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FAN GUIDE NEW FOR 2014 .......................................................................................................................................... 2 ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 2 ADA ACCESSIBILITY .................................................................................................................................. 2 ADA TICKET FRAUD ................................................................................................................................... 2 ALCOHOL POLICY ...................................................................................................................................... 2 ANIMALS ................................................................................................................................................... 3 ATMS ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 BAGS ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 BIRTHDAY WISHES .................................................................................................................................... 3 BOWL GAME INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................... 3 CHAIR BACKS ............................................................................................................................................ 4 COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 4 CONCESSIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 4 CUSTOMER SERVICE ................................................................................................................................. 5 EMERGENCY INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................... 5 FAMILY RESTROOMS ................................................................................................................................ 6 FIELD ACCESS ........................................................................................................................................... 6 FIRST AID/REX HEALTHCARE STATIONS .................................................................................................. 6 GATE INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 6 HOSPITALITY TENTS ................................................................................................................................. 6 LOST AND FOUND ...................................................................................................................................... 6 LOST CHILDREN AND GUESTS .................................................................................................................. 7 MARKETING QUESTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 7 PARKING .................................................................................................................................................... 7 PROHIBITED ITEMS & BEHAVIORS ............................................................................................................ 7 RE-ENTRY/PASSOUTS ............................................................................................................................... 8 SIGNS/BANNERS/FLAGS ........................................................................................................................... 9 SMOKING ................................................................................................................................................... 9 SPONSORSHIPS ......................................................................................................................................... 9 STROLLERS ............................................................................................................................................... 9 TAILGATING POLICIES ............................................................................................................................... 9 TEXT SERVICES ....................................................................................................................................... 10 TICKET INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 10 TICKET RESALE POLICY .......................................................................................................................... 11 TOWED CARS........................................................................................................................................... 11 TRAFFIC INFORMATION........................................................................................................................... 11 TV BROADCAST INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 12 UMBRELLAS ............................................................................................................................................ 13 WALK OF CHAMPIONS............................................................................................................................. 