University of Delaware Athletics
Blue Hens Host Delaware State in Battle for First State Cup in 2014 Home Opener
9/2/2014 1:06:00 PM | Football
GAMEDAY CENTRAL
Saturday, Sept. 6
#rv Delaware (0-1, 0-0 CAA) vs. Delaware State (0-1, 0-0 CAA)
Delaware Day / Youth Cheer Day
GENERAL GAME INFO
When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 @ 6 p.m.
Where: Newark, Del.
Facility: Tubby Raymond Field @ Delaware Stadium
Tickets: $42/$30/$20
Promotions: Delaware Day / Youth Cheer Day
Gameday Sponsor: M&T Bank
TV: None
Radio: 94.7FM WDSD / 91.3 WVUD
Live Web Streaming: www.bluehens.com
Live Stats: www.bluehens.com
Game Notes: www.bluehens.com
Honorary Game Captain: Ray Holcomb
Team Game Captain: TBA
Delaware Flag Carrier: TBA
U.S. Flag Carrier: TBA
Gameday Happenings – Delaware vs. Delaware State
Traffic & Parking: Season and single game parking lots open 4 hours prior to kickoff. Single game parking is available for $15. Season passes must be displayed at all times. Please review the NEW entrances and traffic flow patterns prior to arrival to avoid delays:
· Gate A – Entrance off of Rt.896/S. College Ave. (North Bound ONLY) for Gold VIP, Gold Road, Gold Legends and Gold Champions ONLY
· Gate B – Entrance off of Rt.896/S. College Ave. (North Bound ONLY) for Blue VIP, Blue Road, Blue Legends, Blue Champion and Gold Handicapped Reserved ONLY
· Gate C – Entrance off of Rt.896/S. College Ave. (North Bound ONLY) for Blue Hen parking permits
· Gate D – Entrance off of Rt.896/S. College Ave. (North and South Bound) Single game parking for the Ice Arena Lot, Townsend Hall and Pool Grass Lot
· Gate E – Will be closed this year to football gameday parking
· Gate F – Entrance off Route 4 (West Bound ONLY) for The Nest, All-Stars, All-American VIP and Victory VIP parking permits, ADA single gameday parking – No other Single Game access permitted.
The Blue Hens thank you in advance for helping us be good neighbors to the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, along with the STAR Campus, by acknowledging and following direction given by all parking lot attendants and signage.
UD Athletic Ticket Office Opens at Delaware Stadium Main Gate: Saturday, 2 p.m.
Gates Open at Delaware Stadium: Saturday, 4 p.m.
Team Walk: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Join us to greet members of the Blue Hens Football squad during pre-game as they march down Stadium Drive escorted by the Delaware Marching Band, Cheerleaders, and Spirit Groups to the locker room. The walk will begin approximately two and a half hours before kick-off each game in front of the Delaware Field House.
Newark Toyota World Fan Zone: Saturday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adjacent to Bob Carpenter Center and Hospitality Village
Family-friendly fun zone featuring the crowd favorite BIG PACKAGE BAND from Wilmington, DE. They will be on the Newark Toyota World Stage for all to enjoy this Saturday. The Fan Zone is full of good times with inflatables and interactives, including the UDairy Creamery Moo Mobile on-site during pregame selling the Blue Hens' favorite ice cream!
Gameday Sponsor Giveaway: M&T Bank car magnets will be distributed throughout the gameday parking lots by M&T Bank employees in addition to the east and west gates of Delaware Stadium during pregame. Magnets are limited and subject to availability.
Light-Up the Stadium! The first 5,000 fans in attendance (west, east, southwest and NEZ gates) will receive a light-up UD bead medallion for Delaware Day.
Season Ticket Holder Giveaway – All football season ticket holders are invited to visit the main Guest Relations kiosk inside Delaware Stadium near the west main gate entrance and show your Season Ticket Holder Benefits card to receive a complimentary football key fob schedule item for your use this season.
Guest Relations: A Guest Relations kiosk is located outside the west side of Delaware Stadium beginning two hours pre-game through kick-off. The main Guest Relations kiosk is located directly inside the West Entrance of Delaware Stadium and is open two hours prior to kick-off through the conclusion of the game. Lost and found items, the lost parents program and emergency re-entry along with other general fan inquiries are all handled at the main kiosk inside the stadium.
UD Student Entrance: UD students should enter through the southwest corner of the stadium. No ticket is needed, only a valid UD ID. One admission per eligible student. Gameday Express Buses will run pre-game through kick-off from the following locations: Rodney/Dickinson, Laird, Smith and Perkins Student Center.
Hospitality Village (located at corner of 896 and route 4 in front of The BOB): UD President's Office, Delaware State University, and Delaware Basketball.
