2015 Football Parking Policy Manual

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1 2015 Football Parking Policy Manual Updated

2 Reserved Football Parking Policies 1. Parking Gift Levels 2015 TCU Football Donor Parking Donor Parking Lot The Founders Lot (Lot 1) 2015 Gift Suite Holders The Davey O Brien Lot (Lot $2,000 2) The Bob Lilly Lot (Lot 3) $2,000 Lot 4 $1,250 Lot 4Y (Young Alumni)* $750 The LaDainian Tomlinson $2,000 Lot (Lot 5) The LaDainian Tomlinson $1,000 Parking Garage (Lot PG5) The Jim Swink Lot (Lot 6) $2,000 The Sam Baugh Lot (Lot 7S) $1,750 Lot 8 (Admissions) General $500 Lot 13 General $250 RV Lot (Lot 13) $2,500 Lot 14 General $500 Lot EC2 General $200 Lot EC3 General $200 *a. Young Alumni Reserved Parking is available only to TCU Alumni whose date of their Bachelor s degree is May 2006 or after. b. Young Alumni Parking spaces gifts are limited to one space per graduate. c. Young Alumni Parking spaces are available in limited quantity (Lot 4 only). 2

3 2. Enrollment & Payment Policy All persons requesting donor parking passes must be TCU Football season ticket holders. Minimum one season ticket. All Persons requesting donor parking agree to adhere to stated policies and rules of the 2015 Donor Football Parking Agreement when parking pass is issued. All parking gifts are due in full, in advance of the football season in which donors wish to park. Pledges may not be applied to football parking and pledges are not considered payment. All donor reserved handicap parking requires proof of official ADA parking permit before receiving parking pass. Current proof of ADA parking permit must be provided by July 31 st of each year to maintain ADA parking. The Parking Transfer Policy for any Reserved ADA Parking requires proof of ADA permit for tranferee. One Principal Donor per parking spot. Groups sharing a spot should designate one person to be the account holder for the parking spot. No split payments. Note: TCU Faculty/Staff who pay via Payroll Deduction must notify the TCU Frog Club Office of their intentions regarding their parking gift by the renewal deadline and must adjust their payroll deduction in accordance to the gift level required by the desired lot location. Using payroll deduction to renew season parking is a stand-alone gift. This means the employee cannot use their parking gift payroll deduction for other athletic offerings such as Scholarship Seating season tickets. All General parkers must pay the $60 parking fees directly to the TCU Frog Club. This fee cannot be processed on payroll deduct. NO PARKING PASSES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO DONORS UNTIL THEIR PARKING GIFT HAS CLEARED PROCESSING THROUGH TCU DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO INSURE CLEARANCE OF CREDIT CARD, CHECK PAYMENTS OR STOCK GIFTS. ADDITIONAL CHARGES Replacement of Lost Parking Book $100 FORMS OF PAYMENT By Check - The TCU Frog Club accepts personal checks made payable to TCU FROG CLUB Online Payment - Donors may pay for parking online through their online ticket account at gofrogs.com with a credit card. Credit card payments may be made using MasterCard, VISA, American Express or Discover Card. Stock Gifts Stock gifts processed through TCU University Advancement can be designated for season parking. 3

4 3. Administrative Policies ALL RESERVED & GENERAL DONOR PARKING LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ON A SEASON-BASIS ONLY. UPGRADING /RELOCATION REQUESTS Donors wishing to upgrade or relocate their current spaces can do so after the renewal process is completed. For upgrades or relocation, please choose the upgrade option on the season ticket renewal form. This process is administered based on your priority ranking within this group. You will receive a selection date and time to make your choice on the online Ballena system. Due to a limited supply of donor parking availability, please be advised not all change requests can be fulfilled. ADDITIONAL PARKING REQUESTS After the renewal and upgrade/relocation process is complete, requests for new parking will then be administered. In order to request a new parking space, or an additional parking space, please contact the Ticket Office to be placed on the waiting list. This process is administered based on your priority ranking within this group. You will receive a selection date and time to make your choice on the online Ballena system. Due to a limited supply of donor parking availability, please be advised not all requests can be fulfilled. DISTRIBUTION OF PARKING PASSES All Parking Passes that have been allocated will be mailed with season tickets in early August. Those passes allocated after the ticket mailing will be mailed out or can be picked up in the TCU Frog Club office. MATCHING GIFTS No matching gifts will be allowed to complete parking gifts. 4

