LEHIGH UNIVERSITY GOODMAN STADIUM VISITORS GUIDE December 2015
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CONTENTS ADA ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS ...... 3 ADDRESS ...... 3 ALCOHOL POLICY ...... 3 ANIMALS ...... 3 ATM ...... 3 BANDS AND CHEERLEADERS (VISITING TEAM) ...... 3 BAG CHECKS ...... 3 CONCESSIONS ...... 4 DRONES ...... 4 EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ...... 4 ENTRANCES ...... 4 FAN ASSISTANCE INFORMATION ...... 4 FIRST AID ...... 4 GRASS BANK SEATING ...... 4 GROUP TICKET SALES ...... 4 LOST AND FOUND ...... 5 MEDIA/PRESS ...... 5 MERCHANDISE ...... 5 MULTIMEDIA ...... 5 PARKING ...... 5 PROHIBITED ITEMS...... 6 RE-ENTRY...... 6 RESTROOMS ...... 6 SIGNS ...... 6 SPORTSMANSHIP ...... 6 STADIUM HOUSE AND FIELD ACCESS ...... 6 STUDENT BUSES ...... 7 TAILGATING ...... 7 TICKET OFFICE ...... 8 TOBACCO and ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES ...... 8 UBER and TAXI SERVICE ...... 8
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ADA ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS The front entrance (south end of Goodman Stadium) is ADA Accessible.
The parking lot adjacent to Stabler Arena and Rauch Fieldhouse is designated for handicap parking. ADA accessible shuttle buses will make continuous loops between the handicap lot and the Stadium loops 90 minutes prior to kick-off. Buses will run through the game as necessary, and will not stop running following the game until all patrons have exited the Stadium.
ADA Seating is located in sections EB, EI, WB, and WI
ADDRESS Goodman Stadium 150 Goodman Drive Bethlehem, PA 18018 http://www.Lehighsports.com
ALCOHOL POLICY Alcohol is prohibited in Goodman Stadium.
ANIMALS Service animals and service animals in training are the only animals permitted in Goodman Stadium. All other animals are prohibited in Goodman Stadium.
ATM There is an ATM machine located in the southeast corner of Goodman Stadium.
BANDS AND CHEERLEADERS (VISITING TEAM) Uniformed cheerleaders and band members will be admitted without a ticket. Band and cheerleading groups should make arrangements with the Director for Sales and Marketing for the number of members that will be in attendance for seat assignments and for on-field performances.
Special groups such as a dance squad or pep band must make arrangements 48 hours prior to the game.
BAG CHECKS Patrons are encouraged to limit the number of items they bring into Goodman Stadium. All bags are subject to search prior to entering Goodman Stadium. Bags larger than 12” x 12” x 10” are not permitted with the exception of child care bags.
Food and beverages are not permitted to be brought into the Stadium
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CONCESSIONS Lehigh Dining Services has a variety of food concessions available on both the east and west sides of Goodman Stadium.
DRONES Lehigh University does not permit the use of drones on the Goodman Campus.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS In the event of an emergency, public address announcements will be made with instructions and the Event Staff will assist in directing patrons to appropriate actions.
ENTRANCES The entrance for all patrons is located at the south end of the Stadium. Tickets or a valid Lehigh ID are required to enter the stadium for Lehigh Football games.
The south gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
The north gates are only accessible to team personnel.
No tickets are required for entry into the Lehigh University Commencement Ceremony.
FAN ASSISTANCE INFORMATION A Fan Assistance Tent will be staffed through the first quarter.
FIRST AID An ambulance unit and EMS personnel are scheduled at all public events in Goodman Stadium. For Lehigh Football games the unit will be parked at the southwest corner of the Stadium.
Event Staff personnel located throughout the Stadium have radio contact with the crew should medical assistance need to go directly to any patron in need of assistance.
GRASS BANK SEATING Seating on the grass bank located at the south end of Goodman Stadium will be dependent on weather and ground conditions.
All balls kicked onto the bank after field goal or extra point attempts must be returned to one of the ushers located at the grass bank.
GROUP TICKET SALES Please contact the Athletics Ticket Office for information on group ticket sales.
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LOST AND FOUND All found items and claims of lost items will be at the Operations Office located in the southeast corner of Goodman Stadium.
To check if an item was turned in please call 610-758-2770.
MEDIA/PRESS All media and press pass requests should be made at least ten days in advance through the Lehigh University Sports Media Relations Office.
Any accommodations for radio or television coverage should also be made through the Sports Media Relations Office.
A post-game press conference will take place in the Stadium House immediately following the game. Visiting team players and head coach will be asked to participate.
MERCHANDISE The official online store of Lehigh University Athletics Merchandise is located at: http://www.lehighgear.com/
On game days the Lehigh University Bookstore will have Lehigh University and Lehigh University Athletics merchandise available in the southwest corner of the Stadium.
MULTIMEDIA Television: Lehigh University will televise locally most home games on Service Electric Cable TV
Web Broadcast: Lehigh University will stream all home games to the Patriot League Network. http://campusinsiders.com/network/patriot_league
Radio: ESPN Radio of the Lehigh Valley (1230 and 1320) will carry all radio broadcasts of home games.
