The Official 2012 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Fan Guide

Welcome to beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina, the Queen City, home to the 2012 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship. During your time in Charlotte, we hope that you will take advantage of the infinite number of things to do. From our world class dining and shopping to historic attractions and nightlife options, there is something for everyone.

Let this Fan Guide be your resource to get out and enjoy all that Charlotte has to offer!

dr pepper CHAMPIONSHIP SPECIAL EVENTS A 48-Hour Celebration of ACC Football As another exciting Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game approaches, fans will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of special events over the course of the weekend.

The festivities kick off on Thursday night with Charlotte’s Annual Uptown Tree Lighting Ceremony. This event, which is free to the public, will include appearances by the ACC mascots and special guests.

The fun continues Friday night with the ACC Night of Legends presented by the Belk Bowl.

The event, which is a ticketed event available to the public, will honor former ACC greats and 2012 ACC award winners during a reception and dinner at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Gameday will bring a whole new level of excitement to ACC Football Championship weekend, starting with the ACC Championship Chase 5K presented by Harris Teeter. The day continues with ACC FanFest, presented by AT&T. This pregame destination, free and open to the public, will feature everything you need to get ready for the big game. From hospitality, food and beverages to interactive games, pep rallies, autograph signings and much more.

ACC FanFest will be highlighted by a free concert featuring Little Big Town and Lee Brice.

Come on out and be a part of the exciting 48-hour celebration surrounding the 2012 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship.

2012 DR PEPPER ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Schedule of Events 2012 Dr Pepper

Football Championship Game

Thursday, November 29 - 5:30 p.m.

Uptown Tree Lighting Ceremony • The Square (corner of Trade & Tryon Streets) The City of Charlotte kicks off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting ceremony, with ACC mascots appearing. Special recognition will be given to the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship.

Friday, November 30 - 6:00-10:00 p.m.

ACC Night of Legends • Grand Ballroom, Charlotte Convention Center Presented by the Belk Bowl Tickets: $125, available through ACCFootballCharlotte.com This reception and dinner event honors outstanding Legends from each ACC institution and 2012 ACC Football award winners. The party embodies the true spirit of ACC Football as well as provide the opportunity to meet some of the biggest names in college football.

Friday, November 30 - 7:00-11:00 p.m.

ACC Fan Central @ Epicentre • Epicentre Entertainment Complex Join in the excitement of the biggest Uptown party during the ACC Championship Weekend.

Saturday, December 1 - 8 a.m.

The ACC Championship Chase 5K • South Tryon (between 3rd & MLK Streets) Presented by Harris Teeter The official kickoff of the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship day festivities with school mascots and cheerleaders. See if you can outrun and outlast your schools’ biggest rivals! And afterwards, enjoy a post-race party at the finish line. Registration information is on ACC5k.com. Race proceeds benefit Wounded Warrior Project.

Saturday, December 1 - 12 noon-7:00 p.m.

ACC FanFest Presented by AT&T The biggest party on Championship Weekend! ACC FanFest is the ultimate pregame destination with interactive games, team mascots, pep rallies, food and beverage, autograph signings, game merchandise, ACC Corporate Champion attractions and general family fun! Free concert by Little Big Town and Lee Brice will highlight the festivities. Admission is free to the public.

Saturday, December 1 - Primetime Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game Bank of America Stadium, ABC/ESPN Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

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Fanfest

The Biggest Party On Championship Weekend!

Get ready for ACC FanFest Presented by AT&T. This will be one of the biggest events of the weekend. ACC FanFest will encompass a large area of interactive games, team bands, mascots, pep rallies, Corporate Champion attractions and giveaways, food, beverages, autograph opportunities with ACC Legends and live music all day long!

ACC FanFest is scheduled to start on Saturday at 12 Noon and will run until 7pm. All activities take place outdoors (rain or shine) adjacent to Bank of America Stadium along Mint and Graham Streets. Two very special musical acts highlight the day as Lee Brice & Little Big Town will be playing FREE shows for ACC fans!

