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WWW.LendingTreeBOWL.COM Table of contents Welcome to Mobile...... 3
Contact and important information...... 4
Tickets...... 5
Directions...... 6
Shuttle information...... 7
Downtown Parade Route...... 8
Map of Downtown Mobile...... 9
Lodging...... 10
Entertainment and Attractions...... 11
Dining...... 12
Bowl Week Schedule...... 13
Security and Bag Policies...... 15
Ladd-Peebles Stadium...... 16
Parents and Children...... 16
Guest With Disabilities...... 16
Parking and Tailgating Policies...... 17
Prohibited Items and Stadium Policies...... 19
2 Welcome to Mobile Welcome to a melting pot of people, flavors, cultures and traditions. Located on Mobile Bay, just a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, Mobile, Alabama is a city rich in history, tradition and culture. One of the oldest port cities in the United States, Mobile is distinguished from younger cities throughout the state by her rich Spanish, French, African and Creole heritage. History is reflected not only in the architecture of Mobile, but in the cuisine and cultural diversity.
Mobile’s weather is greatly influenced by the Gulf of Mexico. Summers in Mobile are consistently warm, but maximum temperatures are seldom high because of breezes from the Gulf waters. Winters are usually very mild. The city enjoys an annual average temperature of 67.5 degrees.
Along with great weather and rich heritage, you can also enjoy a wide range of activities when you visit Mobile. Whether you’re ready for a round of golf on one of our nationally rated courses, sight-seeing in historic downtown districts, or a day at the beach, Mobile has something for everyone.
Mobile is home to the official Mardi Gras in this Country, instituted in 1704, 62 years before New Orleans adopted the Celebration. Mobile is the Azalea Capital of the World, displaying more than 50 varieties.
Mobile is home to Jimmy Buffett, Hank Aaron and Winston Groom (to name just a few). Mobile hosts such national events as the LendingTree Bowl, Distinguished Young Woman, the Azalea Trail Run and the Senior Bowl.
3 Contact Information Lost and found 251-208-2500 Ladd-Peebles stadium- 251-208-2500 First Aid- Southeast corner and Northwest corner of the stadium Ticket questions 251-635-0011 Shuttles- refer to page 7
Transportation & emergency care:
Mobile Regional Airport 800-357-5373 www.iflymo.com
Pensacola International Airport 850-436-5000 www.flypenscalo.com
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport 1-866-4GPTBLX www.flygpt.com
Closest Hospital to Stadium: Springhill Memorial Hospital 3719 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL 36608 251-344-9630
4 Tickets
Ticket Prices: Sideline Seats: $45.00 (Reserved Seating) End Zone: $15.00 (General Admission) VISA, MasterCard and Discover Child Policy (ticket prices): Children 3 and under are free
Wheelchair and disabled seating is located in the south end zone, accessible through Gate 6. All tickets for fans with wheelchairs and/or disabilities should be purchased through the LendingTree Bowl ticket office 251-635-0011 or online or from the schools.
Fans are strongly encouraged to obtain tickets through their teams Athletic Department as there are several benefits for the University and the fans. Purchasing your tickets through the University ticket office benefits the Athletic Program in a number of ways. It not only helps offset bowl expenses, but it also helps to establish a tradition of being well represented at the bowl game.
No refunds, all sales final Buy tickets online at www.lendingtreebowl.com/tickets or contact the LendingTree Bowl at (251) 635-0011 to purchase.
Team Information Home Team: Miami University Visiting Team: Louisiana West Sideline East Sideline
5 STADIUM DIRECTIONS Take I-10 to Michigan Avenue (Exit 23). Go north on Michigan Avenue approximately 3 miles to Virginia Street (first traffic light beyond railroad tracks). Turn left on Virginia Street. Ladd-Peebles Stadium will be down the street on your left.
