Some Things to Note for Fans Heading to Iowa City

Sept. 8, 2008

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — The following are just some of the recommendations the UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has for fans attending this year’s Iowa-Iowa State college football game at historic Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Fans are strongly encouraged to review the game-day policies and procedures fan guide available on the Game Day Central page inside hawkeyesports.com, the official world wide web site of the Iowa Hawkeyes.

behind the “Game Day Central” link located on the home page of hawkeyesports.com.

Leave Early…Bring Your Tickets
All fans attending the game are strongly encouraged to begin their trip to historic Kinnick Stadium on the campus of the University of Iowa early. Traffic is always extremely heavy and while there isn’t significant construction going on in the immediate area around Kinnick or the Iowa City/Coralville community, traffic into the area will be congested. And don’t leave for Iowa City without checking to make certain you have your game tickets. The UI Athletics Ticket Office can not duplicate game tickets on game day.

Parking Map
Fans are reminded that there is no single-game parking available in the areas immediately near Kinnick Stadium. Please visit uifootballparking.com for a comprehensive map of game-day parking options.

Hawkeye Express
One of the best way to solve your parking problem is to let the UI do the driving by riding the Hawkeye Express. You park for free and ride to and from the game by train. The Hawkeye Express depot is located near the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) at the corner of US Highway 6 and 26th Avenue in Coralville – just five minutes off Interstate 80. More information about the Hawkeye Express can be found by visiting the Game Day Central page.

Olive Court No Longer
Longtime privately-owned game-day parking option “Olive Court” is no longer. The property located just two blocks from Kinnick has been sold and is not being used for football game-day parking. Fans who have used this option in the past should consider using the parking and tailgating opportunity at the UI’s Finkbine Golf Course just two blocks west of Kinnick Stadium.

Enter Kinnick Early
Fans are advised to make their way to their seats in Kinnick Stadium approximately 30 minutes before kickoff. By doing so, you give yourself the best chance to enjoy the pre-game show and to see kickoff.

Consume Responsibility
All fans attending the game and tailgating before, during and after are encourage to do so responsibly.

State Law Prohibits Smoking
The new state law that prohibits smoking on public property is applicable to the campus of the UI and including Kinnick Stadium. UI does not provide stadium pass outs and re-entry is not permitted.

Stay Off the Playing Field
Fans are encouraged to not enter the playing field post-game. Severe injuries can and have occurred at other facilities where fans have disregarded stadium policies and entered the playing field. Persons entering the playing field do so at their own risk and are subject to legal action.

RESPECT…Give it. Get it.
Fans are asked to respect themselves, respect their neighbors, respect the opponents, respect public property, and respect University property. RESPECT. If you give it, you get it.

Questions?
A comprehensive summary of game-day policies and procedures is available on the Game Day Central page of hawkeyesports.com. Fans can also call 1-800 IA-HAWKS and ask for the ticket office for ticket-related questions and event management for game-day matters unrelated to tickets.