2007 Husky Football Game Day Guide
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2007 HUSKY FOOTBALL GAME DAY GUIDE AAA SERVICE FREE roadside assistance is available after games in the north and south stadium lots. Limited services are available, including lockout rescue, flat tire service and jumpstarts. Call the Game Management office at 206.543.2246 for assistance. ALCOHOL POLICIES RCW 66.44.100 Opening or consuming liquor in public places – Penalty. Except as permitted by this title, no person shall open the package containing liquor or consume liquor in a public place. Every person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of an infraction. WAC 478-136-030 (8) Within the limits of applicable laws, the University of Washington is committed to establishing and maintaining safe conditions for persons attending football games in Husky Stadium or other athletic events or concerts in campus facilities. Accordingly, the rules enumerated below will apply to all such events and be strictly enforced. (a) The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs is prohibited. In addition to having the beverages or drugs confiscated, violators may be subject to University disciplinary action and/or legal proceedings, and removal from the events. (b) Air horns, glass bottles, cans, picnic baskets, bota bags, ice chests and thermoses (in excess of two quart capacity) are prohibited. Individuals possessing such will not be admitted to, or will be removed from Husky Stadium or other athletic or concert facilities until the items have been stored temporarily at locations for that purpose or disposed of in some other manner. ATM LOCATIONS Two cash machines are located in Husky Stadium on the north and south concourses across from tunnels 21 and 16. There is also a Bank of American cash machine located on the SW concourse of Bank of America Arena. ANIMALS Certified service animals or service animals in training for guests with disabilities are allowed in Husky Stadium. All other animals are prohibited. BABY CHANGING AREAS Two dozen baby-changing stations are located in various men’s and women’s restrooms in Husky Stadium. BAG INSPECTIONS All bags (including purses, fanny packs, backpacks, coolers) will be visually inspected before being allowed into Husky Stadium. All prohibited items (see list) will not be allowed into the stadium. Expect lines to get into the stadium and arrive early to avoid delays. Fans who leave the stadium will be subject to bag inspections upon re-entry. BANNERS & SIGNS Sign and banners are allowed in Husky Stadium, however, they may not be hung from the stadium facades, block anyone’s view, or be hung from existing signs in the stadium. They also cannot be commercial or offensive in any nature. All signs must be hand-held. Signs or flags on sticks or poles are not allowed. BEVERAGES, BOTTLES & CANS Plastic bottles under a 2-quart volume are allowed in the stadium. Alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, cans, thermoses (in excess of 2 quarts), Bota Bags, and ice chests are prohibited in Husky Stadium. BOAT MOORAGE Boat moorage is available on a season or single game basis. For information or to purchase permits, please call the Tyee Office at (206) 543-2234. For boats anchoring in the bay, there will be a $5 fee per person for shuttle service collected on the return trip. This service is provided by Electric Boat Company, the official shuttle boat service of Husky Football. BUS SERVICE Pre-game: Metro bus service is free on game day to anyone holding a ticket for that day’s game. Metro buses also go directly to Husky Stadium from one of 8 designated Park & Ride lots. The service is free from the Park & Ride lots with a game ticket ($4.50 two-way fare without a game ticket). Buses will begin boarding at Park & Ride lots two hours prior to kickoff and will leave every 20 minutes or when they are full. Please call 206-543-TIME to verify kickoff time. The last bus will leave the Park & Ride lots 45 minutes prior to kickoff and arrive at the stadium approximately five minutes before the start of the game. (Exception: last buses from the South Renton and Federal Way Park & Rides will leave 60 minutes prior to kickoff.) Post-game: Following the game, buses will be lined up at designated locations near Husky Stadium. Each Park & Ride location will be designated with a color- coded sign, which will be in the front and front side windows of the bus. Staff will be on hand with color-coded signs to help fans locate the correct bus. Buses will depart when they are completely full. For more information, call the UW Transportation Office at (206) 685-4761 / TDD (206) 