Tailgating Policies

Welcome to Tailgating! The public tailgate lots allowing consumption of alcohol will include G-83, F-64, G-73, G-81, F-83, U-91, F-71, F-61, and G-53. Tailgating lots F-83, G-83 and G-73 are general public pay lots, and will open at 7:00 a.m. on game day. Any cars left in those lots from midnight until 7:00 a.m. on game day will be re-located, and may be ticketed or towed. The charge for a car/tailgate space is $10 per game and $20 per RV.

Pay lots will close when all tickets are sold. RV's will be directed to the RV parking area on the north end of the G-82 lot. RV's not in the G-82 lot 3 hours before game time will be redirected to the G-93 lot. No overnight parking is allowed for RV's.

Lots F-62 and G-82 will allow consumption of alcohol and be restricted to Weisbecker Scholarship Fund parking passes. The track infield and surrounding fields are options for approved and scheduled athletic department tailgate activities. Functions with alcohol possession and consumption are restricted to those 21 years of age and older. Signage will be visible in public tailgate lots designating tailgate rules and policies.

The Illinois State University Police Department will strictly enforce the following State of Illinois Statutes [laws] and University policies:

   1. Under no circumstances shall persons under 21 years of age be served, sold, or have possession of alcoholic beverages in the tailgate areas. Violation of these statutes may result in arrest.

   2. Glass bottles and kegs are prohibited. Party balls, bongs, funnels and any device used to increase consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the tailgate areas. The use of drinking games, such as beer pong and quarters, which encourage risky drinking practices, are prohibited.

   3. In lots that have painted emergency access lanes (red lines), you must keep all tailgating equipment/supplies/games behind those lines.

   4. Tailgating will end at the conclusion of the 1st quarter. All tailgate areas may close at the discretion of University officials. Patrons that are disruptive will be asked to vacate the premises.

   5. No open containers of alcoholic beverages will be permitted outside the designated tailgate areas. Violators are subject to fines by the Town of Normal.

   6. All tailgaters and spectators must conduct themselves in ways to insure the safety and enjoyment of others. Abusive and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

   7. All Illinois State University students are subject to conduct policy as outlined in the Illinois State University Student Handbook. Failure to comply with this policy, or University officials, may result in eviction, arrest, prosecution, and/or disciplinary action through The Community Rights and Responsibilities Office (Illinois State University Students) and/or the criminal justice system.

   8. Tailgate areas will be open for tailgating 3 hours prior to game-time

   9. Tents are permitted in the designated tent area only. All arrangements and reservations for tent space shall be made through the Marketing Office in the Illinois State Athletics Department. The request form is available on GoRedbirds.com, under the Fan Zone tab.

   10. All forms of solicitation, or the distribution of giveaway items, are prohibited without prior approval of Illinois State Athletics Marketing.

Thank you for your cooperation! Go Redbirds!

COURTESY OF:
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Revised: July, 2011