WVU student ticketing, tailgating details announced for fall 2005 football season

August 30th, 2005

Six home gamesincluding an Oct. 1 matchup with Virginia Tech and a holidaybackyard brawlwith Pitthighlight the upcoming football season at West Virginia University.

With one of the most highly anticipated seasons ahead, student fans want to know the game plan for ticketing and tailgating, so heres the play-by-play:

STUDENT TICKETING

  • Registration for each home game will begin six days prior to kickoff at midnight and remain open for two days. Note the following schedule:

Game Day

Football Game

Registration Begins

Saturday, Sept. 10

Wofford

Sunday, Sept. 4

Saturday, Sept. 24

East Carolina

Sunday, Sept. 18

Saturday, Oct. 1

Virginia Tech

Sunday, Sept. 25

Saturday, Oct. 15

Louisville

Sunday, Oct. 9

Wednesday, Nov. 2

Connecticut

Thursday, Oct. 27

Thursday, Nov. 24

Pitt

Friday, Nov. 18

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  • To request a ticket, log ontowww.wvugame.comand click on theget ticketslink. Students will need their MIX user name and last six digits of their WVU ID for the password. (The WVU ID can be found in STAR on the students schedule or other forms. Students will have the opportunity to change their password once they are logged into the ticketing site.)
  • Select a ticket in one of the following areas: Maniacs for fee-paying eligible Maniac members in good standing, Senior Spirit Section 121 (for students who have achieved senior status of 89-plus credit hours or who are graduate or professional students), or upper deck or lower deck (open to all students).
  • Sitting in the Senior Spirit Section 121 is a privilege. Seniors and graduate/professional students are encouraged to select this option.
  • Make arrangements to sit with your friends before you register for tickets. By requesting the same section, you are not guaranteed seats in the same area, but it increases your chances.
  • Following the two-day registration period, students will receive an e-mail confirmation and instructions on how to claim and print their tickets.
  • After a two-day claim period, students who havent requested tickets may do so during the print-on-demand period that runs up until kickoff on game day. When demand exceeds supply and the lottery takes effect, students not awarded a ticket may request tickets that went unclaimed after the two-day claim period.
  • Note: The on-demand period begins the same day as the claim period for games where there is no lottery.
  • Students may also purchase one guest ticket, if available, for $32 (Wofford, East Carolina, Connecticut or Pitt) or $40 ( Louisville and Virginia Tech) during the print-on-demand period.
  • Registration is not done on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, students must make their requests during the initial two-day registration period if they want to be considered if the system goes into lottery distributionwhen demand exceeds supply.
  • Off-campus students who have not paid their optional fee package by 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, will not be eligible to request tickets for the Sept. 10 game. Fees may be paid at the Student Accounts office in Stewart Hall.

SENIORITY , LOYALTY POINTS

  • Starting this season, the lottery system will be based on a combination of seniority and loyalty points. This is the result of an online survey last spring, and it fulfills one of studentstop requests.
  • Seniority points are awarded as follows: Seniors and graduate students will receive five points; juniors, three; sophomores, two; and freshmen, one.
  • Loyalty points will continue to be earned by registering and attending games. The more points students have, the greater chance they have of receiving a ticket.
  • In addition, 10 percent of accumulated loyalty points from the previous football season will be carried over to the new season.
  • Note: Students who claim a ticket, but later decide not to attend, must cancel their ticket online by noon the day before kickoff to avoid losing loyalty points.

HELP DESK

The help desk (304-293-4444 ext. 1) will be available to answer studentsonline ticketing questions during the holiday weekend for the Wofford game. The hours will be as follows:

  • Saturday, Sept. 310 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Sunday, Sept. 4noon-midnight
  • Monday, Sept. 5noon-4 p.m.

During the rest of the football season, the help desk will be open at noon on Sundays.

