2013 Coastal Carolina Football Fan Guide

COASTAL CAROLINA

FOOTBALL

2013 FAN GUIDE

The 2013 Coastal Carolina Football Fan Guide was designed to provide you with information to enhance your experience at a Chanticleer game.

2013 SCHEDULE

Aug. 31 at South Carolina State

Sept. 7 FURMAN High School Band Day

Sept. 14 at Eastern Kentucky

Sept. 21 HAMPTON Family Weekend

Sept. 28 at Elon

Oct. 12 GARDNER-WEBB Cheer Camp/Church Group Day

Oct. 19 at Liberty

Oct. 26 VMI Heroes Day

Nov. 2 CHARLOTTE Homecoming/Hall of Fame/Youth Day

Nov. 9 at Charleston Southern

Nov. 16 PRESBYTERIAN Youth Football Day

Nov. 23 at South Carolina

INSIDE THE FAN GUIDE Schedule/Table of Contents.......................1 Brooks Stadium Map.................................2 Brooks Stadium Information................. 3-5 Parking/Shuttle Route Map.......................6 Game Day Parking Information............. 7-9 Tailgating Information...................... 10-11 Brooks Stadium Seating Diagram............12 Ticketing Information........................ 13-14 Sportsmanship Statement......................15

STAY UP-TO-DATE ON CHANTICLEER GAME DAY VIA TWITTER For up to the moment game day information, follow @CCUGame dayOps and @Chants365 on Twitter.

BROOKS STADIUM MAP

BROOKS STADIUM INFORMATION

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Stadium security has the right to inspect any item at any time for the purpose of spectator safety.

Prohibited items must be returned to cars or disposed of before entry.

Prohibited items include: • Alcoholic beverages

• Flags • Backpacks • Umbrellas • Weapons of any kind • Large carry bags • Outside food/drinks

• Hard-surfaced materials • Strollers/infant seats/wagons • Ice bags • Video cameras

• Coolers • Thermos bottles

GATES OPEN

Stadium gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.

BANNERS

Banners must be approved prior to display in Brooks Stadium. Student banners must be approved by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership and the Department of Athletics prior to the game.

Banners may not cover existing signs inside the stadium.

BROOKS STADIUM INFORMATION

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Coastal Carolina University is dedicated to assisting all people with disabilities or special needs.

Wheelchair seating is located on the East, West and North Stands of the stadium. For additional information, please contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 843-347-8499.

ELEVATORS

Two handicapped-accessible elevators are located in the main foyer of Brooks Stadium. Elevators may be used by handicapped individuals to access the second level of the East Stands or by authorized personnel with appropriate credentials.

FIELD ACCESS

Fans are not permitted on the playing field at any time. At the end of each game, an NCAA-enforced cooling-off period prohibits fans, media and other non-game-day staff from being on the field.

Length of the cooling-off period will be announced during the game.

FIRST AID

First responders will be located throughout the East, West and North Stands of Brooks Stadium. Fully equipped EMS vehicles will be stationed behind the East and West Stands near Gate 5 and Gate 7 to assist fans in need of medical assistance.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found is located at the CCU Department of Public Safety kiosk underneath the East Stands of Brooks Stadium.

MERCHANDISE

The Chanticleer Gear merchandise shop will be open 90 minutes prior to kickoff and remain open 30 minutes following the game. The main shop is located under the East Stands behind the concessions, with satellite locations in the East Stands kiosk and behind the West Stands near the family zone.

RESTROOMS

Men’s and women’s restrooms are located beneath the East, West and North Stands inside Brooks Stadium. Portable restrooms are located throughout the Coastal Carolina University campus to accommodate tailgating fans.

BROOKS STADIUM INFORMATION SMOKING POLICY

In conformity with the South Carolina Clean Indoor Air Act of 1990 and to protect the health and safety of Coastal Carolina University students, faculty, staff and visitors, smoking or the possession of lighted smoking material in any form is allowed only in designated smoking areas of the campus.

Smoking is also prohibited in all buildings and non-designated outdoor areas.

SOLICITATION POLICY

Solicitation or distribution by persons other than employees or students of the University on official University business is prohibited in Brooks Stadium and throughout campus. University employees and students must receive approval from the Office of University Communication for all solicitation that takes place at Coastal Carolina University athletic events. Banners, fliers, pamphlets or any other paraphernalia will be disposed of by game-day security, and solicitors will be escorted off the premises. Distribution of political information is a violation of the solicitation policy of Coastal Carolina University and is prohibited. The selling of any item by anyone other than University-authorized personnel on the campus of Coastal Carolina University, including parking lots, is prohibited. Please contact the Office of University Communication at 843-349-2102 or 843-349-2809.

