with a during the regular season was the best record of opportunity than FIU.