Fan Guide for Saturday, Nov. 9, at Rynearson Stadium

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- With a full day of events planned around Rynearson Stadium, the Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics wants to encourage fans to make plans to arrive on campus early Saturday, Nov. 9, for the football game against Western Michigan University.

Kickoff from Rynearson Stadium is set for 1:04 p.m. with the gates opening 90 minutes before the contest instead of the usual 60 minutes. For the remainder of the 2013 season, gates will open 90 minutes prior to the game for all fans and spectators.

DJ Drit will be preforming in Tailgate town from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

To purchase tickets, call 734.487.2282 or visit EMUTix.com

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Will Call
Fans can pick-up tickets being held for them at Will Call in the atrium of the Convocation Center. Will Call is also where fans can pick-up tickets being left for them by a player, coach, or administrator. A valid ID must be presented in order to pick-up the tickets.

Purchasing Tickets
Tickets will be for sale on game day at Gates 1 and 3, as well as the Convocation Center ticket office outside of Gate 2. Gates to the stadium will open 90 minutes prior to kick-off.

In an effort to create a fan friendly environment and in the interest of public safety, Eastern Michigan University would like to remind our fans that ALL bags are subject to search upon entry to Rynearson Stadium and the following items are not permitted: Alcohol, Coolers, outside food or drinks, camcorders on tripods, strollers, weapons, laser lights, illegal substances, backpacks or any bag over 10" x 10".

First Aid
A first aid station is located under the west stands.

Re-Entry Policy
To re-enter the stadium, guests must have their hand stamped and present their ticket stub.

Game Programs
Game programs will be available throughout the stadium.

Please Stay Off The Field!
For the safety of participants and spectators, at no time before or during the game are spectators permitted to enter the playing field. Access is strictly limited to participating student-athletes, coaches, officials, team and game support personnel, and properly credentialed individuals. While we love the enthusiasm of our fans, serious injury can occur to fans, coaching staff and student-athletes.

PARKING

GAMEDAY PARKING
Parking is free at all parking lots (A-D and 1-10) at Rynearson Stadium.

DISABLED PARKING/COURTESY SHUTTLE
Parking for disabled patrons is available at the Convocation Center. A state issued handicapped pass is required. A courtesy shuttle will also be available to and from all designated parking lots with a drop off location at gate 2.

Seating for disabled patrons is now located in sections 110-114.
This seating is more accessible through Gate 2 located by the entrance of the Convocation Center.

DIRECTIONS TO RYNEARSON STADIUM

799 N. Hewitt Rd.
Ypsilanti, MI 48187

A. From the North - U.S. 23 to Washtenaw Avenue (exit 37A); head east on Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Convocation Center/Stadium area.

B. From the South - see above directions (A).

C. From the East - I-94 west to Huron Street; head north on Huron Street to Cross Street; turn left at Cross to Hewitt; turn right at Hewitt and proceed to Convocation Center/Stadium area.

D. From the West - I-94 east to U.S. 23 north; exit U.S. 23 at Washtenaw Avenue (exit 37A) and follow directions above (A).

RYNEARSON STADIUM POLICIES

Prohibited Items:
• Alcoholic beverages
• Backpacks or any bag larger than 10 x 10
• Banners/Signs larger than 2' x 3'
• Camera equipment, tripods or cameras with long telephoto lenses
• Coolers and containers
• Outside food and beverages
• Laser pointers
• Pets (with the exception of animals used by disabled guests)
• Signs or clothing with inappropriate or offensive language
• Strollers
• Umbrellas
• Weapons
• Balloons
• Air horns
• Silly string
• Frisbees

Permitted Items:
Sealed bottles of water
Seat cushions, blankets & rain gear
Binoculars (but leave your case in the car) pagers, cell phones
Small hand held cameras & radios
Diaper bags (with a baby), purses under 10 x 10

Restrooms
Restrooms are located under the stands on both the East and West sides of the stadium as well as in the Convocation Center. All are accessible.