Lee Brice & Little Big Town Lee Brice

Little Big Town

Tentative Event Schedule Subject to Change 12:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACC FanFest presented by AT&T - gates open 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Farr performs @ Dr Pepper Stage 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACC Mascots Game @ Dr Pepper Field 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee Brice performs @ Dr Pepper Stage 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACC Football Legends Autograph Session @ Food Lion Stage 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlantic and Coastal Division Band & Cheer Performances 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Big Town performs @ Dr Pepper Stage For updated information visit ACCFootballCharlotte.com.

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Directions & Parking Directions

Parking

I-85 from the South - Look for signs to exit at either Billy Graham Parkway, Freedom Drive, Brookshire Freeway (I-277 East) or I-77 South.

There are more than 30,000 parking spaces within tenfifteen minute walk of the stadium. For detailed parking information, please visit preferredparking.com.

I-85 from the North - Look for signs to exit at either Sugar Creek Road, Graham Street, Statesville Avenue or I-77 South.

RV Parking

I-77 from the South - Look for signs to exit at either John Belk Freeway (I-277) or Trade Street.

I-77 from the North - Look for signs to exit at either Brookshire Freeway (I-277 East), Fifth Street, Trade Street, Morehead Street or John Belk Freeway (I-277).

Independence Boulevard (US 74) from the East - Follow signs for John Belk Freeway (I-277) and exit at either Sixth Street, Fourth Street, Stonewall Street or South Boulevard.

Airport - Follow Josh Birmingham Parkway 1.5 miles to Billy Graham Parkway South. Proceed on Billy Graham to I-77 North. Look for signs to exit at either John Belk Freeway (I-277) or Trade Street.

Parking for those with disabilities Bank of America Stadium does not have reserved handicap parking on stadium grounds, but it has a limited number of spaces allocated for accessible parking in the Mint Street parking facility directly across the street from the North Gate. Please call (704) 3587800 for more information or to pre-purchase a space.

For those with disabilities desiring a drop off point close to the stadium, there will be a lane in west bound Morehead Street as it approaches Mint Street that will be open to vehicles with handicap placards. It will be marked by orange cones. There is a curb cut at the corner and two driveway cuts along Morehead Street for wheelchair access. A map showing the drop off location is available at ACCFootballCharlotte.com.

To get to the stadium from the drop off simply go to the corner of Mint Street and Morehead Street. Proceed to the right on Mint Street and go under the highway overpass for I-277. The stadium grounds will be on your left after you pass under the overpass. Your ticket will indicate the gate closest to your seat, but you may enter at any gate.

Post game traffic can be very heavy and if the driver is parked in an area to the north of the stadium accessing the handicap lane for pick up can be very time consuming.

For information, including cost and location, contact EZ Parking at 704-376-5559.

LYNX The LYNX Blue Line offers fast, quiet, convenient light-rail service between Uptown Charlotte and I-485 at South Boulevard. Parking is available at seven park and ride lots along the line. Stops at the Carson, Stonewall and Convention Center stations put you within blocks of the stadium.

Tailgating Guidelines Tailgating activities can create special risks to public safety due to the use of multiple open-flame cooking devices in close proximity to people, vehicles, buildings, structures and combustible vegetation. These guidelines are established to provide a set of minimum safety measures to be followed by persons wishing to engage in such activities. + O pen-flame cooking devices shall not be operated within 25 feet of any building or structure and not within 10 feet of any motor vehicle. + A minimum clearance of 10 feet shall be maintained between any open-flame cooking device and dry vegetation, combustible materials, trash dumpsters or receptacles, or in close proximity to anything that can create a fire hazard. + Any parking area or lot being used for parking and tailgating activities shall be provided with metal containers for the safe disposal of coals, cinders or hot ashes. Containers shall be clearly labeled “For Coal and Ash Disposal Only.” Any other trash receptacle or container shall not be used for such purpose. + E very effort shall be made to ensure that any coals or cinders are extinguished prior to disposal. + O pen-flame cooking devices shall be attended at all times and shall not be used in parking decks or in any manner that will impede pedestrian or vehicle traffic.

