BEAVER STADIUM PARKING & INFORMATION

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1 BEAVER STADIUM PARKING & INFORMATION NEW FOR 2015 ADA Parking Map...Page 13 ADA Shuttles...Page 14 Parking Map...inside cover Parking Rates...Page 5 RV Parking...Page 3 UAVs/Drones...Page 8 PROUD PARTNER OF THE OF THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS! NITTANY GoPSUsports.com 1

2 2 ARRIVAL AT BEAVER STADIUM PRE-PAID PARKING/TRAFFIC ASSISTANCE PASSES AND EARLY ARRIVAL ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPEDITE PARKING AND THE FLOW OF FANS INTO THE STADIUM PRIOR TO KICKOFF. Pre-paid parking/traffic assistance passes also offer a significant discount and access to closer stadium lots than day of game passes. All fans are strongly encouraged to buy pre-paid parking/traffic assistance passes with your season tickets or no later than ten days prior to the game by calling NITTANY ( ) or by visiting the Bryce Jordan Center Ticket Center, Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Display pre-paid parking/traffic assistance passes prior to arrival to assist with sorting of vehicles. Fans arriving from the West via U.S. 322 SHOULD USE I-99. Arriving via Interstate 80 fans should take Exit 158 and follow Route 150 South to Route 26 South. Fans arriving from the East should take Exit 161 to Route 26 South or U.S. 220 South. Persons without pre-paid parking/traffic assistance passes should follow the football directional signs from their route of arrival. Parking fee payment will be made at the lot entrance. Parking for day of game sales is in the farthest lots from the stadium. TRAFFIC ON UNIVERSITY DRIVE SOUTH OF CURTIN ROAD IS RESTRICTED TO BUSES, RED AND BLACK PASSES ONLY. PORTER ROAD IS RESTRICTED TO PRE-PAID PARKING/TRAFFIC ASSISTANCE PERMITS ONLY. BEAVER STADIUM PARKING & INFORMATION

3 YELLOW PARKING Automobiles l Arriving via I-99/US 322, YELLOW pass holders will be directed to Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 26 Northeast or East of the stadium. l Arriving via Porter Road, YELLOW pass holders will be directed to Lots 24, 25 and lots on Hastings Road. l Arriving via Park Avenue (Atherton Street, Business Route 322), YELLOW pass holders will be directed to Lots 11, and 12 and East Deck. l Arriving via Fox Hollow Road, YELLOW pass holders will be directed to Lots 17, 18, and 19 Northeast of the stadium. Recreational Vehicles (RVs) l Yellow RV Parking is located Northeast of the Stadium in the RV and ORV lots. There is no Yellow RV parking West or South of the stadium. RVs should plan to arrive via I-99/US 322. Vehicles without a pre-paid parking/traffic assistance pass will be directed to lot 11, 26 or the East Deck. When lots listed above are full, you will be directed to an alternate parking lot. Please follow the directions of traffic and parking staff. RESERVED PARKING Automobiles and Recreational Vehicles RESERVED PARKING pass holders to include All-American, Lions Circle, Honorary Director and Honorary Coach members of the Nittany Lion Club, Roar Suite holders and Mount Nittany Club seat holders should arrive according to the directions supplied with your parking/traffic assistance pass. PREFERRED PARKING Automobiles and Recreational Vehicles PREFERRED PARKING pass holders should arrive according to the directions supplied with your parking pass. ALL PRIORITY in the preferred lots (CAR and RV) ENDS ONE HOUR BEFORE KICKOFF to facilitate parking lot entry and traffic flow. ADA ACCESSIBLE PARKING (see ADA Amenities on page 12) NITTANY GoPSUsports.com 3

