Air Force Athletics www.GoAirForceFalcons.com 2011-12 Table of Contents United States Air Force Academy ..................................1 Welcome Letter ....................................................................1 Event Security Policies .......................................................2 Falcon Stadium ....................................................................2-5 Falcon Stadium Handicapped Parking & Shuttle Service Map ...........................................................5 Falcon Stadium Seating Chart ........................................2 Falcon Stadium Parking Map ..........................................5 Cadet Field House ...............................................................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 Colorado 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 Photo credit: DenMar Capital Services; and Mr. Dan Hurlbutt 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 United States Air Force 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. DDR.R. HANS MUEMUEHH DiDirectorrector ooff AtAthleticshletics The majority of our teams compete in the Mountain West Conference, while others compete in conferences such as the Atlantic Hockey 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 Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, 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 11,, 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 The Directorate of Athletics thanks all patrons for 9 their cooperation with these policies so that every U6 U7 U8 U5 U9 U fan can have a safe and secure game experience. U4 10 8 U 7 U3 11 U2 U 12 1 U U M7 M8 M9 1 M6 M10 3 M5 M11 M4 M 12 M 1 M3 3 M M2 L7 L8 1 L6 L9 L1 4 L5 0 L11 M 1 1 M L4 L 12 5 L L3 1 3 G 10 20 30 40 50 40 30 20 10 G L 1 L2 5 4 AIR 6 L FORCE 1 1 5 L FORCE AIR L28 6 1 3 L G 10 20 30 40 50 40 30 20 10 G 4 7 L27 1 L L26 8 L1 9 L25 L1 L24 L20 L23 L22 L21 M25 9 M1 M24 M23 M20 M22 M21 2 1 2a (2) www.GoAirForceFalcons.com Falcon Stadium 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.