Coastal CarolinaFootball

2012Fan Guide

2012 sChedule

Sept. 1 North CaroliNa a&t

Sept. 8 at Furman

Sept. 15 EaStErN KENtUCKY Family Weekend

Sept. 22 at Toledo

Sept. 29 at Appalachian State

Oct. 13 StoNY BrooK Hall of Fame Weekend

Oct. 20 VMi

Oct. 27 liBErtY Homecoming

Nov. 3 at Gardner-Webb

Nov. 10 at Presbyterian

Nov. 17 CharlEStoN SoUthErN Senior Day

inside the Fan GuideSchedule/Table of Contents ......................1What’s New For 2012 ...............................2Brooks Stadium Map ................................3Brooks Stadium Information ................ 4-6Parking/Shuttle Route Map ......................7Gameday Parking Information ........... 8-10Tailgating Information ..................... 11-12Brooks Stadium Seating Diagram ...........13Ticketing Information ....................... 14-15Sportsmanship Statement .....................16

The 2012 Coastal Carolina Football Fan Guide was designed to provide you with information to make your experience at a Chanticleer game enjoyable.

What’s neW For 2012BaSEBall/SoftBall CoMplEx CoNStrUCtioN SitEWith the start of construction for the new baseball/softball complex, many routines people have grown accustomed to over the first nine years of Chanticleer football will be different. This construction will eliminate the sidewalk between Watson Stadium and the CCU Softball Field. Fans and visitors should use either the sidewalk down University Boulevard or the sidewalk next to the Boni Belle Hitting Facility when making their way to Brooks Stadium. Another option is the walkway that begins on Chanticleer Dr. West, borders the track and practice fields and crosses a bridge that will lead you to Fan Fest and Brooks Stadium. Please note that the courtesy golf carts will share this route, caution is advised.

thE ChaNtiClEEr StorEThe Coastal Carolina University Bookstore has moved from Baxley Hall to The HTC Center, located off Founders Drive. Parking will be set aside at The HTC Center for fans to stop by before the game to purchase their Chanticleer Gear. Just inform the parking attendant that you are there to shop at the Chanticleer Store.

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prohiBitEd itEMSBrooks Stadium security personnel have the right to inspect any item at any time to ensure spectator safety. Prohibited items must be returned to cars or disposed of before entry.Prohibited items include:• Alcoholic beverages • Flags• Backpacks • Carry bags• Outside food/drinks • Hard-surfaced materials• Strollers/infant seats/wagons • Ice bags• Video cameras • Coolers• Thermos bottles • Weapons of any kind• Umbrellas

BaNNErSBanners must be approved prior to display in Brooks Stadium. Student banners must be approved by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership and the Department of Athletics prior to game day. Banners may not cover existing signs inside the stadium.

diSaBilitY aCCoMModatioNSCoastal Carolina University is dedicated to assisting all people with disabilities or special needs. Wheelchair seating is located on the East, West and North stands of the stadium. For additional information, please contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 843-347-8499.

ElEVatorS Two handicapped-accessible elevators are located in the main foyer of Brooks Stadium. Elevators may be used by handicapped individuals to access the second level of the East Stands or by any authorized personnel with appropriate credentials.

fiEld aCCESSFans are not permitted on the playing field at any time. At the end of each game there will be an NCAA enforced cooling-off period that prohibits fans, media and other non-game-day staff from being on the field. The length of the cooling-off period will be announced during the game.

firSt aid First responders will be located throughout the East, West and North stands of Brooks Stadium. Fully equipped EMS vehicles will be stationed behind the East and West stands near Gate 5 and Gate 7 to assist any fans in need of medical assistance.

loSt aNd foUNdLost and found is located at the University Department of Public Safety kiosk underneath the East Stands of Brooks Stadium.

MErChaNdiSE The Chanticleer Gear merchandise stand in Brooks Stadium will be open 90 minutes prior to kickoff and will remain open 30 minutes following the game. The main stand is located under the East Stands behind the food concession stand, with satellite locations in the east side kiosk and behind the West Stands near the Family Zone presented by .

rEStrooMSMen’s and women’s restrooms are located beneath the East, West and North stands inside Brooks Stadium. Portable restrooms are located throughout the Coastal Carolina University campus to accommodate tailgating fans on game days.

