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== Policy and Procedure Statements  ==
== Policy and Procedure Statements  ==


=== Conduct ===
=== University Tailgating Designations ===
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 [http://studentconduct.appstate.edu/ Code of Student Conduct].  
4.1.1 For a listing of permissible areas on campus for tailgating or game day parking, please
review the Appalachian Tailgating and Parking Map. Areas available for tailgating are
subject to change and may be modified before each athletic event as determined by the
Appalachian Department of Public Safety.


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 laws.
=== Tailgating Hours ===
4.2.1 Tailgating and tailgating setup for athletic events is not permitted before 9:00 AM on
weekends or 5:00 PM on weekdays, unless otherwise announced by the Vice Chancellor of
Business Affairs. Tailgating is prohibited during the athletic event competition and during halftime. Tailgating will be permitted for one hour after the completion of an athletic event.


=== Tailgating Areas/Times ===
=== Parking and Roadways ===
4.2.1 Tailgating will be permitted only in the following areas or those parking lots adjacent to the facilities listed below unless otherwise stipulated by the University Administration:
4.3.1 In parking lots with designated parking spaces, only one parking space per vehicle is
#Broyhill Music Building Lot
permitted. Unless otherwise directed by University officials, tailgating activity that takes up
#Champions Lot
vacant parking spaces or extends into additional parking spaces, or otherwise interferes with
#Chemistry and Physics (CAP) Lot
vehicle traffic flow is prohibited.
#Duck Pond Field
#Durham Park
#Edwin Duncan Hall Lot
#Greenwood Lot
#Holmes Center Lot
#John Thomas Hall Lot
#Justice/Coltrane Hall Lot
#Katharine Harper Hall Lot
#Legends Lot
#Library Parking Deck
#Peacock Lot
#Rivers Street Parking Deck
#South Lot
#Stadium Lot
#Student Recreation Center Lot
#The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Lot
#University Drive Parking Spaces


4.2.2 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 (see http://studentconduct.appstate.edu), the ordinances of the Town of Boone, and the laws of the State of North Carolina.
4.3.2 Tailgate equipment (e.g., grills or canopies) may not be placed in roadways or areas in a
manner which impedes traffic, as determined by University officials and assigned parking lot
4.2.3 Alcohol consumption will not be permitted in any area including tailgate sites during the event.  
personnel.


4.2.4 Tailgating is limited to the space directly behind your parked vehicle. Roadways cannot be blocked for any reason and more than one parking spot cannot be used.  
4.3.3 Roadways and aisles must remain open for emergency and service vehicles and may not be
blocked for any reason. Large gatherings or crowds which inhibit ingress or egress, or block
roadways or aisles, or otherwise infringe upon the rights of others are prohibited.


4.2.5 Motor homes must receive prior approval from the Parking & Traffic Office to park in campus parking lots the night before an event.  
4.3.4 Tailgating from elevated surfaces, including standing and grilling, is not permitted.
Examples of elevated surfaces, include on top of vehicles, truck beds, buildings roofs, and
trailers. Notwithstanding, in instances where individuals are standing in truck beds, then no more
than 4 individuals, may stand in a truck bed at any given time. Unless otherwise prohibited in
this policy (e.g., Section 4.7.3) this restriction does not apply to elevated levels of parking
garages.


4.2.6 Tailgating sites will not open on weekends prior to 9:00 A.M. and on weekdays before 5:00 P.M. unless otherwise announced.  
=== Motor Homes ===
4.4.1 RVs, trailers, and motorhomes must receive prior approval to park on campus parking lots
the night before an event from Appalachian’s Parking and Transportation Office.


4.2.7 Tailgating will not be permitted during the event, but will be allowed for one hour after an event.  
=== Amplified Sound ===
4.5.1 No amplified sound, nor DJs or live bands are permitted, unless prior written approval is
obtained from the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs.


4.2.8 Organizations that receive approval for tailgating are responsible for ensuring adequate public restroom facilities are available for tailgaters. If University buildings are closed the sponsoring organization will need to provide port-a-johns.  
=== Tailgating Alcohol Consumption ===
4.6.1 Alcohol may only be consumed in tailgating designated areas as identified in Section 4.1,
unless otherwise permitted in Appalachian Policy 106.1 – Alcoholic Beverages. Additionally,
alcohol consumption is only permitted in these areas during tailgating hours as referenced in
Section 4.2.


4.2.9 With respect to any non-University owned property that might be leased for additional event parking, whether and when tailgating is permitted may be subject to further restrictions or prohibited altogether.  If tailgating is permitted, this policy will apply unless otherwise indicated.  Individuals wishing to tailgate on any non-University owned property are expected to seek clarification as to what activity is permitted.
4.6.2 The only alcoholic consumption permitted during tailgating are beer and unfortified wine.