4 4 Bicycles Bicycling to Beaver Stadium on game day as a method of transportation is encouraged. Bicycle parking on game day is permitted only at bicycle racks, which are located on the periphery of the stadium; bicycles are not permitted to be parked in the immediate perimeter of the stadium. Bicycles may NOT be secured to trees, fences, gates, etc. Any bicycle left unattended in the vicinity of the stadium or parked anywhere other than a bicycle rack may be removed and impounded by University Police. If it is necessary to cut a locking device to remove the bicycle, no reimbursement for the locking device will be made. If unclaimed within three months after impoundment, it shall be deemed a gift to the University, to be disposed of through appropriate University channels. Bus Parking Bus parking is available in the designated lot South of the Bryce Jordan Center. Access to this lot is via University Drive from Route 26 ONLY. ADA shuttle service from this lot is available for disabled patrons. Buses will be parked on a first-come, first-served basis. Tailgate space is not available in the Bus lot. Large groups may request tent/tailgate space at the Outdoor Track. All accommodations for this type of tailgate must be secured in advance through Campus Catering by calling Inclement Weather Parking Plan In the event of weather conditions that affect game-day parking, please check Game Day Central for updates and changes to the parking locations. Shuttle Bus (CATA) For the convenience of fans, shuttle buses provide continuous service between the many area hotels along South Atherton Street, Downtown State College, and Beaver Stadium (the corner of Curtin Road and University Drive). Shuttles begin three hours before kickoff for games starting before 5:00 p.m. and five hours before kickoff for games starting at 5:00 p.m. or later, and run continuously until one hour after the game is over. They operate in both directions approximately every ten minutes before the game and every twenty minutes during the game. Following the game, they run continuously one-way from the stadium. All shuttle buses are fully-accessible and the fare is $1.75 (exact fare only) each way. All existing discounted CATABUS Community Service fare options such as CATABUS ONEPASSES, tokens, and Senior Citizen ID cards etc... are also now accepted as fare. As with regular CATABUS service, individuals presenting a valid U.S. Medicare Card, or a CATA Reduced Fare Identification Card may ride for less than half the fare ($.85). Call CATA at or visit CATA s website at Shuttle Bus (Fullington) For the convenience of fans, shuttle bus service is provided by Fullington Bus Lines to various points on or near North Atherton Street, and other locations. For details, please refer to the following website: Strollers Strollers may NOT be secured to trees, fences, gates, etc. Any stroller left unattended in the vicinity of the stadium will be discarded and is unrecoverable. BEAVER STADIUM PARKING & INFORMATION

5 PARKING AT BEAVER STADIUM PARKING FEES/CATEGORIES Cars, Vans, Pick-ups (up to 3/4 ton) Prepaid Season Prepaid Ind. Game Day $100 $15 $40 Self-contained Vans/RVs $350 $60 $120 Buses $350 $50 $120 Overnight Parking Cars (Lot 18 ONLY) $400 $60 N/A Overnight Parking RVs (Friday arrival, after 8:00 a.m.) Overnight Parking RVs (Thursday arrival, after 6:00 p.m.) $800 $120 N/A $1400 $240 N/A There are no provisions for limousine parking. RVs TOWING CARS WILL BE CHARGED AS TWO (2) VEHICLES. TOWED CARS WILL BE PARKED IN A LOT NEAR OVERNIGHT RV PARKING. TOWED BOX TRAILERS OF ANY TYPE ARE PROHIBITED. Trucks over 3/4 ton, including rental box trucks, are prohibited in parking lots. Buses allowed in designated areas only. PROUD PARTNER OF THE OF THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS! NITTANY GoPSUsports.com 5

