2008 HUSKY FOOTBALL GAME DAY GUIDE

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1 2008 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. ADDRESS The street address for Husky Stadium is 3800 Montlake Boulevard NE, Seattle, WA 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. ANIMALS Certified service animals or service animals in training for guests with disabilities are allowed in Husky Stadium. All other animals are prohibited. APPROVED SPONSORS Per University Governing Laws (WAC ), University grounds and facilities may not be used for commercial purposes such as sales, advertising or promotional activity without prior approval. Authorized Corporate Sponsors will be identified by Official Vendor passes, distributed through the Washington ISP Sports Network. Violators are subject to trespass ordinances. For information about marketing activities on Husky game day, sponsors should contact the Washington ISP Sports Network at

2 ATM LOCATIONS Six ATM machines are located in Husky. Locations include: 2 across from Tunnel 23, 2 outside Tunnel 16, 2 near Tunnel 3/4, 1 on the upper level south side and 1 on the upper level north side. There is also a Bank of America cash machine located on the SW concourse of Bank of America Arena. BABY CHANGING AREAS Two dozen baby changing stations are located in various men s and women s restrooms in Husky Stadium. 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 two quart volume are allowed in the stadium. Alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, cans, thermoses (in excess of two 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 $6 fee per person for shuttle service collected on the return trip. BROADCASTS Radio broadcasts can be heard throughout the west coast on the Washington ISP Sports Network. Seattle all sports radio station KJR 950 AM will serve as the flagship station for the Husky Radio Network. Gameday coverage on KJR will feature 11 hours of pre & post game coverage. Husky Football coach, Tyrone Willingham s weekly radio show will air on Monday s at 5:30pm 6:30pm on network stations. The University of Washington enjoys extensive television coverage of its football games through the Pacific 10 Conference agreements with ABC TV, ESPN, Fox Sports Net and Versus. In addition to the league package, UW and FSN Northwest have developed a partnership that allows the regional sports cable network exclusive rights to televise all available games that are not selected as part of the Pac 10 package provided there is an available broadcast window. FSN Northwest also produces a Washington football show with Coach Tyrone Willingham that airs each week during the season.

3 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. 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 color coded 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 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. All commercial uses of photographs depicting game action are allowed only through a licensing agreement with Collegiate Images. CELLULAR PHONES & PAGERS The use of cellular phones and pagers are permitted provided they do not interfere with other guests enjoyment of the game. CHILDREN 2 and under get in free as long as they are held in a lap. Strollers may be stored at all First Aid Stations or Guest Services Office. CONCESSIONS Sodexo 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. CONTAINERS & COOLERS Ice chests are not allowed in Husky Stadium. 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.

4 DEMPSEY POST GAME All fans are invited to the Dempsey Post Game following all home games that start before 4:00pm. The event will feature food & drinks for purchase, big screen TV s and the Husky Marching Band. 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) 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 off ramp. 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. EXIT & RE ENTRY Re entry is allowed through any gate in Husky Stadium. Guests must show hand stamp and ticket stub to re enter.

5 FAN BEHAVIOR In the case that you are sitting around fans using excessive bad language, being uncooperative, or acting intoxicated, please notify the closest usher for assistance. FAN MAIL Cards and letters to players and personnel can be sent to the following address: Player s Name c/o University of Washington Football Box Seattle, WA FIELD ACCESS Only authorized personnel 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 arrest and prosecution. 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 leftover programs will be available post game at the Husky Team Shop or at GoHuskies.com. GAME TIMES Football kick off times are subject to change for television broadcasts. GoHuskies.com for the latest game times. Call TIME or visit GATE OPENING TIMES Gates open 2 hours prior to kick off. GUEST SERVICES Guest Services is located across from Tunnel 10 in the Stadium. representatives stationed outside the Stadium. There are also Guest Services HUSKY BAND JAM The Husky Marching Band will perform each game 1.5 hours prior to kickoff in the Dempsey Indoor Facility.

