2011 UConn Huskies Fan Guide
Welcome to RentscHleR
Dear Husky Football Fans, Welcome to another season of exciting University of Connecticut football at Rentschler Field. The 2011 season will mark our ninth year in East Hartford, and we want to thank each and every one of you for your support. We hope that this Fan Guide will help make your time at Rentschler Field even more enjoyable. In 2010, our fans gave us a tremendous home field advantage as the Huskies went undefeated at Rentschler Field. This mark helped our team win the BIG EAST Championship and earn a spot in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl — the first BCS game appearance by UConn. We encourage you to enjoy the 2011 season, and we ask all Husky fans to demonstrate pride, respect and responsibility while attending games at Rentschler Field. Cheer loud, hard, early and late for our UConn student-athletes and be respectful of our guests from other institutions and our game officials. The entire University of Connecticut family thanks you for attending games at Rentschler Field. We appreciate your support of UConn Athletics and our student-athletes. Enjoy the 2011 season! Go Huskies! Jeffrey Hathaway Director of Athletics
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Paul Pasqualoni Head Football Coach
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Husky Gameday > Follow The Huskies TICKET INFORMATION Ticket Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location of Office: On the campus of the University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn. Online Ticketing Center: UConnHuskies.com Mailing address: University of Connecticut Athletic Ticket Office 2111 Hillside Road, Box U-3078 Storrs, CT 06269 Office Phone Number: toll free from anywhere in the U.S. 1-877-AT-UCONN (1-877-288-2666) or 860-486-2724. Fax Number: 860-486-9396. Ticketmaster Phone Number: 1-800-745-3000. E-mail Address: athtickets@uconn.edu.
BIG EAST Bowl Lineup
Fordham Thurs., September 1 East Hartford, Conn.
at Vanderbilt Sat., September 10 Nashville, Tenn.
Iowa State Fri., September 16 East Hartford, Conn.
at Buffalo Sat., September 24 Buffalo, N.Y.
Western Michigan Sat., October 1 East Hartford, Conn.
at West Virginia Sat., October 8 Morgantown, W.Va.
USF Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl • Dec. 20, 2011 BIG EAST vs. Conference USA Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Sat., October 15 (Homecoming) East Hartford, Conn.
Belk Bowl • Dec. 27, 2011 Atlantic Coast vs. BIG EAST Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C.
Wed., October 26 Pittsburgh, Pa.
Champs Sports Bowl • Dec. 29, 2011 Atlantic Coast vs. BIG EAST Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Fla. New Era Pinstripe Bowl • Dec. 30, 2011 BIG EAST vs. Big 12 Yankee Stadium, New York, N.Y. Bowl Championship Series Rose Bowl • Jan. 2, 2012 Allstate Sugar Bowl • Jan. 3, 2012 Discover Orange Bowl • Jan. 4, 2012 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl • Jan. 5, 2012 BBVA Compass Bowl • Jan. 7, 2012 BIG EAST vs. SEC Legion Field, Birmingham, Ala.
at Pittsburgh Syracuse Sat., November 5 East Hartford, Conn.
Louisville Sat., November 19 East Hartford, Conn.
Rutgers Sat., November 26 East Hartford, Conn.
at Cincinnati Sat., December 3 Cincinnati, Ohio
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rentschler Field A-z > Stadium Information A ALCOHOL POLICY Beer is limited to one per purchase, 21 years or older with valid ID. Beer sales will be discontinued at the middle of the third quarter or earlier at management’s discretion.
are reported. Fans are encouraged to save these numbers in their mobile phones to make reaching Fan Services easier on game days.
E ELEVATORS
People’s United Bank ATMs are located at Gates B, C and D.
Located at Gates A and B. Suite Patrons and Club Section Ticket Holders must use the elevator at Gate A. For guests with disabilities, utilize Gate B for field level accessible seating.
C CAMERA POLICY
F FAN SERVICES
No video cameras and/or recording devices. Camera admission policy varies per event, please visit RentschlerField.com website for more information.
Disabled services, guest relations, and lost and found are located near Gate B inside the stadium.
ATM MACHINES
CLUB AND SUITE TICKET HOLDER ENTRANCE
FIRST AID The First Aid Room is located by Gate B behind Sections 103 and 104 on the concourse.
Located to the right of Gate A facing the field.
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CONCESSIONS
G GPS
Full service concession stands are located around the stadium concourse. Concession services are managed by SODEXO.
For GPS and other navigational systems, please enter 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, Conn., to locate Rentschler Field.
