Football Gameday A to Z
Alcohol
Policy
Again this year, state laws regarding use and possession of alcohol will be
enforced on campus and on nearby city streets, sidewalks and parks. Both Cheney
Police and EWU Police will issue citations or make arrests for violations of
the laws prohibiting open containers of alcohol in public areas, including
university parking lots. Persons engaging in underage drinking, public
indecency, disorderly conduct and other violations are also subject to arrest.
This policy will be in effect from the first game.
In the interests of safety, sportsmanship, and consistency, we will not
overlook behavior on game days that would not be tolerated at other times.
Animals
Service animals or those in training for guests with disabilities are allowed
in the facility. All other animals are prohibited.
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) locations
There is not a ATM located in Roos Field. The closest ATM is located in the Pence
Union Building on the east side of Washington St. across from the Roos Field.
Bags, Containers and Coolers
Shall be small enough to fit completely under one seat, and shall be so kept at
all times to maintain clear aisles, walkways, and stairs. Hard sided bags,
suitcases, coolers, or other similar devises are prohibited.
Band
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The Eagle Pep Band is one of the most exciting and vital organizations on campus.
The EWU Pep Band is the focal point of pride and enthusiasm for support of the
Eastern Eagle Football Team (NCAA Division I FCS in the Big Sky Conference).
This highly visible group performs at all home games, selected away games and
other events on campus. They have performed around the Northwest, at half-time
shows for the Seattle Seahawks NFL team and for teams in the Canadian Football
League. The Eagle Pep Band performs at select EWU home football,
men’s/women’s basketball and volleyball games.
Banners and signs
Hand held banners are permitted if they are in good taste, contain no profanity
or derogatory statements, and do not block the view of other patrons.
Barbeques
In accordance with state fire codes, the University will be enforcing existing
regulations regarding open fires in parking areas.
• Propane Grills may only be
used in surface parking lots.
• Charcoal Grills are not
permitted.
• No open flames
Beverage Containers
Glass and metal beverage containers are prohibited. This rule does not apply to
personal canteens or thermos bottles, which are one liter or less in size.
Beverage containers (especially glass and metal) can: hide and store alcohol;
shatter or break, which can result in sharp edges and/or piercing places;
and/or become dangerous missiles, threatening the safety of spectators,
participants and officials.
Book Store
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The University Bookstore will be open from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Book Store is
located east of Roos Field in the Pence Union Building at 152 Pence Union
Blvd. (509) 359-2542. In addition, the University Bookstore will be at all home
football games selling a variety of EWU merchandise. They will be located inside
the upper entrance behind the pressbox.
Bota Bags
Bota bags are prohibited. They can be used to store and hide alcohol.
Broadcasts
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Cameras
Hand held photography cameras for personal use are allowed at all athletic
facilities.
Camcorders
Videotaping equipment is not allowed in the stadium without written permission
from the EWU Athletic Department. To obtain permission, patrons should call the
Athletic Department 509-359-2463.
Code of Conduct
It is the goal of the EWU Public Safety Department and Athletics Event
Management to provide a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment for all
participants and fans. Safety and security policies have been established to
benefit everyone entering Roos Field. Please help us maintain a FUN and SAFE
environment for players, students, families, and all patrons by complying with
all stadium policies. EWU, along with the NCAA and Big Sky Conference, has
assigned a high priority to assuring athletic events are conducted in a safe
and enjoyable atmosphere that promotes good sportsmanship by student-athletes,
coaches, and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the
participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial, sexist, or
other abusive comments or actions directed at officials, student-athletes,
coaches, team representatives, or other stadium patrons will not be tolerated
and are grounds for removal from the site of competition.
Comments and Concerns
Event Management/Facilities - 509-359-6207
Marketing/Promotions - 509-359-6380
Athletics Tickets - 1-866-4GO-EAGS
Concessions
Concession stands are located in the south corner of Roos Field next to the
Main Entrance and in the Northwest Corner just behind the pressbox.
Containers and coolers
Glass and metal beverage containers are prohibited. This rule does not apply to
personal canteens or thermos bottles, which are one liter or less in size.
Beverage containers (especially glass and metal) can: hide and store alcohol;
shatter or break, which can result in sharp edges and/or piercing places;
and/or become dangerous missiles, threatening the safety of spectators,
participants and officials
Driving Directions
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Disabled Guests
Seating for those who are physically impaired is available in the top rows of
Sections B, E, H, I, J, K, N, 01, 02, P, Q. All seating for physically
impaired patrons is sold on a RESERVED TICKET BASIS ONLY. If a patron has not
ordered special tickets in advance, the ticket office will exchange their
tickets if space is available. Physically impaired patrons are encouraged to
notify the ticket office in advance for special seating accommodations at
509-359-4339. Disabled patrons with proper vehicle identification may park on a
space available basis in EWU parking lots on game day. Look for lots displaying
the international disability logo. Parking attendants can direct you to
specific locations. For more information call 509-359-4339 or 1-866-4GO-EAGS.
Drinking Fountains
Drinking fountains can be found outside of the restrooms located at the south
end of Roos Field and the west concourse just behind the pressbox.