6 BEAVER STADIUM PARKING & INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION See Athletic Customer Relations Center: NITTANY ( ) Parking lot openings will be posted on the Web site: Plan to arrive at Beaver Stadium after the lots open in order to avoid standing traffic prior to opening. Each vehicle will be required to display a pre-paid pass or buy a day-of-game pass at the entrance to the lot. Advance purchase of parking/traffic assistance passes is encouraged. Patrons who purchase passes in advance will encounter fewer delays and realize significant savings. Over-the-counter sales are conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Ticket Center in the Bryce Jordan Center. Parking/Traffic Assistance passes can also be purchased up to ten days in advance by calling NITTANY ( ). To better serve our patrons and speed up the parking process, cars with prepaid yellow permits will be directed to lots closer to the stadium. Cars with no parking permits may be directed to lots on the periphery of the parking area (Lots 11, 26 and the East Deck) at the discretion of Traffic Control and Parking personnel. Athletics reserves the right to change the location of general lots to accommodate needs. Parking passes can be purchased and used with approved vehicles only. A parking pass entitles the bearer to park in one parking space only and cannot be used to accommodate tents, tarps, extended tailgate parties or other non-vehicle uses. Please make note of the parking lot number when entering. Fans are encouraged to take time to observe additional reference points to assist in locating vehicles post-game. GENERATORS Portable generators may be used in parking areas including the Overnight RV lot provided they are in good working order and are maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications. Portable generators may NOT be refueled on Penn State property. Liquid fuels in portable containers, including but not limited to gasoline, ethanol, or kerosene, are strictly prohibited in all parking areas. Intercollegiate Athletics reserves the right on the basis of safety concerns, to shut down any generator at any time. Examples of safety concerns include, but are not limited to improper use, improper or poorly maintained cables or accessories, excessive noise or smoke, or the accumulation of dangerous fumes, vapors, or gases (such as CO) in the area proximate to the generator(s). PENN STATE NITTANY LION CLUB BECOME A MEMBER OF THE NITTANY LION CLUB! CALL NITTANY

7 OVERNIGHT RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING Limited overnight parking for recreational vehicles ONLY is permitted Thursdays after 6 pm in the designated area (see Parking Map). Registration is required for RVs at the overnight RV lot. Patrons can pre-register an RV via the form at Those not pre-registering will be required to fill out a form at the entrance to the overnight RV lot. Patrons will need to complete a form only one time during the season. Fees are $120 per-night for Thursday and Friday. There is no additional charge for patrons choosing to stay Saturday night. There will be separate charges for towing and towed vehicles. Cars are not permitted to enter overnight RV parking lot. RVs should be fully stocked before entering the lot. RVs towing a vehicle must unhook car before the RV enters the overnight parking lot. If a towing vehicle and RV do not fit in the parking space, the towing vehicle must unhook, pay the car fee and park in the car lot (lot 18). No electrical hookups are available. You may purchase a pre-paid pass; however, there are no reserved spaces in the Overnight RV area. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. RVs should enter the overnight parking lot from Orchard Road ONLY. RVs cannot access this lot from Fox Hollow Road. Cars accompanying RVs are subject to separate fees and rules as outlined by overnight parking attendants and are available on-line. Parking passes for cars can be purchased on Orchard Road from the attendants. Cars will then go directly to the overnight car parking lot (Lot 18). RVs with an ADA plate or placard accompanied by a car with an ADA plate or placard will be parked in separate areas. Generator use is prohibited between 12:00 midnight and 7:00 a.m. Intercollegiate Athletics reserves the right, on the basis of safety concerns, to shut down any generator at any time. TENTS/TARPS/CANOPIES Tents, canopies and tarps are not permitted in the Preferred, Yellow or Black parking areas. Where tents are permitted, tent stakes or anchors cannot be driven into the ground or pavement. Where allowed, tents/tarps/canopies are not permitted in roadways, drive lanes or fire lanes. Any such tent blocking these areas must be immediately removed. Tables, chairs and other tailgating items must be immediately adjacent to the front or rear of the vehicle. Tailgating is not permitted in roadways, parking lot drive lanes, or fire lanes. The blocking of roadways, parking lanes, and emergency vehicle access ways (including the obstruction of fire hydrant access) is prohibited. Any vehicle found to be blocking such areas will be immediately removed. Parking lot patrons may not interfere with or obstruct another guest s vehicle from being parked in a designated parking space. In addition, parking lot patrons that host tailgating events in Penn State parking lots will be held responsible for the behavior of all who attend their event NITTANY GoPSUsports.com 7