13 WOLF PUP LOCATOR PROGRAM ............................................................................................................. 13 1 NEW FOR 2014 Indoor Practice Facility Construction Zone The indoor practice facility will be under construction throughout the 2014 season in the Stadium Southeast Lot. Fans are encouraged to exercise extra caution around the construction zone on game days. Ticket Resale Policy Tickets may not be resold within 100 yards of any Carter-Finley Stadium gate. Ticket resale can occur along the roads that form a perimeter around the stadium: Trinity Road, Gate B Road/Peter Karmanos Jr. Drive and Steve Stroud Way. ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME INFORMATION The 2014 Dr. Pepper ACC Football Championship Game will be held on Saturday, December 6th at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. When eligible, ticket applications will be mailed and emailed to all Wolfpack Club members. To receive priority seating, applications must be submitted by Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Tickets ordered by the application deadline will be shipped via FedEx on Monday, December 1st. ADA ACCESSIBILITY The ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), and the Revised ADA TITLE II and TITLE III Regulations (part 2) protect persons with disabilities. NC State makes every effort to comply with state and federal accessibility regulations and make reasonable accommodations for our guests. Accessible seating is available in all of our arenas, stadiums, and competition venues. For information on accessible seating, prior to game day, please contact 919-865-1510. On game day, questions and exchanges may be made at the box office and are subject to availability. ADA TICKET FRAUD Ticket fraud includes but is not limited to the misrepresentation of a disability. NC State reserves the right to take appropriate action regarding misrepresentation, which may result in relocation, revocation of tickets, or ejection. ALCOHOL POLICY • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited inside Carter-Finley Stadium. Any attempt to bring alcohol into the stadium is a violation of facility policy and may result in denial of admittance, ejection, arrest or ticket revocation. • Persons of legal age may consume malt beverages and unfortified wine in Carter-Finley Stadium parking facilities in connection with football tailgating. • Complete rules regarding alcohol consumption at NC State Athletic events are posted at: http://policies.ncsu. edu/policy/pol-04-20-02 • Alcoholic Beverage kegs, spirituous and mixed liquor are prohibited in all permitted parking areas including vendor or university sanctioned events. • Carter-Finley Stadium visitors shall carry a picture ID in accordance with University regulations. All persons consuming alcohol in the parking lots shall carry a driver’s license on them at all times. 2 ANIMALS Animals are not permitted inside of Carter-Finley Stadium with the exception of service animals and service animals in training for guests with disabilities. Please make sure you have any necessary documentation, credentials or identification. ATMS ATMs are located at Gate 2, Gate 9 and the North End Zone Concourse. For any ATM issues, visit the nearest Guest Services Station. BAGS Wolfpack fans are encouraged not to bring any unnecessary bags or belongings into Carter-Finely Stadium. Express lines for fans without bags (or with clear plastic bags) are available to speed entry into the venue. Bags larger than 14” x 14” and all backpacks are prohibited at Carter-Finley Stadium. Diaper bags are permitted only if accompanied by an infant. Exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs. All bags are subject to search. Guests are encouraged to return unauthorized bags to their vehicles. NC State University cannot safeguard bags not permitted into the stadium. BIRTHDAY WISHES Wolfpack fans have the opportunity to wish friends and family a Happy Birthday free of charge at home football games by having their name appear on the video board. All requests must be submitted online at www.GoPack. com/birthdays at least 72 hours prior to the event. (Due to in-game events scheduling, no exceptions can be made to this policy). Any questions can be directed to the NC State Marketing Office at (919) 513-2739. BOWL GAME INFORMATION Bowl game ticket applications will be mailed and emailed to all Wolfpack Club members when NC State attains bowl eligibility. To receive priority seating, applications must be submitted by Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Once the bowl announcement is made, all remaining tickets will be on sale at GoPack.com or by calling (919) 865-1510 during normal business hours. Tickets ordered by the application deadline will be shipped via FedEx the week of December 15th. Any orders placed after the deadline will be available for pick up at Will Call. Will Call dates and times will be posted on GoPack.com shortly after the bowl announcement. College Football Playoff & Championship • Jan. 12, 2015 College Football Championship Game - North Texas • Jan. 1, 2015 Rose Bowl (Semifinal Game) - Pasadena, Ca. • Jan. 1, 2015 Sugar Bowl (Semifinal Game) - New Orleans, La. • Jan. 1, 2015 Cotton Bowl (Host Bowl) - Dallas, Tx. • Dec. 31, 2014 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (Host Bowl East) - Atlanta, Ga. • Dec. 31, 2014 Fiesta Bowl (Host Bowl West) - Glendale, Az. • Dec. 31, 2014 Orange Bowl (ACC vs. Big Ten/SEC or Notre Dame)- Miami, Fla. 3 ACC Bowl Line Up • Jan. 1, 2015 Capital One Bowl - Orlando, Fl. • Date TBD Russell Athletic Bowl - Orlando, Fl. ACC Tier One Bowls: • Date TBD Belk Bowl - Charlotte, NC • Date TBD Music City Bowl (Nashville, Tn.) OR TaxSlayer Bowl (Jacksonville, Fl.) • Date TBD New Era Pinstripe Bowl - Bronx, NY • Dec. 27, 2014 Hyundai Sun Bow - El Paso, Tx. ACC Bowl Pool: • Date TBD Military Bowl - Annapolis, Md. • Date TBD Duck Commander Independence Bowl - Shreveport, La. • Date TBD Detroit Bowl - Detroit, Mi. • Date TBD St. Petersburg Bowl - St. Petersburg, Fl. • Date TBD Birmingham Bowl - Birmingham, Al. The Postseason Priority Deadline for Wolfpack Club donations is Saturday, November 1, 2014. CHAIR BACKS On game day, chair back questions should be directed to designated chair back staff located on the North West, North East and South West concourse. Prior to game day, please call (866) 916-8444 with questions and relocation requests. COMPLIANCE As a member of the NCAA and Atlantic Coast Conference, NC State is committed to compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations. The Athletics Department appreciates your continued commitment in this regard. Your support and cooperation in complying with NCAA and Atlantic Coast Conference rules assists NC State in maintaining its winning efforts on- and off-the-field. If you have any questions regarding these rules and regulations, please contact the NC State Athletics Compliance Staff at 1-855-5COMPLY. CONCESSIONS All concession stands are managed by Campus Enterprises. Please email all questions regarding concessions to [email protected]. 4 Below is a list of concession items and locations: • BBQ Sandwiches-Sections 10, 12, 14, 26, 28, 30, Murphy Center, North End Zone • Bottled Drinks-Sections 10, 12, 14, 26, 28, 30, Murphy Center, North End Zone • Bottled Water-Sections 10, 12, 14, 26, 28, 30, Murphy Center, North End Zone • Candy-Sections 10, 12, 14, 26, 28, 30, Murphy Center, North End Zone • Chick-fil-A-Sections 10, 12, 14, 26, 28, 30, Murphy Center, North End Zone • Cotton Candy-Section 225 • Dippin’ Dots-Section 225 • French Fries-Gate 8 • Freshers Lemonade-Sections 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 26, 28, 30, 218, 225 • Frozen Lemonade-Section 225 • Funnel Cake-Gate 6, 9, 11, Section 30 • Hamburgers-Gate 8 • Hot Dogs-Sections 8, 10, 14, 26, 30, Gate 8 • Ice Cream-Murphy Center, North End Zone • Iced Tea-Section 225 • Nachos-Murphy Center, North End Zone • Peanuts-Sections 10, 12, 14, 26, 28, 30, Murphy Center, North End Zone • Pizza-Sections 10, 14, 26, 30, Murphy Center, North End Zone • Popcorn-Sections 10, 12, 14, 26, 28, 30, Murphy Center, North End Zone • Pretzels-Section 225 • Sno Cones-Section 8 • Steak Sandwiches-Gate 8 CUSTOMER SERVICE Guest Service stations are located on the West concourse near Gate 4 and on the East concourse near Gates 8 and 9. Both stations are adjacent to Rex Healthcare staff. Wolf Assist Tent Locations: Football Parking 1) Gate C: First island on the right-hand side as you enter. At the sign 76057C. 2) Gate B: near the Convenience Station 3) Grass area next to Hospitality Tent 20 4) Grass area at the entrance to the 5000 parking lot 5) Grass area in the Stadium North Lot near Dail Plaza 6) Westchase Lot 7) Pass-through between the Faculty/Staff/Varsity Club and Trinity Lots 8) Intersection of Westchase Blvd. and Peter Karamanos Jr. Dr. Convenience Stations 1) Faculty/Staff/Varsity Club Parking Lot 2) Gate B EMERGENCY INFORMATION If a situation arises which requires evacuation of Carter-Finley Stadium, we request your cooperation and assistance to exit the facility in an orderly manner. For your safety, law enforcement and game day security staff are positioned in and around the stadium. A Police Command Center is located inside the stadium between Gates 4 & 5. During and after the game, Campus Police can be contacted at (919) 515-3000 or 911. Listen to the public address system for information about weather, emergency evacuations and other emergency information. 