Spring Break
University initiates new tailgating policies
Staff Reports
Issue date: 8/25/08 Section: Sports
The Department of Athletics, in conjuction with Student Programming, have announced guidelines for the upcoming tailgating season. They are as follows:
The Walnut Grove will generally open at 7:30 a.m. on game day. University sponsored tailgate activities, including inflatables, begin four and one half (4.5) hours prior to kick off. Weeknight game activities may be adjusted due to classes.
Tailgate activities will cease two hours after the game unless otherwise announced and the area will close. MTSU officials will ask those failing to comply to leave the premises.
Persons remaining in the tailgate area after the game has commenced will be encouraged to vacate the area to attend the game with the exception of one caretaker. Uniformed officers will periodically patrol through the area.
No large containers or community/common drink dispensers are permitted. Any device or activity used to increase the consumption of beverages is prohibited.
Only portable radio/stereo units will be allowed. Any equipment requiring external-power sources is prohibited. Volume and the language in any and all audio recordings must be appropriate for all ages.
The use of gas powered generators must be approved in advance.
Platforms, stages and enclosed tents are not permitted in the tailgating area(s).
Soliciting or hawking of wares unless approved in advance by Student Unions & Programming and the Athletics Department is prohibited. Only MTSU Athletics or their designated representatives will be allowed to sell merchandise in the tailgate area.
For security reasons all tailgate equipment should be placed in vehicles prior to kickoff. In particular, any valuable items should be appropriately secured. One "caretaker" may remain at the tailgate site during the game to safeguard belongings.
Any violations of these guidelines may result in termination of tailgate privileges and, as appropriate, criminal prosecution and/or action taken through the MTSU Office of Public Safety, the MTSU Dean of Students or the Murfreesboro Police Department.
A complete list of violations can be found online at mtsusidelines.com.
The Walnut Grove will generally open at 7:30 a.m. on game day. University sponsored tailgate activities, including inflatables, begin four and one half (4.5) hours prior to kick off. Weeknight game activities may be adjusted due to classes.
Tailgate activities will cease two hours after the game unless otherwise announced and the area will close. MTSU officials will ask those failing to comply to leave the premises.
Persons remaining in the tailgate area after the game has commenced will be encouraged to vacate the area to attend the game with the exception of one caretaker. Uniformed officers will periodically patrol through the area.
No large containers or community/common drink dispensers are permitted. Any device or activity used to increase the consumption of beverages is prohibited.
Only portable radio/stereo units will be allowed. Any equipment requiring external-power sources is prohibited. Volume and the language in any and all audio recordings must be appropriate for all ages.
The use of gas powered generators must be approved in advance.
Platforms, stages and enclosed tents are not permitted in the tailgating area(s).
Soliciting or hawking of wares unless approved in advance by Student Unions & Programming and the Athletics Department is prohibited. Only MTSU Athletics or their designated representatives will be allowed to sell merchandise in the tailgate area.
For security reasons all tailgate equipment should be placed in vehicles prior to kickoff. In particular, any valuable items should be appropriately secured. One "caretaker" may remain at the tailgate site during the game to safeguard belongings.
Any violations of these guidelines may result in termination of tailgate privileges and, as appropriate, criminal prosecution and/or action taken through the MTSU Office of Public Safety, the MTSU Dean of Students or the Murfreesboro Police Department.
A complete list of violations can be found online at mtsusidelines.com.
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