8 8 ACTIONS PROHIBITED IN PARKING AREAS: l Consumption of alcohol in the lots while the game is in progress l Amplification of sounds l Behavior that interferes with other guests enjoyment of the event, including threatening and abusive language, fighting, kicking, wrestling, etc. l Breaking the ground plane by driving stakes or anchors, digging, trenching, etc. l Distributing handbills or pamphlets l Infringing on another guest s area while tailgating. This includes throwing of objects. l Parking in a space or area designated as no parking or reserved parking l Picketing or political campaigning l Possession and consumption of alcohol in parking areas not in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth l Saving parking places l Solicitation, promotion, or sales unless authorized by Intercollegiate Athletics prior to game day ITEMS PROHIBITED IN PARKING AREAS: l Advertising banners or displays, balloons, tethered blimps and other oversized inflatables (unless authorized by Intercollegiate Athletics) l Bicycles (except Police and EMS personnel), in-line skates, scooters, skateboards, motorized bikes, motorized coolers, or carts other than those used by disabled patrons l Drones/UAVs The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV s/drones) at Beaver Stadium and the surrounding areas is prohibited. University Policy in conjunction with the 4.5 mile flight radius of the University Park Airport does not allow for the use of these aircraft. l Fires Charcoal or wood fires of any type are prohibited l Portable heaters with visible flames. l Glass bottles or containers in grass parking areas l Golf carts and gators (except Stadium Operations personnel) l Kegs of beer or beverage alcohol l Weapons, fireworks For the safety and enjoyment of our fans, violations of these rules may result in ejection from the lots and/or a citation by police. BEAVER STADIUM PARKING & INFORMATION

9 BEAVER STADIUM ENTRY ALCOHOL Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted in Beaver Stadium. Persons identified with alcohol inside the stadium will be asked to leave, and violations may lead to loss of ticket privileges. BAG POLICY AND ARTICLE SEARCH Backpacks, bags, and purses are not permitted in Beaver Stadium. One clear one-gallon plastic bag per person will be permitted for items required for medical and/or child care needs. All items are subject to inspection. Please refer to the prohibited items list. Any items left unattended at the gates will be discarded and unrecoverable. COUNTERFEIT TICKETS Patrons attempting to enter the stadium with a counterfeit ticket will be refused admission. Penn State University cannot guarantee the authenticity of a ticket that has not been purchased through the Penn State Ticketing Services Office or Penn State Official Outlets (Bryce Jordan Ticket Center, Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, Penn State Tickets Downtown, Ticketmaster Outlets or Penn State Ticket Exchange). Fans who believe they have a counterfeit ticket should go to the Ticket Office near Gate E. CLUB GATE INFORMATION Club Gates open 3 hours before kickoff. There are three main entry points for Mt. Nittany Club patrons: l Gate B in the Southwest corner with escalator and ramp access to the club. l Museum entrance East of Gate B with elevator access to the club. l ADA gate West of Gate A with stair and elevator access to the club. GENERAL GATE INFORMATION General gates open 1-1/2 hours before kickoff. There are five main entry points for ticket holders: Gate B Southwest corner Gate C Northwest corner Gate D North side Gate E Northeast corner Gate F East side STUDENT GATE INFORMATION Gate A will open 2 hours before kickoff. All student ticket holders, including students with Advanced Block Seating enter the stadium at Gate A only. STADIUM RE-ENTRY Re-entry is prohibited NITTANY GoPSUsports.com 9

10 BEAVER STADIUM PARKING & INFORMATION TICKETS REQUIRED FOR ALL PERSONS In accordance with Big Ten rules, all persons, including children of any age, must have a ticket for admission to Beaver Stadium. STUDENT TICKET PROCEDURE All students must enter through Gate A of Beaver Stadium, and student ticket holders must have their Penn State ID Card swiped at the point of entry to determine if they have a valid ticket for the game. All ticket information for each valid student season ticket holder will be stored on his or her Penn State ID. Students without valid ID will not be provided entry to the stadium. Further information on the purchase process, ticket account management, group seating and Beaver Stadium entry instruction for Penn State students is available year-round at Student Central was implemented in April 2009 as the 24 hour a day official information source for Penn State students. If you cannot find the answer to your student ticketing question at Student Central, please direct your inquiry to NITTANY ( ) for assistance. TICKET OFFICE SERVICES The game day ticket office is located near Gate E under Section EJ at the Northeast corner of Beaver Stadium. When tickets are available, they will be on sale at the game day ticket office. This window opens four hours before the game and will remain open through halftime. For game day assistance, call the Customer Relations Center at NITTANY ( ). RETAIN TICKET STUBS Persons leaving their seats during the game and/or at halftime are required to show their ticket stub to the usher before being readmitted to their section. WILL CALL WILL CALL windows are located in the game day ticket office near Gate E and open four (4) hours before the game. Identification is required before tickets will be released. VISITING TEAM WILL CALL Gate is adjacent to Gate E under Section NL in the North end zone and opens 1-1/2 hours before the game. PRESS WILL CALL location is located at the Media Gate behind the main press box on the West side of the stadium. NITTANY LION CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE OUR EXCLUSIVE GAMEDAY S! HALFTIME HIGHLIGHTS / GAMEDAY NOTES / ALERTS / MEDIA COVERAGE / TEAM ARRIVAL INFORMATION / EV- ERYTHING PENN STATE!

