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Football - G-Day - Policies and Procedures
Georgia Football G-Day Policies/ProceduresAISLE TRAFFIC Spectators are urged to arrive at their seats well in advance of kickoff. Excessive movement on the part of spectators during the game is a common complaint to our Game Administration officials. As a courtesy to other patrons, please remain in your seat until the play has ended. ALCOHOL POLICY No alcoholic beverages may be brought into Sanford Stadium. Any ticket holder apprehended in the stadium with an intoxicant will be subject to ejection without refund. ANIMALS Service animals are welcome in Sanford Stadium. All other animals will not be allowed to enter. ARTIFICIAL NOISEMAKERS Artificial noisemakers (air horns, cowbells, etc.) are not permitted in Sanford Stadium. Be considerate and allow your neighbor to enjoy the game. Please keep portable radios at a low volume. ATMs With the availability of credit/bank card capabilities at all stadium points of sale, ATM machines are not available inside Sanford Stadium. For guests needing access to an ATM on gameday, available machines are located outside the stadium in the Tate Center plaza. DISABLED SERVICES Due to stadium construction, wheelchair seating is not available in the West End of Sanford Stadium. Available seating can be found at three locations at the top of the lower level (Sections 113, 124 and 137), as well as the 600 level. All spaces are general admission, first-come, first serve. We will only be able to accommodate one companion for each disabled guest. For more information regarding available disabled seating, please click here. DON'T FORGET A POWER SOURCE Pregame festivities have become increasingly high-tech in recent years. Televisions, satellite dishes and sound systems are now common sights in the midst of parked cars, lounge chairs and grills. Fans who want to watch television or use any other entertainment devices must provide their own power and video sources. DRINKING FOUNTAINS Drinking fountains are available at Gates 6, 7, 9, Section 610 and Reed Plaza. ELEVATORS Elevators are located on the East side of Sanford Stadium, South Tower Entrance, at Gate 2, as well as Gate 4. Elevator access is limited to credential holders and wheelchair patrons only. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES In case of emergency, the public address announcer will notify fans of developing situations in order to make informed decisions concerning their well-being. Please familiarize yourself with the nearest exit points of the stadium. In the case of an emergency, please report the situation to any of the stadium ushers. A First Aid station also is located at Gate 7 of the upper level. If assistance is needed with a health emergency, please report the situation immediately to any of the stadium ushers, First Aid volunteers or uniformed officers. First Aid volunteers wear white shirts with the First Aid emblem on the shoulder. ENJOY THE GAMEDAY ATMOSPHERE A UGA football Saturday should be safe and fun, even for fans who never set foot in Sanford Stadium. Portable toilets are placed all around campus, alleviating long lines and making the day more comfortable for all. In addition, permanent restrooms are available at multiple buildings on campus — Tate Center, Student Learning Center, Georgia Center and East Village Commons. Rest assured, legal and responsible consumption of alcohol will not be affected by these regulations, so be smart and enjoy the day. ENTRY All gates will open at 10:00 a.m. FAN SECURITY Event service personnel are authorized to conduct an inspection of patrons entering the stadium for the sole purpose of eliminating hard objects and containers of any type entering the stadium. This procedure is conducted for the purpose of patron safety. Ushers inside the stadium offer seating assistance and general information regarding the stadium. Uniformed police officers are available throughout the stadium. Additional staff will be on hand inside the stadium to answer questions and handle any concerns. These Stadium Response Teams will be pairs of event staff roaming the stadium and will be visible by their green and black uniform. If at any time you need assistance, please find the nearest event staff member. FAN TEXT MESSAGE SYSTEM The Athletic Association has implemented a text messaging system that allows fans to communicate directly with the stadium's command post if assistance is needed in dealing with any special needs inside the stadium. Should fans need assistance while inside the stadium, they will be able to contact event management staff by sending a text message from their phone. Simply text "DAWGS FIELD ACCESS Only authorized personnel with proper credentials will be permitted on the field before, during or after a game. Violators will be subject to prosecution. FIRST AID INFORMATION First Aid Room Locations:
Paramedics, Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and Physicians are stationed in all First Aid Rooms. First Aid volunteers also are located throughout the concourse. FOOD AND BEVERAGE Food and drinks are prohibited from being brought into the stadium. Aramark Corp. is the official concessionaire for Sanford Stadium. Fans will find traditional ballpark foods throughout the stadium. GAME PROGRAMS/ROSTER CARDS Once available, fans can print/download game programs free of charge on our digital publications page only. G-Day game roster cards are available in the stadium for free at Gates 2, 4, 6, and 9. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR GAMEDAY EMERGENCIES
GRAB A SNACK OR MEAL ON CAMPUS Don't feel like preparing a meal on gameday? Whether it is just a snack or a full meal, a host of dining options are available to fans on campus. UGA Dining Services serves hearty fare at multiple locations on gameday, including Village Summit Dining Commons, Bolton Dining Commons and the Tate Student Center. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE PARKING Handicap permit holders can park in the Tate Center lot, East Campus Parking Deck, and East Campus Road lot. A state issued permit is necessary to park in the Tate Center lot. INFORMATION STATIONS Look for the Bulldog Information Stations outside and throughout Sanford Stadium for event, stadium and public information. Located at Gates 2, 4, 6, 7 and 9, these customer service stands are the best source to answer your game day questions. LOST CHILDREN Parents should report any lost child to the nearest usher, security personnel or uniformed police officer in your area. This season, guests can take part in the Tag-A-Fan program. All patrons who would like to register themselves, children or other guest for the Tag-A-Fan program, may do so at any of the in-stadium Bulldog Information Stations (located at Gates 2, 4, 6, 7 and 9). The guest will receive a wristband with space available to write their name, seat location and contact information. If the guest becomes lost, the wristband will give an event staff employee or police officer the necessary information to escort the guest back to his/her seat. LOST AND FOUND To report or claim any lost items, please locate the nearest usher or security personnel. To check for any lost items after an event, contact the Event Management Office lostfound@sports.uga.edu with a description of the item. Items left more than 30 days will be donated to charity. MEDIA ENTRANCE Media entrance is limited to Gate 2 in the Reed Plaza area on Sanford Stadium’s north side due to south side construction. Seating will be available in the Champion’s Club on the 200 level, which is accessed by elevator near Gate 2. Proper media credentials are required. MEDIA WILL CALL Media Will Call credentials should be picked up at Sanford Stadium’s East End ticket window located off of East Campus Road adjacent to the Georgia Letterman’s Club. PARKING Reserved priority parking areas will be controlled by specific color. YOU MUST HAVE AN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PARKING PERMIT TO PARK IN THE COLOR CODED LOTS. All vehicles parking in Athletic Association parking areas must not be oversized and must fit into a conventional parking space. View the G-Day Georgia Football parking map. For information on game day, please call our Parking Hotline at 706-425-3052 PATRON SERVICES Event service personnel are authorized to conduct an inspection of patrons upon entering the stadium for the sole purpose of eliminating hard objects and containers of any type from entering the stadium. Crowd control officers and stadium ushers are available to handle any inconveniences you may experience in the stadium. Stadium security has the right to inspect any item at any time for the purpose of spectator safety. Prohibited items must be returned to cars or disposed of before entry. Prohibited items include:
PUBLIC ADDRESS Messages for the public address announcer are acceptable only for medical emergencies and must be approved by the Press Box Director. PUBLIC PHONES There are no public telephones inside Sanford Stadium. RESTROOMS Ladies and mens restrooms are located on all concourses. Family restrooms are located in Reed Plaza and the 600 Level of the North Side of the stadium. SHUTTLE The Athletic Association provides shuttle bus service to and from the East Campus Parking Deck and the Intramural Fields. This service is free of charge and starts 3 1/2 hours prior to kickoff and runs after the game for two hours. SKYSUITES Due to ongoing construction at Sanford Stadium, the SkySuites will not be available for use on G-Day. SIGNS Signs, banners, pictures, etc. that are offensive to individuals and teams, that are not in good taste, that block the view of spectators, or create a safety hazard will not be allowed. The hanging or displaying of signs on stadium walls, bleacher areas, ramps or an area of proximity to the stadium is prohibited as a safety precaution. STROLLERS Strollers are not allowed inside Sanford Stadium. THROWN ITEMS Cans, bottles, beach balls, balloons or any items which might be thrown on the field are not permitted in Sanford Stadium. Violators will be subject to prosecution. TOBACCO PRODUCTS In accordance with the University of Georgia policy, the Georgia Athletic Association has declared all areas of Sanford Stadium smoke/tobacco free. Anyone violating this policy will be subject to removal from the stadium. TRANSPORTATION TAXI LIMOUSINE BICYCLE PARKING RVs UMBRELLAS Umbrellas are not allowed inside Sanford Stadium. |