STADIUM SECURITY/USHERS

Uniformed police and event security personnel are located throughout Brooks Stadium and surrounding parking lots. Requests for assistance in the stadium should be directed to event staff and security.

“SEE SOMETHING…SAY SOMETHING”

In an effort to enhance the safety of our students, faculty, staff and fans at Coastal Carolina University sporting events, we are asking all spectators on game day to be particularly alert and conscious of your surroundings. If you see something out of the ordinary while on campus on game day or in the stadium, please notify a member of the CCU Department of Public Safety, event staff personnel or athletic department game day staff immediately. You can also contact the CCU Department of Public Safety by calling or sending a text message to 843-349-TIPS (843-349-8477).

WW

WW

Q

RV

O Tom

P

S

r

Trout

lee tic an

Drive

a ve E Dri

st

ticle

J

nce

ersi Univ

M

Drive

36

NN

A

ende

Indep

er D t Wes rive

va oule

ty B

B

rd

C

EE

OO

EE

G

D

i Spadon

Park

le

KK

Circ

E

HH

d.

Blv

MM

y rsit ive

Un

II

GG

LL

U

LL

To

.S

01 .5

a

Te ch no lo gy

Atlantic Avenue

Blv d.

BBB

All ie Shuttle 50 d D riv Stop e

Player Parking 51

III

HHH

55

Shuttle Route

GGG

Student Parking

52

Handicap FFF Lot

General Parking

49

CCC

Black Lot (reserved)

White Lot (reserved)

DDD

Bronze Lot (reserved)

Teal Lot (reserved)

Game Day Parking

Football Event Parking Areas

QQ

UU

R

Ch

DD

Chan

b To S.C. 544

Shop Road

Founders Drive

AA

18 18

hip ns w cle To Cir

Cir cle

BB

Rid

ge

t

S.C. 544

a

ity Place

h ac

Be

To Univers

tle

.

yr

Rd

M

b

.5 01 To

n

.S

.5 to

as

eE riv

.S

U Sin

rD

Rd

lee

ay nw

Co

gle

U

54

.

Rd

.

b To op St

h

tic stle hi W

W in ya

an

y

Ch

ur

sh cle Cir

nt

wn To ip

Ce

CC

53

GAME DAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE MAP

01

GAME DAY PARKING INFORMATION

PARKING LOTS OPEN

All parking lots will open five hours before kickoff. Cars parked in the reserved lots (Teal, Bronze, White, Black, Team and Handicapped lots) without appropriate game day parking decals must be removed five hours prior to kickoff or may be subject to towing. All parking lots must be cleared no later than two hours after the end of the game.

GENERAL PARKING INFORMATION

• The general parking lots open to all spectators are located in lots MM (in front of Baxley Hall), lot E (in front of the Lib Jackson Student Center), lot GG (the large lot off U.S. 501), lot HH (across from the new science building), lot C (adjacent to the Wall Building) and lot A (the circle in front of the Wall Building).

• Parking along University Boulevard, S.C. 544 and U.S. 501 and in Quail Creek is strictly prohibited.

TOWING WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. • Chanticleer Drive West will be closed on game day to through traffic (five hours prior to kickoff).

• Overnight parking is strictly prohibited. All parking lots must be cleared no later than two hours after the end of the game.

GAME DAY RESTRICTED DONOR PARKING

There are three levels of restricted donor lots: Teal, Bronze and White Lots. The Teal lot is located adjacent to Brooks Stadium, and all vehicles must have the required hang tag that corresponds to the assigned parking space. The Bronze Lot is located off University Boulevard in lots J & M between Williams-Brice Building/Kimbel Gymnasium and the Singleton Building, lot G between Kearns Hall and Wheelwright Auditorium, the RV Lot next to the Boni Belle Hitting Facility and lots O, P, Q & UU on Chanticleer Drive West. The White Lot is located off University Boulevard behind Lackey Chapel in lot KK. Parking spaces in the Bronze and White Lots are on a first come first served basis.

There will be signage directing donors to the designated parking areas. Entry into the restricted donor lots requires the display of the appropriate parking hangtag in the front windshield.

