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Table of Contents

United States Air Force Academy ...... 1 Welcome Letter ...... 1 Event Security Policies ...... 2 Falcon ...... 2-5 Handicapped Parking & Shuttle Service Map ...... 5 Falcon Stadium Seating Chart ...... 2 Falcon Stadium Parking Map ...... 5 ...... 6-9 Cadet Ice Arena Seating Chart ...... 9 Clune Arena Seating Chart ...... 9 Cadet Gymnasium ...... 10-11 Outdoor Venues ...... 12 Holaday Athletic Center ...... 13 Air Force Academy Athletic Association (AFAAA) ....14 Springs Visitor Information ...... 15 Restaurant Guide ...... 16 Car Rental/Hotel Guide ...... 16 Area Attractions ...... 16 Air Force Disclaimer ...... 16

Team Schedules: USAFA’s intercollegiate sports schedules are subject to change. For information about your favorite Falcon sport teams, visit our web site at www.GoAirForceFalcons.com

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The safety and security of our fans are our primary concerns on game day; therefore, the Event Security staff may request inspection of all bags for entrance into all our athletic venues.

www.GoAirForceFalcons.com Dear Falcon Fan

Welcome to your Academy The Visitor Center’s hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily, (USAFA) and the beautiful city of Colorado Springs. with the exception of Christmas and New Year’s Day. All We are very proud of our world-class facilities and profi ts from our Gift Shop directly support our cadet-ath- venues and are excited to share them with you. Thank letes. you for taking the time to come out and support our incredibly talented cadet-athletes as they compete on We believe strongly in the benefi ts of athletic competi- the “fi elds of friendly strife”! tion and recognize that you, our loyal fans, help enhance the mission of developing leaders of character for our Air USAFA competes as a Division I member of the National Force and our nation. Again, thank you for your support of Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in 27 diff erent Falcon Athletics. sports. We also fi eld two non-NCAA affi liated sports, box- ing and cheerleading, which brings our total sports of- fered to 29. DR.DR. HANS MUEHMUEH DirectorDirector ooff AthleticsAthletics The majority of our teams compete in the , while others compete in conferences such as the Association and the Mountain Pacifi c Sport Federation, to name a few. Regardless of which con- ference our teams are associated with, they all compete against numerous non-conference opponents, many that are nationally ranked, with special emphasis on our sister service academies.

In addition to cheering on your Falcons, we encourage you to visit the Air Force Academy Gift Shop, located inside the Barry Goldwater Visitor Center, as well as the many friendly businesses that support Air Force athletics in the local community.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY

The Air Force Academy became a reality on April 1, 1954, President Gerald R. Ford signed legislation on Oct. 7, 1975, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill estab- that permitted women to enter the nation’s military acad- lishing it as a separate service academy. In 1954, Harold E. emies. Women entered the Air Force Academy for the fi rst Talbott, then Secretary of the Air Force, appointed a commis- time on June 28, 1976, and that class graduated in May 1980. sion to assist him in selecting the permanent site. Secretary Throughout its history, one theme has been constant and Talbott selected the site near Colorado Springs over 580 pro- persistent -- a “Commitment to Excellence.” posed sites in 45 states.

The fi rst USAFA class entered in July 1955 at temporary fa- cilities at , , Colo. Construction of the permanent location started in 1955 and the cadet wing moved into its permanent home in late August 1958. The fi rst class was commissioned as second lieutenants in June 1959.

There were 206 members in the fi rst class. Five years later, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a bill into law authoriz- ing an increase in the number of cadets in the cadet wing from 2,529 to 4,417.

(1) www.GoAirForceFalcons.com EVENT SECURITY POLICIES Falcon Stadium

The safety and security of our fans are our primary At an elevation of 6,621 feet, Falcon Stadium has been concerns on game day; therefore, the Event Security a fi xture on the Rampart Range landscape since Sept. staff may request inspection of all bags for entrance 22, 1962, when a then-overfl ow crowd of 41,350 saw into all our athletic venues. Patrons may refuse to the Air Force football team win the game versus in-state have a bag inspected and choose instead to return rival Colorado State, 24-0. the bag/item to their vehicle or choose not to be Prior to the 2006 season, a state-of-the-art surface, granted admittance to the event. (Note: No ticket FieldTurf™ replaced the previous mix of Kentucky Blue refunds will be given.) and rye grasses that were planted in 1996. The change from grass to FieldTurf was primarily for athlete safety. ITEMS PROHIBITED IN ALL ATHLETIC VENUES: The new turf covers 111,000 square feet. Falcon Stadi- Alcoholic beverages; artifi cial noisemakers of any um currently has a seating capacity of 46,692. kind; backpacks to include bota bags, wine-skins and camelbacks; bags larger than 8x11 inches; hard- DIRECTIONS TO FALCON STADIUM sided containers; banners or large signs (no signs For Lots 1,1, 2 and 3: Take Interstate 25 to the South any larger than hand-held poster 18”x24”); food or Gate exit (#150); Take South Gate Boulevard to Stadi- drink (the Cadet Gymnasium is the exception); glass um Boulevard and proceed to your designated park- containers or cans; items that cannot be readily ing lot. Lot 3 can be accessed from either the north inspected; items deemed unsafe by security person- or south gates. For Lots 4, 5 and 6 and the Blue/Silver nel; laser pointers; pets (other than working service area in Lots 5 and 6: Take Interstate 25 to the North dogs); sticks, poles or umbrellas; weapons, fi rearms Gate exit (#156B). Follow the signs for your designated or fi reworks; and fl ash photography. parking lot. For parking lot designation, see Page 5.