5 Once an evacuation announcement has been given, please proceed to the nearest stairway or exit. Outside the stadium, follow the directions of the event staff and do not attempt to re-enter the stadium. Listen to MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM for more information. In the case of an adverse weather situation, please seek immediate shelter. FAMILY RESTROOMS There are 4 family restrooms located on the North Endzone concourse by Sections 218 & 225. For nursing mothers, please visit the Customer Service booth located at Gate 4, to receive assistance to the designated area. FIELD ACCESS Only authorized personnel, ages 16 and older, with proper credentials will be permitted on the field before, during, or after a game. Any unauthorized person going on to the field will be removed and subject to ejection and/or arrest. FIRST AID/REX HEALTHCARE STATIONS First Aid Stations are provided courtesy of Rex Healthcare. Patrons in need of medical attention should visit one of these two locations: • Gate 4 on the West concourse • Gate 9 on the East concourse GATE INFORMATION Stadium entrance gates open 1.5 hours prior to kick-off for access to general seating areas. Vaughn Tower patrons are permitted to enter 2 hours before the game at Gates 4, 8, and 12 only. • Accessible Entrances: all gates are accessible • Ammons Family Ticket Center: West side between Gates 4 & 5 • Assisted Listening Devices: Available at the Wolf Assistance Areas near Gate 4 & 9 • Chancellor’s Guests: Gate 4 • Police Assistance: Campus Police Command Center between Gates 4 & 5 • Satellite Ticket Office: Gate 8 (ticket scanning issues only) • Student Gates: 10, 10A, 10B, 11, and 11A • Vaughn Towers Entrance: Gates 4, 8, and 12 • Will Call (photo ID required to claim tickets; no exceptions): ◊ General Will Call: Ammons Family Ticket Center located on the West side between Gates 4 & 5. ◊ High School Coaches: Gate 5 ◊ Media Will Call: Gate 5 (opens 3 hours prior to kick off) ◊ NC State Player Guest: Gate 6B ◊ NC State Recruits: Gate 6B/Murphy Center ◊ Visiting Team Player Guest: Gate 5 HOSPITALITY TENTS For information on reserving a private tailgate space for your group, contact Kara Kovert at (919) 513-2739 or [email protected] in the Athletics Marketing office. Visit GoPack.com/hospitalitytents for complete details. LOST AND FOUND Please refer all lost articles to a Police Officer or Event Staff member. To claim a lost item during the game, please visit the Police Command Center, located inside the stadium between Gates 4 & 5. To claim a lost item after the game, please call Campus Police at 919-515-3000. 6 LOST CHILDREN AND GUESTS Lost children and guests should be taken to the Police Command Center located inside the stadium between Gates 4 & 5. Parents and guests looking for lost children or guests should contact the nearest usher or security personnel and should be directed to the Police Command Center. Campus Police can be contacted at (919) 5153000 or 911 during and after the game. MARKETING QUESTIONS Contact Kara Kovert at (919) 513-2739 for all questions regarding: • Scoreboard announcements • PA announcements PARKING All parking gates open five (5) hours before kick-off. Vehicles are not permitted to line up on public roads prior to the gates opening. Unattended vehicles in the roadway or public right-of-way are subject to be towed at the owner’s expense. All parking on the grounds of Carter-Finley Stadium is reserved and requires a valid permit for entry. General public parking is located in the Westchase Office Complex ($15) (Westchase Blvd. and Blue Ridge Rd.) and NC State Vet School parking deck ($15), as well as in private, independently-run paid lots at the Wade Office Park I (Edwards Mill Rd. between Trinity Rd. and Wade Ave.) and Trinity Park Office Complex (Trinity Rd. between Edwards Mill Rd. and Nowell Rd.). If someone is in your space, please do not park in another space. Notify a parking attendant or call McLaurin Parking at (919) 749-1405. Bus Parking Bus parking will be located at Cardinal Gibbons High School off Edwards Mill Road. Passes can be purchased in advance from NC State or on game day at Cardinal Gibbons for $50. Contact the NC State Ticket Office at (919) 865-1510 or 1-800-310-PACK for advance purchases. Handicapped Parking Handicapped parking is available for purchase on a priority basis through the Wolfpack Club. Fans with special needs can also pay ($15) on game day to park at Cardinal-Gibbons High School and ride a shuttle to and from Dail Plaza North. Vehicles are required to display a disability placard. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes, pregame, and postgame times will vary due to pedestrian and vehicular egress traffic. The shuttle only travels to and from the Dail Plaza North. It will NOT take fans to the West or East entrance gates. Riders of the shuttle will receive a boarding pass that should be shown to board the return shuttle after the game. RV Parking For non-reserved RV parking information, please contact the NC State Fairgrounds at (919) 612-6767. The lot opens five (5) hours before kick-off. PROHIBITED ITEMS & BEHAVIOR The ACC promotes good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition. 7 Rowdy, threatening, or inconsiderate behavior such as profane and abusive language, fighting or drunkenness shall not be tolerated within any tailgate area or within Carter-Finley Stadium. The following items and activities are prohibited at Carter-Finley Stadium out of concern for the safety of our guests, employees and participants: • Animals* • Artificial Noise Makers • Backpacks of all kinds* • Bags larger than 14” x 14”* • Bicycles • Coolers • Food or Drink of any kind* • Food or Drink containers (bottles, cans, thermos, etc.)