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SMoKiNg iN BrooKS StadiUMIn conformity with the South Carolina Clean Indoor Air Act of 1990 and to protect the health and safety of Coastal Carolina University students, faculty, staff and visitors, smoking or the possession of lighted smoking material in any form is allowed only in designated smoking areas of the campus. Other than in the designated areas, smoking is prohibited in buildings and outdoor areas.

SoliCitatioN Solicitation or distribution by persons other than employees or students of the University on official University business is strictly prohibited in Brooks Stadium and throughout the campus. University employees and students must receive approval from the Office of University Communication for all solicitation that takes place at Coastal Carolina University athletic events. Banners, flyers, pamphlets or any other paraphernalia will be disposed of by game-day security, and solicitors will be escorted off the premises. The selling of any item by anyone other than University-authorized personnel on the campus of Coastal Carolina University, including in parking lots, is prohibited. For more information, please contact the Office of University Communication at 843-349-2102 or 843-349-2809.

StadiUM SECUritY/UShErSUniformed police and event security personnel are located throughout Brooks Stadium and surrounding parking lots. Requests for assistance in the stadium should be directed to event staff and security personnel.

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Gameday parkinG and shuttle map

Gameday parkinG inFormationAll parking lots will be open five hours before kickoff. Cars parked in reserved lots (Teal, Bronze, White, Black, Team, and Handicapped lots) without appropriate game day parking decals must be removed five hours prior to kickoff or may be subject to towing. All parking lots must be cleared no later than two hours after the end of the game.

gENEral parKiNg iNforMatioN• The general parking lots open to all spectators are located in lots II (between Kingston and Baxley halls), lot GG (the large lot closest to U.S. 501), lot HH (across from the new science building), lot C (next to the Wall College of Business) and lot A (the circle in front of the Wall College of Business). • Parking along University Boulevard, S.C. 544 and U.S. 501 and in Quail Creek is strictly prohibited. TOWING WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.• Chanticleer Drive West will be closed to through traffic on game days.• Overnight parking is strictly prohibited. All parking lots must be cleared no later than two hours after the end of the game.

gaME daY rEStriCtEd doNor parKiNg There are three levels of restricted donor lots: Teal, Bronze and White lots. The Teal Lot is located adjacent to Brooks Stadium and the required hangtag corresponds to the assigned parking space. The Bronze Lot is located in lots J, K, L, M between Williams-Brice/Kimbel Gymnasium and the Singleton Building, and lot G between Kearns Hall and Wheelwright Auditorium. The White Lot is located off Chanticleer Drive East in the following areas: lot E next to the Lib Jackson Student Center, the lot in front of Baxley Hall, and lot D next to the Smith Science Center. Parking spaces in the Bronze and White Lots are on a first come first served basis.

There will be signage directing donors to designated parking areas. Entry into the restricted donor lots requires the display of the appropriate parking hangtag in the front windshield.

haNdiCappEd parKiNgLot B in front of the Wall College of Business will be reserved specifically for vehicles with a handicapped tag. Shuttles and/or golf carts will be available to transport handicapped and special needs fans from the lot to and from Brooks Stadium.

gaME daY rEStriCtEd doNor rV parKiNg lot• The restricted Donor RV parking area is located behind the right field wall of the baseball stadium and is accessible via Chanticleer Drive West beside the Boni Belle Hitting/Practice Facility.• RVs ONLY – Class C, Bus, 5th wheel vehicles.• The Restricted Donor RV lot will open at 4 p.m. the day before the game.• No hook-ups are available.• One vehicle will be permitted with each RV in the Restricted Donor RV Lot.• Appropriate Restricted Donor RV lot tags must be displayed at all times.

rV parKiNg/NoN-rEStriCtEd lot RV parking for non-donors is permitted in the GG Lot at the front of the campus near U.S. 501. RV parking is available at the end of the lot closest to U.S. 501.