6 Shuttle Information
SATURDAY, JAN. 4, 2020 MONDAY, JAN. 6, 2020 This is Alabama Mardi Gras Parade LendingTree Bowl
Cost: $5.00 per person (round-trip) Cost: $5 per person (round trip)
MALL SHUTTLE (See map) *MALL SHUTTLE (See map) Pick Up Location: *Springdale Mall (ADA Pick Up Location: Springdale Mall (ADA assisted location) assisted location) Drop Off Location: Corner of Water St. and Pick Up Times: 2 pm – 5:30 pm (every 30 Government St. minutes) Pick Up Times: 4 pm, 5 pm, and 6 pm Drop Off Location: Ladd-Peebles Stadium Return Times: 8 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm (Return shuttles will pick up at corner of BELTLINE HOTEL SHUTTLE Water and Gov’t and drop off at the mall) Pick Up Times: 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm Stop 1: Mobile Marriott Stop 2: Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn & Suites Drop Off Location: Ladd-Peebles Stadium
DOWNTOWN HOTEL SHUTTLE Pick Up Times: 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm Stop 1: Malaga Inn (ADA assisted location at corner of Government and Claiborne) Stop 2: Royal Street (between Renaissance Riverview Plaza & Battlehouse Hotel) Drop Off: Ladd-Peebles Stadium
ALL RETURN SHUTTLES WILL RUN FOR 1 HOUR AFTER BOWL GAME.
7 Downtown Parade Route
8 9 Lodging
The Admiral Hotel Holiday Inn Mobile Airport Residence Inn & Suites 251 Government Street 3630 Springhill Memorial Dr. 950 W. I-65 Service Rd. S. Mobile, AL 36602 Mobile, AL 36609 Mobile, Al 36609 800-445-8667 251-344-7446 251-304-0570
Ashbury Hotel & Suites Holiday Inn Mobile Riverview Plaza 600 W. I-65 Service Rd. West 1-10 64 S. Water St. Mobile, AL 36608 5465 Highway 90 W. Mobile, AL 36602 251-344-8030 Mobile, AL 36619 251-438-4000 251-666-5600 Courtyard by Marriott The House Renaissance 1000 W. I-65 Service Rd. S. Homewood Suites Mobile Hotel & Spa Mobile, AL 36609 530 Providence Park Dr. E. 26 North Royal Street 251-344-5200 Mobile, AL 36695 Mobile, AL 36602 251-634-8664 251-338-2000 Fairfield Inn 950A W. I-65 Service Rd. S. La Quinta Inn and Suites Towneplace Suites Mobile, AL 36609 816 W. I-65 Service Rd. S. 1075 Montlimar Dr. 251-316-0029 Mobile, AL 36609 Mobile, Al 36609 251-343-4051 251-345-9588 Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile – Downtown Historic La Quinta Inn and Suites Wind Creek Hotel District 5170 Motel Ct. 303 Poarch Rd. 62 S. Royal St. Mobile, AL 36619 Atmore, AL. 36502 Mobile, AL 36602 251-343-4051 1-866-946-3360 251-436-8787 Malaga Inn Wingate by Windham Hampton Inn & Suites 359 Church St. 516 Springhill Plaza Ct. Mobile Airport Mobile, AL 36602 Mobile, AL 36608 525 Providence Park Dr. 251-438-4701 251-441-1979 Mobile, AL 36695 251-776-5866 Mobile Marriott Wingate by Windham 3101 Airport Blvd. 5190 Motel Ct. Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile, AL 36606 Mobile, Al 36619 Mobile I-65 AT Airport Blvd 251-476-6400 251-661-9099 1028 W. I-65 Service Rd. S. Mobile, AL 36609 Quality Inn and Suites 251-370-1614 150 W I-65 Service Road Mobile, AL 36608 251-343-4949
10 Entertainment and Attractions
Azalea City Golf Course GulfQuest Maritime Oakleigh House Museum 1000 Gailiard Drive Museum 300 Oakleign Place (251) 208-5150 155 S Water St. (251) 423-1281 (251)436-8901 RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Shoppes at Bel Air Grove 3299 Bel-Air Mall Mobile Bay Convention and 7000 Magnolia Grove (251) 478-1893 Visitor’s Bureau Parkway www.mobile.org (251) 645-0075 Bellingrath Gardens & Home (800) 566-2453 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Springhill Golf Course Road Mobile Richards DAR House 4000 Dauphin Street (251) 973-2217 Museum (251) 380-4655 24-Hour Information 256 North Joachim Street (251) 973-2365 (251) 208-7320 USS Alabama Battleship Commission Conde Charlotte Museum Mobile