* • Ice Bags • Illegal Substances • Laser Pointers • Poles/Sticks for Flags/Signs • Signs/Banners/Flags larger than 3’ x 2’ • Sitting/Standing in the Aisles • Smoking (except in designated areas) • Stroller (large, non-collapsible; collapsible strollers are permitted) • Throwing Objects in stands or onto field • Umbrellas • Video Cameras (hand-held still-cameras are permitted) • Weapons *Exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements or special needs; please make sure you have any necessary documentation, credentials or identification. Diaper bags are permitted only if accompanied by an infant. All persons and belongings are subject to search. Guests are encouraged to return unauthorized items to their vehicles. NC State University cannot safeguard items not permitted into the stadium. Prohibited items in the stadium will be confiscated and not returned. Patrons in violation of stadium policies are subject to removal from the stadium, arrest and prosecution under applicable laws and statutes, and could forfeit ticket privileges to future events. Students who violate rules may also be subject to disciplinary procedures through the University’s Office of Student Conduct. RE-ENTRY/PASS OUTS • Pass Outs are available, at all gates beginning with five (5) minutes remaining on the game clock in the second (2nd) quarter. • Fans re-entering the stadium must be in possession of their ticket AND the pass out stub they received at the gate prior to exiting. • Upon re-entry, all persons and belongings are subject to search by an event staff member. • Please allow appropriate time to assure you are reseated prior to second half kick-off. • The issuing of Pass Outs ends at the start of the third (3rd) quarter. 8 SIGNS/BANNERS/FLAGS Signs/banners are permitted within Carter-Finley Stadium only if they meet the following guidelines: • The sign/banner is not larger than 3’ x 2’. • The sign/banner does not impair the view of any guest in the stadium or block any existing signage or vent. • Information contained on the sign/banner cannot be construed as vulgar, offensive, graphic, or outside of what the community standard would consider in “good taste.” • Signs/Banners are not permitted to be hung anywhere inside the stadium. • Be prepared to return any prohibited sign/banner/pole/stick to your vehicle. • Game management personnel reserves the right to confiscate signs, banners and flags that are in violation of stadium policy, that interfere with another guest’s view, or create a safety issue. SMOKING In accordance with North Carolina state law and NC State University policies, Carter-Finley Stadium has been designated a non-smoking venue. A smoke-free environment inside athletic venues is the norm within the Atlantic Coast Conference and nationally. Smoking in any form through the use of tobacco products (pipes, cigars and cigarettes) or “vaping” with e-cigarettes, is prohibited in Vaughn Towers, in the seating bowl, on the concourse and in restrooms. Violators of this policy will be ejected from the stadium. In an effort to accommodate all guests, smoking is permitted in the following designated smoking areas at Gates 1, 5 and 11. SPONSORSHIPS All game day sponsorships and promotions, including Fan Zone activities, are coordinated through Wolfpack Sports Properties. For more information about corporate sponsorships, please contact Wolfpack Sports Properties at (919) 831-9653. STROLLERS Fans are permitted to bring folding/collapsible strollers into Carter-Finley Stadium. Large, non-collapsible strollers are prohibited. Strollers must be taken to a stroller drop-off location on the North Concourse (Gates 1214), West Customer Service station (Gate 4), or East Concourse (Gate 7). You will be provided with a claim ticket that must be returned to pick up your stroller. NC State assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged stroller or items left in strollers. TAILGATING POLICIES The Department of Athletics would like to remind those attending Wolfpack home football games of the following: • Donors should obtain written permission from NC State Athletic Facilities, (919) 515-7369, before making any physical changes to their assigned parking space. Permanent structures are not allowed in the parking areas and are subject to removal without notice. • Only beer and unfortified wine may be enjoyed in Carter-Finley Stadium parking lots. • Beer kegs are prohibited in all stadium parking areas. • Tents must be confined to your parking space and not interfere with adjacent parking spaces, impede travel lanes or create safety hazards. • Tents must be flame-retardant. Do not set up tents near hot coals or open flame. • Barbeque grills are permitted. Open-flame fires are prohibited. • Charcoal grills should be extinguished and coals disposed of properly. 