Concessions
Concession stands can be found on the East and West sides of the stadium. The offerings consist of typical stadium food, but new offering in 2013 include a limited supply of healthier options such as Original Hummus with Pretzels, Red Pepper Hummus with Pretzels, Fresh Fruit Cup , Veggie Cup (Celery, Carrot ,Red Pepper and Ranch) and Colby Jack Cheese Cubes and Cracker cups.

Emergency
If an emergency arises, (bomb threat, trapped in elevator, medical emergency, crisis, etc.) contact a University Police Officer or a staff member for assistance. If evacuation is necessary, head for the nearest exit and open the gates to leave the stadium. DO NOT re-enter unless given permission. Emergency exits are located at the East, West, North and South sides of the stadium. During extreme weather conditions seek shelter in the Convocation Center.

Emergency Contact
In the event of an emergency, please call 734.487.1222 or 911

First Aid
First Aid is located near the concessions on the West side of the stadium, at the entrance to Section 105/106.

Lost and Found
Lost and found items are held in the Convocation Center Ticket Office, 734.487.2282.

Lost Person
If you are missing a member of your party please find an usher and they will contact the Department of Public Safety or call 734.487.1222.

Merchandise/Apparel
Merchandise is available for purchase at ShopEMUEagles.com, located under the stands on the West side of the stadium. Adidas is the official outfitter of EMU Football.

Smoking
Smoking is ONLY PERMITTED outside the stadium near gates 3 and 5.

Radio
Listen to the game on WEMU (89.1 FM)

2013 ATHLETIC TAILGATE GUIDELINES
(As of Aug, 29, 2011)

Tailgating at Eastern Michigan University is pre-game activity intended to be fun and safe for everyone on game day. Please utilize the following guidelines to maximize your experience and ensure a positive experience for others. Eastern Michigan University reserves the right to remove tailgaters from the approved areas who are not following the guidelines.

• Tailgating is authorized only in designated locations near the EMU Convocation Center, Rynearson Stadium and athletic facilities. Please see EMU ATHLETICS APPROVED TAILGATE AREAS for specific locations.

• Tailgating will not be permitted during the game or after the game is over.

• State of Michigan law states that underage drinking is illegal, even while tailgating. The legal drinking age in Michigan is 21. Serving/providing alcohol to anyone under 21 is illegal.

• Drinking games (including but not limited to beer pong), and the use of devices intended to accelerate the consumption of alcohol (including but not limited to funnels or beer bongs) are prohibited.

• Kegs of any size, party balls or other common source alcohol containers are not permitted.

• No alcohol is permitted inside the EMU Convocation Center, Rynearson Stadium and/or any other EMU athletic facilities. No drinking will be allowed outside of the designated tailgate areas.

• No glass beverage containers are permitted in the approved tailgate areas.

• For health and safety reasons, no animals are permitted in the approved tailgate areas.

• Respect your neighbors! Keeping your fun (and noise) contained in your tailgate area will go a long way to help your fellow tailgaters enjoy their experience.

• Please place all trash in receptacles. Leave the tailgate area how you found it!

• If you are planning on using a tent in your tailgating area, it must not exceed 10' x 10' unless consent is given in advance by the EMU Athletics Department. Please call 734-487-1050 for more information.

• Groups interested in reserving an area on the front lawn of Rynearson Stadium for tailgating purposes should contact EMU Athletics at 734.487.1050.

Eastern Michigan University encourages everyone to drink responsibly.
Here are some tips to assist you in having a safe experience:

ZERO Don't drink alcohol, especially if you are under 21.
ONE One drink (12 oz. Beer, 5 oz. glass of wine or 1.5 oz. shot of liquor) per hour.
THREE Don't drink more than three (3) drinks per day.

• Call 911 in case emergency medical attention is needed.
• Please do not drink and drive.
• If alcoholic beverages are served, there should be an adequate amount of food or alternate beverages served in the same location as the alcoholic beverages.

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