Greyhound Park 2703 Battleship Parkway House 7101 Old Pascagoula Road (251) 433-2703 104 Theater Street (251) 653-5000 (251) 432-4722 Wind Creek Entertainment Mobile Museum of Art Bowling Alley at Wind Creek Exploreum Gulf Coast 4850 Museum Drive Arcade at Wind Creek Museum (251) 208-5200 Wind Creek Cinema 65 Government Street Amphitheater at Wind Creek (251) 208-6873 Mobile Carnival Museum Wind Creek Gold-Country 355 Government Street Club of Brewton Fort Conde (251) 432-3324 Wind Creek Spa 150 South Royal Street (251) 208-7304 History Museum of Mobile 303 Poarch Road 111 South Royal Street Atmore, AL Gulf Coast Ducks (251) 208-7569 (251) 366-8007 or 150 S. Royal Street 1 (866) WIND360 (251) 802-8687
11 Dining
Bluegill Restaurant Wind Creek Hotel Godfather’s Pizza 3775 Battleship Parkway Fire Steakhouse 5015 Moffett Road (251) 625-1998 303 Poarch Road (251) 342-1990 (251) 368-8007 or Felix’s Fish Camp 1(866) WIND360 Wintzell’s Oyster House 1530 Battleship Parkway 605 Dauphin Street (251) 626-6710 Taste (251) 432-4605 303 Poarch Road 6700 Airport Boulevard Flour Girls Bakery (251) 368-8007 or (251) 341-1111 809 Hillcrest Road 1(866) WIND360 (251) 634-2285 Foosackly’s Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2250 Airport Boulevard Mellow Mushroom 2058 Airport Boulevard at (251) 479-2922 5560 Old Shell Road Glenwood 7641 Airport Boulevard (251) 380-1500 (251) 476-4605 (251) 607-7667 3249 Dauphin Street Olive Garden (251) 479-2000 3701 Airport Boulevard 310 University Boulevard (251) 343-0467 (251) 343-0047
12 Bowl Week Schedule January 2 LTB Press Conference 3:30 p.m., Mobile Downtown Airport A welcoming press conference for the teams of the 2019 LendingTree Bowl
LTB Team Bowling Challenge 7:00 p.m., Eastern Shore Lanes Players from both teams will compete in the LTB Bowling Championship. The challenge boasts a record 15 of 20 years the team that wins bowling wins the bowl… in addition, players can enjoy all that Eastern Shore has to offer with laser tag, billiards, breakout rooms and more…
January 3 LTB players’ hospital visit 10:00 a.m., USA’s Children’s and Women’s Hospital The children at the University of South Alabama’s Children’s and Women’s Hospital receive a special surprise as players and coaches from both teams participating in the LendingTree Bowl will visit the children and present gifts.
LTB Team Reception Party 7:00 p.m., Team Hotels The teams and invited guests are welcomed with a party filled with fun and southern hospitality. The party features southern treats, games, live entertainment and even barbers on hand to have our guests rolling into bowl week in style.
January 4 Wintzell’s Wives Day out 9:00 a.m., Downtown Mobile The wives of the coaching staff and administration will show off their artistic skills with this fun day of painting followed by lunch at Mobile’s own Wintzell’s Oyster House.
LTB Player Service Project 9:00 a.m. Players from both participating football teams head out to service projects across the city. Players will help with renovations to wounded veterans homes as well as other projects through Habitat for Humanity. Players will also head to St. Mary's home where they will help with improvement projects for the home as well as participate in activities with the children of St. Mary's. The player’s day will conclude with lunch provided by Chick-fil-A
13 Greer’s/This is Alabama Mardi Gras Parade 6:30 p.m., Downtown Mobile The skies of downtown Mobile will be filled with beads, moon pies and more as the LendingTree Bowl Presents Mobile’s largest Mardi Gras Parade with floats from 20 mystical societies. In addition, local high school marching bands and the bowl teams’ bands and cheerleaders will perform. A huge crowd is expected to pack the streets for the first parade of the Mardi Gras season.
