2009 Ohio State Football Home Games

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Best Fans in the Land
Please conduct yourself in an appropriate manner. Our attitudes and actions not only reflect upon our individual character but also the character of our university as a whole. As Buckeyes, it is essential to initiate and foster a friendly and welcoming environment for all to portray our university with the pride and respect it deserves. While you cheer on our team, please keep these ideals in mind and prove Ohio State has the Best Fans in the Land. For more information, visit bestfans.osu.edu.

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Aisle Traffic/Section Entry
Guests are urged to arrive at their seats well in advance of kickoff. As a courtesy to other guests, please remain at your seat until the play has ended. Guests should be sure their correct ticket stubs are with them and available throughout the game to assist in seat verification and entry into each aisle or section.

Alcohol Policy
Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted in Ohio Stadium. Guests identified with alcohol inside the stadium may be ejected and will have the alcohol confiscated. Possession and consumption of alcohol in the stadium parking areas are subject to the laws and regulations of the State of Ohio and/or City of Columbus. Police and Liquor Control Agents patrol these areas and enforce all applicable laws.

ATMs
ATMs are located throughout the stadium at the following locations: 4A, 5A, 39A, and in the Huntington Club.

Auto Assistance
As a service to Ohio Stadium guests, limited complimentary vehicle assistance may be available in any campus parking lot or garage. Service is available before, during and up to one hour after any event. Please contact Transportation and Parking at 614-292-5148 for assistance on game days.

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Bags
Bags larger than 14” x 14” are prohibited in Ohio Stadium. Guests attempting to enter Ohio Stadium with a larger bag will be asked to return it to their vehicle. All bags are subject to search.

Banners, Posters, and Signs
Banners, posters and signs are prohibited in Ohio Stadium. Guests will be asked to return them to their vehicle or dispose of them upon entry.

Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking areas are located on the west side of the RPAC (Recreation Center) and at the “Pedal Instead” Bicycle Valet Corral located at Woody Hayes Drive along the Olentangy River bike path. For more information on “Pedal Instead,” please contact Catherine Girves with the University Area Enrichment Association, 614-371-UAEA, cgirves@uaea.org or log on to www.pavingtheway.org.

Booking Events in Ohio Stadium
The Huntington Club, University Suite and Recruit Room within Ohio Stadium offer ideal banquet facilities for groups of 20 to 220 guests to host your special event. These spaces are available any time except for game/event days, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays of a home football game weekend and holidays. For information, date availability and pricing, you can go on-line and view the Facility Rental Guidelines webpage or email rothb@buckeyes.ath.ohio-state.edu.

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Comments/Concerns
If you would like to recognize outstanding service or you have a complaint, please contact the Department of Athletics Event Management Team by email at penner.2@osu.edu or fill out a comment card obtained at a Guest Service Booth. You may also fill out a guest incident report at a Guest Services Booth at Gate 13, Gate 14 or Gate 38 or on-line to www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com.

Concessions
There are nearly 200 concession stands located throughout Ohio Stadium. Guests who would like water may request a courtesy cup from any permanent concession stand.

Credit Cards/Buck ID
For your convenience, all major credit cards are accepted at all permanent concessions and merchandise stands. The permanent concession stands in the following locations accept Buck ID: 4A, 3A, 9A, 13A, 15A, all stands in C Deck and South Stands.

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Campus may be accessed from exits on SR-315 north and south and I-71 north and south. Please note along these routes for available exits as exit availability may be adjusted due to construction. Please Note:

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Emergency Contact
To contact someone during a game in the event of an emergency, please call 614-292-1996. Event Staff will be on hand to assist you. If the situation can be addressed, the event staff will attempt to deliver a message to their seat location. Using the public address system for paging within the Stadium is reserved only for extreme emergencies.

Emergencies and Evacuation Procedures
In the event of a serious emergency, all Event Staff, Redcoats, Ushers, Law Enforcement and Fire personnel are available to assist guests, including those with disabilities. Information will also be provided over the public address system and on stadium televisions and scoreboards.

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Gates Open
Ohio Stadium gates will open two hours prior to kickoff. St. John Arena doors will open four hours prior to kickoff for The Ohio State University Marching Band’s Skull Session.

Guest Services Booths
Guest Services booths are located near Gate 13, Gate 14 and Gate 38. The friendly and knowledgeable staff members are available to assist our guests with potential questions, comments or concerns. Open for business from gate opening until the crowd clears, our Guest Service Booth staff members are in place to help ensure our guests receive outstanding customer service at Ohio Stadium.

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Lost Persons
Any report of a lost person will be acted on immediately by event personnel to locate and return the person to his or her parent(s), guardian(s) or companion(s). Guests should contact any Law Enforcement Officer, Redcoat, Usher or Event Staff for prompt initiation of lost person search procedures. If a parent, guardian or companion is not located, the lost person will be taken to the Police Room located near the elevators near Section 17A for further efforts in locating the parent(s), guardian(s) or companion(s).