11 ACTIONS PROHIBITED IN THE STADIUM: (Could result in ejection from game and loss of ticket privileges) l Behavior that interferes with other guests ability to enjoy the event, including threatening and abusive language, fighting, kicking, wrestling, etc. l Consuming or possessing alcohol or other controlled substances l Smoking l Standing or sitting in aisles, ramps, portals and walkways l Propelling objects in any manner ITEMS PROHIBITED IN THE STADIUM: l Alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs of any type l Backpacks l Bags including diaper bags, purses and string bags l Banners (unless approved in advance by stadium management) l Bicycles (except for Police and EMS personnel) l Cameras larger than 8-1/2 x 11 x 11 l Containers, including cans/bottles/coolers/flasks l Food l Noisemakers (whistles, sirens, etc.) l Objects that may become projectiles l Objects that obstruct the view of other fans l Pets (except animals to assist disabled guests) Advanced notification is requested l Poles, sticks (except canes to assist disabled guests) l Stadium chairs (chairs with backs) except those without pockets that can be rolled up l Strollers l Television sets other than handheld devices l Tripods l Umbrellas l Weapons, fireworks, laser pointers All items brought into the stadium are subject to inspection. There are no provisions for storing/checking prohibited items at the gates or on-site. Items left unattended at the entry gates will be discarded and are unrecoverable NITTANY GoPSUsports.com 11

12 BEAVER STADIUM PARKING & INFORMATION ADA AMENITIES Contact the Athletic Customer Relations Center at NITTANY ( ) for details about and access to ADA parking and shuttle services. Patrons who qualify for disability parking should request disability parking when purchasing prepaid parking. ADA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ADA customer assistance is available at the ADA Gate located on the West side of the stadium between Gates B and C. Assisted access to and from seats is coordinated at this location. ADA DRINKING FOUNTAINS ADA Accessible drinking fountains are available on ground level under the South stands, on the main concourse, and on the South upper concourse. ADA GATE INFORMATION General and student gates have ADA accessible points of entry. The ramp at Gate B is ADA accessible. Two additional gates are offered for convenience: just North of Gate B is an ADA entrance gate that is adjacent to the ADA Customer Assistance area; just West of Gate A is a canopy entrance adjacent to the elevator access to the Main Concourse, the Club Level, and the South Upper Deck. ADA Gates open 2 hours before kickoff. ADA RESTROOMS ADA Accessible restrooms are available on field level in the South end zone and under the North, East and West stands. In addition, all restrooms on the concourse level, club level, and South upper deck are ADA accessible. Family restrooms are located at field level on the North, East, and West Sides, on the main concourse and South upper concourse. ADA TICKETS, WHEELCHAIRS AND COMPANION SEATING Specially constructed areas to accommodate wheelchair spectators with season and individual game tickets are located in the South end zone (lower, club level and upper deck level), East and West sides and at field level in the North end. Contact the Athletic Customer Relations Center at NITTANY ( ) for details about and access to ADA seating. Nittany Lion student-athletes have vowed to give 110% in the classroom and in competition. We respectfully ask that you consider giving an extra $110 than your giving from the past membership year as we continue to foster the success of our studentathletes, teams and programs at Penn State. Program Benefits: Three (3) NLC points (2 points = $100) and a special recognition gift will be sent to those who participate.