January 5 Battleship USS Alabama Team Luncheon & Tour 11:00 a.m., (MAC) 12:30 (SBC) Each participating football team, traveling party and invited guests will enjoy a lunch and a tour of the famous World War II battleship USS Alabama
Official Press Conference 12:00 p.m., USS ALABAMA The official press conference of the 21st annual LendingTree Bowl game
This is Alabama Pep Rally 6:30 p.m., Downtown Mobile Both participating institutions will hold their official pep rallies outside of each team party venue in downtown Mobile. The pep rallies will feature performances by each Bowl team marching band and cheerleaders. This event is free and open to the public.
This is Alabama Street Party 7:00 p.m., Downtown Mobile The party starts in downtown Mobile with team headquarters at Cedar Street Social Club and O’Daly’s Irish Pub. The evening promises music and fun. The party continues inside each venue after the pep rallies. This event is free and open to the public.
January 6 LendingTree Bowl 6:30 p.m., Ladd-Peebles Stadium A national television audience will tune into ESPN for the 21st annual LendingTree Bowl. The LendingTree Bowl has built a reputation of fielding some of the most competitive and exciting games of the Bowl season
Post Game Awards Ceremony The night concludes with the post game awards ceremony on stage center field of Ladd Peebles Stadium. For more information about bowl week events, visit www.lendingtreebowl.com.
14 Security and Bag Policies BAG POLICY In compliance with Ladd-Peebles Stadium Bag Policy, the BOWL prohibits all bags, backpacks and other carriers from being brought into the stadium with the following exceptions: • BOWL-approved clear plastic bags (12" X 6" X 12") • One-gallon clear plastic re-sealable bags • Small clutch bag (4.5" X 6.5") All approved bags are subject to inspection upon entry and are subject to additional inspections within the stadium. Guests with oversized bags must return their bags to their vehicle.
15 Ladd-Peebles Stadium ATMs are located on the concourse Guests with Disabilities There are handicapped parking spaces available near the stadium along the west and south sides of the stadium lot. Special handicapped parking sticker required. Will enter through gate 6-W on the south side of the stadium. There is a ramp to the bleachers on the south side. Service Animals are allowed
For Parents and Children Children 3 and under will not need a ticket. There are no baby changing stations There are no family restrooms. Formula and milk are allowed but they must be in a clear container or commercial brand unopened. Diaper Bags must follow clear bag policy
Food/ Beverage There are concession stands on the concourse level and Endzone corners.
First Aid First Aid is located in the southeast corner and northwest corner of the stadiums.
16 Parking and Tailgating Policies Game Day parking fees and where to purchase General parking for all fans begins at Ladd Peebles Stadium at 2:00 p.m. (subject to change) at a cost of $20.00 per vehicle.
RV Parking rules and location RVs and motor-home parking is $50.00 per day. Please call Ladd-Peebles stadium at 251-208-2500 to obtain RV parking passes.
Parking Policies for Automobiles and Motorcycles • Parking lots are designated by pass, color and lot number. Guests are encouraged to adhere to posted signs and instructions from event personnel. • All guests must be in possession of a valid event ticket, pass, or credential to park in a designated parking lot. • Parking spaces are not pre-assigned. Ladd-Peebles Stadium guests who arrive within the first hour of the parking lots being open will be allowed to park freely within the designated lot. Those arriving thereafter will be directed to open spots by lot personnel. A limited number of spaces may be sold the day of the event on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reserving spaces is NOT permitted. • The parking pass allows for one space per vehicle only, and will be limited to vehicles measuring less than 17’ in length and 8’ in width. • Vehicles measuring more than 17’ in length and/or 8’ in width are required to park in the designated oversized vehicle/RV parking area (if space allows). • Refunds will not be made for lost, stolen, or unused parking passes. • Unauthorized vehicles or vehicles failing to park in the designated areas will be towed and stored at the owner’s expense. • Each parking space must be used for vehicle parking only. Spaces may not be used for tailgating. • Glass containers are not permitted in ANY lot. • Self-contained campers must park in the designated oversized vehicle/RV parking area. • The stadium manager or its agents shall not be responsible for fire, theft, damage or loss to vehicles or any other article left in stadium-affiliated parking lots. • Event parking lots are subject to closure without notice.
