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Stadium Game Day Information
E.J. WHITMIRE STADIUM POLICIES AND INFORMATION WESTERN CAROLINA CODE OF FAN CONDUCT
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
Outside alcohol and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in E.J. Whitmire Stadium. Also, containers and/or coolers are also prohibited in the stadium. Alcoholic beverages will be sold within Whitmire
Stadium with two points of sale on either side of the stadium
and one point of sale on Paws Porch. Must be 21 years of age and present valid ID at the time of purchase and may only purchase one (1) alcoholic beverage per valid ID with the ID holder present at the time of transaction. Sales will begin when gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff and close at the end of the third quarter.
GAME TIMES:
All game times are subject to change. WCU will publicize any game time changes through its social media channels (@catamounts) and website, CatamountSports.com. Ticket refunds will not be made available because of a change in kickoff times. It is the policy of Western Carolina University that all fans at athletic sporting events must maintain the highest degree of credibility and decorum possible. All fans must make every attempt to conduct themselves in a manner as not to embarrass the institutions by their actions.
Behavior by fans that does not meet this standard and which has the potential of harming the reputation of the institution or any of its units is prohibited.
Good sportsmanship must be an integral part of every sport sponsored by WCU. The ethical environment of the university must assert and reflect primacy of human dignity, must encourage growth and achievement, and must insist on respect in all interpersonal relations.
WCU students and fans must be held accountable for their use of profane and vulgar language, banners, posters, signs, flags, treatment of opponents, and treatment of officials. In respect to NCAA policies, WCU is held accountable for the actions of its fans.
UMBRELLAS:
Umbrellas are not permitted in the seating area of Whitmire Stadium. No umbrella will be allowed through the stadium gates.
ARTIFICIAL NOISEMAKERS:
Unapproved and unsanctioned artificial noisemakers (air horns, cowbells, etc.) are not permitted in E.J. Whitmire Stadium as per Southern Conference rules. However, in accordance with SoCon regulations, sanctioned noisemakers such as "Thunder Sticks" or "Bam-Bams" are permissible. Fans are asked to be considerate and allow your neighbor to enjoy the game. Please keep portable radios at a low volume.
CONCESSION STANDS:
Concession stands by Catamount Dining are located on the main concourse on both the East and West sides of the stadium serving a variety of drink products from Pepsi and many other items. Concession stands do accept credit cards, and there are also cash-only drink and snack lines available. Other concession options include Bojangles and snacks from Tubby's Caramel Corn & More.
COVID PROTOCOLS / FACE COVERINGS:
Catamount Athletics and WCU strongly encourage the use of face coverings while in densely populated areas during game day activities. Face coverings are currently required for any indoor activity on campus. Physical distancing, washing of hands and using hand sanitizer remain common practice recommendations to help stop the spread viruses including COVID-19.
FIRST AID / EMERGENCY SERVICES:
First aid tents are located on the concourse level of both sides of Whitmire Stadium. Local physicians and emergency medical personnel are also in attendance at all WCU football games and can be paged through the public address system in the press box. An oxygen-equipped ambulance is in the stadium during the games. For games where forecasted temperatures are high, misting cooling stations for spectators will be made available on the concourse level.
FIELD REGULATIONS:
No one is allowed on the playing field before, during, or after the game without proper credentials (Zone 1 & 2; Pregame Recruit). Fans will also be ejected for throwing any objects in the stadium.
GATE INSPECTION / CLEAR BAG POLICY:
Western Carolina University has implemented a "Clear Bag Policy". All parcels, bags and alike are subject to inspection upon entry into E.J. Whitmire Stadium. All alcoholic beverages, outside food and beverages, and other items not permitted in the stadium must be discarded prior to entering the stadium. See Page 7 for more info.
LOST AND FOUND:
If you find an item, please return it to an usher. To recover a lost item, please visit the check bag location near the main entrances of either side of the stadium to make a proper ID of the lost item.
MERCHANDISE:
Catamount apparel and game day merchandise from the WCU Bookstore can be found at stands on both sides of the stadium. Merchandise is also available anytime at CatamountSports.com, or also at the WCU Bookstore located near the center of the WCU campus.
CHANCELLOR'S BOX, PRESS BOX & CAMERA DECKS:
No one is allowed in the Chancellor's box, press box, camera decks, Paws Porch, Catamount Corner, or field level without proper credentials (Zone 1 & 2). Those not adhering to this policy will be escorted out of the stadium.
REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE:
Requests for assistance should be directed to stadium ushers, located at every ramp throughout the stadium.
STADIUM RE-ADMITTANCE:
There is no re-admittance policy at E.J. Whitmire Stadium. Once you enter the stadium, you must purchase another ticket to re-enter.
TICKETS FOR CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL:
Tickets for WCU football games can be purchased at the WCU Athletics Ticket Office Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased on game day beginning at 10:00 am at the Northwest ticket booth near the main entrance – or anytime online at CatamountSports.com.
GATE 3
TICKET SALES
SALES TICKET
EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENTRANCE ONLY GATE 2
FIELDHOUSE JORDAN-PHILLIPS
PAWS PORCH
VISITING TEAM LOCKER ROOM
GATE 1
TICKET GENERAL SALES WILL CALL EAST STANDS
PRESS BOX GATE 4
TICKET SALES
MEDIA WILL CALL
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VISITING TEAM
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VISITING TEAM SIDELINE
4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0
CATAMOUNT CORNER
1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0
WESTERN CAROLINA SIDELINE
PRIDE OF THE MOUNTAINS MARCHING BAND L K J I H
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WEST STANDS
GATE 7 GATE 6
Football • Cheer • Dance • Recruits • Visiting Team PLAYER-GUEST ENTRANCE
THE PURPLE ZONE RAMSEY REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER
THE SOUTHERN CONFERENCE CODE OF SPECTATOR CONDUCT
Southern Conference teams shall be supported with enthusiasm and dedication, for strong spectator support is a vital part of the experience of college competition.
We expect good sportsmanship from players and coaches. They have a right to expect the same from spectators.
Therefore, we urge Southern Conference students, alumni and friends to cheer their teams to victory while upholding those ideals our colleges and universities have nurtured during the long history of the Southern Conference.
Our spectators should be courteous and judicious in choice of expression, and should exhibit good manners and kindness to all others.
The scoreboard will reflect the quality of the teams in competitions while the kind of support given by the spectators will reveal the character of Southern Conference fans.
E.J. WHITMIRE STADIUM
Chairback Reserved WCU Player Pass
Bench Back Reserved
WCU Student Section Bleacher Reserved Western Builders Family Zone Visiting Team General Admission Bleacher Pride of the Mountains Marching Band