Any other type of outdoors burning or open fire, which is not part of a cooking device, is strictly prohibited.

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Policies and Information Alcohol Policy Alcohol will be sold on the Club Level only and is not permitted to leave the Club Level. Fans who consume alcohol are encouraged to drink responsibly. Patrons who are obviously intoxicated will not be admitted into the stadium. All alcohol sales require a picture ID as proof of age. You must be at least 21-years-old to purchase alcohol. Only two beers will be sold at any one purchase per person.

Banners The Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship may allow a limited number of banners, subject to stadium management approval. In addition, stadium management reserves the right to prohibit banners due to space availability, banner size or message content. Banner messages should be football related.

Behavior Policy To insure that all fans have a pleasant game day experience, each patron should act responsibly and be considerate of others. Fans should also be sensitive to the behavior of their guests. Rules of conduct are printed on the back of each ticket.

Stadium security personnel will respond to complaints of misconduct. Fans who fail to comply with stadium policy after being warned will be subject to ejection or arrest.

Multiple violations may result in revocation of ticket privileges. Whether or not certain types of behavior or acts are inappropriate or offensive to others may depend on one’s perspective and values. Stadium management reserves the right to deem an act or exhibited behavior to be inappropriate based on available information and circumstances and take appropriate action.

Camera Policy Small still cameras are permitted in the stadium. Small video cameras are permitted. Tripods or any other similar equipment that could be a tripping hazard are not permitted.

Children Bank of America Stadium was designed for fans of all ages. Please note that every child over the age of 12 months is required to have a game ticket to enter the stadium. Any child under the age of 12 months admitted without a ticket must share a seat with an accompanying adult.

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FAN TEXT NUMBER To report unruly behavior or request assistance, contact the nearest member of the stadium staff, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department or contact security anonymously by texting the word FAN and your message to 78247.

First Aid In the event of a medical emergency, please notify one of the event staff or police officers in your area.

Carolinas Medical Center emergency care stations are located on the 100 level across from sections 109-110 and 133-134, on the 300 level across from suite 310A, and on the 500 level across from sections 511-512 and 543-544. Registered nurses, doctors and paramedic units are on duty.

Lost and Found Reports of lost and found items should be made at any Guest Relations Booth. Please call the lost and found information line at 704-358-7492.

Prohibited Items To ensure that all fans have a safe and enjoyable visit to Bank of America Stadium, the following items are not permitted in the stadium: + Alcoholic beverages + Baby seats + Bags larger than 8”x10”x14” + Balloons + Beach balls + Coolers or containers, including cans and bottles + Explosives + Fireworks + Folding chairs + Food and beverages, except two (2) sealed plastic non-flavored water bottles per person + Horns, bells, whistles and other noise makers + Illegal drugs + Laser pointers + Oranges (real or fake) + Pets, except service animals assisting those with disabilities + Strollers + Tape recorders + Umbrellas + Large Video equipment + Weapons of any kind, including those carried with a permit + Other items that in the judgment of stadium management pose a safety hazard or diminish the enjoyment of an event by other patrons. + Any item larger than 8” x 10” x 14” will not be permitted in the stadium.

Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections must be either returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. Unlawful items that are discovered during security inspections are subject to confiscation, and the person in possession of those items is subject to arrest. Any prohibited item discovered inside the stadium is subject to confiscation.