ITEMS PERMITTED IN ALL ATHLETIC VENUES: Infant carrier packs and diaper bags (if the infant is present); handheld video cameras; factory-sealed Falcon Stadium Seating Chart transparent soft plastic water bottles, 24 oz. or less; and empty transparent soft plastic bottles, 24 oz. or less. PRESS BOX 10

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FALCON STADIUM ATM/CREDIT CARDS FALCON PRIDE CLUB TAILGATING ENTRANCE POLICIES There are no ATMs located in Falcon Let us do all the work for you! The The USAFA entrance gates (North Stadium. Tickets and souvenirs can offi cial Air Force tailgate is held un- and South) open four hours prior to be purchased with checks, cash or der our 100’ x 140’ tent located di- kickoff and remain open to the pub- credit cards. Food and beverages rectly east of Falcon Stadium in the lic three hours following the game. can also be purchased with credit Falcon Fan Fest area. The tailgating Stadium gates and ticket booths cards (except Discover or American tent has the capacity to hold up to open two hours prior to kickoff . All Express) and cash. 2,000 people and includes catered persons and personal belongings meals from local Colorado Springs entering the stadium are subject BICYCLES restaurants, beverages from Pepsi to search. Please see Event Secu- Bicycles are prohibited at the sta- and Budweiser, visits from The Bird rity Policies on this page for a list dium or on Stadium Boulevard on and Air Force cheerleaders, music, of items prohibited and authorized game days. infl atable games for the kids, and in our athletic venues. Exit and re- face painting ($25/person). entry into the stadium will only be CORPORATE/VIP TAILGATING permitted through gates 1, 6 and 9 For Corporate/VIP tailgating oppor- The offi cial Air Force tailgate wel- where a hand stamp will be provid- tunities, please contact the Athletics’ comes alumni, parents and families ed for re-entry. Storage of prohib- Marketing Offi ce at (719) 333-2626. of our cadet-athletes, and all fans to ited items is not provided. food and fun before the big game DISABILITY SEATING (opens two hours prior to kickoff ). DISABILITY PARKING Call the Athletic Ticket Offi ce at Combined with the excitement of ACCOMMODATIONS (719) 472-1895 or (800) 666-USAF Air Force football, this is truly a great Special parking for handicapped (8723) for any handicapped seating way to spend a beautiful afternoon. patrons is available at the front requests. Wheelchair seating is also For more information, contact the of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and at available; please contact the Athlet- Athletics’ Marketing Offi ce at (719) Gates 5, 6 and 7. Parking is strict- ic Ticket Offi ce for seating. Wheel- 333-2626. ly fi rst-come, fi rst-served. See lo- chair reserved seating is available cations on the map on Page 5. A behind Sections L6, L10 and L13. FIRST AID handicapped shuttle service is General admission wheelchair In case of an emergency, notify the available two hours prior to kick- seating is available behind Sec- nearest usher or security person- off . Handicapped patrons may tion L3 (lowest/west side). General nel. Emergency Medical Teams are catch the shuttle in front of Lot admission seating space is strictly located throughout the stadium for 3. Shuttle service provides hand- fi rst-come, fi rst-served. See seating your assistance. icapped patrons with service di- map on Page 5. Wheelchairs are not rectly to Gates 3, 5 and 7 on the available. FOOD & BEVERAGE STANDS south side of the stadium and Food and beverage stands are located Gates 4, 6 and 8 on the north DoD CARDHOLDER EXPRESS LINE on each concourse level throughout side. Post-game shuttle service A DoD cardholder express line is the stadium. A variety of food venues operates immediately follow- available at Gate 2a for those spec- are available providing a range of items ing the game and will transport tators entering Falcon Stadium with such as: chicken, bratwurst, hamburg- handicapped patrons back to DoD identifi cation and game ticket. ers, French fries, funnel cakes and other Lot 3, see page 5. Service during All entry restrictions apply. All ca- specialty items. the game is on a case-by-case dets must have their military ID basis. card. PRE-GAME ACTIVITIES CADET MARCH-ON FALCON STADIUM INFORMATION EXPRESS LINE The Cadet Wing marches onto the ANIMALS All patrons who have nothing to be fi eld and into the cadet seating ar- Only working service dogs are permit- searched are eligible for the Express eas 20 minutes before game time. ted. Line located at each gate. (3) www.GoAirForceFalcons.com Falcon Stadium