C ONFIDENTIAL FAN TEXTING SYSTEM
I IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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The University of Connecticut and Bushnell Management, LLC have a confidential fan hotline and texting system at Rentschler Field to ensure that all patrons have an enjoyable experience at the stadium. The hotline and texting system is for fans to call to report any behavior that impairs or otherwise interrupts their enjoyment both in the parking areas and during the game. Ticket holders should call 860-610-4884 or text to 860-861-8100 during UConn football games to reach a Fan Service Representative. Concerns will be addressed as they
General Information: (860) 610-4700 Guest Relations: (860) 610-4730 Emergency: (860) 610-4888 (incoming calls on event days only) Emergencies can also be reported at 911 to a dispatcher inside the stadium.
P PARKING LOTS AND STADIUM GATES Public parking lots at Rentschler Field open four hours prior to kickoff and the stadium gates
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home oF the huskies > Stadium Information GATE A
GATE B
GATE D THERE IS NO SMOKING OR RE-ENTRY open 90 minutes before the game. Suite and Club Ticket holders can enter the stadium two hours before kickoff.
PROHIBITED ITEMS Umbrellas, coolers, outside food and beverage, Thermos bottles, flasks, banners, signs or flags, horns or other noisemakers, laser pointers, animals (except assistance animals) or weapons of any kind are prohibited. Other items deemed by management to be dangerous or inappropriate also will not be permitted. All patrons and bags are subject to search.
R RESTROOMS Located throughout the concourse. Family restrooms are located throughout the concourse at buildings 1, 4, 8 and 9.
S SEATS When sitting in your seat, facing the field, Seat 1 always is located to your right.
GATE C T TICKET SALES The main box office is located outside of Gate B. Advance ticket sales are available behind section 105 inside the stadium near Gate B.
U UCONN STUDENT ENTRANCE UConn students enter Rentschler Field at Gate C and must have a student ticket AND valid UConn ID.
W WEBSITE www.RentschlerField.com
WILL CALL LOCATIONS General Will Call — Gate B Opens three hours before the game UConn Student-Athlete Guests — Gate C Opens 90 minutes before the game Visiting Team Student-Athlete Guests — Gate D Opens 90 minutes before the game Photo ID required to pick up all tickets.
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Husky Parking > Season Parking Information
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arking at Rentschler Field has continuously evolved since the opening of the stadium in 2003. Please note the changes and enhancements to the parking map for the 2011 season. Highlights include the new location for RV and Non-Alcohol parking (Brown), and revised Gray and Red parking areas/gate access information. Season parking passes were allocated based upon seat type (Club, Chairback, Preferred, Reserved, Family Plan, Young Alumni) and UConn Club priority point totals. The Gold Lot was assigned first to Club season ticket holders, followed by assignments in the Blue, Gray and Red Lots. There are seven individual parking passes, one for each home game. Keep in mind that passes cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Please safeguard your passes.
GOLD PARKING • Club season ticket holders qualified for the Gold Parking Lot. VEHICLES WITH A GOLD PARKING PASS MUST ENTER THROUGH THE MAIN GATE ENTRANCE. Upon entering through the Main Gate, please keep to the LEFT.
BLUE PARKING • All Chairback (lower, mezzanine and upper) season ticket holders qualified for the Blue Parking Lot. • Preferred season ticket holders with 116 or more priority points, who ordered parking by June 21, qualified for the Blue Parking Lot. • VEHICLES WITH A BLUE PARKING PASS MUST ENTER THROUGH THE MAIN GATE OR EAST GATE ENTRANCES. If entering through the Main Gate, please keep to the LEFT and if entering through the East Gate, please keep to the RIGHT. THERE IS NO ACCESS TO THE BLUE PARKING LOTS VIA THE WILLOW STREET ENTRANCE.
