Visiting Recognized Supporters Groups Plan

Nissan Stadium July 7, 2018 KO 7:30 pm CT

VISITING RECOGNIZED SUPPORTERS GROUPS PLAN

June 28, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Nashville SC Key Points of Contact 2 Nashville SC Recognized Supporters Groups 2 Alcohol Policy 3 Fan Code of Conduct 4 Prohibited Items List 6 Visiting RSG Code of Conduct and Exempted Items List 8 Visiting RSG Smoke Device Policy 10 Parking Options 10 Charter Bus Staging 11 Designated Entry and Arrival Information 11 Security Checkpoint Procedures 12 Mobile Ticketing 12 Seating Details 12 Post-Match Departure 12

NASHVILLE SC KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Name Title Email Phone Number

Ron Deal Director, Operations & [email protected] (615) 419-9391 Supporter Relations Patrick Zazzaro Operations Coordinator [email protected] (931) 200-5309 Tim Hensley Manager, Ticket Sales [email protected] (423) 312-1443

Establishing a reliable line of communication early on is key to executing this plan successfully and safely.

Visiting RSG Points of Contact are encouraged to reach out to the individuals above prior to the game to establish contact and be prepared to answer all calls or texts from them.

NASHVILLE SC RECOGNIZED SUPPORTERS GROUPS

Nashville SC presently has four Recognized Supporters Groups. They may be contacted as follows:

The Roadies – [email protected] The Assembly – [email protected] Eastern Front Supporters Group – [email protected] Music City Supporters – [email protected]

ALCOHOL POLICY

Nashville Soccer Club, in coordination with Nissan Stadium and its concessionaire, Legends, are dedicated to the responsible sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. To insure the safety of our fans when it comes to alcohol, all employees serving alcohol are required to complete the “Responsible Alcohol Training” program conducted by the stadium concessionaire, Legends. Any employee serving liquor or wine must hold a Tennessee ABC card. Nashville SC, Nissan Stadium and Legends limit the sale of alcohol to two (2) alcoholic beverages per person per transaction. Legends follows the policy of “ID every person, every time.” It is not possible to buy alcohol at Nissan Stadium without proper identification. Any person under the age of twenty-one (21) will be refused service. All ushers and security at Nissan Stadium are trained to spot intoxicated patrons, and service will be refused by all vendors if a patron is visibly intoxicated. Visibly intoxicated fans are also subject to ejection from the stadium. Medical assistance will be provided, if needed. General concession stands on the concourse, as well as in-seat vendors, will cease alcohol sales at the 75th minute of the match. No alcoholic beverages are permitted to leave Nissan Stadium. The Uber/Lyft ridesharing pick-up point is located in Lot T on the south end of the stadium. Public address announcements encouraging designated drivers will be read throughout the match. Finally, the club anticipates partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) which manages the state’s Booze It & Lose It campaign that coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

FAN CODE OF CONDUCT (NISSAN STADIUM)

Nashville SC fans are encouraged to cheer, sing and otherwise support “Our Town, Our Club” while remaining respectful and courteous to all players, referees, club personnel and fans, especially those present to support the visiting team.

The USL and Nashville SC have a zero-tolerance policy related to any form of harassment or discrimination on or off the field. Such actions are against the values of the USL and Nashville SC, and the league and the club have the absolute authority to institute punitive measures for any language, actions, or demonstrations deemed to be in violation of this policy. This policy includes, but is not limited to, language, actions, or demonstrations based on an individual or group’s:

• Race • Religion • Sexual Orientation • National Origin • Gender • Political Views • Disability • Age

All those attending games (both Nashville SC’s fans and those fans supporting the visiting team) agree to abide by the following Fan Code of Conduct which applies to the entire stadium property, including parking lots. Fans not abiding by the Code of Conduct will be subject to possible removal and additional sanctions.