5 Parking Lot and Tailgating Policies Reserved parking and tailgating on football game days is a wonderful aspect of game day at TCU. The University s tailgating policy is designed to ensure: The comfort and enjoyment of game day patrons, The safety, security, and well-being of all people associated with game day activities, and The safeguarding and preservation of all public property under the management of the University. In an effort to be accommodating to our donors AND maintain an organized game day parking environment designed to serve all and enhance the donor experience and adhere to TCU rules and policies, The TCU Frog Club has adopted the following policies regarding vehicle parking, RVs, trailers, additional vehicles and tailgating equipment. TCU reserves the right to suspend or revoke your parking privileges for noncompliance of policies and regulations. In the event of revocation, no refunds will be provided. ALL DONOR PARKERS AGREE TO ADHERE TO ALL STATED POLICIES AND RULES OF THE 2015 DONOR FOOTBALL PARKING POLICY MANUAL WHEN PARKING PASS IS ISSUED. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS Donor Parking Donor parking lots open 5 hours before kickoff and have up to three hours after home games starting at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., later games require that the lots must be cleared 90 minutes after conclusion of game. The TCU Frog Club policy on donor parking is One Pass = One Space, One Vehicle per space. Each pass entitles the bearer to the space within the confines of the marked parking space only. All vehicles must be in compliance with dimensions of a standard parking space. The standard parking space is 9 ft x 18 ft. Any vehicle larger than these dimensions is considered an oversized vehicle and will be required to park in the RV lot provided. No tailgating areas are included or promised with any specific parking space. Trailers, tow-behind units, 5 th -wheel trailers or any type of unit hitched to a vehicle IS CONSIDERED AN ADDITIONAL VEHICLE and requires a Frog Club donor parking pass. One pass for their vehicle AND one pass for their trailer at the corresponding gift level for that lot if space available. For example, a Jim Swink Lot donor who wants to bring a trailer into the Jim Swink Lot will need to purchase two (2) Jim Swink Lot passes at $2000 each + applicable fees (total gift required in this case is $4000). 5

6 The additional towed unit must be in compliance with dimensions of a standard parking space. The standard parking space is 9 ft x 18 ft. Any additional towed unit larger than these dimensions is considered an oversized vehicle and will be required to park in the RV lot provided. Golf carts are only allowed if street legal with state license permit and must display parking pass for space. Use of motorized recreational vehicles, including four-wheelers, golf carts, mules, gators, scooters, motorized skateboards, etc. are prohibited unless pre-approved by TCU Athletics. Texas Christian University does not allow the permit holder any right to display advertising, banners, signs, or commercially logoed vehicles or the distribution of promotional items anywhere on the grounds or parking areas of Texas Christian University. Donor parking spaces are intended for the private use of the donor and guests. Banners and signage recognizing businesses may not be displayed unless approved through the TCU Athletic Marketing office or TCU s IMG office. All companies interested in game day marketing please contact the TCU Athletic Marketing Department at (817) Parking Garage General Parking Lot Due to safety concerns the following policies are required for garage parkers. All spaces are first come, first serve. No grills, smokers, or open flame of any kind. No tents or canopies. No tailgating equipment (chairs, coolers, etc.) can be placed in driving lanes or open parking spaces. RV Parking RVs or vehicles with attached trailers are the only type of vehicle allowed in the Lot 13 RV Lot. Any vehicle or towed unit over 9x18 is considered oversize and must park in the RV Lot. Any additional vehicle used for transport requires an additional parking pass outside of the Lot 13 RV lot unless it fits within your RV space and does not encroach into roadways or neighboring spaces. An additional parking pass in other donor lots can be purchased for the accompanying vehicle. RV parkers are allowed to move into the RV lot on the Friday evening before a Saturday home game at 6:00 p.m. and must exit the lot by 10:00 a.m. the following Sunday morning. The exception to the entering policy is for home soccer games. No admittance into the lot until the conclusion of game and clearing of the lot. Alternative parking for those arriving early will be communicated by to all RV parkers. There will be no overnight parking before or after weekday home games, unless the game falls on a holiday weekend in which the University is closed. 6