Items that will be permitted but will be inspected at the gates prior to entry: + Diaper bags (Baby must be with the parent or guardian and bag must be smaller than 8” x 10” x 14”) + B inocular and camera cases + C ontainers for medical supplies or special food items for diabetics + F anny packs + F lags - but not those on poles or sticks + P ocketbooks, purses, tote bags and small bags smaller than 8” x 10” x 14” in size Fans are encouraged not to bring bags with them unless absolutely necessary, as our goal is to get people in the stadium as quickly as possible.

Radio and TV Policy You may bring a small portable radio or television with you to the stadium as long as you listen with an earpiece or headphones.

Reentry Policy Persons leaving the stadium during an event will not be permitted to reenter.

Service Animals Only service animals for guests with disabilities are allowed in the stadium.

Smoking Policy Bank of America Stadium is a smoke-free facility. Fans who fail to comply with this policy after the appropriate warning will be subject to ejection.

Stadium Gates There are three main gates to Bank of America Stadium: + N orth Gate - located off Graham Street + E ast Gate - located off Mint Street + S outh Gate - located off Morehead Street Stadium gates normally open two hours prior to kickoff.

Security will wand all fans prior to admission. All entrances comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and are equipped to accommodate guests with disabilities.

Tag-A-Kid Program All guests who would like to register their child for the Tag-A-Kid Program may do so at any of the 100 level concourse Guest Relations Booths. The child will receive a wristband with his/her seat location. If the child becomes lost, the wristband will give an event staff employee or police officer the necessary information to escort the child back to his/her seat. If a parent is not there, the child will be taken to the Public Safety Office.

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Official Fan Hotels ALOFT CHARLOTTE THE EPICENTRE 210 E. Trade St. 877.GOALOFT

BLAKE HOTEL 555 S. McDowell St. 704.372.4100

CHARLOTTE MARRIOTT CENTER CITY 100 W. Trade St. 704.333.9000

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON CHARLOTTE

HILTON CENTER CITY 222 E. 3rd St. 704.333.9000

OMNI CHARLOTTE HOTEL 132 E. Trade St. 800.THE.OMNI

RITZ-CARLTON, CHARLOTTE 201 E. Trade St. 800.241.3333

WESTIN CHARLOTTE 601 S. College St. 866.837.4148

895 W. Trade St. 704.347.0070

For more hotel information, please visit CharlottesGotALot.com.

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Celebrate Atlantic Coast Conference Football Excellence at the 2012

Night of Legends presented by

The ACC Night of Legends: will take place at the Charlotte Convention Center beginning with a reception at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm on November 30, 2012.

Tickets can be purchased at ACCFootballCharlotte.com for $125.00.

The Class of 2012 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Legends will be honored.

In addition, the ACC will announce the coach of the year and player awards for the 2012 season, including Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year.

ACC Football Legends Class of 2012 Name

School

Years

Position Hometown (Current Residence)

Bob Hyland Bennie Cunningham Mike McGee Sam Cowart Ken Swilling Chet Hanulak Ted Hendricks Dre’ Bly Torry Holt Frank Quayle Pierson Prioleau Ed Stetz

Boston College Clemson Duke Florida State Georgia Tech Maryland Miami North Carolina NC State Virginia Virginia Tech Wake Forest

1964-66 1973-75 1957-59 1993-97 1988-91 1951-53 1966-68 1996-98 1995-98 1966-68 1995-98 1969-71

Guard Tight End Guard Linebacker Safety Running Back Defensive End Cornerback Wide Receiver Running Back Defensive Back Linebacker

White Plains, N.Y. (Same) Seneca, S.C. (Westminster, S.C.) Elizabeth City, N.C. (Montrose, Col.) Jacksonville, Fla. (Same) Toccoa, Ga. (Atlanta, Ga.) Hackensack, N.J. (Salisbury, Md.) Miami Springs, Fla. (Chicago, Ill.) Chesapeake, Va. (Charlotte, N.C.) Gibsonville, N.C. (Raleigh, N.C.) Garden City, N.Y. (Charlottesville, Va.) Alvin, S.C. (Radford, Va.) Johnstown, Pa. (Same)

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Things to do When you’re not at the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship game, there are numerous diversions to keep you entertained in Uptown Charlotte. From educational and cultural to recreational and social, Center City has something for everyone. For more information to plan your trip visit CharlottesGotALot.com.

