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Parking and Tailgating Welcome to football tailgating at Mercer University! Please read these policies carefully before making your gameday plans. We look forward to seeing you on campus. Respectful Environment Tailgating should be a lively time of fun, socializing and camaraderie. While we want everyone to have an exciting experience, we ask that guests be respectful of those around them, being mindful of their choice of language, clothing, behavior and activity. Individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the nature and character of Mercer University. We want the tailgating experience to be enjoyed by all. Rule of thumb: Park on pavement, tailgate on grass. Parked cars are allowed to occupy only one parking space. Guests may tailgate around their car as long as they do not impede on the adjacent parking spaces or traffic flow. The grassy areas around campus, unless marked reserved, are open for general tailgating (see map for suggested tailgating areas). General tailgate areas are to be used on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a tailgate area in one of the designated locations, please see the "Purchasing Tailgate Packages and Food" section. Bringing Personal Tents Guests may bring their personal tents for tailgating, with the following guidelines: 1) Size may not exceed an area of 200 square feet. 2) Tents must be erected on grassy areas or other areas that are NOT designated for vehicle parking. 3) Tents must be "frame tents" that can be erected without stakes. Personal "pole tents" are not allowed. Food and Catering Guests have two choices. They may bring their own food in their own vehicle for consumption by their tailgate group, or they may order food through Mercer's catering partner, ARAMARK (see "Purchasing Tailgate Packages and Food"). Mercer has an exclusive year-round contract with ARAMARK to provide food service for all events on campus. Please help us honor this agreement. If guests desire food from a caterer other than ARAMARK, they may pick it up and bring it into the tailgating area with them. Caterers will not be allowed to drive into the parking areas to deliver food to guests. This includes pizza deliveries. Outside food or beverages may not be brought into the stadium. Purchasing Tailgate Packages and Food Tailgate Times and Locations Parking lots will open at 9 a.m. for tailgating. No overnight occupancy is allowed in tailgating areas. Tailgating sites must be cleared and cleaned by midnight or three hours after the game, whichever is earlier. 8 2013 Football Fan Guide Reservations for rented tents (includes tables and chairs) and catered food can be made through the Mercer Alumni Association on a firstcome, first-served basis. Rented tents will be erected and available for use when guests arrive. Outside vendors such as tent rental companies and caterers, except those contracted by Mercer, will not be allowed on campus. To purchase tailgate packages and/or catered food, e-mail alumni@mercer.edu, or call the Alumni Association office at (478) 3012943 or 800-MERCER-U.