University of Delaware Athletics
Blue Hens Welcome #14/11 James Madison On Senior Day
11/9/2015 1:49:00 PM | Football
Saturday, Nov. 14
Delaware (3-6, 2-4 CAA) vs. #14/11 James Madison (7-2, 4-2 CAA)
GENERAL GAME INFO
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 @ 3:35 p.m.
Where: Newark, Del.
Opponent: James Madison
Facility: Tubby Raymond Field @ Delaware Stadium
Tickets: $42/$30/$20/$15
To purchase single game tickets, click here
Promotions: Be A HERO, Youth Cheer Day
Gameday Sponsor: IBEW
TV: Comcast SportsNet
Radio: 94.7FM WDSD / 91.3 WVUD
Live Web Streaming & Live Stats: www.bluehens.com
Live Gameday Updates: @UDBlueHens
Game Notes: www.bluehens.com
Honorary Game Captain: Courtney Batts (Delaware '98)
Team Game Captains: TBA
Delaware Flag Carrier: TBA
U.S. Flag Carrier: TBA
GAMEDAY UPDATES – Delaware vs. James Madison
Traffic & Parking: Season and single game parking lots open at 11:30 a.m. for you to enjoy tailgating with your fellow Blue Hens. Single game parking is available for $15. Please review the entrances and traffic flow patterns prior to arrival to avoid delays:
- Entrance A – Entrance off of Rt.896/S. College Ave. (North Bound ONLY) for Gold VIP, Gold Road, Gold Legends and Gold Champions ONLY.
- Entrance 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.
- Entrance C – Entrance off of Rt.896/S. College Ave. (North Bound ONLY) for Blue Hen parking permits.
- Entrance D – Entrance off of Rt.896/S. College Ave. (North Bound ONLY) Single game parking for the Ice Arena Lot, Townsend Hall, and Pool Grass Lot.
- Entrance E – Will be closed this year to football gameday parking.
- Entrance 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.
- Entrance G – Entrance off Route 4 (West Bound ONLY) for Woods Grass Lot.
- NEW! Entrance S – Entrance off Route 896 (South Bound ONLY) for STAR South Lot.
For a gameday parking map, click here. 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.
Delaware Stadium Box Office Opens (West Main Gate): 11:30 a.m. We strongly recommend arriving early in order to avoid long lines just before kickoff.
Delaware Stadium Gates Open: 1:30 p.m.
Team Walk (Beginning at 1 p.m.): Join us to greet members of the Blue Hens Football squad during pregame as they march down Stadium Drive escorted by the Delaware Marching Band and Spirit Groups to the locker room. The walk will begin approximately two and a half hours before kick-off each game at the beginning of Stadium Drive.
Anchor Buick GMC Fan Zone: Open 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Adjacent to The BOB and Hospitality Village
The family-friendly fan zone is full of good times with music from DJ Andrew Hugh, inflatables, face painting, interactives, and more including the UDairy Creamery Moo Mobile.
Pregame Giveaway: Fans come check out the Chevy Vehicle Displays located in front of the west main gate of Delaware Stadium next to the 94.7 FM WDSD Pregame Tent. Chevy will be handing out Blue Hens Drawstring Bags on a first-come, first-served basis. Bags are limited and subject to availability.
Be A HERO Day: A very special welcome to all elementary school students that committed to taking the Be A HERO (Hens Encouraging Respect to Others) challenge and committing at least 6 acts of kindness to promote positive behavior. Be in your seats early to see them show off their Positive Power on-field during pregame. For program details, visit www.BlueHens.com/BeAHero.
Salute to the Scouts: Check-in for the Salute to Scouts will take place in the Bob Carpenter Center West Gym starting at 12 p.m. STEM activities will begin at 12:30 p.m. followed by the Scout Parade around Delaware Stadium at approximately 2 p.m.
Season Ticket Member Benefits: UD Football season ticket members are able to show their Benefit Card received with their season ticket package at the UD Bookstore Campus Shop location in the stadium to receive a 10% discount. Also, if you renewed your season tickets by the Early Hen Renewal Deadline this past spring, be sure to bring your issued Blue Hens Bucks for redemption at the stadium on gameday.
Blue Hens Hospitality Village (located at corner of Routes 896 & 4 in front of The BOB): University of Delaware Admissions and IBEW.
Student Giveaway: 1,000 blue Cockpit long-sleeved t-shirts will be distributed exclusively to the first UD Students in attendance with wristbands for the SEZ student section. Shirts are subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
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 pregame until kick-off from the following locations: Christiana Commons, Gore, & Perkins Student Center.
Group Sales & Experiences: Group sales ticket holders can pick up their gifts at the main Guest Relations kiosk directly inside the West Gate Entrance of the stadium. Fans participating in Group Experiences should check-in at this same Guest Relations location.
Guest Relations: 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, group sales & group experience questions, and emergency re-entry along with other general fan inquiries are all handled at the main kiosk inside the stadium. There will be an additional Guest Relations kiosk located directly outside the West Entrance that will open four hours prior to kickoff through kickoff for general questions.
Delaware Beer Gardens: The Blue Hens Club members, Delaware Diamonds Society members, and Premium Box Seat Ticket Members 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: 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 and meet designated staff in the main lobby.
Other Notes:
Pregame In-Stadium:
Starting Lineups presented by Anchor Buick GMC
Delaware Football Senior Recognition
National Anthem Presentation of Colors by Cub Scout Pack 959
Be A HERO Participant On-Field Recognition
People's Plaza Fan of the Game
IBEW Gameday Sponsor Presentation
Logistics of the Game presented by UPS
Coin Toss presented by Army National Guard
Halftime In-Stadium:
Youth Cheer Day on-field performance featuring almost 150 kids followed by the UD Marching Band Halftime Show.
Postgame In-Stadium:
After singing the alma mater with the football team, remain in the stands for the postgame show featuring the UD Marching Band.
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: The University of Delaware is a Tobacco-Free Campus applicable to all members of the University community. The use of all tobacco products, (smoking, snuff & the emerging e-cigarettes) on University property is prohibited 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 302-831-8592.
OTHER EVENT INFORMATION
Delaware Diamonds Entrance: Southwest Corner or West Gate (Single gate to the far left)
Bob Carpenter Club Entrance: Main entrance to The BOB (open 90 minutes prior to kickoff)
First Aid Station: Visit the Guest Relations kiosk inside the West Main Gates
Guest Relations Kiosk: Inside west main gate (In-game); outside west main gate (Pregame)
Specialty Foods:
Pregame Smoker Special: Virginia's golden barbecued wings. The Smoker is located outside the stadium main entrance and is open beginning 4 hours prior to kick-off until the start of the game.
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, under section L on the east concourse, & in the northeast corner concession booth
UDairy Ice Cream, Smoked sandwiches, cheesesteaks and other fare are located throughout the stadium. Hot chocolate and coffee are available at all stands.
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