HANDICAPPED PARKING LOT

Lot B in front of the Wall College of Business will be reserved specifically for vehicles with a handicapped tag. Shuttles and/or golf carts will be available to transport handicapped and special needs fans from the lot to and from Brooks Stadium.

GAME DAY PARKING INFORMATION RESTRICTED DONOR RV PARKING LOT

•The restricted Donor RV Lot is located behind the right field wall of the baseball stadium and is accessible via Chanticleer Drive West beside the Boni Belle Hitting Facility.

• RV’s ONLY – Class C, Bus, 5th wheel vehicles • The Restricted Donor RV lot will open at 5 p.m. the day before the game.

• No utility hook-ups are available.

• One vehicle will be permitted with each RV in the Restricted Donor RV lot.

• Appropriate Restricted Donor RV lot hangtags must be displayed at all times.

RV PARKING/NON-RESTRICTED LOT

RV parking for non-donors is permitted in the GG Lot at the front of the campus near U.S. 501. RV parking is available at the end of the lot closest to U.S. 501.

STUDENT PARKING

The student tailgating and parking area known as Chantourage Alley is open to all students.

Chantourage Alley parking is located in Lot R in front of Brittain Hall. Students will enter the lot from Founders Drive or Chanticleer Drive East. Because this area is designated for student parking only, an attendant will check vehicles for CCU Commuter, Resident or University Place parking decals to park in this area.

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE

Beginning two hours prior to kickoff and for one hour after the game, shuttles will run a continuous loop around campus with six (6) pick-up and drop-off points along the way. Spectators will be dropped off prior to the game near the southeast corner of the stadium on University Boulevard.

The buses will turn right on S.C. 544, re-enter campus at Founders Drive and stop at the HTC Center.

Busses will continue to the covered bus stop near Lot B (handicapped lot) in front of the Wall College of Business. The route will continue on Chanticleer Drive East and make its next stop at the large covered bus stop near the Lib Jackson Student Center and Spadoni Park. The busses will then go out through the large general parking lot GG by U.S. 501 and stop at the covered bus stop. The final stop before returning to Brooks Stadium will be near the Fan Fest location at the covered bus stop in front of Kearns Hall on University Boulevard.

GAME DAY PARKING INFORMATION GOLF CART SHUTTLE SERVICE

Courtesy golf cart service is available to transport handicapped or special needs fans to and from the designated handicapped lot (Lot B in front of the Wall College of Business) and Brooks Stadium.

In addition to the bus shuttle, golf carts will circulate through the donor and general lots to assist handicapped or special needs fans.

LEAVING CAMPUS AFTER THE GAME

All parking lots must be clear no later than two hours after the game. Fans parked in either the Teal, Bronze Lots must exit toward S.C. 544; those parked in the White Lot and general lots must exit toward U.S. 501. Student parking should exit Founders Drive or Chanticleer Drive East.

PERSONAL GOLF CARTS

Only Coastal Carolina University-authorized golf carts are permitted on campus during a football game day. Those individuals who are found to be using unauthorized carts for personal use or solicitation of transportation will be escorted off the premises and could be subject to additional penalties.

GAME DAY TAILGATING INFORMATION

TAILGATING/ALCOHOL POLICY

Chanticleer fans of all ages are invited to enjoy food, fellowship and festivities prior to each home football game. For individuals of legal age, alcohol may be permitted under the following conditions: • Consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus is not permitted until FOUR hours before kickoff.

• Students may be required to show identification to Public Safety or University Administration if consuming alcohol.

• All alcoholic beverages must be consumed in paper or plastic cups; no glass bottles or cans are permitted.

• Kegs, other common containers, drinking games and the use of devices intended to accelerate the consumption of alcohol (including but not limited to beer pong tables, funnels, etc.) are prohibited.

• All state and local laws must be observed.

• Alcohol may not be sold on University property.

• Tailgating will end 15 minutes prior to the start of the game.

• Post-game tailgating will be limited to one hour.

• Persons acting in a disruptive, disrespectful or disorderly manner may be asked to leave the premises and/or be subject to citation from University, city or county law enforcement.

• Students may also be charged with a violation of the CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT.

STUDENT TAILGATE AREA

• The student tailgate area, Chantourage Alley, has been expanded to accommodate all students. It is located on Chanticleer Drive at Lot R at Brittain Hall and the CCU Track. Student cars with a CCU Commuter, Resident or University Place parking decal are permitted to park in Lot R to tailgate.