9 • Clean up your area before entering the stadium to watch the game so it’s safe for you and others. • Please recycle your cans and bottles. Look for the WE Recycle bins throughout the parking lots and on the stadium concourse. • Tailgating activities must not interfere with or obstruct adjacent parking spaces or travel lanes. • Please be considerate of your neighbor regarding loud music. (NO AMPLIFIED SOUND) • Secure your tailgate area before and during the game to protect your belongings. NC State assumes no responsibility for any lost or stolen items. • Be mindful that there is moving traffic within the parking lots. • Please use caution when throwing balls in the parking lots for the safety of all guests and vehicles. • Vehicles parked on curbs or other undesignated areas will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. • No unauthorized vehicles in the parking lots. This includes, but is not limited to: golf carts, motorized scooters, beer trolleys, unauthorized sponsor/promotional vehicles, etc. • The distribution of promotional items on university property is prohibited unless prior approval has been received. • All football patrons are subject to University policies and procedures. • Let’s show Wolfpack hospitality to our visitors at all times. TEXT SERVICES If at any time during your visit to Carter-Finley Stadium you notice an issue that requires staff or police assistance, please don’t hesitate to utilize our texting service. Using your cell phone (of any provider), simply text the word “PACK” followed by a space and then your message to “69050,” and it will immediately be received by our onsite Command Center. Please be aware that the person receiving your text may require additional information, so please keep your phone handy in case more information is needed. TICKET INFORMATION ADVANCE PURCHASE TICKETING • Visit GoPack.com or call the NC State Athletics Ticket Office at (919) 865-1510 and press 9 to speak with a ticket office representative. • Our address is 5400 Trinity Road, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27608 • Our hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. GAME DAY TICKETING • The Ammons Family Ticket Center is the game day ticket operations center and is located on the West side of the stadium between Gates 4 and 5. • A satellite ticket booth is located at Gate 8 to address ticket scanning issues only 45 minutes prior to kick off. • Ticket windows open two (2) hours prior to kick-off and close at halftime. • Credit cards are accepted, but cash is preferred. TICKET POLICIES • Tickets must be presented at gate. One ticket required per person. • Children two (2) and under are permitted without a ticket, but are required to sit in lap of parent/guardian. • A photo ID is required to claim will call tickets; no exceptions. 10 TICKET SCANNING Digital ticketing technology provides increased convenience and security for all ticket holders through the use of barcodes on every ticket. Tickets will be scanned upon entry into Carter-Finley Stadium. Digital ticketing provides the following benefits for season ticket holders and single-game ticket holders: • Option to print-at-home tickets received directly to your email (not required). • Increased security by reducing the number of counterfeit tickets. • Opportunity to transfer tickets electronically from a season ticket package to a fellow NC State fan or family member. For more information on how to take advantage of these benefits please contact the NC State Ticket Office at 919-865-1510, Wolfpack fans can also log in to their online ticketing account at GoPack.com using their email address or account number and their personally selected password. TICKET REPRINTING The NC State Athletic Ticket Office can replace tickets that have been lost, stolen or damaged. Tickets may be reprinted for the ticket account holder only. All reprinted tickets will be held at Will Call. TICKET RELOCATION QUESTIONS All questions related to ticket/seat relocation should be directed to the Ammons Family Ticket Center located between Gates 4 and 5 on the West side of the stadium. WILL CALL (photo ID required to claim tickets; no exceptions): • General Will Call: Ammon Family Ticket Center located on the West side between Gates 4 & 5 • High School Coaches: Gate 5 • Media Will Call: Gate 5 (3 hours prior to kick-off) • NC State Player Guest: Gate 6B • NC State Recruits: Gate 6B/Murphy Center • Visiting Team Player Guest: Gate 5 TICKET RESALE POLICY Tickets may not be resold within 100 yards of any Carter-Finley Stadium gate. Ticket resale can occur along the roads that form a perimeter around the stadium: Trinity Road, Gate B Road/Peter Karmanos Jr. Drive and Steve Stroud Way. TOWED CARS Illegally parked cars will be towed to the Gate D entrance of Carter-Finley Stadium. Vehicle pick up cost is $100.00 for each tow at the owner’s expense. If you need assistance, contact the nearest parking attendant or call McLaurin Parking at (919) 749-1405. TRAFFIC