FLY-OVERS INTERNET sections M3, M14, L3 and L13, and Fly-overs, conditions permitting, are For the latest athletic information, at Gates 1 and 2. All restrooms are announced before the start of each ticket purchases, merchandise, Fal- handicapped accessible. There are game. con Sports Camps, Kid Force and baby-changing stations in the rest- Blue and Silver information visit our rooms throughout Falcon Stadium. WINGS OF BLUE PARACHUTE TEAM web site at: Conditions permitting, the Wings www.GoAirForceFalcons.com. SMOKING of Blue, the Air Force Academy Smoking is not permitted inside parachute team, will jump into Fal- LOST AND FOUND Falcon Stadium. con Stadium prior to kickoff . Items that are lost or found can be claimed at the main Food & Beverage TELEPHONES No pay phones are available at GAME PROGRAMS & stand on the upper concourse below Falcon Stadium. However, the use SEATBACK RENTALS the Press Box on game day. Other of cellular phones is permitted as Game programs are sold before and than game day, please call (719) 333- long as their use does not interfere during football games inside gate 1151 for information about lost and with or disturb other fans and their entrances. Seatbacks are available found items. ability to enjoy the event. for rent inside gate entrances. PARKING FEES/INFORMATION TICKETS AND ADMISSIONS GIFT SHOPS All parking is free. Please refer to the Season tickets and advance tick- A wide variety of Air Force and map on Page 5 for parking areas. ets to individual games may be USAFA merchandise can be pur- Parking lots open four hours before purchased from the Athletic Tick- chased at stands located within the game. All parking lots must be Falcon Stadium. cleared three hours after game con- et Office at Falcon Stadium and at clusion. There is no overnight park- the Falcon Athletic Center (Bldg. GROUP TAILGATING ing in the stadium parking lots, to 2168, located just west of the Groups interested in reserving a tail- include RVs and motor homes, be- Cadet Field House). The Athletic gating space for either the season fore or after games. Ticket Office contact numbers are or individual games, please see the (719) 472-1895 or (800) 666-USAF tailgate guide located on our web PUBLIC ADDRESS (8723). Tickets are only available site at www.GoAirForceFalcons.com ANNOUNCEMENTS at Falcon Stadium on game day. and complete a reservation form or General public announcements will All other times tickets are avail- call the Events Management Offi ce not be made over the public address able at the Falcon Athletic Center. at (719) 333-9537. One parking pass system except under extraordinary Tickets can also be purchased on- is issued per tailgate space. The re- circumstances. Requests of an emer- line at: served tailgate spaces are outlined gency nature should be addressed www.GoAirForceFalcons.com. in each lot designated on the park- to the nearest usher or security per- sonnel. ing map on Page 5. Corporate or TICKET POLICY FOR individual groups will need to con- LOST/STOLEN TICKETS Public address announcements are tact the Athletics’ Marketing Offi ce made regularly during the game to For lost tickets on game day, go to at (719) 333-2626. instruct parents and children who the athletic ticket office located

have been separated to meet un- near Gate 2 for replacement op- INDIVIDUAL TAILGATING derneath the scoreboard located tions. For all other ticket replace- Tailgating by individuals is also al- at the south end of Falcon Stadium. ment information, contact the lowed in the general parking lot Athletic Ticket Office at (719) 472- areas, but must not interfere with RESTROOMS/ 1895 or (800) 666-USAF (8723). adjacent parking spaces or thor- BABY-CHANGING STATIONS oughfares. Restrooms are located throughout the stadium below the Press Box, at (4) www.GoAirForceFalcons.com Falcon Stadium

TICKET RESALES/SCALPING FALCON STADIUM Ticket scalping is prohibited on the Air Force Handicapped Parking and Shuttle Service Academy and in or around Falcon Stadium or at any other venue at the Air Force Academy. No un- official sales or resales are permitted. Lot 1 TICKET WILL CALL Handicapped The Will Call window is located near Gate 2 on the northeast side. Player’s Guest Will Call is lo-

Press Box cated at Gate 4. A picture ID is required for each 7 8 Lot 5 guest to pick up tickets. Will Call will open two 5 Handicapped hours before the start of the game. 6 3

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wrestling and boxing events.