• Students age 21 and over who wish to consume alcoholic beverages may be required to obtain a wristband at the designated check-in station in front of Brittain Hall.

• Student tailgating will end 15 minutes prior to the start of the game.

GAME DAY TAILGATING INFORMATION CLEAN UP

All tailgaters are expected to clean up their respective areas. All trash must be placed in trash bags and in designated trash containers located around the campus and in parking lots.

GRILLING

Grilling is permitted on green spaces. All grills must be elevated. Charcoal must be completely extinguished prior to leaving the tailgate location. Extinguished charcoal should be placed in proper disposal containers.

TENTS

Tents are permitted but must be erected without stakes for support. Tents must be used for tailgating purposes only. No commercial or business displays are permitted without prior approval from Coastal Carolina University.

CORPORATE TENTS

Groups can purchase a corporate tent for tailgating adjacent to Brooks Stadium, pending availability.

A corporate tent includes the setup of tables and chairs as well as food and beverages for the entire group. The corporate tent area is located beside the entrance of the Adkins Field House.

FAN FEST

The game day Fan Fest area is located in the James P. Blanton Park between Atheneum Hall and Kearns Hall. Fan Fest is open to all and will feature inflatables for the kids, live music and promotional give-aways.

BROOKS STADIUM SEATING DIAGRAM

TICKETING INFORMATION

GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION

The Brooks Stadium ticket booths will open four hours prior to kickoff with sales in the South ticket booth (closest to University Boulevard) and Will Call in the North ticket booth. Tickets are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by logging on to GoCCUSports.com. The final page for ticket purchasing provides you an option to print the ticket at home to avoid waiting in line at Will Call. Individual game ticket prices are $20 for Bronze, $15 for Blitz Zone, and $10 for youth age 18 and under. Group tickets (for groups of 20 or more) for individual games are available but must be purchased in advance. Call the Athletics Ticket Office at 843-347-8499 with any questions.

SEASON TICKET CARDS

Football season ticket cards, to be scanned for entrance to Brooks Stadium, will be used again this year for season ticket holders. If your Season Ticket Card is lost, please contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 843-347-8499.

STUDENT TICKET SYSTEM

Students can reserve their tickets online by going to TicketReturn.com. Student tickets will be loaded on their University ID instead of a hard ticket. Students must bring their ID to the game and have the card swiped to enter the student gate. Gate 1 is the student entrance gate and is the only location that students can get their card swiped.

TICKETING INFORMATION VISITING TEAM PASS GATE

The visiting team pass list will be located at Gate 3 on the east side of the stadium. Proper identification is required to pick up your tickets.

WILL CALL

Will Call will be located in the North ticket booth on the east side of the stadium. Anyone who has purchased tickets by telephone or online without taking advantage of the printing-at-home feature will be able to pick up their tickets at Will Call four hours prior to kickoff.

CCU PLAYER PASS LIST GATE

The CCU player pass list will be located at Gate 6 on the southwest corner of Brooks Stadium near University Boulevard and S.C. 544. Proper identification is required to pick up your tickets.

HIGH SCHOOL COACH TICKETS

High School coaches tickets are not available for reservation. Tickets are available, based on availability, and can be picked up at the South ticket booth the day of the game. A valid North or South Carolina high school coach’s pass is required to receive the two complimentary tickets.

Gather at the Victory Bell after each win to ring in another Chanticleer victory

SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT

Coastal Carolina University will set the standard in the Big South Conference and develop a reputation nationally for the exemplary sportsmanship demonstrated by our student-athletes, coaches, staff members and spectators. We expect everyone attending or competing in an event – at home or on the road – to display the highest standards of responsible sportsmanship toward student-athletes, coaching and support staff members, game officials and fans to make athletic events involving the Chanticleers safe, wholesome and enjoyable for all in attendance.

With the Big South Conference and its member institutions, Coastal Carolina University is committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all fans. When competing in or attending an athletic event, everyone is required to refrain from the following: • Behavior that is unruly, disruptive or illegal in nature.

• Use of foul or abusive language or obscene gestures.

• Interference with the progress of the event (including throwing objects onto the playing surface).

• Failure to follow instructions of event personnel.

• Verbal or physical harassment of participants, officials, fans or event personnel.

Event staff will promptly intervene to support an environment where fans can enjoy the event free from the above behavior. Event attendees who violate these provisions may be subject to ejection without refund and loss of ticket privileges for future events.