GRAY AND RED PARKING • Preferred season ticket holders with 115 priority points or less, who ordered parking by June 21, qualified for the Gray Parking Lot. • All Reserved, Family Plan and Young Alumni season ticket holders qualified for the Gray Parking Lot. • VEHICLES WITH A GRAY PARKING PASS MUST ENTER THROUGH THE MAIN OR EAST GATE ENTRANCES. TO ACCESS ALL OF THE GRAY PARKING AREA VEHICLES MUST ENTER VIA THE MAIN GATE ENTRANCE. THERE IS NO ACCESS TO GRAY FROM WILLOW STREET. • VEHICLES WITH A RED PARKING PASS MAY ENTER THROUGH ANY GATE. 6
BROWN PARKING (RV & NON-ALCOHOL) • VEHICLES WITH A BROWN (RV OR NON-ALCOHOL) PARKING PASS MUST ENTER THROUGH THE EAST GATE ENTRANCE ONLY. If you have any questions regarding your parking assignment, please contact the UCONN Athletics Ticket Office at 1-877-AT UCONN, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Husky Parking > Season Parking Information GAMEDAY PARKING INFORMATION • All Rentschler Field parking lots open four hours prior to kick-off. • For Saturday games, all parking entrances (East Gate, Main Gate and Willow Street Gate) will open four hours prior to kick-off. For weeknight games, Main Gate and Willow Street Gate entrances will open three hours prior to kick-off; East Gate entrance will open four hours prior to kick-off. • Handicap Accessible Parking is available in Parking Lots (color coded Pink on map) adjacent to Stadium to assist patrons at Rentschler Field. Please arrive early as all overflow handicapped parking will park at the end of the runway and will be provided a handicapped accessible shuttle. • PLEASE ENTER THROUGH MAIN OR EAST GATES for Handicap Accessible Parking. • Entry gates to the Stadium open 90 minutes prior to kick-off. • Parking lots close two hours after day games and immediately after night games. • Illegal parking on area streets will result in your vehicle being ticketed and towed. • Overnight parking is not permitted. Gameday parking is located in the Red Parking Lot at a rate of $15 per automobile, $25 per RV and $35 per bus or limo. LAZ Parking administers all aspects of game day parking at Rentschler Field and LAZ representatives are available on-site to assist with vehicle parking.
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Policies & Directions > Tailgating Policies & Driving Directions R ENTSCHLER F IELD TAILGATING P OLICIES Tailgating is an exciting part of the UConn Husky football experience and we want every fan to enjoy their visit to Rentschler Field. To ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment and that of your fellow football fans, we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines: • Day Games: Tailgating is permitted four hours before and not more than two hours after day games. • Night Games: Tailgating is permitted four hours before night games. Out of respect for residents near the stadium, tailgating is not permitted after night games. • To ensure that fans not miss a minute of the UConn Huskies in action, tailgating is not permitted once a game begins. Anyone remaining in the parking lots once a game begins must either enter the Stadium or leave the property. • Please leave room for your fellow tailgaters — tailgating activities should be confined to the area immediately adjacent to your vehicle. Grills, coolers, etc., should be set up in front of or behind your vehicle.
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• Fans wishing to park together should enter the parking lots at the same time — saving spaces for other vehicles is not permitted. • Show your Husky colors — canopies and flags are permitted with the exception of those requiring supports pounded into the ground. • An “Oversized Vehicle” Lot is available for fans with motor homes or other overoversized vehicles. These vehicles should not park in any other lots. • Unauthorized use of handicapped parking spaces will not be tolerated. • Keep that barbeque safe — no charcoal fires or open flames are permitted. • Caterers, other than the official caterer of Rentschler Field, are not permitted on the property. The unauthorized sale of mermerchandise, food or beverage is prohibited. • Ball playing and frisbee tossing in the parking lots and roadways are safety hazhazards and not permitted. • Portable restrooms are available throughthroughout the parking lots for your convenience. • Alcohol is permitted in the parking lots, but please drink responsibly.
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Policies & Directions > Tailgating Policies & Driving Directions • Fans will not be allowed to enter the Stadium if they are visibly intoxicated. • Kegs and drinking games are not permitpermitted in the parking lots. • Help keep Rentschler Field clean and green — please utilize trash bags, trash receptacles and recycling bins available throughout the parking lots. H OW TO G ET TO R ENTSCHLER F IELD 615 S ILVER L ANE E AST H ARTFORD , CT 06118 From the North Take I-91 South toward Hartford to Exit 35A. Follow I-291 South to I-84 West to Exit 58, Roberts Street Silver Lane. On the exit ramp, turn left and continue over I-84 and straight through the Silver Lane interintersection into the Rentschler Field main gate. From the South Take I-91 North toward Hartford to Exit 25, Route 3 North. Merge left onto Route 3 North. Merge into left lane. Exit Route 3 North onto Route 2 West. Follow Route 2 West to Exit 5A, Main Street. Merge onto Main Street and continue straight through the Brewer Street intersection. Continue on Main Street and turn right into the Rentschler Field Willow Street gate. GOLD, BLUE and GRAY season parking passes con tinue on Route 2 West to Exit 4. At bottom of ramp turn right onto East River Drive and continue straight through the Main Street intersection onto Silver Lane to the Rentschler Field main gate or east gate. From the Southwest Take either I-84 East or I-91 North. Follow directions above from the South. From