MUSIC VENUES + The Music Factory on the edge of Fourth Ward is an entertainment complex (with FREE PARKING!) featuring bars, restaurants and dance clubs as well as live music venues. Butter, Black Bear Saloon, Halo, Crobar and Wet Willies keep you refreshed and fed while the music rocks at Fillmore, Road Runner Amphitheater and Front Stage. Ncmusicfactory.com + The Visulite Theatre and Neighborhood Theatre present live music in small, intimate settings. The atmosphere is relaxed, casual and acoustically appealing.

Visulite.com

MUSEUMS

Park are ideal for dining al fresco or quiet conversation.

Little Sugar Creek Greenway in Midtown invites strollers and Irwin Creek and Stewart Creek Greenways provide 2.6 miles of paved and gravel paths for walking, jogging, biking or even roller-skating.

For the exploring types, the Gold Rush is a free trolley service that operates from the Center City and stops every 7 minutes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Contact Charlotte NC Tours for information on daily van, Segway, bicycle or walking tours and Charlotte Center City Carriage Tours offers horse drawn views of the Queen City.

FOR FAMILIES

+ Levine Museum of the New South, Presents the nation’s most comprehensive interpretation of post-Civil War southern history. Museumofthenewsouth.org

+ D iscovery Place is a hands-on science center with interactive learning and informal play areas. An IMAX Theater is also housed in the facility with a domeshaped ceiling for spectacular viewing of daily films.

Discoveryplace.org

+ Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture, Serves as a community epicenter for music, dance, theater, visual art, film, arts education, literature and community outreach. Ganttcenter.org

+ I maginOn is a collaborative of the CharlotteMecklenburg Library Association and Children’s Theater of Charlotte with a mission of bringing stories to life.

Imaginon.org

+ The Mint Museum of Art and the Mint Museum of Craft and Design, Feature collections of art as well as studio craft like ceramics, fiber, glass and wood.

Mintmuseum.org

+ The Light Factory Contemporary Museum of Photography is one of only four museums in the U.S. for photography and film featuring large-scale exhibitions of photography and digital video art. Lightfactory.org

+ The McColl Center for Visual Art, Part gallery/part art studio featuring artists-in-residence. Mccollcenter.org

+ 7 th Street Public Market, food, fun and holiday gift items for the whole family. It is Uptown Charlotte’s newest attraction. 7thstreetpublicmarket.com

+ The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Exhibits mid-century modernism. Bechtler.org + NASCAR Hall of Fame, More than 50 hands-on exhibits, 40,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, video interactive touch screens and games. NASCARhall.com

PARKS, GREENWAYS AND TOURS

FOR EXERCISE FANATICS The Center City has three YMCA’s: Gateway Village, Dowd and Childress Klein. Either visit with a member and pay a $10 guest fee or ask about the AWAY program that offers reciprocity to out-of-town Y members. Ymcacharlotte.org

The Uptown offers two public parks and two greenways suitable for strolling, biking, picnicking or people watching. Marshall Park in Second Ward and Fourth Ward

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Charlotte Collegiate Football, a non-profit organization, runs the Belk Bowl and serves as the local organizing committee for the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game. Will Webb serves as the Executive Director for the LOC. The Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game, in its eigth year, will be played in Charlotte December 1st. The winner of the championship earns the ACC bid to play in the Discover Orange Bowl, if not selected for the BCS National Championship Game.

The 2012 Belk Bowl will be played on Thursday, December 27th at 6:30 pm. It features a matchup of the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big East Conference.

Fans can visit the local organizing committee’s official website, ACCFootballCharlotte.com and the official bowl website, BelkBowl.com for more information about the games and surrounding events.

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