StUdENt parKiNgThe student parking and tailgate area known as Chantourage Alley is open to all students in addition to those in student groups and Greek organizations. Chantourage Alley is located between the Williams-Brice Building/Kimbel Gymnasium and the bus stop just past the College of Humanities on Chanticleer Drive West. Students will enter the area from University Boulevard at the traffic light to Chanticleer Drive West. Because the area is designated for student parking only, an attendant will ask to see Student IDs to park in the area.

ShUttlE/BUS SErViCEBeginning two hours prior to kickoff and for one hour after the game CoastRTA shuttles will run a continuous loop around campus with four (4) pick-up and drop-off points along the way. Spectators will be dropped-off prior to the game near the southeast corner of the stadium on University Boulevard. The buses will turn right on S.C. 544, re-enter campus at Founders Drive and stop at the covered bus stop near Lot B in front of the Wall College of Business. The route will continue on Chanticleer Drive East and make its next stop at the large covered bus stop near the Lib Jackson Student Center and Spadoni Park. The final stop before returning to Brooks Stadium will be at the covered bus stop in front of Kearns Hall on University Boulevard.

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ShUttlE/golf Cart SErViCECourtesy golf cart service is available to transport handicapped or special needs fans to and from the designated handicapped lot (Lot B in front of the Wall College of Business) to and from Brooks Stadium. In addition, golf carts will circulate through the donor lots and the general parking lot near U.S. 501 to assist handicapped or special needs fans.

lEaViNg CaMpUS aftEr thE gaMEAll parking lots must be clear no later than two hours after the game. Fans parked in the Teal, Student or Bronze (Williams-Brice/Kimbel Arena) lots must exit toward S.C. 544 and those parked in the White Lot (Kearns/Wheelwright) and general parking areas must exit toward U.S. 501.

pErSoNal golf CartSOnly Coastal Carolina University-authorized golf carts are permitted on campus during a football game day. Those individuals who are found to be using unauthorized carts for personal use or solicitation of transportation will be escorted off the premises and could be subject to additional penalties.

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Gameday tailGatinG inFormation

tailgatiNg/alCohol poliCYChanticleer fans of all ages are invited to enjoy food, fellowship and festivities prior toeach home football game. For individuals of legal age, alcohol may be permitted underthe following conditions:• Consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus is not permitted until four hours before kick-off.• All alcoholic beverages must be consumed in paper or plastic cups; no glass bottles or cans are permitted.• Kegs, other common containers, drinking games, and the use of devices intendedto accelerate the consumption of alcohol (including but not limited to beer pong tables, funnels, etc.) are prohibited. • All state and local laws must be observed.• Alcohol may not be sold on University property.• Tailgating will end 15 minutes prior to the start of the game.• Post-game tailgating is limited to one hour.• Persons acting in a disruptive, disrespectful or disorderly manner may be asked to leavethe premises and/or be subject to citation from University, city or county lawenforcement. Students may also be charged with a violation of the CODE OF STUDENTCONDUCT.

StUdENt tailgatE arEa • The student tailgating area – Chantourage Alley – has been expanded to accommodate all students in addition to those in student groups and Greek organizations. It is located on Chanticleer Drive West in the areas around Arcadia Hall and the Edwards College of Humanities.• Students over the age of 21 who wish to consume alcoholic beverages are required to obtain a wristband at the designated check-in station in front of Arcadia Hall (Chanticleer Drive West).• Student tailgating will end 15 minutes prior to the start of the game.

ClEaN-Up All tailgaters are expected to clean up their respective areas. All trash must be placed intrash bags and in designated trash containers located around the campus and in parking lots.

grilliNgGrilling is permitted on green spaces. All grills must be elevated. Charcoal must be completely extinguished prior to leaving tailgate location. Extinguished charcoal should be placed in proper disposal containers.

tENtSTents are permitted, but must be erected without stakes for support. Tents must be used for tailgating purposes only. No commercial or business displays are permitted, without prior approval from Coastal Carolina University.