684-1739 or visit http://www.washington.edu/commuterservices/get_to_uw/football/options.php. CAMERAS AND CAMCORDERS Cameras are allowed in Husky Stadium, however camcorders are not permitted within the stadium. Tripods are also not allowed in Husky Stadium. CONCESSIONS Sodexho Services has 23 stands throughout Husky Stadium on all concourse levels. These points-of-sale offer hot dogs, caramel corn, popcorn, beverages (soda, water, coffee, hot chocolate), peanuts, etc. Most stands feature Marek Kettle Corn and select stands feature Ivar’s and Porter’s. DAWG SLEDS The Dawg Sled program is a service provided to Husky Football fans who need extra assistance getting to their seats in the upper level of the stadium. Dawg sleds are golf carts which operate on the north ramps (across from tunnel 23) and the south ramps and run from the time the gates open until kickoff. Dawgs sleds do not run from one side of the stadium to the other or operate during and after the game due to safety concerns. DISABLED PATRON INFORMATION For fans that have extreme difficulty reaching upper level seats a limited number of elevator passes are available by calling (206) 543-2230. You must have a current note from your physician stating the nature of your injury or illness. Wheelchair storage is available during the game at all first aid stations. The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact the Disabilities Office at least 10 days in advance of the event. (206) 643-6450 (voice); (206) 543-6452 (TDD); (206) 685-3885 (FAX) or [email protected] To request a Disability Parking Permit, call (206) 685-7167 or (206) 616-8710. DRIVING DIRECTIONS From I-5 going north or south: 1. Take the signs to Seattle. 2. Take the SR 520 exit toward Bellevue-Kirkland (east). 3. Travel ¼ mile and take the Montlake Boulevard exit. 4. At the end of the off-ramp, turn left at the stoplight onto Montlake Boulevard. 5. Travel across the Montlake Bridge; Husky Stadium will be visible on the right. From I-405 going north or south: 1. From I-405 take the SR 520 exit toward Seattle. This leads you onto the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge heading west. 2. Once across the bridge, take the Montlake Blvd exit; turn right at the end of the off- ramp. 3. Travel across the Montlake Bridge; Husky Stadium will be visible on the right. ELEVATORS Elevators are located at the north and south sides of Husky Stadium. Fans who have extreme difficulty reaching the upper level seats can download an application for an elevator pass online (http://gohuskies.cstv.com/facilities/elevator.html) or call the Washington Athletic Communications office at 206-543-2230 to request a printed copy of the application form. FIRST AID & CARDIAC CARE First Aid and Medic One personnel are available at each First Aid Station to respond to your medical needs. First Aid Stations are located on each level of the stadium. They are marked by signage in the concourse areas. Ushers and University Police will be available for assistance in case of emergency. If there are any anticipated special medical needs by individuals attending the game, we ask that these be made known to the First Aid Station closest to their seat location. First Aid locations are ground level south, 2nd level south, 3rd level south, west perimeter, ground level north, 2nd level north and 3rd level north. GAME PROGRAMS The Official Husky Game Day Program is available for $5, while supplies last, in and around Husky Stadium on the day of the game. Any left over programs will be available post game at the Husky Team Shop. GAME TIMES Football kick-off times are subject to change for television broadcasts. Call 206.543.TIME or visit GoHuskies.com for the latest game times. HUSKY HALL OF FAME The Husky Hall of Fame is located in the Bank of America Arena on the west end. The Hall of Fame will be open 3 hours prior to each home game and for one hour after each home game. JUNIOR HUSKY CLUB The Junior Husky Club is a very special way for kids to join the fun and excitement of Husky Athletics. If your child is 12 years or younger, sign them up and receive all the great benefits of the Junior Husky Club: membership card, t-shirt, Husky premium item, seasonal newsletter, special admission prices to Husky athletic events and much more! To sign up just send $15 and your child’s name, T-shirt size, birth date, mailing address, e-mail address and home phone number to: Junior Husky Club UW Athletics Dept., Box 354070 Seattle, WA 98195-4070 For more information call (206) 543-3086 or e-mail [email protected]. LASER POINTERS The use of laser pointers in strictly prohibited and will result in ejection from the stadium.