The Falcon Athletic Center (FAC), which was part of a military con- struction project, totals 161,000 square feet and includes one of the premier strength-train- ing facilities in the nation. The building opened in July 2003.

The FAC houses new sports medicine and weight training facilities, as well as a new foot- ball locker room, football team meeting facilities and equip- The Cadet FieldField HouseHouse isis consid-consid- approximately the size of a base- ment and storage issue facility. ered to be one ooff the premier ball infi eld and is an ideal prac- In addition, the athletic admin- sports structures in the councoun-- tice area for the varsity baseball istration and football program trtry.y. TThehe three-in-onethree-in-one bbuildinguilding and lacrosse teams. The multi- personnel have offi ces in the was completed in the spring ofof purpose area is used for indoor FAC. 1968. It was desidesignedgned forfor inin-- track and fi eld meets, inclement tercollegiate competition and weather practice sessions for all practice in track, basketball, outdoor varsity sports, instruc- The Athletic Hall of Excellence and ice hockey.hockey. Approximate-Approximate- tional golf classes, aerobics con- is housed on the main level (3rd llyy one-halone-halff ooff the building is a ditioning and fi tness testing. fl oor) and honors USAFA gradu- multipurpose area containincontainingg ates who excelled in physical education, intramurals and in- a one-sixth mile,mile, six-lane tartan Clune Arena has a seating ca- tercollegiate athletics and who sursurfaceface track with a ssyntheticynthetic pacity of 5,858, while the Ca- have gone on to achieve signifi - turturff sursurfacedfaced ininfifi eld, approxiapproxi-- det Ice Arena seats 2,470. Clune cant postgraduate leadership matelmatelyy the size of a standard Arena is also used for basketball, footbafootballll fi eeld.ld. ThThee nnettedetted aarearea iiss positions. Falcon Athletic Center

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DIRECTIONS TO CADET FIELD HOUSE Take Interstate 25 to the North Gate exit (#156B); Take the second left turn (Parade Loop) after entering USAFA, then turn right on to Field House Drive; Follow Field House Drive to the east parking lot of the Cadet Field House. Clune Arena, Cadet Ice Arena, and the indoor track multipurpose area are located inside the Cadet Field House.

CADET FIELD HOUSE ENTRANCE POLICIES The Cadet Field House and ticket booths will open one hour prior to BICYCLES/ROLLERBLADES variety of food venues. A second- the start of an event. All persons & SKATEBOARDS ary food & beverage stand is open and personal belongings entering No bicycles, rollerblades or skate- on the west side of the Cadet Field the Cadet Field House are subject boards are allowed in the Cadet House during heavily attended to search. Please see page 2 for a Field House or around the sur- events. list of items allowed and prohibited rounding facility. in the Cadet Field House during DISABILITY PARKING CADET SEATING events. Exit and re-entry into the ACCOMMODATIONS In Clune Arena, the cadet wing has Cadet Field House will be permitted Special parking for disabled patrons reserved seating in: L18-L20 and through the main entrance (where is available at the front of the Cadet U26-U28. In the Ice Arena, cadet a hand stamp will be provided for Field House in the southeast park- seating sections are OO and NN. re-entry). ing lot. Parking is strictly fi rst-come, fi rst-served. A ramp for wheelchair CADET FIELD HOUSE FOOD & BEVERAGE STANDS access is located at the southwest INFORMATION A food & beverage stand is located corner of the Cadet Field House. on the main concourse level of the ANIMALS Cadet Field House along with a Only working service dogs are per- mitted in the Cadet Field House. No pets or other animals are permit- ted.

ATM/CREDIT CARDS There is no ATM located in the Cadet Field House. Tickets and merchan- dise can be purchased with credit cards, cash and checks. Food & beverages can be purchased with credit cards (except Discover and American Express) and cash.

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DISABILITY SEATING To request seating for disabled patrons, please call the Athletic Ticket Offi ce at (719) 472-1895 or (800) 666-USAF (8723). Wheel- chair assistance is not available.

