GAMEDAY A-Z ADA Accommodations Mcguirk Alumni Stadium Is Accessible to the Disabled Community Through Various Structural Features and Operational Services
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GAMEDAY A-Z ADA Accommodations McGuirk Alumni Stadium is accessible to the disabled community through various structural features and operational services. We welcome these guests to attend all events and offer the following services: - ADA parking is available in the Red Lot, located on the south end of McGuirk Alumni Stadium, and must be requested during the season ticket renewal process. Entry to the Red Lot on gameday will require a Red Lot pass and a state-issued disabled parking placard. Single-game Red Lot parking passes are $5 in advance and $10 on gameday. Single-game Red Lot passes (and single-game tickets) are on sale on July 12. - ADA accessible seating is located on the west side (press box side) of McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Row A of Sections 1 through 8. - Customer service personnel have been trained in emergency preparedness and procedures, including total or partial evacuation. Designated team members will have the primary duty of assisting guests with disabilities to specific locations. - ADA restrooms are located in the south building at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. - Certified service animals on leashes are welcome at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Admission McGuirk Alumni Stadium will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Spectators (three (3) and older) must have a valid ticket to enter and are encouraged to enter McGuirk Alumni Stadium prior to kickoff. This serves to ease congestion at the gates. Once in the stadium, guests are allowed to exit and re-enter the facility with a hand stamp and game ticket. All bags will be searched upon entry and re-entry. Alcoholic Beverages The possession and/or consumption of alcohol in the general seating area of McGuirk Alumni Stadium is strictly prohibited. Can, bottles, coolers and alcohol may not be brought into the stadium. Guests are subject to search upon entry and/or within the stadium. All bags will be searched upon entry and re-entry. Alcohol will be confiscated, and if the patron is determined to be impaired, their ticket will be scanned and they will be escorted from the premises. Animals Animals must be kept on a leash of six (6) feet or shorter in all tailgating areas at all times. Owners must remain in control of their animals at all times and are responsible for cleaning up any messes by their animals. Owners assume all financial responsibility for any damages to property or injury to individuals caused by the animals. Only service animals are allowed inside McGuirk Alumni Stadium. ATM ATMs are located at the Southwest Horseshoe, adjacent to the Mullins Center Box Office on Commonwealth Ave., in the basement of Campus Center and at the Big Y Shopping Plaza on University Drive. GAMEDAY A-Z Attendance All fans, friends and families must attend the game, wear maroon, be proud and cheer loud! Bags All bags will be searched upon entry and re-entry to McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Bags larger than 14"x10"x5" are not permitted in McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Banners and Signs Hand-held banners may be no larger than 3’x3’ and must not obstruct the view of other guests during the game. Barricades and Fencing Guests may not erect or move barricades, barrels, fencing or any other traffic control devices. All signs and instructions must be obeyed. Bicycle Parking There is no bicycle parking at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Cameras Video cameras, tripods and still lenses bigger than one (1) foot are prohibited. Commercial Activity and Solicitations Commercial activity and solicitations are not allowed on property. Unauthorized sale of merchandise, food or beverage is strictly prohibited. Concessions A variety of in-stadium meal options, ranging from classic gameday fare to more contemporary and dietary items, are available for sale. Concession stands are located at the base of the McGuirk Alumni Stadium stands on both the east and west sidelines. Conduct UMass hopes to provide a memorable gameday experience for all guests. Please help us to enhance the fan experience by demonstrating sportsmanship at all times. If you encounter unruly behavior, please contact a game management representative. Spectators must remain off the playing field at all times. UMass reserves the right to remove from the stadium, without refund, any individuals disrupting other guests, team representatives or officials. The person(s) issued the parking pass for tailgating activities are responsible for the conduct of their guests. Drones Drones, model aircrafts, kites and any other remote controlled or tethered flying objects are not permitted at or around McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Emergency and Medical Services, First Aid Please report an emergency to a member of UMass/Amherst Police or a member of the event