17 Tailgating Tailgating is defined as the use of any item (including tables, chairs, free-standing canopies or umbrellas, awnings attached to recreational vehicles, coolers, barbeques, grills, games, generators, televisions, sound systems, food or drink, food or drink preparation or serving equipment, or other items as identified by the City Manager or designee) for the purpose of an outdoor gathering by one or more people prior to, during or after a scheduled stadium event. • Tailgating will cease after kickoff. • All guests must be in possession of a valid game ticket or credential. • Amplified sound is prohibited. • Tailgating cannot impede vehicle or foot traffic. • Tailgating is limited to the area directly in front of or behind your vehicle only. • Empty spaces may not be reserved or used for the purpose of tailgating. • Tents or canopies exceeding an 8' X 8' footprint are not permitted. • Appropriate receptacles must be used for the disposal of hot coals. • All Guest Code of Conduct and parking policies are in effect.
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2980 Springhill Avenue 10835 Dauphin Island Parkway (251) 471-5771 Theodore AL, (251) 432-4104 670 South Broad Street (251) 438-6932 10120 Grand Bay-Wilmer Road Grand Bay, AL 851 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602 (251) 865-6330 (251) 432-0100
Lyft/Uber Drop off Front lane closest to Virginia street in front of Ladd-Peeples Stadium.
18 PROHIBITED ITEMS All individuals and their belongings are subject to search. The following information is subject to change without notice. Fans with medical bags or items that they must carry with them must be inspected. Please arrive earlier to avoid last-minute gate pressure.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PERMITTED IN THE STADIUM
• Bags that comply with the Bag Policy (see • Food and fruit (must be cut into pieces) Bag Policy on page 15) • Reusable, transparent water bottles (no • Binoculars shorter than six inches (case alcohol, less than 24 ounces) prohibited) • Seat cushions • Blankets • Sunscreen & hand-powered misters • Cameras with three inch lenses or shorter • Umbrellas (no obstruction of other fans (no lights, tripods, selfie sticks or view) monopods) • Diaper bags accompanying a child • Flags smaller than 2’ X 3’ (no poles)
THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED IN THE STADIUM • Aerosol cans • Klaxons, bullhorns, whistles or any other • Alcoholic beverages noisemakers • Bags that violate the Bag Policy (see Bag • Laptops and laptop bags Policy on pages …) • Laser pointers of any type • Cameras with lenses larger than three • Offensive clothing inches (lights, tripods, selfie sticks and • Plastic bottles larger than 24 ounces monopods are also prohibited) • Projectiles (footballs, Frisbees, etc.) • Cans and glass bottles • Selfie sticks • Drugs, drug paraphernalia, marijuana and • Signs, banners or poles marijuana products • UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) • Coolers (including soft-sided coolers) • Firearms or weapons of any kind • Glow sticks, light-up costumes, light-up (including silverware) signs, battery packs • Strollers
19 SMOKING POLICY As per the city of Mobile statute, Ladd-Peebles Stadium is a non-smoking facility. Smoking anywhere within stadium, or on the stadium grounds is prohibited. Anyone possessing PROHIBITED items will be asked to return them to their cars or dispose of them in the garbage cans provided at the gate.
ALOCHOL POLICY Alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the stadium but cannot be brought into the stadium. Any attempt to bring alcohol into the stadium will be considered a violation of the Code of Conduct and may result in the guest being ejected or ticket being revoked. Alcohol is permitted for tailgating as long as it’s not in a glass bottle.
CODE OF CONDUCT AND VIOLATIONS RESPONSE PROTOCOL Ladd-Peebles Stadium is dedicated to providing a high-quality entertainment experience. Guests, who interfere with play, use foul language, make obscene gestures, smoke, or appear to be impaired; may be ejected. Ladd-Peebles Stadium has adopted an escalating scale of enforcement for Guest Code of Conduct violations. The purpose of this policy is to help ensure that all Ladd-Peebles Stadium guests enjoy a positive game day experience.
ENTERING THE PLAYING FIELD Guests are reminded that attempting to enter or access the playing field without the proper credentials will be considered trespassing, which is grounds for immediate ejection and arrest.
LOST AND FOUND Lost items may be reclaimed at the stadium office during regular business hours. The phone number is 251-208-2500. Any items found during the game will be taken to the Stadium Office located on ground level on the West Side of the facility.
RE-ENTERY POLICY Re-entry is not permitted at Ladd-Peebles Stadium for the LendingTree Bowl game. In case of emergency, guests can contact the ticket taker and/or security supervisor at the nearest gate.
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