MOUNTAINEER MANIACS

  • The Mountaineer Maniacs are celebrating their sixth year in the stands. The organization is proud to support the Mountaineer athletic teams and promote WVU pride and tradition.
  • Membership drives were held during the spring semester, New Student Orientation summer sessions, Welcome Week student organization fair and first week of classes.
  • As of Friday, Aug. 26, the Maniacs reached their guaranteed ticketing capacity of 3,000 for home football games. Students may still sign up for membership (without the option of Maniac priority seating at home football games) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Thursday at the Maniacs office in the Mountainlair. The office will be closed Friday, Sept. 2.
  • At 3,200 members and counting, the Maniacs, WVU s largest student group, has reached record enrollment. Members enjoy trips to away football games, watch parties, discount card and T-shirt in addition to other events sponsored by the Maniacs.
  • Eligible Maniacs are reminded to register for tickets during the initial request period or else their tickets will be released to the general student body. (Note: Maniac tickets released to the general student body will still read Maniac.)

GAMEDAY REMINDERS

  • Gates open 1hours before the game. Have your Mountaineer ID card and ticket ready before you get to the gates to gain admission. This will get you in your seats more quickly.
  • Print tickets with black ink. Bring your entire ticket with you to the game. Scanners will not be able to read tickets with only partial names and bar codes. Students who alter tickets may face disciplinary action, including loss of athletic privileges.
  • Wristbands will be distributed to students as their tickets are scanned. These are required for students sitting in the lower deck and Senior Spirit Section 121.
  • Enter student gates on the east side of the stadium; left-hand gates for section 121 and lower deck; right-hand gates for upper deck and Maniacs. There will be signs posted.
  • Once inside the stadium, dont block aisles, entranceways and railing areas. Students who dont follow the rules will be asked to move or leave the game.
  • Tailgate with friends at thePiton Oakland Street near the Ronald McDonald House, but try to get to the student gates early to avoid long lines. Free food and soft drinks are available at the Pit. A limited number of vehicle permits may be purchased from Student Organization Services. Walk-ins are welcome.
  • Remember to celebrate responsibly. (Illegal burning or unlawful or destructive behavior such as rushing the playing field will result in disciplinary action, including loss of athletic privileges and possible expulsion).

For further details about the online ticketing policy, go towww.wvu.edu/football_tickets/.

STUDENT TAILGATING

  • The Pit tailgating area opens three hours before kickoff and closes at kickoff (located on Oakland Street near the Ronald McDonald House).
  • Free hot dogs and soft drinks are available until 30 minutes before kickoff.
  • Only charcoal grills are permitted.
  • Limited parking permits (50) are available to students with valid Mountaineer ID card on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Student Organization Services office in the Mountainlair for $7 beginning at 9 a.m. the Monday before each home game. No parking permits will be sold after 2 p.m. Friday.
  • Vehicles should enter the lot before kickoff; vehicles that leave may not re-enter.
  • Permit holders of legal age, with valid drivers license and valid ID card, may bring one keg of beer (or six cases) into the lot per vehicle; cans of beer (no bottles) are permitted.
  • One six-pack of beer per person of legal age (walk-ins) is allowed; plastic cups and recycling bins will be provided; alcoholic beverages other than beer are not permitted.
  • Beer sales from kegs, etc. are prohibited; distribution of beer in plastic cups to underage students is not permitted; those in violation will have Pit and athletic privileges revoked and be subject to disciplinary action.
  • Instruments (beer bongs, keg stands) and activities that encourage excessive consumption of beer are not permitted.
  • ID checks will be performed throughout the day by police.
  • Throwing of Frisbees, footballs, etc. is not permitted for safety reasons.
  • No pets permitted.
  • Limited accessible parking available.
  • Walk-ins welcome.

MOUNTAINEER PARENT PARKING

  • The Mountaineer Parents Club will be offering parking on football game days in

one sectioned-off side of the Pit.

  • 40 parking spots will be available.
  • The lot is for parking only; alcohol and tailgating are not permitted.
  • Parking lot opens three hours before game time.
  • Security guards will be on hand to monitor the lot.
  • Permits will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Parents can call 304-293-4397 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for information about the parking permits.
  • Season permits are $42; individual game permits are $7.
  • Payment should be by check; cash and credit cards will not be accepted.
  • All permits must be paid for in advance.
  • Proceeds benefit student organizations.