Public parking is limited on the main campus on game days. Fans are encouraged to arrive early. There is a $10 charge for parking. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A suggested parking lot for alumni band participants is on the south side of Brooks East of Jenkins.
Limited parking that once existed on Brooks Street (north of the stadium) is no longer available, and that street has been closed. Patrons are reminded to avoid parking in yellow-curbed areas, fire lanes and grass areas. Vehicles parked in those areas may be towed.
Free parking is available at the Lloyd Noble Center located approximately one mile south of the stadium. A shuttle is provided for $2 round trip and unloads one block south of the stadium on First Street. The shuttle begins three hours before kickoff and provides return trips for one hour after the conclusion of the game.
Patrons parking in the new Asp Avenue Parking facility may be subject to vehicle searches. Photo identification matching the name of the person to whom the parking pass is issued is required. The parking facility closes on 6 PM each Friday of a home game and re-opens five hours prior to kickoff on Saturday for those with the appropriate parking credentials to that facility.
Except for items pertaining to medical conditions or child care, all bags, backpacks, large cases for binoculars/cameras or other items, fanny packs and large purses (larger than 10" by 10") are prohibited and banned. Only items required for medical or family needs plus empty, clear personal-sized containers suitable for drinking water are permitted. All carried items and entrants are subject to search. Prohibited items must be returned to the owner's car or discarded. Any unlawful items are subject to confiscation, and the person in possession is subject to arrest.
Video cameras
SOONER FAN FEST
Sooner Fan Fest, presented by The Oklahoman and Cox Communications, is an interactive area located on the grounds directly north of the stadium. The event is free to the public and includes food vendors, games for children, autograph opportunities, radio pre-game shows and Go Vision, a 20 foot video board that will display games from around the country. Sooner Fan Fest opens three hours prior to kickoff and closes when the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band enters the stadium or start of the game.
TRAFFIC FLOW
Three hours prior to kickoff there will be two street closures adjacent to the stadium. Lindsey Street, which runs east and west along the southern edge of the stadium will close at Elm (west of the stadium) to just east of Jenkins Ave. Only those patrons with parking credentials for the Asp Avenue Parking Facility or the MP12 lot will be able to access Lindsey, and they must approach from the west. The other street closure is on Jenkins Ave., a north-south street that borders the eastern side of the stadium. That street will be closed from Brooks (north of the stadium) to Farmers St., to the south.
BAND ROUTE
This season, the Pride of Oklahoma's pre-game activities will include a concert on the lawn area just north of Jacobsen Hall, directly across from Campus Corner. The concert will begin one hour and thirty minutes prior to kick off. Additionally, on all home game dates, the Pride will parade to the stadium and will pass through Campus Corner, with the exception of the Homecoming game vs. Missouri on October 13.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited in public areas at OU athletic events.
Animals: No pets or animals of any kind are allowed in the facilities, with the exception of service animals used by disabled guests.
ATM Machines: An ATM machine is located on the east and west side in stadium, between Gates 1 & 2 and Gates 9 & 10.
Camera Policy: Point-and-shoot cameras are permitted inside the stadium. Video cameras are prohibited inside the stadium.
Chair Back Rental: Sooner seat backs are available at all major entrances of Memorial Stadium for $5.
Checked Items: If a guest has items that cannot be brought into the facility, those items are not to be left at the gate for pickup after the game.
Concessions: The concession stands located throughout the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, offers an exciting menu for fans in 2007. See stadium map for locations. No outside food or beverages are permitted.
Disability Seating: For information on disability seating call the Athletic Ticket Office at 800-456-GoOU or visit their office located on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility immediately west of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Evacuation: In case of evacuation instructions will be given over the public address system. Gate personnel and ushers will assist directing fans to the appropriate exits.
Exiting After Games: Guests will leave the facilities via the main gates. No guests are permitted on the field.
First Aid: Gomer Jones Medical Facility - located at the North End of the stadium - Section 19 ground level.
Gates Open: Gates 7 & 12 will open two hours prior to kickoff for OU students with a game ticket and valid OU ID; All suites, club and Santee Lounge patrons are allowed in gates 3 & 10 two hours prior to kick-off; All other Gates 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, & 11 will open one and one-half hour or (90 minutes) prior to kickoff.
Guest Service Kiosk: Kiosks will be located near gates 1, 5, 7, 11/12 along with upper decks on east and west. The kiosks are available to provide fans with a convenient location to obtain information, offer suggestions, voice concerns and request assistance during games.
Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather, (i.e. dangerous winds, tornado, electrical storm, etc.) all guests must be advised that it is in their best interest to seek shelter. Emergency instructions will be delivered via the public address system and the message boards when possible.
Lost Children: Parents/guardians with a lost child should contact the nearest police officer or event staff member. That person will then contact the proper personnel to insure the quickest remedy to the situation. If a child gets separated from his/her party, he/she should notify the nearest police officer or event staff member. If the child knows his/her seat location, attempts will be made to return the child to that location.
A "TAG-A-KID" program is offered to fans attending the game with children. Patrons wishing to participate should visit the TAG-A-KID booth located at Sooner Fan Fest on the North side of the stadium prior to the game. A representative will provide children a wristband containing their parent or guardian's name and seat location, making it easier to reunite the parties should they become separated.
Lost & Found: During the game you may check at the Gomer Jones Medical Facility office located in the North End of the stadium. After the game, all unclaimed items are turned over to the OU Physical Plant, and you may contact them at 405-325-6953 if you have any questions.
Merchandise & Game Programs: Merchandise stands are located along the East side, West side, North End Zone and the South End Zone. Official game programs are on sale for $5 outside the stadium and at select locations inside the stadium.
Radios/Televisions: Single speaker radios and hand held televisions are allowed into the stadium only if they do not interfere with other guests' enjoyment of the game.
Smoking: Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is a non-smoking facility. Designated smoking areas are located at gates 1, 5, 7, 11. (West Side ramp for Santee Lounge & Upper Deck Patrons and near Section 234 for those in the upper deck east side.)
Throwing Items: Throwing items will not be tolerated. The offender will be removed from the stadium and is subject to arrest. A police officer does not have to see this activity to have the person removed.
Video Cameras: Video cameras are prohibited inside of the stadium.
Posted by Rita Heath on 10/8/07; 10:35:25 PM
from the Gameday, Homecoming 2007 dept.