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Medical Gates
Guests that provide a doctor’s note demonstrating a specific need for medication or chair back seats may enter the Stadium at Gates 9, 16 and 25 ONLY.

Merchandise
Authentic Buckeye merchandise may be purchased throughout the Stadium. The Official Team Shops are located at Section 11A, 12A, 23A, 24A, 16C, in the south stands and in the Huntington Club. A customized jersey stand is located near Section 16A. For additional merchandise, please visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com.

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Pets/Service Animals
Animals, except for trained K-9 dogs or service animals assisting disabled visitors, are not permitted in Ohio Stadium.

Playing Field
Guests may not enter the playing field at any time. VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO ARREST AND MAY BE PROSECUTED.

Prohibited Items
The following items are not permitted in Ohio Stadium:
Alcohol, Baby Strollers, Bags (larger than 14” x 14”), Balls, Banners, Beverages, Bottles, Cameras with detachable lenses, Chair back seats, Containers, Weapons, Drugs, Fireworks, Flags, Food, Frisbees, Ice chests, Irritants, Knives, Noisemakers, Picnic baskets, Televisions or Radios without headsets, Signs, Thermoses and Video Recorders

Prohibited Behavior
Examples of prohibited behavior include, but are not limited to: throwing objects of any kind; demonstrating unruly behavior; attempting to enter the field of play; engaging in behavior that endangers the safety of student athletes, coaches, officials or other guests; attempting to climb the goal posts; removing Ohio Stadium turf; and/or taunting public safety officials. Consequences for guests exhibiting prohibited behavior include, but are not limited to: loss of ticket buying privileges, ejection from the Stadium, and/or arrest.

Public Announcements
Special announcements on the public address system are limited to medical and police emergencies.

Public Phones
Public pay phones are located near sections 6A, 15A, 22A, 12B and 39A.

Public Transportation/Taxi Services
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) provides a football game day shuttle service between the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds and the OSU campus. Shuttles begin operating from the Expo Center three hours prior to kick-off and operate until two hours following the conclusion of the game. For the 2009 football season, the cost to park at the Ohio Expo Center will be $5, and the cost to ride the shuttle is $4 per person round trip. More information can be found at www.cota.com.

Taxi Service is available Lane Avenue near the Riverwatch Tower. More information can be found at tp.ohio-state.edu.

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Radios and Televisions
Handheld radios and televisions are permitted as long as you listen with an earpiece or headphone.

Re-Entry
Guests will NOT be permitted to re-enter Ohio Stadium once they leave.

Restrooms
Men’s and Women’s restrooms are located throughout Ohio Stadium. ADA accessible restrooms are located near sections 8A, 9A, 10A, 11A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 28A, 33A, 34A, 37A, 38A, 3B, 12B, 28B, 7C, 10C, 11C, 13C, 14C, 15C, 19C, 20C, 23C, 28C, 29C, 17D, 19D, 25D. Family restrooms are located near sections 9A, 11A, 12A, 20A, 23A, 33A, 37A, 38A, 23C, 24C, 19D.

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Security Checks
All bags, containers or persons are subject to search. Cooperation with game management and security personnel will help maintain Ohio Stadium as a safe and secure environment for all guests.

Scoreboard Messaging
Ohio Stadium does not display birthday, anniversary or other personal messages on the scoreboard.

Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited in all areas within the gates of the Stadium.

Solicitation/Literature
Setting up a promotional space and/or distributing banners, booklets, business cards, circulars, commercial advertising, flyers, folders, handbills, leaflets, notices, pamphlets, posters, stickers, or any other written, printed and/or painted materials in or around Ohio Stadium and campus without the permission of The Ohio State University Department of Athletics is prohibited.

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Companies are prohibited from issuing free or sample products without the approval of The Ohio State University. Those who wish to organize and provide such sites or services should contact the Department of Athletics at 614-292-4792 for permission.

Guests without football parking permits who are interested in setting up a tailgate should plan to set up those tailgates in any Day-of-Game Parking Lot. Day-of-game parking spaces are available at 6am on the day of the game on a first-come, first-served basis. Season permit parking spaces and RV parking spaces are reserved for those who have purchased a parking permit. Information about obtaining a parking permit can be found by contacting the Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-GO-BUCKS.

Tailgating activities should not take up vacant parking spaces or interfere with traffic flow within a parking lot. Drive lanes in parking lots must be maintained at all times. Parking permit holders are responsible for the functions they host in their parking spaces.

Ticket Policies

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Ushers/ Redcoats
Guests should contact the nearest Usher or Redcoat for assistance in seating locations, medical emergencies, or for anything else that might make the visit more enjoyable.

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