DoD CARDHOLDER EXPRESS LINES A DoD cardholder express line is available for those spectators entering the Cadet Field House with DoD identification and game ticket. All entry restric- tions still apply. All cadets must have their military ID card and a gency nature should be addressed game ticket (men’s basketball and PARKING FEES/ to the nearest usher/security per- hockey) to enter the Cadet Field INFORMATION sonnel. House. Only cadets are allowed All parking is free. Parking is located to enter with backpacks, but are on the upper and lower east side subject to search. RESTROOMS/ of the Cadet Field House. Parking BABY-CHANGING STATIONS lots open one and a half hours be- FIRST AID Restrooms are located throughout the fore the game and close one hour In case of an emergency, notify the Cadet Field House. Handicapped after game conclusion. All park- nearest usher/security personnel. accessible restrooms are also ing lots must be cleared one hour available. There are baby-changing after the event has ended. There is GAME PROGRAMS stations in several restrooms in the no overnight parking, to include Game programs are on sale in the Cadet Field House on the main RVs and motor homes, at the Cadet center concourse of the Cadet Field concourse level. Field House. House. PUBLIC ADDRESS GIFT SHOP SEATING ANNOUNCEMENTS The Falcon Sports Shop is located Clune Arena and Cadet Ice Arena Public announcements will not be on the main concourse level of seating charts are located on made over the public address sys- the Cadet Field House. It off ers a page 9. Ushers/security personnel tem except under extraordinary wide array of Air Force and USAFA are also available for assistance if circumstances. Requests of an emer- merchandise and souvenirs. It is needed. open for most major events. Call (719) 472-0102 for more informa- tion.

LOST AND FOUND Items that are lost and found in the Cadet Field House can be identifi ed at the main food & beverage stand on the concourse. Other than game day, call the Food & Beverages Offi ce at (719) 333-3321 for information about lost and found items. (8) www.GoAirForceFalcons.com Cadet Field House

SMOKING Smoking is not permitted inside the Cadet Field House.

TELEPHONES/CELL PHONES No pay phones are available in the Ca- det Field House. However, the use of cellular phones is permitted as long as use does not interfere with or disturb other fans and their ability to enjoy the event.

TICKETS AND ADMISSIONS Season tickets and advance tickets to in- dividual games may be purchased from the Athletic Ticket Offi ce at the Falcon Athletic Center (Bldg 2168, located just Clune Arena - seating capacity of 5,858 west of the Cadet Field House). The Athletic Ticket Offi ce contact numbers are (719) 472-1895 or (800) 666-USAF (8723). Tickets can also be purchased online at www.GoAirForceFalcons.com.

TICKET POLICY FOR LOST/STOLEN TICKETS Contact the Athletic Ticket Offi ce at (719) 472-1895 or (800) 666-USAF (8723) for ticket replacement information.

TICKET RESALES/SCALPING Ticket scalping is prohibited on the Air Force Academy, in or around the Cadet Field House, or at any other venue at the Air Force Academy. No unoffi cial sales or resales are permitted.

TICKET WILL CALL The will call window is located near the front of the Cadet Field House. A picture ID is required for each guest to pick up tickets. Will call will open one hour before the start of the game. Cadet Ice Arena - seating capacity of 2,470

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subject to search. Cadets are al- lowed to enter with backpacks, but are subject to search. Please see page 2 for a list of items pro- hibited in the Cadet Gymnasium during events.

CADET GYMNASIUM INFORMATION ANIMALS Only working service dogs are permitted in the Cadet Gymna- sium. No pets or other animals are permitted.

The Cadet Gymnasium is not your In addition to the indoor facilities, ATM/CREDIT CARDS typical “gym” as the name im- on the south side of the gym are No ATM is located in the Cadet plies. It is the standard by which outdoor tennis courts, basketball Gymnasium. Tickets must be multipurpose athletic complexes and team handball courts. purchased with cash only at the are judged across the nation. The Cadet Gymnasium. building contains an Olympic size Outdoor facilities associated with pool; water polo pool; gymnas- the gym include 57 athletic fields BICYCLES/ROLLERBLADES & SKATEBOARDS tics room; wrestling and boxing (143 acres) for intercollegiate and No bicycles, rollerblades or skate- rooms; rifle range; squash courts; intramural sports, two baseball boards are allowed in the Cadet racquetball/handball courts; a diamonds, a 400-meter all-weather Gymnasium. multipurpose area for boxing, track stadium, a varsity soccer sta- weight training, fencing and judo dium that seats more than 1,000 FOOD & BEVERAGE STANDS classes; four indoor tennis courts; fans and restroom facilities. Food & beverages are available on indoor climbing facility; and three the main concourse of the Cadet gymnasiums which can be used The Cadet Lacrosse Stadium is Gymnasium for selected events. for such activities as basketball, an artificial turf stadium locat- tennis or volleyball. ed north of the Cadet Gymna- DISABLED PARKING sium which seats 2,000 for home ACCOMMODATIONS The Cadet Gymnasium is used for games. Special parking for disabled pa- physical education classes, intra- trons is available at the front mural and intercollegiate prac- DIRECTIONS TO THE CADET of the Cadet Field House in the tice/competition. The two swim- GYMNASIUM southeast parking lot. Parking is ming pools cover almost 20,000 Take Interstate 25 to the North strictly first-come, first-served. square feet of the facility. The wa- Gate exit (#156B); Take the second There is no parking at the Cadet ter polo pool (7,154 square feet) is left turn (Parade Loop) after en- Gymnasium. primarily used by the water polo tering USAFA, then turn right on team for practice and competi- to Field House Drive; Follow Field FIRST AID tion. House Drive to the east parking In case of an emergency, notify lot of the Cadet Field House. The the usher or security personnel. The Natatorium pool (11,928 square Cadet Gymnasium is located west feet) has an 18-foot diving well of the Cadet Field House and the GAME PROGRAMS Falcon Athletic Center. Game programs are available for and is equipped with two one- selected events held at the Cadet meter boards, two three-meter ENTRANCE POLICIES Gymnasium. boards as well as a one-meter, The Cadet Gymnasium and ticket five-meter, seven and half-meter, booths will open one hour before and ten-meter platform. The the start of the event. All persons Natatorium pool seats more than and personal belongings enter- 700 spectators. ing the Cadet Gymnasium are (10) www.GoAirForceFalcons.com Cadet Gymnasium