13 ADA PARKING ADA parking is managed within each of the tiers of parking: Numbered Reserved, Preferred, and General. The University is committed to following the Americans with Disabilities Act. ADA parking is limited and distributed first to season ticket holders and Nittany Lion Club Members, then to single game ticket holders if available. Please refer to Game Day Central for the most up to date parking and shuttle information: SERVICES RD ADA PARKING MAP KATZ PARK AVENUE UNIVERSITY DRIVE From Atherton St. SOFTBALL BEAVER STADIUM B A EAST DECK CURTIN ROAD WAGNER IM BLDG. SHIELDS PEGULA ADA Parking lots must be accessed via Atherton Street, travelling east on Park Avenue. BJC NUMBERED RESERVED ADA PARKING Numbered reserved parking is located in the Purple, Green, Pink and Red parking areas. Numbered Reserved ADA parking is consolidated in the Purple, Green and Red parking areas. An accessible route exists from many of these lots to the stadium. A shuttle service is offered from some remote areas of the Purple parking area. Numbered Reserved ADA parking spaces are available through the Club and Suite office for Mt. Nittany Club Patrons and Roar Suite Patrons. ADA Parking is available through the Nittany Lion Club for other numbered reserved patrons. ADA parking is assigned on a seasonal basis first and on a game by game basis if available. PREFERRED ADA PARKING Preferred parking is located in the Blue, Orange, and Brown parking areas. All of this parking is located on grass, which is not compliant ADA parking. Please contact the Nittany Lion Club or Ticket Office if you qualify for preferred parking and need ADA parking. (Preferred parking patrons will be assigned to an ADA compliant location that is comparable to other preferred lots. A shuttle service will be provided from this location) NITTANY GoPSUsports.com 13

14 GENERAL ADA PARKING (YELLOW) General parking is available in the yellow parking lots most of which is located on grass, which is not compliant ADA parking. General ADA parking is located on paved parking areas that meet the slope requirements of ADA Guidelines. In many cases, event ADA parking is created on game days from spaces that are not used for ADA parking on other days of the year. In these areas, an access aisle is created by leaving an empty space between two adjacent spaces. The pattern is car or van, empty space, car or van, car or van, empty space, car or van, etc. General ADA parking is located in the Shields Building parking lot, the Wagner Building parking lot, the IM Building parking lot, paved parking areas near Nittany Lion Softball Park, and the Katz Building parking lot. While several of these lots are located on an accessible path to the stadium, a shuttle service operates from these lots to the stadium. Overflow ADA parking is located in the East Parking Deck, which is located on an accessible path to the stadium. Patrons who qualify for disability parking should request disability parking when purchasing prepaid parking. Patrons using a Disabled License Plate or Placard must arrive via Park Avenue from Atherton Street to access the General ADA lots. ADA parking passes are valid only when used in conjunction with the Disabled License Plate or Handicap Placard and the disabled individual is actually attending the game. In the event that the disabled individual does not attend the game, the Disability Pass is void and the vehicle must enter a YELLOW parking area. Intercollegiate Athletics reserves the right to require identification for entry into the disability parking area. Fraudulent use of the disability pass is a violation of the State motor vehicle code and will result in loss of parking privileges and a fine for illegal use of pass for the pass holder. ADA SHUTTLE SERVICE (PRE AND POST-GAME) ADA SHUTTLE FROM DESIGNATED ADA LOTS. Shuttle buses operate for persons with disabilities and one companion from designated ADA lots. Pickup service is available beginning two hours prior to the game and continues through kickoff. Patrons will be delivered to Gate A or B. Following the game the service operates until the waiting demand is serviced. ADA SHUTTLE FROM THE OVERNIGHT RV LOT Overnight RV and day of game RV patrons requiring ADA shuttle service should park in the overnight RV lot along Orchard Road. A shuttle will operate before and after the game from this location to a drop off point near the stadium in the Green Lot. ADA SHUTTLE FROM THE BUS PARKING LOT A shuttle is offered from the bus parking lot located south of the Bryce Jordan Center to the north east corner of the Bryce Jordan Center. For larger games, buses park along Dauer Road, University Drive, and South of Multi-Sport Facility. If shuttle service is required, please coordinate with the ticket office or by calling NITTANY. 14 BEAVER STADIUM PARKING & INFORMATION