Route 15 North take Exit 91, Silver Lane toward Roberts Street. Bear right onto Silver Lane to the Rentschler Field Main Gate or East Gate. From the East Interstate 384: Take Route 6 West or Route 44 West to I-384 West. Follow I-384 West toward Manchester. Take Exit 1, Spencer Street. Turn left at end of exit ramp onto Spencer Street. Follow Spencer Street onto Silver Lane in East Hartford. Follow Silver Lane to Rentschler Field East Gate. Interstate 84: Take I-84 West toward Hartford to Exit 58, Roberts Street/Silver Lane. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Roberts Street and follow to Silver Lane. Merge into one lane and continue straight through Silver Lane intersection into the Rentschler Field Main Gate. From the Southeast Take Route 2 West toward Hartford. Take Exit 5A, Main Street. Merge onto Main Street and continue straight through the Brewer Street intersection. Continue on Main Street to the Rentschler Field Willow Street gate. GOLD, BLUE and GRAY season parking passes continue on Route 2 West to Exit 4. At bottom of ramp turn right onto East River Drive and continue straight through the Main Street intersecintersection onto Silver Lane to the Rentschler Field Main Gate or East Gate. From the West Take I-84 East toward Hartford. Follow I-84 East to Exit 58, Roberts Street/Silver Lane. On the exit ramp, keep to the right and concontinue straight through the Silver Lane interintersection into the Rentschler Field Main Gate.
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Husky Gameday > UConn Country
FANFEST is the place to be for pregame fun.
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Conn fans of all ages will enjoy visiting “FanFest” before every UConn football game at Rentschler Field. “FanFest” begins four hours before kickoff and concludes 30 minutes before the game. It is located between Gates A and B outside of the stadium gates. The offerings at “FanFest” change each game and often include inflatable games for children, promotional giveaways and UConn student-athletes from various teams signing autographs. Come out and join the festivities.
PREGAME FESTIVITIES Husky fans should show their school spirit by wearing their UConn colors to all games. Pregame festivities begin approximately 20 minutes before kickoff at Rentschler Field. Check-out the opening show featuring the University of Connecticut Marching Band just before your Huskies take the field. Arrive early, cheer loud, and get ready for some hard-hitting UConn Football.
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Husky Gameday > UConn Country HUSKY WALK Greet the UConn football players and coaches as they enter the stadium in preparation for the game. The Husky Walk takes place between Gates C and D approximately two-and-a-half hours before each game and also features the UConn cheerleaders and members of the Husky marching band.
HUSKY WALK, become a kid again. Shake hands pregame with players and coaches.
WTIC’S DOG HOUSE WTIC NewsTalk 1080 AM, the flagship station of the UConn Radio Network, broadcasts before each Husky home game at Rentschler Field from the time the parking lots open. Live broadcasts take place at the station’s Dog House, which is located at Gate C. Stop on by and visit with WTIC’s Ray Dunaway and other personalities. You never know who will be around!
CONNECTICUT HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
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Relive more than a century of sports excellence at the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame — which is located inside the stadium at Gate A. There are plaques for each member of the Hall of Fame in addition to other historical displays.
POSTGAME BAND CONCERT Following each home game at Rentschler Field, stay in your seats as the University of Connecticut Marching Band “The Pride of Connecticut” presents a stirring postgame performance. The concert begins immediately following the game conclusion.
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Husky Honor > Our Mission
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he University of Connecticut is committed to honoring collegiate athletic competition by demonstrating pride, responsibility and respect. The UConn community, fans, alumni, students, coaches and studentathletes promote these core values as proud Huskies and first-class competitors.
PRIDE • Wear your Blue and White. • Get inside Rentschler Field early and stay until the end of the game. • Have fun and cheer loudly for your Huskies.
RESPONSIBILITY • Drink responsibly in the parking lots and in the stadium. • Sit only in the seat that you have a ticket for. • Refrain from the use of profanity.
• Dispose of trash, recycle and keep Rentschler Field clean.
RESPECT • Respect all coaches, student-athletes and game officials. • Respect yourself and your fellow fans. • Respect the University of Connecticut. Thank You and We Look Forward to Seeing You at Rentschler Field!
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Show your blue & white pride at the Alumni Association Spirit Village & Tailgate BBQ!
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Alumni Association Spirit Village 4 hours before kick-off Free to the public Alumni Association Tailgate BBQ 2 hours before kick-off Pre-registration is required For a full schedule of activities, visit UConnAlumni.com/Homecoming CONNECTING ALUMNI.
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