2007 HUSKY FOOTBALL GAME DAY GUIDE

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1 2007 HUSKY FOOTBALL GAME DAY GUIDE AAA SERVICE FREE roadside assistance is available after games in the north and south stadium lots. Limited services are available, including lockout rescue, flat tire service and jumpstarts. Call the Game Management office at for assistance. ALCOHOL POLICIES RCW Opening or consuming liquor in public places Penalty. Except as permitted by this title, no person shall open the package containing liquor or consume liquor in a public place. Every person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of an infraction. WAC (8) Within the limits of applicable laws, the University of Washington is committed to establishing and maintaining safe conditions for persons attending football games in Husky Stadium or other athletic events or concerts in campus facilities. Accordingly, the rules enumerated below will apply to all such events and be strictly enforced. (a) The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs is prohibited. In addition to having the beverages or drugs confiscated, violators may be subject to University disciplinary action and/or legal proceedings, and removal from the events. (b) Air horns, glass bottles, cans, picnic baskets, bota bags, ice chests and thermoses (in excess of two quart capacity) are prohibited. Individuals possessing such will not be admitted to, or will be removed from Husky Stadium or other athletic or concert facilities until the items have been stored temporarily at locations for that purpose or disposed of in some other manner. ATM LOCATIONS Two cash machines are located in Husky Stadium on the north and south concourses across from tunnels 21 and 16. There is also a Bank of American cash machine located on the SW concourse of Bank of America Arena. ANIMALS Certified service animals or service animals in training for guests with disabilities are allowed in Husky Stadium. All other animals are prohibited. BABY CHANGING AREAS Two dozen baby-changing stations are located in various men s and women s restrooms in Husky Stadium.

2 BAG INSPECTIONS All bags (including purses, fanny packs, backpacks, coolers) will be visually inspected before being allowed into Husky Stadium. All prohibited items (see list) will not be allowed into the stadium. Expect lines to get into the stadium and arrive early to avoid delays. Fans who leave the stadium will be subject to bag inspections upon re-entry. BANNERS & SIGNS Sign and banners are allowed in Husky Stadium, however, they may not be hung from the stadium facades, block anyone s view, or be hung from existing signs in the stadium. They also cannot be commercial or offensive in any nature. All signs must be hand-held. Signs or flags on sticks or poles are not allowed. BEVERAGES, BOTTLES & CANS Plastic bottles under a 2-quart volume are allowed in the stadium. Alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, cans, thermoses (in excess of 2 quarts), Bota Bags, and ice chests are prohibited in Husky Stadium. BOAT MOORAGE Boat moorage is available on a season or single game basis. For information or to purchase permits, please call the Tyee Office at (206) For boats anchoring in the bay, there will be a $5 fee per person for shuttle service collected on the return trip. This service is provided by Electric Boat Company, the official shuttle boat service of Husky Football. BUS SERVICE Pre-game: Metro bus service is free on game day to anyone holding a ticket for that day s game. Metro buses also go directly to Husky Stadium from one of 8 designated Park & Ride lots. The service is free from the Park & Ride lots with a game ticket ($4.50 two-way fare without a game ticket). Buses will begin boarding at Park & Ride lots two hours prior to kickoff and will leave every 20 minutes or when they are full. Please call TIME to verify kickoff time. The last bus will leave the Park & Ride lots 45 minutes prior to kickoff and arrive at the stadium approximately five minutes before the start of the game. (Exception: last buses from the South Renton and Federal Way Park & Rides will leave 60 minutes prior to kickoff.) Post-game: Following the game, buses will be lined up at designated locations near Husky Stadium. Each Park & Ride location will be designated with a colorcoded sign, which will be in the front and front side windows of the bus. Staff will be on hand with color-coded signs to help fans locate the correct bus. Buses will depart when they are completely full. For more information, call the UW Transportation Office at (206) / TDD (206) or visit

3 CAMERAS AND CAMCORDERS Cameras are allowed in Husky Stadium, however camcorders are not permitted within the stadium. Tripods are also not allowed in Husky Stadium. CONCESSIONS Sodexho Services has 23 stands throughout Husky Stadium on all concourse levels. These points-of-sale offer hot dogs, caramel corn, popcorn, beverages (soda, water, coffee, hot chocolate), peanuts, etc. Most stands feature Marek Kettle Corn and select stands feature Ivar s and Porter s. DAWG SLEDS The Dawg Sled program is a service provided to Husky Football fans who need extra assistance getting to their seats in the upper level of the stadium. Dawg sleds are golf carts which operate on the north ramps (across from tunnel 23) and the south ramps and run from the time the gates open until kickoff. Dawgs sleds do not run from one side of the stadium to the other or operate during and after the game due to safety concerns. DISABLED PATRON INFORMATION For fans that have extreme difficulty reaching upper level seats a limited number of elevator passes are available by calling (206) You must have a current note from your physician stating the nature of your injury or illness. Wheelchair storage is available during the game at all first aid stations. The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact the Disabilities Office at least 10 days in advance of the event. (206) (voice); (206) (TDD); (206) (FAX) or access@u.washington.edu To request a Disability Parking Permit, call (206) or (206)