PARKING All game day parking for spectators (visitors, parents, friends, alumni) is in the Stabler Arena Parking Lots. Spectator parking is not permitted in the Cundey Varsity House Parking Lot. Spectators must park in a legal parking space or in a designated area as directed by parking attendants. Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first serve basis. Patrons are not permitted to save spaces for future arrivals. No parking is permitted along Goodman Drive or on other roadways. All parking pass holders for reserved lot areas must display the appropriate parking permit at all times. Any illegally parked vehicles are subject to be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense. Please lock your vehicle. Lehigh University and Lehigh Athletics are not responsible for fire, theft, damage and/or loss of the vehicle or any contents.
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PROHIBITED ITEMS The following items will not be permitted in Goodman Stadium: Air Horns (and other noise makers), Alcohol, Animals (except service animals), beverage containers, coolers, drones, electronic cigarettes, tobacco, firearms or weapons of any kind, fireworks, food and beverage (with the exception of child care), laser pointers,
RE-ENTRY Re-entry is prohibited at Goodman Stadium.
Exceptions will be made for medical, child care, and other circumstances, and patrons should talk to front gate personnel prior to exiting Goodman Stadium to make arrangements for re-entry.
RESTROOMS There are Men’s and Women’s restrooms on the south end of Goodman Stadium for use prior to entry in the Stadium.
Inside the Stadium there are two sets of Men’s and Women’s restrooms under the east and west grandstands.
SIGNS Handheld signs in good taste are permitted in Goodman Stadium provided they do not interfere with another guests view.
Signs which are obscene, potentially offensive to others, or which will block views of other guests are prohibited in Goodman Stadium.
SPORTSMANSHIP Patriot League and Lehigh University policy states: “We ask that you join us, coaches, players, and officials in practicing good sportsmanship in supporting your teams and in your conduct toward players, coaches, officials, and other spectators. Unruly and disrespectful behavior will not be condoned. Please note that the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages and the use of tobacco products also are prohibited. Spectators are not allowed on the playing field at any time. “
Our Events Management staff has the responsibility to enforce this policy, and may choose to eject fans that do not comply.
STADIUM HOUSE AND FIELD ACCESS Players, coaches, cheerleaders (in uniform) and those who have a Lehigh Athletic Sideline pass will be permitted access to the Stadium House or to the bench areas.
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STUDENT BUSES Shuttle buses between the Packer and Goodman Campuses will be available to Lehigh University students beginning three hours prior to kickoff. The buses will make return trips beginning at halftime and run until all students have been returned to the Packer Campus.
TAILGATING The following is the Lehigh University tailgate policy for pre and/or post game gatherings: Parking lots and tailgate areas open two hours prior to kickoff. We recommend you arrive early to avoid delays. Tailgating is permitted only in areas where the flow of traffic is not obstructed and must comply with parking regulations. Please limit your tailgate to the area immediately behind your vehicle. Please do not set tables, chairs, or coolers in adjacent parking spaces. No tents or awnings may be erected in parking spaces or in such a manner as to impede the flow of traffic. All groups larger than 30 individuals must be registered at least 48 hours before game day by calling our Athletics Facilities and Events Office, 610-758-4460. The group will be given a location in a designated parking area to accommodate the large number in the group. Only small weighted tents may be erected in tailgating/parking lot areas. Larger tents that require staking must be rented from the University. To order a tent please call 610-758-4460. Alcoholic beverages are permitted in the parking areas. Consumption of alcohol by underage drinkers will not be tolerated. Beer kegs and/or excessive quantities of alcohol are not permitted. All student groups must register their tailgate with the Dean of Students Office by the Wednesday prior to the game. Student groups will be given a designated location in the North Parking Lot. Fans that do not enter Goodman Stadium at or before game time will be required to leave the Goodman Campus. Tailgates may resume for up to 1 ½ hours after the game ends. Please dispose of any trash, containers, and food items in the appropriate trash or recycling containers which are provided throughout the grounds. Please properly dispose of charcoal when cooled in dumpsters or trash containers. No fire pits or similar items with open fires are permitted in the parking lots.
GREEN TAILGATING TIPS Lehigh University Athletics promotes and supports sustainability efforts by the University and the Lehigh Valley Community. The following are tips on what you can do to be “Green” and Know what is recyclable: glass and plastic bottles, aluminum cans. Place recyclables and non-recyclable trash in the proper bins and do not comingle. Blue bins are for recycling and Black bins are for trash. Bring a reusable water bottle for tailgating. Ditch the disposable and pick up some reusable cups. The same is true for utensils, plates, and decorations. Buy tailgating supplies with recycled content, and in bulk. Buy local food: decrease food miles. Carpool to your tailgate Grill naturally. Barbecuing or grilling with natural products (chemical free charcoal) is more sustainable and better for the food.
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TICKET OFFICE Box Office (Game Days 90 minutes prior to kickoff through the first half): 610-758-4939
Box Office (10:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday): 610-7LU-GAME (610-758-4263)
Box Office Fax Number: 610-758-2141
Online Ticket Sales: http://lehighsports.com/sports/2013/6/4/GEN_0604131513.aspx
Email: [email protected]
TOBACCO AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES Tobacco products and electronic cigarettes are prohibited in Goodman Stadium. Smoking is permitted outside the perimeter of the Stadium. Patrons wishing to exit the Stadium to smoke should talk to front gate personnel for re-entry arrangements.
UBER AND TAXI SERVICE No Uber or Taxi vehicles will be permitted down Stadium Road to access Goodman Stadium. For any patrons utilizing these services, the patron should direct the driver to the Goodman Drive Traffic Circle.
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