• No obscene or abusive language, behavior or signs. • No chants with inappropriate language including any comments regarding racism, sexual orientation, ethnicity, politics, religion, etc. • No fighting, taunting, bullying or threatening remarks and/or gestures. • No signs with inappropriate language including any comments regarding racism, sexual orientation, ethnicity, politics, religion, etc. • No commercially organized messaging, including signage and apparel. • No pitch invasion or unauthorized field access. Violators will be subject to removal and prosecution. • No occupying non-general admission seats without an appropriate ticket. • No throwing items of any kind (including streamers, confetti and the like). • No musical instruments or artificial noise makers including vuvuzelas. • No flares, incendiary devices, smoke bombs, sparklers or fireworks of any kind without prior, written approval of the club. • No lawn or camp chairs or stools. • Banners and other temporary signs in support of Nashville SC are encouraged and welcome. Unless specifically approved in advance, banners and signs may not exceed

22” x 28”. Banners and signs may not cover existing facility signage without official approval, may not obstruct the views of other guests, and may not be attached in any way to the facility without the prior permission of management. Signage of any kind with profane, inciting, political or otherwise inappropriate messages will be removed. • Where allowed by the facility owner, management or government entity, alcoholic beverages must be consumed in a responsible manner, on-site, and only by those of legal age. • Comply with requests from Nashville SC and facility staff regarding stadium policies and emergency response procedures. • Promptly and carefully return the ball to a facility staff member or ball retriever in the event that it enters the stands. • Refrain from activities that damage the reputation of Nashville SC or the USL. • All other rules & regulations set by the facility.

Neither Nashville SC nor the facilities hosting Nashville SC games are responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen, or damaged. Possession of prohibited items is grounds for ejection from the stadium. Game tickets will be forfeited without refund.

Security personnel reserve the right to inspect any item at any time and prohibit any item deemed inappropriate for crowd safety or detrimental to others enjoying the event.

Violation of any of these guidelines may result in ejection from the facility or revocation of future ticket privileges. Please immediately report violations of the Nashville SC Code of Conduct to appropriate ushers and facility security personnel.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance in maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment.

PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST

PLEASE NOTE: Metal detectors and wands will be in use; please arrive early and travel light

• Fireworks of any kind including, but not limited to, flares, smoke bombs, incendiary devices and pyrotechnics. • Illegal drugs or harmful chemicals. • Any missile or projectile-like object. • Streamers, confetti and the like, whether thrown toward or away from the field or within the stands. • Aerosol cans or pressurized containers. • Cameras and video equipment unless intended for personal use only. Taping of any game footage is strictly prohibited; please contact Nashville SC to request media credentials. Guests are not permitted to stand in the aisles, walkways, or obstruct others from viewing the game while taking photographs. Tripods and monopods are not allowed in the park. Guests seen with these items will be asked to return them to their car before they enter the park. • Selfie sticks, tripods and monopods of any length, collapsed or extended. • Laser pointers or flashlights. • Remote controlled vehicles, aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems, including drones. • Animals (except assistive animals). • Signs/banners larger than 22” x 28” (or any other item that could obstruct the view of other spectators). Signs/banners larger than 22” x 28” (or any other item that could obstruct the view of other spectators). • Umbrellas (Fans should bring raincoats/ponchos for inclement weather). • Outside food & beverage of any kind. • Metal or glass containers of any kind. • Backpacks and large bags over 12” x 12” x 6” (subject to search). PLEASE NOTE: Nissan Stadium’s Clear Bag Policy is in effect for this game. Non-compliant bags will not be permitted in the stadium and must be returned to your car or checked at the paid Storage Lockers available at the following locations: South 1st Street/Russell Street and South 1st Street/Victory Street. • Artificial noisemakers (bullhorns, megaphones, musical instruments, airhorns, drums, whistles, cowbells, horns, vuvuzelas, etc.). • Bicycles, unicycles, inline and roller skates, skateboards, scooters, hover boards, and shoes with wheels. • Frisbees and balls of any kind. • Un-approved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, “guerilla marketing,” etc. • Full and partial masks. Face painting is allowed. • Strollers or baby seats may not be taken into the stands or left in section entrances. • Any other items deemed to be inappropriate or dangerous by the person responsible for safety/security at facilities hosting Nashville SC games.

