Yudu - Winthrop Magazine - Summer 2019

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I’ve always enjoyed tailgating. Why are these changes necessary?

As the crowd size has grown in recent years, the need for a better parking and tailgating system became apparent. Ultimately, the changes being implemented will ensure a safer environment where first responders and police can address situations as they arise, provide options for groups and families to choose how and where they want to tailgate, and ensure a more enjoyable experience for all.

Why do I have to pay for parking? Where will the money go?

Te $5 nominal fee for parking will help offset the cost of additional event staff, police presence and amenities to ensure a better event experience for all.

I want to use other lake-area facilities that day. Will I be able to?

No. Te loop around the lake area will be closed, as will the golf course and disc golf course. Tose who need to drop off items for tailgating will be able to exit the area through the Sumter Avenue gate.

I remember the traffic backups when Winthrop tried paid parking at another basketball game a while back. What’s going to be different this time?

More event staff will be available to serve the large crowd that is expected. However, Winthrop fans should plan to allow

TAILGATING

plenty of time for parking and entering the arena if they are not attending tailgating.

I understand making alumni and the community pay, but does this apply to students? What about walk-ups?

Every vehicle entering the Coliseum area will be subject to the parking fee, including those of students. However, walk ups will not pay, as they are not parking a vehicle.

Can I set up my tent in the North or South parking lot as I have in the past?

No. Tents are not allowed in the North and South lots. Tents are only allowed in the designated tailgating area. See the map on p. 11.

Can I set up my tent or tailgate on Friday night?

No. Tailgating begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday and continues until 3:30 p.m. Where can I dispose of my trash?

Tere will be a number of small dumpsters strategically placed throughout the parking and tailgating areas for trash disposal, as well as recycling receptacles.

How is alcohol consumption going to be monitored?

Campus and other police officers will be patrolling the parking and tailgating areas. Te consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by underage persons is prohibited, as are any violations of federal, state or local law. Please see the alcoholic beverage policy for details. Glass containers, kegs and common containers are prohibited per the tailgating policy.

What if I have a problem while I’m tailgating?

Visit the information tent where attendees can request assistance relating to parking, tailgating, group or individual behavior, etc.

What can I expect as tailgating wraps up?

EventPro staff and university staff will sweep through the tailgating areas beginning at 3:30 p.m. and again at 3:45 p.m. to make sure guests are cleaning up and preparing to vacate, if they have not done so already. At 4 p.m. Winthrop Police and university staff will make a final sweep; all guests should have vacated the tailgating area by this time.

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MAP For groups or families wanting to use tents or who may have more elaborate tailgate set ups, there will be a total of 48 designated spots in the tailgating area for $20 (for groups up to 20 people) and $40 for even larger groups. Reserve one or more of these spots through the TicketReturn.com website beginning Sept. 3, 2019. Space will be sold on a first- come, first-served basis.

PARKING LOT E

SOUTH

PARKING LOT C

NORTH

PARKING LOT F

PARKING LOT A

EAGLE CLUB PARKING

PARKING LOT B

PORTABLE TOILETS

PARKING LOT G

TAILGATE AREA

(SEE ENLARGED PLAN)

ALUMNI TENT

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PARKING LOT D

MANNED

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

SIZE OF SITES TG1-TG6 = 54’X18’ TG7-TG32 = 27’X33’ TG33-TG48 = 30’X30’

PARKING LOT G

MANNED TAILGATE ENTRANCE

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PORTABLE TOILETS

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NO PARKING

TO SUMTER AVENUE GATE

CLEAR EGRESS AISLE