Concessions Specials: Season ticket holders are encouraged to show their Season Ticket Holder Benefits Card at concession stand locations for an exclusive 10% discount on their purchase (excludes Grotto Pizza, Chick-fil-A and alcohol sales).
Craft Beers of Delaware: The Blue Hens Club members, Delaware Diamonds Society members, and Premium Box Seat Ticket Holders are invited to two in-stadium locations offering the purchase of Delaware brewed beers. Guests must be 21 and older and sales will conclude at the start of the 4th quarter. Sales are located in the northwest corner of the Stadium as well as the southeast corner of the Stadium.
Visiting Team Guests: Guests whose names have been left on a pass list from the visiting school and/or who need to pick up tickets purchased directly through the visiting school, should do so at the East Box Office on the East side of Delaware Stadium.
UD Player Guests/HS Coaches/Non-Football Recruits/Spirit Guests: Should enter through the pass gate on the west side of Delaware Stadium adjacent to the Delaware Stadium Box Office
UD Football Recruits: Should enter through the main entrance of the Bob Carpenter Center and meet designated staff on the 2nd floor of the building immediately at the top of the stairs.
Other Notes:
Pregame In-Stadium:
Logistics of the Game presented by UPS
Coin Toss presented by Army National Guard
Halftime In-Stadium:
Youth Cheer Day on-field performance followed by performances from the University of Delaware and Delaware State University Marching Bands.
Postgame In-Stadium:
After singing the alma mater with the football team, remain in the stands for the postgame band show featuring both the University of Delaware & Delaware State Marching Bands.
Seatback Rentals:
Seatback rentals may be purchased on gameday immediately inside the East and West main entrances. They are $6 per seat and are cash only on gameday.
Tobacco Free Policy: Effective 8/1/14 the University of Delaware has implemented a tobacco-free policy applicable to all members of the University community. The new policy prohibits the use of all tobacco products, (smoking, snuff & the emerging e-cigarettes) on University property to ensure a “Tobacco-Free UD.” For details, click here.
Stadium Policies: Patrons are permitted to bring in one unopened bottle of water per guest. In order to ensure the safety of our guests, all bags will be checked as patrons enter the facility. Please plan accordingly as long lines may exist. Delaware Stadium has a No Re-Entry policy. Patrons experiencing an emergency or who must exit for medical reasons may go to the main Guest Relations kiosk inside the Stadium on the West side for assistance. For a full list of stadium policies, click here.
For the comfort and safety of all, the following items are not permitted in Delaware Stadium:
• Noise Makers
• Bottles/Cans
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Backpacks
• Footballs
• Coolers/Ice Chests/Thermoses
• Open Containers
• Large bags
• Umbrellas
• Outside food or drink
• Video Cameras
• Weapons/Firearms
• Animals
• Banners/Signs
• Strollers
• Sporting Equipment
UD reserves the right to inspect and remove any packages and containers. All persons are subject to search, which includes clothing, jackets, bags and purses. The stadium will not be responsible for items left at any of the entry gates. Fans should return restricted articles to their vehicle.
Tailgating: Patrons may tailgate beginning 4 hours prior to kick-off and may resume postgame for up to two hours after the conclusion of the game. Tailgates must be limited to the immediate space behind the patron's vehicle and driveways must be kept clear at all times. For information on Blue Hens Hospitality packages, call 302-831-2257.
OTHER EVENT INFORMATION
Delaware Diamonds Entrance: South West Corner or West Main Gates – Single gate to the far left
Bob Carpenter Club Entrance: Main entrance to Bob Carpenter Center (open 90 minutes prior to kickoff)
First Aid Station: Visit the Guest Relations kiosk inside the West Main Gates
Guest Relations Kiosks: Outside DE Stadium West Side (Pregame), Inside west main gate (In-game)
Specialty Foods:
Grotto Pizza – under section C on the west concourse and in the northeast corner concession booth
Chick-fil-A – under section B on the west concourse
Fryer Trailer – northwest corner (French Fries and Chicken Fingers)
Botto's Italian Sausage – under section C on the west concourse and in the northeast corner concession booth
Hot Dog Cart – NEW! In the southeast corner with a variety of toppings & beverages
Vegetarian Options – NEW! In the northwest corner (salads, sandwiches, wraps, & fruit cups)
Guest Code of Conduct
As part of the Guest Code of Conduct, the following will not be permitted:
• Foul or abusive language or gestures
• Intoxication or other signs of impairment related to alcohol consumption
• Fighting, taunting, or threatening remarks or gestures
• Sitting in a location other than the Guest's ticketed seat
• Displays of affection not appropriate in a public setting
• Obscene or indecent clothing
• Any disruption to the progress of the event by Guests' actions