4 DRIVING DIRECTIONS From I-5 going north or south: 1. Take the signs to Seattle. 2. Take the SR 520 exit toward Bellevue-Kirkland (east). 3. Travel ¼ mile and take the Montlake Boulevard exit. 4. At the end of the off-ramp, turn left at the stoplight onto Montlake Boulevard. 5. Travel across the Montlake Bridge; Husky Stadium will be visible on the right. From I-405 going north or south: 1. From I-405 take the SR 520 exit toward Seattle. This leads you onto the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge heading west. 2. Once across the bridge, take the Montlake Blvd exit; turn right at the end of the offramp. 3. Travel across the Montlake Bridge; Husky Stadium will be visible on the right. ELEVATORS Elevators are located at the north and south sides of Husky Stadium. Fans who have extreme difficulty reaching the upper level seats can download an application for an elevator pass online ( or call the Washington Athletic Communications office at to request a printed copy of the application form. FIRST AID & CARDIAC CARE First Aid and Medic One personnel are available at each First Aid Station to respond to your medical needs. First Aid Stations are located on each level of the stadium. They are marked by signage in the concourse areas. Ushers and University Police will be available for assistance in case of emergency. If there are any anticipated special medical needs by individuals attending the game, we ask that these be made known to the First Aid Station closest to their seat location. First Aid locations are ground level south, 2 nd level south, 3 rd level south, west perimeter, ground level north, 2 nd level north and 3 rd level north. GAME PROGRAMS The Official Husky Game Day Program is available for $5, while supplies last, in and around Husky Stadium on the day of the game. Any left over programs will be available post game at the Husky Team Shop. GAME TIMES Football kick-off times are subject to change for television broadcasts TIME or visit GoHuskies.com for the latest game times. Call HUSKY HALL OF FAME The Husky Hall of Fame is located in the Bank of America Arena on the west end. The Hall of Fame will be open 3 hours prior to each home game and for one hour after each home game.

5 JUNIOR HUSKY CLUB The Junior Husky Club is a very special way for kids to join the fun and excitement of Husky Athletics. If your child is 12 years or younger, sign them up and receive all the great benefits of the Junior Husky Club: membership card, t-shirt, Husky premium item, seasonal newsletter, special admission prices to Husky athletic events and much more! To sign up just send $15 and your child s name, T-shirt size, birth date, mailing address, address and home phone number to: Junior Husky Club UW Athletics Dept., Box Seattle, WA For more information call (206) or jsukraw@u.washington.edu. LASER POINTERS The use of laser pointers in strictly prohibited and will result in ejection from the stadium. LOST & FOUND Check the Husky Stadium Game Management office across from Tunnel 10 on game day. After game day, call (206) MEDIA GUIDES Fans wishing to purchase UW Athletics media guides may do so through the Husky Team Shop. Please call for more information. MERCHANDISE Husky merchandise is available on game days at any of the 11 Husky Team Shop kiosks located throughout the stadium. There are four merchandise tents, located inside the Northwest, Southwest and South Plazas. Merchandise is also available at or at the Husky Team Shop located in the southwest corner of Bank of America Arena. PARKING The gates for football parking areas open four hours prior to kick-off. Public football parking is available in a portion of lots E1 and E2. These lots are located north of Husky Stadium on Montlake Blvd. A stack method of parking (bumper-to-bumper) is used in lot E1. This means that you will not be able to move your vehicle until the vehicle in front has moved. Non-stack public parking is available in the west campus lots, west of 15 th Ave NE, and in the main campus lots. Motor homes may park in lot E1 on game day, but no overnight motor home parking is allowed on University property. The parking fee is $10 per car with 3 or more persons, $20 per car with 2 or less persons, $30 for buses and $40 for motorhomes and campers. Please note: the parking lots near Husky Stadium generally fill up minutes prior to game time. For general football parking information call (206) For information on Tyee parking permits, call or huskies@u.washington.edu. POLICE Police headquarters are located by Tunnel 2 at the west end of Husky Stadium.