There are no provisions to check items at the gates or in the stadium. Nashville SC fans will be asked to either take prohibited items back to their car if they have not entered the stadium, or dispose of prohibited items at the entrance of the stadium. Paid storage lockers are available at the following locations: South 1st Street/Russell Street and South 1st Street/Victory Street.

Certain exceptions to the list of prohibited items will be made for those fans attending Nashville SC games as a member of a Visiting Recognized Supporters Group and for items pre-approved by Nashville SC, USL and the facility. Reference is made to the Visiting Recognized Supporters Group Code of Conduct and Exempted Items List below.

VISITING RECOGNIZED SUPPORTERS GROUP CODE OF CONDUCT AND EXEMPTED ITEMS LIST

Visiting Recognized Supporters Groups are subject to all aspects of the Nashville SC Fan Code of Conduct with the following limited modifications.

It should be understood from the outset that Exempted Items are not a right and that the permissions granted are on the express understanding that the use and/or display of the items is at all times in line with the Nashville SC Fan Code of Conduct (regarding behavior and decency) and any additional restrictions imposed by the club and the facility.

NOTE: The Visiting Recognized Supporters Group (RSG) exempted items listed below may be used only by members in good standing of the Visiting RSGs and as further directed only within Sections 102-104 of Nissan Stadium and in no other locations. Any use by persons not in good standing of the Visiting RSGs or outside of the identified areas is prohibited, and violation of any of these guidelines may result in ejection from the facility and/or revocation of future ticket privileges.

Nissan Stadium has been designated as a Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act venue. Accordingly, all fans are subject to far more restrictive rules and regulations than they may be accustomed to at other venues. Violation of these rules and regulations may result in ejection from the facility and/or revocation of future ticket privileges

The following Visiting Recognized Supporters Group exemptions are permitted only at locations and times determined by the club, and exemptions shall be granted only upon prior written communication with and the permission of Nashville SC. All such exempted items are subject to search by security prior to entering the stadium.

• Banners, flags, signage and apparel that meet the following criteria are allowed: o Does not exceed 3’ x 5’ in size. o No poles of any kind regardless of length or material. o The design and messaging of all banners, flags and signage must be approved at least 72 hours prior to the game and inspected upon entry to insure compliance. o Banners, flags, and signage should at all times support the Visiting Club, the match, or an accomplishment of the Visiting Club or a player (past or present). o Messages shall not be commercial, racist, ethnic, sexually oriented, political, religious, offensive, or in poor taste. No commercially organized messaging, including signage and apparel, is allowed. o Items shall not unreasonably obstruct the view of the spectators outside of the visiting supporters sections, cover existing stadium signage, or present a public hazard by blocking aisles, walkways, or stairs. o Shall not be attached, taped, glued, or secured to the facility by any means.

o Shall not in any way damage the facility walls, paint, railings, glass, or other facility property. o Shall not be constructed of wood, metal, or other materials that may cause harm to others as determined by Nashville SC or the facility management. • Drums with personal marching carriers. No wheeled carriers. All drums, carriers, sticks, etc. are subject to security inspection upon entry.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL drums, flags and banners must be presented for inspection and security screening at 4:30 pm sharp at the Media Gate located on the West/River side of the stadium. Items will be checked and you will be escorted to Sections 102-104 for placement. You will then be escorted back to the Media Gate to exit the stadium. If the items are not brought in at 4:30 pm they will not be allowed into the stadium at a later time. THERE WILL BE NO DRUMS, FLAGS OR BANNERS IN ANY SUPPORTERS MARCH INTO THE STADIUM. To reiterate, please note especially the following with respect to Visiting Recognized Supporters Groups:

• No poles of any kind regardless of length or material. • No tifo or choreographed displays. • No bullhorns, megaphones, horns, whistles or vuvuzelas. • No streamers, confetti and the like, whether thrown toward or away from the field or within the stands. • No smoke. • All drums and flags must be presented for inspection and security screening at 4:30 pm sharp at the Media Gate located on the West/River side of the stadium.