staff. Announcements and paging for emergencies are coordinated by contacting event staff. First Aid stations and medical services are located in the southwest corner of McGuirk Alumni Stadium and in a designated tent on Stadium Drive. GAMEDAY A-Z Evacuation Procedure In the event UMass deems it necessary to evacuate McGuirk Alumni Stadium, an announcement will be made via the public address system and information will be displayed on the stadium's video board. Guests are asked to exit in an orderly fashion. Security personnel will be on hand to direct and assist guests. Guests are to exit through the nearest portal and proceed to the nearest stadium exit. Flammables and Trash Charcoal must be disposed of in hot coal barrels and trash in trash and recycling receptacles throughout the tailgating areas. Grease, coals or other trash may not be disposed of on the ground. Please do not place charcoal or other flammables in trash cans, under trees or leave in the tailgating or parking areas. Food Outside food or beverages are not allowed in McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Generators Portable generators are permitted as long as they do not create excessive noise, emission hazards or other safety concerns. Glass Containers Glass containers are strictly prohibited for use during tailgating activities. Grills and Smokers Grills and smokers must be attended to at all times and may not obstruct sidewalks, fire lanes or pedestrian walkways. Grills and smokers on trailers are allowed into the tailgating area and must fit within your designated space. Fires built on the ground and open fire pit devices are prohibited. Propane tanks cannot exceed a cylinder size of 20 pounds. Guest Services Guest Services is located at Gate 4, Gate 10 and along the north end zone concourse. The booths are staffed until 20 minutes after the game ends. Guest Services can assist with gameday questions, provide information, as well as lost and found retrieval. Members of the UMass Event Staff and UMass Security are located at each gate. Lost or Missing Persons Please contact the UMass Event Staff or UMPD at 413-545-3111. UMass Event Staff or a member of UMPD will stay with you until the missing person is found. If you become separated, contact the nearest stadium personnel for assistance. Lost and Found Items found during the game will be turned into Guest Services. Items not claimed and items found after the game and during Sunday clean-up will be turned over to UMass Facilities on Monday following games. Call 413-545-0075 to inquire if your item has been turned in. Lost or Stolen Tickets For information on lost or stolen tickets, contact the UMass Athletics Ticket Office at 413-545-0810. GAMEDAY A-Z Motorized Vehicles Use of ATVs, golf carts, gators, scooters, mopeds and other motorized recreational vehicles is prohibited. Only properly credentialed motorized vehicles are allowed around and at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Music and Bands Loud music, live bands and other live performances are not allowed in the tailgating areas. Music must be confined to your tailgating area and speakers must be directed into your tailgate area. Event management reserves the right to ask for your music to be turned down or off. Re-Entry Guests are permitted to leave McGuirk Alumni Stadium and return on the same ticket provided they get their hand stamped prior to leaving the venue. Restrooms Portable toilets will be available throughout the tailgating and parking areas. Permanent restrooms are available inside McGuirk Alumni Stadium on the south end behind the scoreboard. There are no public restrooms in the Football Performance Center. RV Parking RV parking is located in Lot 14 and must be reserved. Access to reserved spots is available 5-10 p.m. the day prior to gameday and no earlier than 8 a.m. on gameday. All motor homes require exhaust extensions that reach the top of the motor home. For the safety of all, motor homes without an extension should not operate a generator. This also applies to generators used by fifth wheels. Scalping or Re-Sale of Tickets Tickets may not be sold on UMass property except by authorized personnel of the UMass Athletics Ticket Office staff. Tickets cannot be sold by unlicensed parties pursuant to Massachusetts G.L. c. 140, §185A. Security and Safety All guests and their items will be subject to physical inspection by security personnel. Do not leave valuables visible in your car and always lock your doors. Laptops, purses, GPS units, iPods and other electronic devices are especially at risk for theft. UMass is not responsible for any stolen items. Any item deemed dangerous or inappropriate by management can and will be prohibited from McGuirk Alumni Stadium. It is the responsibility of each patron to secure tailgating items prior to entering McGuirk Alumni Stadium. All valuables should be locked and placed out of sight, all flames and fires extinguished and all barbecue pits, tents, tables and chairs secured. Please obey all posted safety signage and use extreme caution driving into or leaving tailgating areas.