6 HUSKY HALL OF FAME The Husky Hall of Fame is located in the west end of Bank of America Arena. The Hall of Fame will be open three hours prior to each home game and for one hour after each home game. HUSKY HUDDLES Join Coach Willingham at the Husky Huddles pre game tailgates in the Dempsey Indoor Practice Facility every home game. These are scheduled for each home game beginning 3 hours prior to kickoff. For more information, call HUSKY LEGENDS CENTER Stop by and see the new Husky Legends Center, designed to pay tribute to the past and future success of Washington Football. The Legends Center is located adjacent to the E9 parking lot just north of Husky Stadium. It will be open 3 hours prior to the game, closed during the game and open again for 1 hour following the game. 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! This is limited to the first 500 kids. To sign up just send $15 and your child s name, T shirt size, birth date, mailing address, e mail address and home phone number to: Junior Husky Club UW Athletics Dept., Box Seattle, WA For more information call (206) or e mail 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) to reach the UW Event Management office. LOST CHILDREN Lost children should go to the closest usher, who will then take the child to the University police station location at Tunnel 2. MEDIA GUIDES Fans wishing to purchase UW Athletics media guides may do so through the Husky Team Shop. Please call or visit

7 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 $15 per car with 3 or more persons, $25 per car with 2 or less persons, $50 for buses and $50 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 e mail huskies@u.washington.edu. PLAYER WALK Don t miss the UW Football Player Walk prior to home games. The walk will take place approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes prior to game time. The team will be dropped off in the SE area of the E12 parking lot...between the Climbing Rock and Waterfront Activities Center on the south side of Husky Stadium. They will then walk through the E12 lot and enter the stadium through the SE corner. Come out to cheer on the Dawgs prior to the game! POLICE Police headquarters are located by Tunnel 2 at the west end of Husky Stadium. PREMIUM GIVEAWAY TENTS Stop by one of the four premium giveaway tents at select games 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. BYU 10,000 Schedule magnets (pre game); 20,000 Schedule Posters (post game) Arizona State 10,000 Team/Senior Posters (post game) UCLA 10,000 Trading Cards (pre game); 10,000 Beanie Hats courtesy of BECU (pre game) 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.

8 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 (Flagship) KJR 950 AM Bellingham KPUG 1170 AM Centralia KMNT FM Forks KBIS 1490 AM Goldendale KLCK 1400 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 KPTQ 1280 AM South Moses Lake KWIQ 1020 AM Walla Walla KUJ 1420 AM Wenatchee KPQ 560 AM Yakima KUTI 1460 AM OREGON Portland KUIK 1360 AM The Dalles KLCK 1400 AM ALASKA Anchorage KBYR 700 AM Juneau KSUP FM SEAT CUSHIONS For information on leasing 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. SPECIAL EVENTS PARKING ZONE The Special Events Parking Zone limits game day parking in neighborhoods surrounding campus to residents vehicles only. These vehicles have special permits. Non residents are restricted from parking in areas where signs indicate this special zone is in effect.

9 Vehicles parked in this zone without a permit are subject to citation or towing. STROLLERS Strollers may be stored at all First Aid Stations or Guest Services Office. TICKETS Husky Ticket Office: Contact Information: Phone: (M F, 8:30am 4:30pm) tickets@u.washington.edu Address: 3910 Montlake Blvd; Seattle, WA (M F, 8:30am 5pm) Ticket info is also available by calling (M F, 8:30am 4:30pm) or ing tickets@u.washington.edu. 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 halfway through the 3 rd quarter. Gates open two hours prior to kickoff. General Admission seating is restricted to designated areas in the east end zone. Children two years and under are admitted free and must be held. 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. 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 $10 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 significant savings. E mail grouptix@u.washington.edu or call for more information or to place your order.

10 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 match list for potential carpoolers. TYEE CLUB Priority seating in Husky Stadium is reserved for Tyee Members. If you would like more information on how to join Tyee, please contact the Tyee Office at or You can also find more information at home.html. 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.

11 2008 SCHEDULE AUGUST 30 at Oregon (FSN) 7:00 pm SEPTEMBER 6 BYU (FSN) 12:00 pm 20,000 Schedule Posters / 10,000 Schedule Magnets 13 OKLAHOMA (ESPN) 4:45 pm 20 Bye 27 STANFORD 7:00 pm Toy Drive / Band Day OCTOBER 4 at Arizona TBA 11 Bye 18 OREGON STATE (Versus) 4:00 pm Homecoming / UWAB Scholarship Drive Presented by American Family Insurance 25 NOTRE DAME 5:00 pm Presented by AirVan NOVEMBER 1 at USC TBA 8 ARIZONA STATE Blanket Drive / Military Appreciation Day TBA 15 UCLA TBA Hall of Fame / Food Drive / 10,000 Trading Cards / 10,000 BECU Beanie Hats 22 at Washington State (FSN) Proudly Sponsored by Boeing 12:00 pm 29 Bye DECEMBER 6 at California TBA HOME GAMES IN BOLD AND ALL CAPS. All times are Pacific and subject to change. For game times call TIME or visit GoHuskies.com

2007 HUSKY FOOTBALL GAME DAY GUIDE

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