15 SPECTATOR SERVICES CUSTOMER RELATIONS CENTER The Customer Relations Center is available on game day when lots open until one hour post game and can be reached by calling NITTANY ( ). Customer Relations Center booths are located on the ground level inside Gates B, C, E, F and on the concourse in the North, Southeast and Southwest sections. DRINKING FOUNTAINS Drinking fountains are available on ground level under the South and West stands, on the main concourse, and on the South upper concourse. ESCALATORS An escalator is located inside Gate B to assist fans going to the mid-level Concourse and Club seat area. For safety reasons, the escalators cannot be used in the down position. FAN ASSISTANCE TEXT MESSAGING We d love to hear from you on game day. Please send us your issues, feedback, comments and questions while inside the stadium. If you have a problem, need information or wish to discreetly report an unruly fan to Beaver Stadium Operations, use your mobile phone to text the word NITTANY <space> your exact issue and location to the phone number, Stadium operations personnel will respond to your request via text message. Fan Assistance Text Messaging is a standard rate message service which means you are only charged by your wireless provider in accordance with your current text messaging contract. We will not sell, share or otherwise disclose any mobile numbers unless required to do so by law. FIRST AID Emergency Medical Services are available at the EMS Building located at ground level under the East stands. If assistance is needed in the stands, contact the nearest usher, identified with orange vests, or Emergency Medical personnel who are identified with fluorescent orange and green vests marked PSU EMS and are strategically located throughout the stadium. If medical assistance is needed in the parking lot, call 911 or contact the nearest Police Officer or parking attendant. Ambulance service is available at the stadium. LOST AND FOUND Lost and found service is available at the Police Station near Gate B. Found articles should be turned over to an usher or brought to the Police Station near Gate B under the West stands. All items not claimed after the game will be available the Monday following the game at the Records Offices of the University Police, Eisenhower Parking Deck, LOST PATRONS Lost patrons and persons looking for lost patrons should proceed to the Police Command Post near Gate B under the West stands NITTANY GoPSUsports.com 15

16 16 PROGRAM SALES Programs may be purchased from vendors in the parking lots and inside the stadium through the end of the first half. Programs also are available throughout the game at numerous food concession stands in the stadium. PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM No personal appeals will be made over the public address system. REFRESHMENTS Refreshments are sold by vendors and at concession stands located throughout the stadium. RECYCLING Recycling receptacles for cans and bottles are provided in and around the stadium. Please be environmentally responsible by seeking and using them. RESTROOMS Restrooms are located throughout the stadium. Family restrooms are located on the main concourse and South upper concourse. SCOREBOARDS Video scoreboards are located atop the North and South end zone decks and provide in-game information, out-of-town scores and replays of game action. There is no provision for the posting of birthdays, anniversaries, marriage proposals or other messages of a personal nature on the scoreboards. STADIUM SEAT RENTAL Nittany Lion Seats are available to lease for the season by calling or on-line at Game day rentals are also available throughout the stadium. Seatback Rental Service Centers are located on ground level inside Gates, B, C, E, F and on the concourse in the Southeast, Southwest and North sections. SMOKING In accordance with Pennsylvania State Law, smoking is not permitted in Beaver Stadium. Failure to comply with this law may result in removal from the stadium. Repeat offenses will result in loss of ticket privileges. TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE A text messaging services is available every home football game from the time parking lots open until one hour post game. Text Nittany<space>issue & location to to request assistance or report any game-day issues to Stadium Operations. USHERS Stadium ushers serve the needs of our spectators. Contact the nearest usher to assist you in finding your seat, to request medical assistance or to register a concern or complaint, including objectionable behavior by other spectators. WIFI WiFi is available thoughout Beaver Stadium. BEAVER STADIUM PARKING & INFORMATION

