Football Game Day Information

Football Game Day InformationFootball Game Day Information

Oct. 6, 2006

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  • GETTING TO THE STADIUM

    Nippert Stadium is located on UC's main campus in , and is conveniently accessed from numerous

    points in the city.

    FROM I-71 South (Columbus)

    • I-71 south to exit .

    • Stay on Taft approximately seven blocks to the intersection of .

    • Depending on your designated parking facility, turn right onto or continue straight.

    FROM I-75 North or South

    • Take exit . At the end of the ramp (stop light) turn left (east).

    • Cross over interstate and through . Hopple eventually becomes , the campus will appear on the right.

    FROM 50 ( and the East)

    • U.S. 50 to (Taft is one-way going west).

    • Stay on Taft to the intersection of .

    • Depending on your designated parking facility, turn right onto or continue straight.

    FROM I-74 ( and the West)

    • Take I-74 to I-75 south

    • Follow directions above from I-75.

    PARKING

    SEASON PASSES

    Many UC ticket holders elect to purchase parking on a season basis, which ensures the convenience of the same parking location for every game. Parking locations are assigned based on UCATS priority points. Reserved parking, for season passes, is available in all parking garages on the UC campus. Patrons coming to UC via I-75 may find it more convenient to park in the garages off (, Campus Green and ). Those arriving via I-71 may find parking more convenient in the Corry, Calhoun, CCM and garages, accessible from Calhoun and Jefferson streets. Parking passes are sold by the UC Athletics Ticket Office.

    GAMEDAY PARKING

    For those purchasing parking on the day of the game, Clifton Court, Calhoun and Campus Green garages, accessible from Martin Luther King Drive, sell gameday parking on a space available basis. Overflow parking is available at the Eden Garage, on just east of . The gameday parking fee is $7.

    DISABLED PARKING

    Parking for disabled patrons is available in CCM Garage. A state issued handicapped pass is required.

    ENTERING THE STADIUM

    ENTRY FROM THE NORTH AND WEST

    For patrons parking in the parking garages accessible from , there are two convenient entry points along the newly finished Mainstreet Project:

    • Gate located on -at the Northwest Corner of Nippert Stadium just past the Center

    Court Cafeteria.

    • Gate located on . (there is no field level access and patrons no longer have to walk around the Engineering complex).

    ENTRY FROM THE SOUTH AND EAST

    For patrons parking in the Corry, Calhoun and CCM garages and tailgating lots, there are three convenient entry points:

    • Gates located on either side of the (south or closed end of the stadium).

    • Gate located at and Sheakley Lawn.

    GENERAL WILL CALL

    General Will Call is located on the west concourse of Fifth Third Arena.

    TAILGATING ALTERNATIVES

    Join us at the Bearcats Kid's Zone located at Marge Schott Stadium before every Bearcat football game. Kids of all ages can enjoy inflatable games, music, giveaways, and visits from the UC Bearcat. The Kid's Zone will be available 2 1/2 hours prior to kickoff and can be accessed through the outfield fence adjacent

    to the East Concourse of Fifth Third Arena. Be sure to bring your youngest Bearcats fans to enjoy all the unique pre-game fun!

    Be a part of the official Bearcats pre-game party at "Cattitude at " before all Bearcats home football games. Starting 2 1/2 hours before every home game, this pre-game party on Sheakley Lawn is the perfect way to get yourself ready for the big game. Cattitude at offers food, drinks, music, promotions, tented seating and the UC Band, Dance Team and Cheerleaders to charge you up for kickoff. Everyone is there so come early for a high-energy Cattitude adjustment.

    NIPPERT STADIUM INFORMATION

    Alcohol: Beer may be purchased inside the stadium until the middle of the third quarter. Fans must be 21 to purchase beer and identification must be presented upon request. All other alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

    Bearcat Bands Concert: The bearcat Band will perform one hour prior to kickoff at Sheakley Lawn.

    First Aid: Emergency medical treatment is available at the First Aid Room, which is located on the East concourse (Pavilion side) behind Section 111. An ambulance will be available for medical assistance.

    Medical personnel are stationed on the east and west sides of the stadium.

    Gate Information: Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff.

    UC Student Entrance: UC students can enter through any gate but must have a UC student ID.

    Lost and Found: Items lost or found can be turned in or identified at the Information Office, which is located

    in room 329 of Fifth Third Arena, on Monday following the game. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may call 513-556-2170 for more information.

    Noisemakers: Artificial noisemakers, air horns and electronic instruments, etc. are not permitted in Nippert Stadium.

    Problems/Complaints: For any problems or complaints during a home game, locate your nearest usher who will contact the appropriate University personnel to resolve the matter.

    Restrooms: Restrooms are located throughout the stadium. Handicapped facilities are located on the East and West concourses.

    Souvenirs: Souvenir stands are located on the South concourse. Souvenirs can also be purchased in the Pride Shop located in the .

    Telephones: Pay telephones are located on the East and West concourses, near the restrooms.

    Tickets: All persons, excluding children three years of age and under who do not require a seat, must have a ticket for admission to the stadium.

    Patrons with Disabilities: Patrons with disabilities should contact the UC Athletics Ticket Office so that their needs may be attended to effectively. Parking for disabled patrons is in CCM garage, which is located at the end of . A state issued handicapped pass is required.

    Will Call:

    General Will Call: Will Call is located on the west concourse of Fifth Third Arena.

    Team Will Call: This includes will call ticket pickup for all players guests, coaches guests, dance/cheerleaders guests and visiting team guests. Player will call is located on the 3rd floor of the

    .