6 PREMIUM GIVEAWAY TENTS Stop by one of the four premium giveaway tents each game to pick up your FREE promotional item while supplies last. They are located inside Husky Stadium near the northwest entrance, the west entrance, the southwest entrance and the east end zone. PROHIBITED ITEMS Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs, video cameras, glass bottles, cans, thermoses (in excess of two quarts), Bota Bags, picnic baskets, ice chests, horns of any kind, banners, flags and signs on sticks, weapons or explosives of any kind, sales of unauthorized merchandise, placards, leaflets not approved in advance by the athletic department, other conduct prohibited by the UW regulations or by law. Violators are subject to removal from the stadium and to applicable disciplinary action and/or legal action. Stadium personnel have been instructed to enforce the policies in the interest of the comfort and safety of our patrons. Please give them your cooperation and report incidents to the ushering staff. RADIO BROADCASTS Throughout the northwest, turn to the Washington ISP Sports Network for coverage of the Dawgs. WASHINGTON Seattle KJR 950 AM Bellingham KPUG 1170 AM Centralia KMNT FM Forks KBIS 1490 AM Hoquiam KWOK 1490 AM Kelso/Longview KLOG 1490 AM Kennewick KTCR 1340 AM Mount Vernon KBRC 1430 AM Olympia KGY 1240 AM Omak KOMW 680 AM Port Angeles KONP 1450 AM Shelton KMAS 1030 AM Spokane KAZZ FM Tri-Cities KTCR 1340 AM Walla Walla KUJ 1420 AM Wenatchee KPQ 560 AM Wenatchee KWIQ 1020 AM Yakima KUTI 1460 AM OREGON Portland KUIK 1360 AM ALASKA Anchorage KBYR 700 AM Juneau KSUP FM

7 BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver, BC CKST 1040 AM SEAT CUSHIONS For information on purchasing or repairing seat cushions call Husky Fever at or visit one of their four customer service tables. They are located on the north and south sides of Husky Stadium on game day. SMOKING Washington State law prohibits smoking inside Husky Stadium. TICKETS Husky Ticket Office: Ticket info is also available by calling (M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm) or Ticket Sales: Stadium ticket windows are located at the west end of the stadium. Hours of operation: Open 3.5 hours prior to kickoff. Closes with 5 minutes left in the 3 rd quarter. Gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff. General Admission seating is restricted to designated areas in the east end zone. Children 2 years and under are admitted free and must be held. Lost, Stolen, Forgotten and/or Destroyed Tickets Replacement Policy Husky Ticket Office will address lost or stolen tickets with the account holder on record ONLY. SEASON TICKETS Lost in Mail Must be reported in advance of game to Husky Ticket Office and a lost in mail report filed with the US Post Office. Stolen Must be reported in advance of game to Husky Ticket Office and a report filed with the Police. REPLACEMENT FEES - $5 per ticket, no exceptions The Husky Ticket Office reserves the right to refuse any replacement ticket request. GROUP TICKETS Group tickets are now available for select Husky football games. Purchase a minimum of 20 tickets for a 30-50% savings. grouptix@u.washington.edu or call for more information or to place your order. TRANSPORTATION Want to carpool to Husky Football? Just log on to Event Ridematch at to register and choose one or more Husky Football games from the event list. Then check your matchlist for potential carpoolers.

8 WHEELCHAIRS Wheelchair storage is available during the game at all First Aid stations. WILL CALL Stadium will call windows open 3.5 hours prior to kickoff. Players Guest will call opens at the Players Guest Entrance 2 hours prior to kickoff. Both will calls are located at the west end of the stadium. Picture ID is required for will call pick-up. Will call windows close with 5 minutes remaining in the 3 rd quarter of the game SCHEDULE AUGUST 31 at Syracuse (ESPN) 5:00pm SEPTEMBER 8 BOISE STATE (FSN) 12:30pm 20,000 Schedule Posters / 10,000 Schedule Magnets 15 OHIO STATE (ESPN) 12:30pm Band Day 22 at UCLA TBA 29 USC (TBA) 5:00pm Legacy Celebration / Presented by Dunn Lumber OCTOBER 13 at Arizona State TBA 20 OREGON TBA 27 ARIZONA (TBA) 12:00pm Homecoming / Blanket Drive / UWAB Scholarship Drive / 10,000 Team Posters NOVEMBER 3 at Stanford TBA 10 at Oregon State (FSN) 7:15pm 17 CALIFORNIA TBA 24 WASHINGTON STATE TBA 100 th Game / Food Drive DECEMBER 1 at Hawai I (ESPN) TBA Home games are in bold and all CAPS. All times are Pacific and subject to change. For game times call TIME or visit GoHuskies.com.