Halftime All The Time at Falcon Field Francis T. Maloney High School 1225 North Broad Street Meriden, CT 06450 September 15 th, 2018 EVENT HOST CONTACTS Brian Cyr 201-915-8034 brian.cyr@meridenk12.org USBANDS CONTACTS Mike Trehey (484)-387-1136 mtrehey@usbands.org Eric James (484)-387-1142 ejames@usbands.org 1
EVENT SCHEDULE THIS PAGE WILL BE COMPLETED BY USBANDS Francis T. Maloney Sept. 15 th, 2018 2
ADJUDICATION PANEL & EVENT STAFF THIS PAGE WILL BE COMPLETED BY USBANDS Francis T. Maloney Sept. 15 th, 2018 3
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION Parking: Spectator parking will be at Maloney High School (via shuttle bus) and Thomas Edison Middle School. There is no parking via the Falcon Field entrance on Westfield Road (this area is for pit trucks only). All Directors, Show Staff, USBands Staff and for handicapped parking please use the front Washington Middle School lots. Restrooms: Located in the field house adjacent to concessions. Restrooms are also available near warm-up Member Re-Entry: Student band uniforms are their ticket back into the event. Staff should have lanyards Tickets: $12 per person, $10 for students and seniors Warm Up: Busses and trucks arrive to Thomas Edison Middle School unload students and wind/brass/battery. Students (except pit members) stay at Thomas Edison for warm-up. Pit members go with a student escort or take the shuttle bus to the pit warm-up area. Students (except pit members) stay at Thomas Edison for warm-up. Pit members go with a student escort or take the shuttle bus to the pit warm-up area. Field Surface: Turf Power on field: Available at sideline Competition Suite: Adjudicator commentary for all USBands ensembles can be located in Competition Suite shortly after the conclusion of each ensemble's performance. Directors may grant access to the ensemble s portal with staff/instructors, and may request help from USBands representatives to resolve any issues accessing Competition Suite. Retreat/Critique: Report to the gate at the start of the last ensemble performance. Please see the director master schedule for your assigned yard line Awards: Trophies Souvenirs/Merchandise: Some small band related memorabilia will be for sale Concessions: Under the large white tent across the field Credentials/Access: Hospitality is limited to band staff members. The field area should only be accessed by authorized USBands staff and designated ensemble staff and support staff (pit crew, assistants). Francis T. Maloney Sept. 15 th, 2018 4
SITE OVERVIEW MAP Francis T. Maloney Sept. 15 th, 2018 5
ENSEMBLE PARKING & WARMUP Francis T. Maloney Sept. 15 th, 2018 6
ENSEMBLE FLOW MAP Francis T. Maloney Sept. 15 th, 2018 7
SEVERE WEATHER MAP Francis T. Maloney Sept. 15 th, 2018 8
SEVERE WEATHER PLAN Arrival: NOTE: Indoor location is Maloney High School (121 Gravel Street, Meriden, CT 06450. Arrive via Gravel Street ) Parking: See map. No fee. Busses will need to park off campus once unloaded. Details will be provided to drivers. Restrooms: Various posted locations throughout building Member Re-entry: Uniform will serve as re-entry ticket Warm-up: See map. Guide will be provided. A detailed map will be emailed out in the event of an indoor show. Performance Area: Gym. Power will be available. Guard can perform on covered surface area (guard floor will be deployed) Retreat: Gym entrance Critique: Choral Room Tickets: Same as outdoor show Concessions: Cafeteria Francis T. Maloney Sept. 15 th, 2018 9