Tailgating

Policy 106.3

Scope

2.1 This policy applies to all faculty, staff, students, as well as visitors to the campus or non-campus property.

Definitions

Tailgating

Tailgating is defined as parking in a designated location or area and/or setting up non- permanent facilities (such as tents and tables) to consume food and beverages prior to an officially sanctioned University event to which the public is invited and the event has been approved for tailgating. If the Chancellor or his designee pre-approves the consumption of alcohol for a specific tailgating event, only malt beverages and unfortified wine may be consumed by individuals twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

Policy and Procedure Statements

Conduct

4.1.1 Individuals attending events at Appalachian State University are expected to conduct themselves in a manner respectful of the nature and character of the university. Persons acting in a disruptive, disrespectful or disorderly manner may be asked to leave the premises or be subject to citation. Students may also be charged with a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.

4.1.2 APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT SANCTION THE CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY UNDERAGE PERSONS; NOR DOES IT SANCTION THE VIOLATION OF FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW.

Tailgating Areas/Times

4.2.1 Tailgating with food and non-alcoholic beverages is permitted on all areas of campus.

4.2.2 Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages while tailgating will be permitted in the following areas, or those parking lots adjacent to the facilities listed below, unless otherwise stipulated by the University Administration:

Broyhill Music Building Lot	Chemistry and Physics (CAP) Lot
Champions Lot	Duck Pond Field
Durham Park	East Stands Lot
Edwin Duncan Hall Lot	Farthing Auditorium Lot
Greenwood Lot	Holmes Center Lot
John Thomas Hall Lot	Justice/Coltrane Halls Lots
Katharine Harper Hall Lot	Legends Lot
Raley Lot	Rivers Street Parking Deck
South Lot	Stadium Lot
Student Recreation Center Lot	University Drive Parking Spaces
New Parking Deck next to the Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons

4.2.3 THE ABOVE DESIGNATED AREAS ARE THE ONLY LOCATIONS APPROVED FOR TAILGATING WITH ALCOHOL. Consumption of alcohol outside designated areas and/or time periods constitutes a violation of Appalachian State University tailgating policy. Violators are subject to prosecution under the Appalachian State University Code of Student Conduct, the laws of The Town of Boone, and/or the laws of the State of North Carolina.

4.2.3.1 Alcohol consumption will not be permitted in any area during or after the game.

4.2.3.2 Tailgating is limited to directly behind your parked vehicle. Roadways cannot be blocked for any reason and more than one parking spot cannot be used.

4.2.3.3 Motor homes will not be allowed to park in campus parking lots the night before a game.

4.2.3.4 Tailgating sites will not open prior to 9:00 A.M. before the official beginning of the event.

4.2.3.5 Tailgating will not be permitted during the event.

Consumption of Alcohol

4.3.1 Consistent with North Carolina State Law, only malt beverages and unfortified wine may be possessed or consumed. Spirituous liquor (including mixed drinks) is NOT permitted.

4.3.2 Kegs and other common containers are not allowed at any time.

4.3.3 Glass containers are not allowed.

4.3.4 Drinking games, including, but not limited to, beer pong, and the use of devices intended to accelerate the consumption of alcohol, including, but not limited to, funnels or beer bongs, are prohibited.

4.3.5 Any participant who consumes alcoholic beverages at such events must be able to produce a valid driver’s license or other photo ID that reflects the person’s age upon request.

4.3.6 Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on any other part of the campus or on public streets that run through or are adjacent to the campus.

4.3.7 Consumption of alcoholic beverages may begin no more than 3 ½ hours before the starting time of the event. Consumption of alcoholic beverages after commencement of the event is prohibited. For more information see Possession and Use of Alcoholic Beverages

Consumption and Preparation of Food

4.4.1 No food may be sold without proper University permit (either Food Services and/or Athletics).

4.4.2 Propane and charcoal grills are the only permissible sources of heat for cooking. Burned coals and/or residue from cooking may not be permitted to make contact with the paved surface of the parking lot. Hot coals must be completely extinguished with water prior to leaving the tailgating site.

4.4.3 Open flame fires, including fire pits, are prohibited.

Trash

4.5.1 All groups and individuals participating in tailgating are responsible for proper disposal of their trash and other debris such as charcoal. Recycling is strongly encouraged.

4.5.2 Trash containers will be provided throughout campus.

Solicitation

4.6.1 No sales activities are allowed on the Appalachian State University campus, including any/all tailgating areas, without permission from the appropriate University office, i.e. Athletics and/or Center for Student Involvement and Leadership. For more information see Facility Use Policy.

4.6.2 Only Appalachian State University Athletics or their designated representatives will be allowed to sell merchandise at athletics events.

Structures

4.7.1 No permanent or semi-permanent structures may be constructed or placed for any activity on University grounds except by authority of the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs or the Vice Chancellor for Student DevelopmentFacility Use Policy.

Smoking Policy

4.8.1 Smoking is not allowed inside Kidd Brewer Stadium or within 50 ft. of any university facility.

4.8.2 If smoking in a designated area, smoking residue must be placed in appropriate receptacles. (Smoking Policy, Resource Manual)