Eagle Gear
See Red. Be Red. The University Bookstore is open before games. Call 359-2542
for hours. Be sure to get your gear or click here to find Eagle Gear
right now: www.bookstore.ewu.edu
Emergencies and Evacuation Procedures
Evacuation routes will be determined by Public Safety Personnel (Police, Fire,
Event Management). Stay calm, poised, and follow the direction of the Public
Address Announcer and the nearest event management personnel.
Emergency Phone calls
For any emergency occurring on campus, dial 911 for ambulance, police or fire
service. If you are calling from a non-campus phone, dial (509) 359-6300.
EMT's
First Aid Responders are located on the East side of Roos Field. These
individuals will be wearing EMT clothing with identifying symbols. If someone
is in need of a emergency responder, please find the nearest section leader and
they contact proper authority.
Entry Search
Management must rely on communication with and cooperation of the spectator.
All Patrons will be asked to open bags, etc. If a patron does not cooperate
with the search they may be denied entry.
Exit and Re-Entry
Exit and re-entry may only take place during half-time. If patrons leave the
stadium for any reason during the course of the game (besides halftime), they
will not receive FREE entrance into Roos Field. Students must present their
Eagle Card when re-entering. Patrons most keep their ticket stub
for re-entry into Roos Field.
Field Access Passes
Credential requests must be made 48 hours in advance of Eagle football games.
Unless otherwise requested, credentials will be issued through the "Will
Call" window outside the upper entrance (behind the pressbox). You must
call Sports Information Director Dave Cook. (509) 359-6334 or dcook@ewu.edu.
Fight Song
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Go,
Eagles, Go
Put all you have in every play
We'll let you know
That we are with you all the way
So then it's fight, Eagles, fight,
Show us the fight we'd like to see
Red and white just fight, fight, fight
And Eagles will win the victory!!
E-A-S-T-E-R-N
EASTERN EAGLES GO! FIGHT! WIN!
(Repeat Fight Song)
Football
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Gates
Gates will open (1 hour) prior to scheduled game times. Tickets are honored at
the following gates:
• Lower Entrance
• Upper Entrance
Students can enter at either gate with their Eagle Card.
Kids' Zone
The Kids' Zone will include temporary EWU tattoos, chance to win tickets to an
EWU football game, and the opportunity to have your picture taken with Swoop. Swoop
will be available at the beginning of the 3rd Quarter at each home
games for pictures. Located inside the Upper Entrance. In the event of
inclement weather, the Kidz Zone may be cancelled.
Lost Children
Please report lost children to the nearest usher or ticket taker. A Public
Announcement may be made in the case of an emergency.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found can be turned in and/or claimed to the event staff security
located underneath the pressbox guarding the elevator. Please call 509-359-6207
to check on lost and found articles after the game ends.
Maps
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Media Guide
All Media Guides can be viewed electronically here.
Noisemakers
Artificial noisemaking devices are prohibited (Blow Horns). In addition to
confiscation, violators may be subject to removal from the event site.
Parking
General parking is available on Washington Street (parallel with Roos
Field, parking lot 3 and lot 9 located just past Roos Field on off of
Washington Street. The upper west lot (P12) is SOLD OUT for the season for general car parking. $5/Cars/EWU
Students , $30/RV's (game day only). Lots open Four (4) hours before
kickoff. RV Parking spot reservation for all 4 home
games at Roos Field - Only $100
Pence Union Building
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Conveniently located across the street of Roos Field, the Pence Union Building
offers restrooms, a convenience store, games area, food and beverages and much
more. (509) 359-7921
Playing Surface
Roos Field has a red synthetic turf playing field.
Post Game Red Zone
Join fellow alumni, fans, and friends for the official post game celebration as
downtown Cheney turns into the Red Zone. Downtown establishments offer
discount food and beverage specials.
Programs
Programs are available at both the upper and lower entrances of Roos Field on
game day. Programs are FREE.
Prohibited Items/Safety Policies
The following policies have been developed with spectator and participant
safety in mind. Failure to abide by the following policies may result in
ejection and/or legal proceedings.
Prohibited Items:
Alcohol
Metal or glass containers (personal thermos of 1 liter or less in size are OK)
Bota Bags
Fireworks/Weapons
Artificial Noisemakers (horns, whistles, etc.)
Hard sided bags, suitcases, coolers
Large bags (all soft sided bags must be able to fit under your seat)
Video Cameras (to obtain permission to videotape, call 509-359-2463)
Safety Policies
Our staff will proactively intervene to support an environment where guests can
enjoy the Eagle Football experience free from unacceptable behavior, including
the following:
No Smoking in the seating areas of Roos Field
No Throwing of Objects
No unruly or disruptive behavior
No Foul/abusive language or obscene gestures
Intoxication or other signs of impairment related to alcohol consumption
Any guest not adhering to the above code or behaving in an unruly manner will
be removed from Roos Field. Crowd management staff reserves the right to
determine what is unruly or unacceptable behavior, warranting removal.
If anyone is interfering with your enjoyment of our facility, please contact
the nearest usher or ticket taker for assistance.