Visiting Recognized Supporters Group exemptions may be suspended either:

• Prior to the event; where there is a history of non-compliance by the Visiting Recognized Supporters Group making the request. • During the event; where either individuals within the Group or the Group as a whole fail to abide by agreements reached in advance. • Post-event; where it was not possible to deal with the matter safely at the time, or where the matter was subsequently brought to light.

Each Visiting Recognized Supporters Group shall understand that any exemption is made to the group and that they are collectively responsible for the behavior of the individuals in the Group and for ensuring that the agreements reached prior to the event are followed.

VISITING RECOGNIZED SUPPORTERS GROUP SMOKE DEVICE POLICY

Consistent with USL policies, Visiting Recognized Supporters Groups are not permitted to bring or activate smoke devices. Only Nashville SC Recognized Supporters Groups are permitted to activate smoke. Violators are subject to ejection and/or arrest.

PARKING OPTIONS

Nashville SC encourages its fans to use public transportation and ride sharing services and plan to arrive early. Metro Police will be present throughout the area to provide general traffic assistance and control for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Nissan Stadium is located on the East Bank of the Cumberland River across from Downtown Nashville. Located between the Woodland Street Bridge and the Korean Veterans Boulevard Bridge. The stadium is a short walk from many of the sites and buildings in downtown via the adjacent John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.

7,500 on-site parking spaces are available, and additional private paid lots are available within ½ mile of the stadium. On-site parking is available at a cost of $25 in advance or $30 on the day of game. Advance purchases may be made by contacting Nissan Stadium at (615) 565-4300. It is suggested that Visiting Supporters park in Lot A.

CHARTER BUS STAGING

Charter buses stage in Lot P. Passes are $75 in advance or $80 (cash only) on game day. Please contact Chris Sprunger (615.565.4205) or Matt Youtsey (615.565.4211) for further information.

DESIGNATED ENTRY AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Please note that pursuant to Metro Police regulations, Visiting Recognized Supporters Groups marching into the stadium are limited to using the public sidewalks only. Marchers must obey all traffic control signals and directions and keep moving in compliance with local laws and ordinances so as not to create issues for property owners, other pedestrians and vehicles. Violators are subject to citation and/or arrest.

Enter and exit the stadium through Gate 3 only. General gate opening time is 60 minutes before kick-off, or 6:30 pm. Please see information below for specific Visiting RSG entry information.

Location Gate 3 (North side of stadium) Arrival at Gate 60 minutes prior to kickoff (6:30 pm CT) Arrival in Seats 50 minutes prior to kickoff (6:40 pm CT) Special Requests All Items from the Approved Items List must be screened at the Media Gate at 4:30 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.

SECURITY CHECKPOINT PROCEDURES

Metal Detectors and scanning wands are in use at all security checkpoints. Please see the Prohibited Items List located earlier in this Guide for further information.

MOBILE TICKETS

All ticketing is Mobile Ticketing through Ticketmaster. Please have your mobile device ready for scanning at Gate 3 upon arrival. Event staff will also check tickets upon initial entry and any subsequent returns to the Visiting Recognized Supporters Groups seating area, so please have your mobile device ready for scanning. SEATING DETAILS

The information below pertains to our Visiting Recognized Supporters Groups section within Nissan Stadium. For any special requests, please call our Ticket Office at (615) 457-8200.

Seating Location Sections 102-104 Restrooms and Behind Sections 102-104 on the North End Zone plaza Concessions Locations Security Event staff will be located within the seating sections and along the concourse and the field

POST-MATCH DEPARTURE

After the match, Visiting RSGs will hold in their seating location for 10-15 minutes to allow the majority of Nashville’s non-RSG fans to exit the stadium. Please exit through Gate 3. The stadium must be emptied at most 30 minutes after the final whistle.