LOST AND FOUND Natatorium Contact the Facility Management Offi ce at (719) 333-4328 regarding items that are lost or found in the Cadet Gymnasium.

PARKING FEES/INFORMATION Parking is located on the lower east side of the Cadet Field House. Park- ing is free. Handicapped parking is available in front of the Cadet Field House in the southeast lot. Parking lots open one and a half hours be- fore the game and close one hour after the game’s conclusion. All parking lots must be cleared one hour after the event has ended. There is no overnight parking, to include RVs and motor homes, at the Cadet Gymnasium.

PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCEMENTS Public announcements will not be made over the public address sys- tem except under extraordinary circumstances. Requests of an emergency nature should be ad- dressed to the nearest event staff .

RESTROOMS/BABY-CHANGING STATIONS Restrooms are located on the Indoor Climbing Facility entry level of the Cadet Gymna- sium. Handicapped accessible restrooms are also available. There are no baby-changing stations in the Cadet Gymna- sium.

SEATING Seating is fi rst-come, fi rst-served.

SMOKING Smoking is not permitted inside the Cadet Gymnasium.

TELEPHONES/CELL PHONES No pay phones are available in the Cadet Gymnasium. However, the use of cellular phones is permitted as long as its use does not interfere with or disturb other fans and their ability to enjoy the event. (11) www.GoAirForceFalcons.com Athletic Outdoor Venues DIRECTIONS TO USAFA Outdoor Track OUTDOOR VENUES Take Interstate 25 to the North Gate exit (#156B); Follow the road west past the Overlook and follow the directional signs posted for all out- door venues, which include soccer, baseball, lacrosse, junior varsity football and track and fi eld.

ANIMALS Only working service dogs are per- mitted at outdoor venues. No pets or other animals are permitted.

FOOD & BEVERAGE STANDS Soccer Stadium Food & beverages are available for selected outdoor events and are provided through portable trailers.

GAME PROGRAMS Game programs are available for most sporting events held at the outdoor venues.

SEATING Seating is fi rst-come, fi rst-served.

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cadet here at the Academy and because of this generous gift from Bart and Lynn Holaday and others who have given, we will continue to have the very best facilities to provide total team and player develop- ment, benefi ting all cadets and enhancing the Academy’s overall success in intercolle- giate and intramural athletics.”

Three days after the ground-breaking cer- emony, construction began to level the ground north of the Cadet Field House and continued steadily throughout the winter.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Holaday On Oct. 1, 2010, the Athletic Center was scheduled for July 22, dream became a reality as 2011 and will be ready for intercollegiate the USAFA Endowment, teams on practice indoors this fall. Guests on behalf of the United in attendance included Mr. Holaday, board States Air Force Academy members of the USAFA Endowment, and by and the Association of our Air Force Chief of Staff , Gen Schwartz. Graduates, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Holaday Athletic Center. For more information, please contact:

The project was made possible by a generous lead Mark Hille gift of $5 million from Bart and Lynn Holaday, Class Vice President of Development of 1965--the largest gift from a graduate to the The USAFA Endowment Academy in the institution’s history. 3116 Academy Drive USAFA, CO 80840 (719) 472-0300 - Ext. 200 The Holaday Athletic Center, an indoor athletic training facility, is also unique in that it is the larg- est privately funded capital project in Academy history.

Construction began in October 2010 and was com- pleted in July 2011. The 92,000 square-foot center houses a regulation-sized fi eld that can accommo- date football, lacrosse, and soccer, in addition to many other athletic activities.

Cadet athletic development and performance will be enhanced through reduced weather delays, in- creased practice time and improved replication of game conditions that the facility provides.