CorporatE tENtSGroups may purchase a corporate tent for tailgating adjacent to Brooks Stadium, pending availability. A corporate tent includes the setup of tables and chairs as well as food and beverages for the entire group. The corporate tent area is located beside the entrance to Adkins Field House.

faN fEStThe game day Fan Fest area will be located next to the tennis courts along the walkway to the Adkins Field House. The Fan Fest is open to all and will feature inflatables for the kids, live music, and promotional give-a-ways.

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gENEral tiCKEt iNforMatioNThe Brooks Stadium ticket booths will open four hours prior to kick off with sales in the South ticket booth (closest to University Boulevard) and will call in the North ticket booth. Tickets are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by logging on to www.GoCCUSports.com. The final page for ticket purchasing provides an option to print the ticket at home to avoid waiting in line at Will Call. Individual game ticket prices are $20 for Bronze Zone, $15 for Blitz Zone, and $10 for youth age 18 and under. Group tickets (for a group of 20 or more) for individual games are available, but must be purchased in advance. Call the Athletics Ticket Office at 843-347-8499 with any questions.

SEaSoN tiCKEt CardSFootball Season Ticket Cards, to be scanned for entrance to Brooks Stadium, have replaced traditional ticket stock for season ticket holders. If your Season Ticket Card is lost, please contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 843-347-8499.

StUdENt tiCKEt SYStEMStudents will now be able to reserve their tickets by going to www.goCCUsports.com and doing it online. Students will actually have their ticket loaded onto their university ID instead of having a hard ticket. The students will have to bring their ID to the game and have the card swiped to enter Brooks Stadium. Gate 1 is the student entrance gate and is the only location for students to get their ID cards swiped.

ChaNtiClEEr StUdENt rEwardSWhen a student swipes his or her ID card to enter the game they will receive .25 points toward the Chanticleer Student Reward program. At the end of a game they will leave through Gate 1 and swipe out and they will receive 1 full point. ATTEND GAMES, GET POINTS, GET PRIZES!

ViSitiNg tEaM paSS gatEThe visiting team pass list will be located at Gate 6 on the southwest corner of Brooks Stadium near University Boulevard and S.C. 544. Proper identification is required to pick up your tickets.

will CallWill Call will be located in the north ticket booth on the east side of the stadium. Anyone who has purchased tickets by telephone or online without taking advantage of the printing at home feature will be able to pick up their tickets at Will Call four (4) hours prior to kickoff.

CCU plaYEr paSS liSt gatEThe CCU Player Pass List will be located at Gate 3 on the east side of the stadium. Proper ID is required to receive a ticket.

high SChool CoaCh tiCKEtSHigh school coaches must call the Athletics Ticket Office at 843-347-8499 the week of the game to reserve tickets. The tickets can be picked up at the south ticket booth the day of the game.

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Gather at the Victory Bell after each win to ring in another Chanticleer victory

sportsmanship statement

CoaStal CaroliNa UNiVErSitYdEpartMENt of athlEtiCS SportSMaNShip StatEMENtCoastal Carolina University will set the standard in the Big South Conference and develop a reputation nationally for the exemplary sportsmanship demonstrated by our student-athletes, coaches, staff members and spectators. We expect everyone attending or competing in an event – at home or on the road – to display the highest standards of responsible sportsmanship toward student-athletes, coaching and support staff members, game officials, and among fans to make athletic events involving the Chanticleers safe, wholesome and enjoyable for all in attendance.

With the Big South Conference and its member institutions, Coastal Carolina University is committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all fans. When competing in or attending an athletic event, everyone is required to refrain from the following:

• Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal in nature.• Use of foul or abusive language, or obscene gestures.• Interference with the progress of the event (including throwing objects onto the playing surface).• Failure to follow instructions of event personnel.• Verbal or physical harassment of participants, officials, fans or event personnel.

Event staff will promptly intervene to support an environment where fans can enjoy the event free from the above behavior. Event attendees that violate these provisions may be subject to ejection without refund and loss of ticket privileges for future events.