INFORMATION Arrival to the Game All parking gates will open five (5) hours in advance of kick-off. No early entry is allowed for the patron parking areas. Vehicles are not permitted to line up on public roads prior to the gates opening. Unattended vehicles in the roadway or public right-of-way are subject to be towed at the owner’s expense. All Stadium and Arena Parking Lots can be accessed from any parking gate listed: • Edwards Mill Road • Trinity Road (Gates A, B, and C) • Westchase Blvd • Wade Avenue 11 Trinity Road Access The parking areas listed as Faculty / Staff / Varsity Club, the Trinity Lot, TX Lot, and State Fairgrounds Lot require entry from Trinity Road. ALL PERMIT LOTS REQUIRE A DISPLAYED PARKING PERMIT FOR ENTRY. PLEASE ENSURE YOU PRESENT THE PROPER PERMIT FOR GAME DAY ENTRY INTO THE PARKING AREAS. DEPARTURE FROM THE GAME Please note the departure path for each gate is determined in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies to maximize safety and efficiency. Stadium Gate A – will depart by turning left onto Trinity Road Stadium Gate B – vehicular traffic will depart by going straight onto Youth Center Road for a minimum of 30 minutes after a game conclusion. From Youth Center Road vehicular traffic is to turn right on Hillsborough Street then either left onto Powell Drive to Western Blvd. OR continue on Hillsborough Street to Western Blvd. After 30 minutes egress vehicular traffic from Gate B will be allowed to turn right onto Trinity Road or continue straight onto Youth Center Drive Stadium Gate C- Two lanes will be turned right onto Trinity Road. No right turn is allowed onto Edwards Mill Road from Trinity after the game. Rather this Trinity Road traffic is to either turn left onto Edwards Mill Road to Hwy. 54 and right to I-40 or continue straight on Trinity Road to turn left onto Corporate Center Drive and turn right to I-40. Stadium Gate E – Edwards Mill Road – three lanes will all turn right to Wade Avenue or Edwards Mill Road north. Stadium Gate F- Westchase Blvd. – two lanes will exit left on Blue Ridge Road and to Wade Avenue or Blue Ridge Road north Faculty/Staff/ Varsity Lot – exit via the Stadium Parking Areas to Westchase Blvd. or to Gate A OR through the TX Lot. The roadway onto Trinity is blocked at this lot during egress due to the overload of Trinity Traffic during egress. Trinity Lot- follow the directional staff to turn left onto Trinity Road TX Lot– follow the directional staff to turn left onto Trinity Road Cardinal Gibbons Lot – follow the directional staff to exit the back of Cardinal Gibbons to Trinity Road and turn right to Hwy. 54 and I-40 Thank you for your cooperation during egress operations. The State Highway Patrol is appreciative of your efforts of cooperation for a safe departure from each football game. TV BROADCAST INFORMATION Television broadcast times are controlled by the ACC’s television partners and are generally announced either 12 or 6 days prior to the game. Game times will be widely publicized as soon as they are available on GoPack.com and on athletics social media accounts (@PackFootball on twitter and on the NC State Athletics Facebook page). 12 UMBRELLAS Umbrellas are prohibited inside Carter-Finley Stadium for the comfort and safety of all fans. No storage of this item is available. Please be prepared to use rain gear or ponchos during inclement weather. WALK OF CHAMPIONS Join the NC State band, cheerleaders and dance team in welcoming the Wolfpack football team to Carter-Finley Stadium 2.5 hours prior to kickoff. The Walk of Champions will take place on the access road between the Motor Home Lot and Stadium East Lot, with the team entering the stadium at Gate 6. WOLF PUP LOCATOR PROGRAM At the beginning of each NC State home football game, parents/guardians can stop by the Fan Zone, a Wolf Assist Tent location, Customer Service Booth or from a police officer inside the stadium and parking lots, and fill out a Wolf Pup Locator wristband with important information that will be placed on the child’s wrist. If a child becomes separated from their caregiver or group, that child can approach a police officer or Carter-Finley Stadium staff member, who will communicate with event management that a lost child has been identified. The Wolf Pup Locator wristband will be used by law enforcement or event management personnel to reunite the child with their parent or guardian. Safety Tips • When possible, all parties should remain together within their groups. • Designate a meeting location in case someone gets separated from the family/group. • Escort all children to restroom facilities. • Agree on a time to leave the event. • If separated from the group, go to a police officer or event staff member. • Police Operations is located between Gates 4 and 5 and can be reached at 919-513-0067. • Don’t wander off from the group or explore isolated areas. • Report all suspicious activity to a police officer or call 911. 13 12 11 12
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