“Today is one of the most exciting days in the his- tory of Air Force athletics,” said Air Force Director of Athletics Dr Hans Mueh on the day of ground- breaking. “Air Force athletics is not just our 27 inter- collegiate sports, but also encompasses intramu- rals, physical education classes and cadet physical fi tness training. Air Force athletics touches every (13) www.GoAirForceFalcons.com Athletic Association

club-level seating at the Four-Star level. For those who like to expe- rience the game outdoors, our Su- perintendent-level club seats allow for comfort in the stadium while enjoying full access into the club before, during and after the game.

FALCON PRIDE CLUB The Falcon Pride Club is a donor- based fund-raising program dedi- cated to providing fi nancial support AIR FORCE ATHLETICS to specifi c Air Force Academy Ath- GIFT SHOPS letic programs. Contributions are Visit our gift shop at the USAFA Visi- tax deductible to the extent permis- tor Center or buy online at www. sible and directly support the sports GoAirForceFalcons.com. The Visitor program of your choosing. Through Center is open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 KID FORCE your involvement with the Falcon p.m. The Falcon Sports Shop in the Kid Force is the offi cial kids’ club of Pride Club, alumni and fans will help Cadet Field House is open during Air Force Academy Athletics. The solidify the future of our many valu- all men’s basketball and ice hockey club features fun and interactive able programs. events, double and triple head- membership benefi ts while educat- ers (men’s and women’s basketball ing kids about teamwork and sports- CORPORATE TAILGATES and hockey), Falcon Sports Camps, manship. Kid Force members have Air Force football tailgates is a graduation and Parent’s Weekend. access to over 27 Academy intercol- unique opportunity for local busi- For more information call (719) 472- legiate sports and all the Falcon Fan nesses to host their employees, 0102. Fest pre-game activities. To register clients, family, and friends to an all- or obtain more information, please inclusive day at Falcon Stadium. FALCON SPORTS CAMPS call the Athletics’ Marketing Offi ce at Falcon Sports Camps are home to (719) 333-2626. CATERED MEAL AND TICKET over 21 sports. The camps are de- PACKAGE signed for young athletes from age HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT Tailgate groups require a minimum 8 to 18. For the ultimate in summer AIR FORCE ACADEMY of 50 people. For a list of caterers fun, please log onto www.GoAir- ATHLETIC PROGRAMS and for more information about ForceFalcons.com or call the sports tailgating, lease call (719) 333-0261. camps offi ce at (719) 333-2116. BLUE & SILVER CLUB Enjoy one of the best experiences TAX INFORMATION in all Division I football—the VIP All contributions made to the Blue Blue & Silver Club. The Blue & Sil- and Silver Club and the Falcon Pride ver Club, located on the west side Club are tax deductible to the ex- of Falcon Stadium, boasts fi rst-class tent permissible under IRS regula- amenities that include a compli- tions. Please consult your tax advi- mentary pre-game catered meal, sor for further details. cocktails, personalized parking, fl at screen TVs, and the opportunity to HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER mingle with other Falcon support- To become a member and view ers and enjoy one of the best views all benefi ts, simply visit www. in all of Colorado Springs. The VIP GoAirForceFalcons.com or call Blue & Silver Club is a wonderful op- (719) 333-3501. portunity for donors and corporate partners to experience Falcon foot- ball at its best and most impressive; your clients, family and friends will truly enjoy this unique experience. Over 470 indoor seats provide a bird’s-eye view of the fi eld in the comfort of temperature-controlled (14) www.GoAirForceFalcons.com Colorado Springs Visitor Information