17 TAILGATING AMENITIES RECYCLING Please participate in the Penn State recycling program by separating and placing recyclables in the bins located in the parking lots around Beaver Stadium. Penn State recycling programs offers blue bags for collection of recyclable materials and black bags for other refuse. These bags are available at the entrance to most lots. Please be environmentally responsible by utilizing this system or consider leaving zero environmental impact by taking everything with you when you leave. Money generated from the sale of recycled materials benefits the United Way. For more information, please call the Penn State Recycling Hotline at RESTROOMS Restrooms in the following adjacent facilities are open four hours prior to kickoff or at Noon for games starting later than 4:00 p.m.: l Beaver Stadium East at Gate A (student use only) l Beaver Stadium West at Gate B l Bryce Jordan Center l Medlar Field at Lubrano Park l Visitor s Center l Intramural Field restrooms at the Blue Band Building Portable restrooms are located throughout the parking lots. STREET FESTIVAL FAN ZONE (PRE-GAME) Listen to the Penn State Sports Network pre-game radio broadcast live from Street Festival with Steve Jones, Jack Ham and Roger Corey, enjoy food from a variety of concession vendors and take part in interactive games/displays along Curtin Road, between University Drive and Porter Road. Street Festival opens a minimum of three hours before kickoff prior to all home games. TOWING AND JUMP START SERVICE Towing, jump start and lock out services are available in all game-day parking lots free of charge beginning Saturday morning when lots open until two hours post-game. Services in other parking lots or outside of this time frame are billed to the customer. Contact the nearest parking attendant, call the Customer Relations Center at NITTANY ( ) or text Nittany<space>issue & location to to request these services NITTANY GoPSUsports.com 17

18 FEATURES ALL-SPORTS MUSEUM The Penn State All-Sports Museum is located near Gate B at the Southwest corner of the stadium. This exciting facility features displays celebrating Penn State s successes in varsity athletics. Photographs and artifacts highlighting the best and brightest Penn State teams and student-athletes in all sports will be exhibited in the museum. Hours of operation on football weekends are Friday 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday Closed if kickoff is before 3:30 p.m. For starts at 3:30 or later, the museum is open at 9 a.m. and closes 3 ½ hours before kickoff; Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CLUB LEVEL SEATS Located in the South end zone are 4,000 padded club level seats and the spectacular Mount Nittany Club. All club level seats are chair backs, with many under cover and protected from the weather. Seat holders automatically qualify for membership in the Mount Nittany Club. Access to the club level and the Mount Nittany Club is limited to ticket holders only. For information on securing Club Level Seats, fans may call or NITTANY. MOUNT NITTANY CLUB The 28,000-square-foot Mount Nittany Club is located behind the Club level seats in the South end zone. Access is restricted to club level ticket holders. PENN STATE MERCHANDISE Penn State souvenirs are available at conveniently located souvenir stands throughout the stadium and from vendors in the stands and parking lots. The Penn State Bookstore is the stadium souvenir vendor. Patrons should be aware that sale of any items by persons other than Bookstore personnel in and around Beaver Stadium and the adjoining parking lots is not permitted. The Penn State Bookstore is adjacent to the All-Sports Museum near Gate B. Hours of operation will be posted ROAR SUITES Sixty Roar Suites are located behind the stands on the East side of Beaver Stadium. Access to the suite level is limited to suite ticket holders. For information on leasing a Roar Suite, fans may call or NITTANY ( ). VISITOR CENTER Information for opposing fans will be available in the 15,000-square-foot Centre County/Penn State Visitor Center at the intersection of Park Avenue and Porter Road near Gate E. The Center will be open on game days from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The telephone number for fans wishing advance information is BEAVER STADIUM PARKING & INFORMATION

19 PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR Any item including backpacks, bags, bicycles, strollers and umbrellas, left unattended in the pedestrian corridor around the stadium, will be discarded and unrecoverable NITTANY GoPSUsports.com 19

20 BEAVER STADIUM PARKING & INFORMATION EB GATE E -Ticket Windows See Key (to the left of Gate E) -Visiting Ticket Windows (to the right of Gate E) PENN STATE FOOTBALL Beaver Stadium MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 107,282 PORTER ROAD GATE F -EMS/First Aid SUITES EJU EHU EGU EFU EEU EDU ECU EBU EAU GATE A -Student Entrance -Letterman s Lounge -ADA Elevator (Through canopy to the left of Gate A) -Roar Suites Elevator (Through canopy to the right of Gate A) NLC EF EE ED NLU EJ EH EG EC NKU NL NK NJU NJ EA SA SAC SB SBC SC SAU SBU SCC SCU