7 Tailgating The person(s) purchasing the parking pass are responsible for the conduct of their guests. Make sure you and your guests are respectful and courteous to all game day employees and other fans. TCU reserves the right to suspend or revoke your parking privileges for unruly fans, inappropriate behavior, etc. Per University policy, no tailgating equipment or gathering is permitted in the driveways within parking lots, road ways, pedestrian walkways or fire lanes. No tents, shelters, grills or cookers are allowed in the fire lanes or roadway. Please tailgate within the confines of your parking space and keep tailgating items adjacent to the front or rear of your vehicle. Continued noncompliance with this policy could result in parking privileges being revoked. One pass, one parking space slot. A donor parking pass must be visible at all times while using the parking space. Parking spaces are to be used for automobiles or tailgating equipment. If parking space is used for tailgating equipment (cooker, grill, etc.) a parking pass for that space must be displayed within the space. No setting up of tailgate equipment on grass areas adjacent to donor parking lots is allowed until 6 hours prior to game time. Chaining, placing equipment and/or roping off of parking or tailgating spaces to reserve your space is prohibited. No drop-offs of items or persons will be permitted in reserved parking lots. No tailgating equipment is to be placed in any University landscaped area. Please keep tailgating equipment out of University landscaping. Trailers and vehicles are prohibited from parking on the grass or any landscaped areas. At no time should any parking space be confused or misconstrued as a camping space. Catering/Professional Tent Rentals: Donor parkers are limited to preparing food for their family and guests. Private catering companies are not allowed in donor parking lots unless arrangements have been made and approved through the TCU Frog Club Office. Private catering companies and professional tent rental companies must be on the approved TCU vendor list and hold the appropriate liability insurance. Each donor must clear their caterer through the Frog Club Office. The Caterer will be provided with a parking pass for drop-off purposes only. To obtain a Caterer parking pass please call the Frog Club Office at No kegs will be allowed in parking lots. Personal containers only. Please, no glass containers. The selling of alcoholic beverages in parking lots is strictly prohibited. Selling of alcoholic beverages may result in parking privileges being revoked and TABC fines. The drinking age in Texas is 21. Please observe all local and state laws. NOTE: Violations will be cited by TCU PD or FWPD. TABC rules govern all alcohol usage. The use of any tobacco product is strictly prohibited on all University property. Music must be confined to your tailgate area and speakers must be directed into your tailgate party. Please be respectful of other parkers and their guests by 7

8 refraining from the playing of music with profanity. NOTE: City regulations prohibit loud music past the hours of 11:00 p.m. Grills, smokers or other open flame and heat producing devices should be located away from combustible structures and shall not obstruct the ingress or egress from any building. Fire extinguishers (ABC) or a bucket of water must accompany any cooker or grill. Dump stations are available in most lots for coals and or ashes. The disposal of grease, hot coals or hazardous materials onto the grounds or into storm drains is prohibited. The hooking into, connecting to, or similar use of University utilities such as electrical or water sources, is expressly prohibited. Generators may be used but must not damage University property. Please place all trash into trash receptacles and help keep our stadium and game day environment clean. It is the responsibility of each parker to secure tailgate items prior to entering the stadium. Tailgaters should lock food, beverages and valuables out of sight in vehicles; extinguish all fires or flames; unplug electrical outlets; secure barbecue pits, chairs, and tents. The University is not responsible or liable for accidents, damage, loss or theft of materials, items, or personal property left in tailgating area. Any person damaging University property will be responsible for cost of repair. If you have any questions, please contact a uniformed FWPD or TCU PD officer. You may also access the game day text number (key word Frogs) to report a problem. The operation of drones is not allowed on University owned property without direct consent from TCU Athletics. No chairs, stadium cushions, food, drink, large bags, umbrellas, external noise makers or weapons are allowed inside the stadium gates. Be courteous, have fun and GO FROGS!! FOR MORE INFORMATION ON RESERVED PARKING, CALL THE FROG CLUB AT (817)