Questions
Event Management/Facilities - 509-359-6207
Marketing/Promotions - 509-359-6380
Athletics Tickets - 1-866-4GO-EAGS
Radio
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(30) Thirty Minutes before kick-off, the Eagle Football Tailgate show gets
started with Larry Weir’s preview of the game, interviews with players,
opposing media and a look at the weeks Big Sky action.
The shows keeps rolling as the voice of the Eagles, Larry Weir, interviews
Coach Baldwin and gives his analysis of the game and reviews the scores and
updates of NCAA college football action.
On the Dial:
700 ESPN ( Spokane/Cheney/Surround Areas)
Restrooms
Restrooms are located directly inside the upper and lower entrances adjacent to
the concession stands. Portable restrooms are located in designated areas of
the upper lot (P12) and (P9) in the tailgate area.
RV Parking
RV parking is available for $30 per game in the following areas: Upper lot
(P12) SOLD OUT FOR 2011 SEASON, (P3,
912) - RV Parking spot reservation for all 4 home
games at Roos Field - Only $100. Single game RV Spots will be sold up until
each Thursday of game week. No RV spots will be sold on game day.
Schedule
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Seating Chart
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Shuttle
The EWU Athletic Dept. will provide a shuttle FREE of charge to Roos Field for
those that have to park down Washington Street and adjacent parking lots away
from Roos Field. Kindly flag down the shuttle and they will gladly pickup and
dropoff fans.
Smoking Policy
Washington State Law prohibits Smoking in any enclosed venue. Smoking will NOT
BE PERMITTED in the stadium seating areas, all restrooms, the press box, or the
concourse under the press box. Smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of the
Stadium. Smoking is allowed in designated areas on outer stadium concourses
only.
Strollers
Strollers will not be permitted in the stadium seating areas. All strollers,
including umbrella strollers, must be left in the concourse area of Roos Field
at the risk of the owner. Please ask Staff Pro security upon entrance about
storage off stollers.
Suites
Roos Field Luxury Suites are located on the second floor of the press box.
Please contact Krysta Plato, Eagle Athletic Association Coordinator at
509-359-6208 for further information.
Tailgating
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You can now purchase a Reserved RV Parking Space. With a reserved
space for the season you will have the same parking space for each game. Bring your friends, food, and beverages to the best tailgate in Spokane County.
You MUST pay for additional parking spots if you want to use more than one
parking space. Each car will be given a designated parking pass that displays
to parking services the number of parking spaces paid for. Parking Lots opens 4
hours before game time. You may park overnight in Parking Lots (9, 12 or RH)…
If you show up in the designated tailgating parking lots before Parking
Services show, please return back to the entrance to pay for your parking
space..You MUST have a parking pass to park. Parking Services will check the
lots during pre-game. For those who choose to park his/her RV the night before
each game, an EWU parking employee will be in place in each lot directly you to
your designated space. For questions contact Troy Kirby @ (509) 359-6059 or
tkirby@ewu.edu
Ticket Replacement
Policy
Tickets that are lost, stolen, or left at home may potentially be replaced. (if
EWU has record of your ticket purchase)
• Tickets will be replaced ONLY for the original purchaser; NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Replacement tickets take precedence over the original tickets.
• The EWU Ticket Office reserves the right to revoke all ticket privileges in
case of fraud.
• Students will only be permitted free admission only with their Eagle Card.
• ONLY tickets purchased or received from the Athletics Ticket Office or its
authorized agencies are guaranteed to be valid. The ticket office DOES NOT guarantee
tickets purchased or received from a second party.
Ticket Refund Policy
Scheduled game times are tentative up until the week of the game. There is a NO
REFUND, EXCHANGE, OR CANCELLATION policy on tickets purchased.
Ticket Problems-Game Day
Game Day ticket sales booths will be open 5 hours before game time. Please ask
either ticket locations on the upper or lower ticket booths.
Purchasing Tickets on Game Day
Tickets go on sale Three (5) hours prior to scheduled game times.
Umbrellas
Personal sized umbrellas shall be allowed into an event site as the personal
property of the owner. Such devices shall not be opened or raised in the event
site in order to preserve the ability of others also in attendance to view the
event unimpaired.
Weather
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Wheelchairs
Seating for those who are physically impaired is available at Sections B, E, H,
I, J, K, N, 01, 02, P, Q. All seating for physically impaired patrons is
sold on a RESERVED TICKET BASIS ONLY. If a patron has not ordered special
tickets in advance, the ticket office will exchange their tickets if space is
available. Physically impaired patrons are encouraged to notify the ticket
office in advance for special seating accommodations at 509-359-4339. Disabled
patrons with proper vehicle identification may park on a space available basis
in EWU parking lots on game day. Look for lots displaying the international disability
logo. Parking attendants can direct you to specific locations. For more
information call 509-359-4339 or 1-866-4GO-EAGS.
Will Call
General Public - three (3) hours before kickoff.
Player Pass ticket – These tickets are for the following: Player Pass is
located outside the Upper Entrance
• EWU Recruits, coaches' guests, and high school coaches/teams - Inside upper
entrance (player pass)
• EWU players' guests - Inside upper entrance
• Visiting players' guests - Inside upper entrance
