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Section IV: Administrative Policies

Football Tailgate Policy

This policy was amended and the modifications to this policy became effective June 15, 2006. Reference the Business Policy Letter at http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/administration/buspolletter/BPL0607.pdf).

1. Tailgating (with and without alcohol) is permitted three hours prior to the game and at half time only.  Game attendees are expected to behave in a responsible and civil manner at all times.
   
   
2. Tailgating (with alcohol) is permitted in the following parking lots only:  Lots 35, 36, and 37 (lots immediately west of the stadium). 
   
   
3. Glass containers, kegs, and common alcohol containers are prohibited.
   
   
4. Consumption of alcohol is prohibited when use or possession creates a danger to self or others.
   
   
5. Drinking games and devices that promote binge drinking are prohibited. All such items will be confiscated and destroyed.
   
   
6. Underage drinking is not permitted; all local and state laws must be obeyed.
   
   
7. Parking Lots 3, 35, 36, and 37 will be utilized for game parking; a fee for parking will be charged.  Lots 27, 41, and 33 will be utilized for overflow traffic and a fee for parking will be charged, for those attending the football game. Lot 17 is reserved for individuals utilizing the Student Recreation Center.
   
   
8. Entrance to parking lots will be allowed three hours prior to the game start time.
   
   
9. Parking spaces will not be allowed to be reserved; vehicles will be parked as they arrive on a first-come, first serve basis. Vehicles may not be parked in a fashion that obstructs the free flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
   
   
10. A vehicle must occupy a parking space; grills, tables furniture and other items are permitted as long as they are of size to occupy the same space.
    
    
11. Oversized vehicles that require more than one space will be charged accordingly.
    
    
12. Only tents authorized by the Athletic Director will be allowed.
    
    
13. REMINDER: It is risky to serve alcoholic beverages to anyone other than yourself and your immediate party. Michigan law requires a license before a person can sell, trade or give away alcoholic beverages. A violation of the law is a felony. A social host does not need a license to serve his/her invited guests who fall within the usual understanding of friends and personal visitors. A social host may be legally and civilly liable to guests and others for injuries resulting from serving alcohol, especially to a minor.