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Check out the Football Stadium Policies to know what to expect on Saturday.
Football - Fri, Sep 3, 2010

COLUMBIA, Ky. -- The wait is nearly over. The last drop of cement has been poured, bleachers received their last bolts and the concession stands are stocked. All these things mean it's time to return football to Lindsey Wilson College.

As excitement builds towards Saturday's game, there are sure to be plenty of questions.

In an attempt to answer the most pressing issues with the 1:30 p.m. CT home opener against Notre Dame (Ohio) College, here is a list of the top 10 questions you may need answered before coming to the game.

1. Where is Blue Raider Stadium?

Saturday's opening game, as well as all other home football games will be played at Blue Raider Stadium which is part of the Lindsey Wilson Sports Park, visible from the Louis B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway.

The entrance is on Highway 80, about a half-mile east of the Jamestown Street-Highway 80 ( Russell Road

) intersection.

2. Are tickets still available and where can I get them?

Tickets will be available on game day at the Blue Raider Stadium ticket booth. Prices are $8 for general admission for adults; $5 students and children age 6 and older.

General admission tickets are good for a seat in the bleachers of the home or away seating area.

General-admission bleacher season tickets are $35; they may be purchased by calling the LWC Athletics Office at (270) 384-8070. Reserved, chair-back seats are sold out for the 2010 football season.

Tickets for LWC students, faculty and staff may be collected at the stadium ticket booth on game day A valid student or employee ID must be presented in order to receive a ticket.

3. Where should I park?

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis starting four hours before kickoff. Aside from large lots located near the main entrance of Lindsey Wilson Sports Park, an auxiliary lot is located off Gaston Avenue. Gaston Avenue is located off of Jamestown Street, across the street from McDonald's and directly next to the Spy Street Restaurant.

All parking spots are free and in the event of the above spots being gone, fans may park on the Lindsey Wilson campus and make the short walk to the stadium.

4. Can I tailgate at the game?

Tailgating will be limited to the parking lots designated for game day parking only. Keep in mind that Lindsey Wilson does not authorize the use of alcohol on any campus property, including the Sports Park.

5. If it rains, can I bring my umbrella into the game?

For the comfort and safety of everyone at the game, umbrellas will not be allowed into the stadium. Opening an umbrella in the tight quarters of the bleachers would likely block the view of those around you, or injure someone while opening. You are advised to bring other rain gear such as ponchos if the threat of severe weather exists.

6. Can I bring my kids down onto the field after the game?

For the safety of fans, players and game officials, Lindsey Wilson asks that no fans, of any age, come onto the playing field or surrounding track before, after or during the game.

7. Can I bring my own drink or food into the game?

Fans may not carry food or drinks into Blue Raider Stadium. A concession stand, conveniently located inside the main entrance on the concourse level, offers a wide variety of refreshments including soft drinks, water, sports drinks, nachos, soft pretzels and candy.

8. When can I actually enter the stadium on game day?

Blue Raider Stadium opens two hours before a game's scheduled kickoff time. Tailgating and parking lots open four hours before kickoff.

9. How long will the game be?

The NAIA follows the same game-time procedures as the NCAA. Four quarters will be played, each lasting 15 minutes with a 20 minute halftime featuring performances by the Lindsey Wilson marching band, cheerleaders and dance team.

10. Will there be a program available to get to know the players?

Lindsey Wilson will have a Return of Blue Raider Football game day program available for sell at the merchandise booth where t-shirts and other items may be purchased.

Bios on every coach, the college president and athletic director are included, as well as head shots, names and hometowns for every player on the Lindsey Wilson roster.

A flip card will be included in the program that lists names and numbers for Lindsey Wilson and Notre Dame.
 
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