RESTAURANT GUIDE HOTEL GUIDE

All American Sports Cafe ...... (719) 260-7601 Academy Best Western ...... (719) 598-5770 Back East Bar & Grill ...... (719) 264-6161 Cheyenne Mountain Conference Resort ...... (719) 538-4000 Buff alo Wild Wings ...... (719) 594-9464 Comfort Suites (North Academy) ...... (719) 536-0731 California Pizza Kitchen ...... (719) 260-8054 Crown Plaza ...... (719) 576-5900 Carrabba’s Italian Grill North ...... (719) 264-0401 Doubletree Hotel ...... (719) 576-8900 Champps ...... (719) 548-0113 Drury Inn...... (719) 598-2500 Chick-Fil-A ...... (719) 593-9493 Embassy Suites ...... (719) 599-9100 Chipotle Mexican Grill ...... (719) 531-6800 Fairfi eld Marriott ...... (719) 488-4644 Culver’s ...... (719) 640-0652 Hampton Inn Suites ...... (719) 598-6911 El Padrino ...... (719) 487-2727 Hampton Inn (Airport) ...... (719) 380-9000 Egg & I ...... (719) 268-9990 Hampton Inn (North) ...... (719) 593-9700 Hilton Garden Inn (Airport) ...... (719) 622-0300 Extreme Pizza ...... (719) 522-1515 Hilton Garden Inn ...... (719) 598-6866 Famous Dave’s ...... (719) 265-6227 Holiday Inn Express ...... (719) 592-9800 Fazoli’s...... (719) 535-0369 Homewood Suites by Hilton ...... (719) 265-6600 Golden Corral ...... (719) 591-9870 Howard Johnson ...... (719) 598-6700 Jack Quinn’s & Irish Pub ...... (719) 358-0766 Hyatt Place ...... (719) 265-9385 Jason’s Deli ...... (719) 302-0234 Hyatt Summerfi eld Suites ...... (719) 268-9990 Jose’ Muldoons ...... (719) 636-2311 La Quinta (Garden of the Gods) ...... (719) 528-5000 MacKenzie’s Chophouse ...... (719) 635-8484 Marriott Courtyard (Denver)...... (720) 895-0149 Old Chicago ...... (719) 593-7678 Marriott (Tech Center Drive) ...... (719) 260-1800 Outback Steak House ...... (719) 590-6283 Microtel Inn & Suites ...... (719) 598-7500 Noodles & Company ...... (719) 264-0022 Quality Inn (Garden of the Gods) ...... (719) 593-9119 Papa John’s ...... (719) 266-4400 Radisson...... (719) 597-5770 P.F. Changs ...... (719) 593-8580 Radisson (Airport) ...... (719) 597-7000 Picnic Basket ...... (719) 638-0200 Residence Inn (Central) ...... (719) 574-0370 Qdoba Mexican Grill ...... (719) 533-0046 Residence Inn (North) ...... (719) 388-9300 Red Robin ...... (719) 598-2473 Sleep Inn (North Academy) ...... (719) 260-6969 Ritz Grill ...... (719) 635-3536 Spring Hill Suites ...... (719) 638-0800 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ...... (719) 593-0089 Staybridge Suites ...... (719) 590-7289 Salsa Bravo ...... (719) 266-9244 Sundance Mountain Lodge ...... (719) 481-6000 Sheldon’s ...... (719) 282-8244 The Academy Hotel ...... (719) 598-5770 Slayton’s Barbecue & Creamery ...... (719) 593-5770 Towne Plaza Suites by Marriott ...... (719) 594-4447 Ted’s Montana Grill ...... (719) 598-6195 Texas Roadhouse (8th Street) ...... (719) 473-9711 Texas Roadhouse (Powers) ...... (719) 638-3850 Wahoo’s Fish Taco ...... (719) 590-8601

CAR RENTAL HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER Avis ...... 1-800-331-1212 To become a member and view all Budget ...... 1-800-331-1212 benefi ts, simply visit Enterprise Car Rental ...... 1-800-325-8007 Hertz ...... 1-800-654-3131 www.GoAirForceFalcons.com National...... 1-800-227-7368 or call (719) 333-3501. Bus Rental Agency Gray Line...... (719) 633-1747 Coach USA ...... 1-888-223-2877

(15) www.GoAirForceFalcons.com Colorado Springs Visitor Information AREA ATTRACTIONS

Cave of the Winds and Laser Canyon - See the underground caves and witness the laser light show at night in a beautiful underground cave. Phone: (719) 685-5444

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - See America’s only Mountain zoo with over 500 animals. Hours of operation vary due to season, please call ahead. Phone: (719) 633-9952

Colorado Springs World Arena - Southern Colorado’s largest sports and entertainment venue. Phone: (719) 477-2121

Garden of the Gods - The most famous natural attraction in Colorado Springs. See the beautiful rock formations in a mountain setting. Phone: (719) 634-6666

Pikes Peak - The #1 visitor’s attraction in the state of Colorado. Phone: (719) 685-5401

Seven Falls and South Cheyenne Canyon - See the beauty of the Colorado outdoors in this spectacular park. Hours of operation vary due to season, so please call ahead. They have group discount rates. Phone: (719) 632-0752

U.S. Olympic Training Center Complex - Come see some of the fi rst-rate facilities that America’s athletes are using today to train for the Olympics of tomorrow. Phone: (719) 578-4644

Movie Theaters Chapel Hills Cinema ...... (719) 594-6000 Tinseltown Movies 20 ...... (719) 576-0593 Cinemark at Carefree Circle ...... (719) 596-0442 Cinemark Imax at Carefree Circle ...... (719) 596-3212 Hollywood Theaters at Interquest Stadium 14 ...... (719) 434-3848

For more information on Colorado Springs go to http://www.coloradosprings.com

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