=== Consumption of Alcohol ===
4.6.3 Anyone consuming alcohol during tailgating hours must be the age of twenty-one (21) or
older. Additionally, upon request by a University official, anyone consuming alcohol in a tailgate
designated area must be able to present a valid driver’s license or other valid photo identification
showing that they meet the age requirement.


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.
4.6.4 Kegs and other common containers are prohibited, unless prior written approval is obtained
from the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs.


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


4.3.3 Glass containers are not allowed.  
4.6.6 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.


4.3.4 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.
=== Tailgating Food Consumption and Preparation ===
4.7.1 Propane and charcoal grills are the only permissible sources of cooking. Open flames,
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.  
including fire pits, are prohibited.


4.3.6 Consumption of alcoholic beverages on any other part of the campus or on public sidewalks and streets that run through or are adjacent to the campus is prohibited.  
4.7.2 Grills must be attended to at all times when in use, and operators must have an ABC 2.5-
pound or greater all-purpose fire extinguisher within 15 feet of the fire.


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 during the event is prohibited. Consumption of alcoholic beverages will be permitted after the event has officially concluded and for up to one hour thereafter.
4.7.3 Grilling under canopies, tents or on parking structures, such as parking garages or parking
decks, is prohibited.


=== Consumption and Preparation of Food ===
4.7.4 Burned coals or residue from cooking may not contact the paved surface of a parking lot.
Additionally, hot coals must be completely extinguished with water prior to leaving a tailgating
site.


4.4.1 No food may be sold without proper University permit (either Food Services and/or Athletics).
4.7.5 No food may be sold in a designated tailgating area without a University permit approved
 
by Campus Dining and the Athletics Department.
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 ===
=== Trash ===
4.8.1 All individuals are responsible for the proper disposal of their trash and other debris, such
as charcoal, as a result of tailgating activities. Recycling is strongly encouraged.


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.
=== Restrooms ===
 
4.9.1 Restroom facilities available to the general public during tailgating may be found on the
4.5.2 Trash containers will be provided throughout campus.  
Appalachian Tailgating and Parking Map.


=== Solicitation ===
=== Tobacco and Related Products ===
 
4.10.1 The use of tobacco and related products on University property is prohibited except in
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. [http://policy.appstate.edu/Facility_Use See Facility Use Policy, Section 4.9 – Solicitation and Solicitors]
accordance with Appalachian Policy 303.25 - Tobacco and Related Product Restrictions on
 
University Property.
4.6.2 Only Appalachian State University Athletics or their designated representatives will be allowed to sell merchandise at athletic events.


=== Structures ===
=== Structures ===
4.11.1 Canopies or tents are permitted in designated tailgate areas, but may not exceed ten feet
by ten feet (10’ x 10), unless prior written approval is obtained from the Vice Chancellor for
Business Affairs.


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 Development [http://policy.appstate.edu/Facility_Use  Facility Use Policy, Section 5 – Use of University Grounds and Exterior Facilities, Resource Manual].
4.11.2 Canopies or tents may not interfere with adjacent parking spaces, nor obstruct sidewalks,
walkways, or fire lanes. Additionally, tents must be secured; however, stakes and poles may not
be driven into the ground and tents may not be anchored to buildings.


=== Tobacco and Related Product Restrictions on University Property ===
4.11.3 Permanent or semi-permanent structures may not be constructed or placed in tailgating
designated areas, without University approval as outlined in Appalachian polices.


4.8.1 The use of tobacco and related products on University property is prohibited except in accordance with University Policy 303.25 Tobacco and Related Product Restrictions on University Property.
=== Solicitation ===
4.12.1 No sales activities are permitted on Appalachian property, including tailgating designated
areas, without University approval as outlined in Appalachian policies. Appalachian’s Athletics
Department and its designated representatives are the only units permitted to sell Appalachian
merchandise at athletic and tailgating events.


4.8.2 Smoking, any other use of tobacco products and vaping are prohibited on University property except where expressly allowed. Designated smoking locations are identified on the map linked in http://policy.appstate.edu/Tobacco_and_Related_Product_Restrictions_on_University_Property [Policy 303.25].
=== Conduct and Enforcement ===
4.13.1 Individuals attending events at Appalachian are expected to conduct themselves in a
respectful manner. Persons acting in a disruptive, disrespectful, disorderly or unlawful manner,
or deemed to be unreasonably intoxicated, may be asked to leave the premises, or subject to
other enforcement measures as available to the University.


4.8.3 Littering is prohibited on campus. Smoking materials must be disposed of properly.
4.13.2 Appalachian will enforce violations of this policy when the University has authority to do
so pursuant to federal and state law, ordinances of the Town of Boone, UNC System policies,
and other Appalachian policies, including the Appalachian Code of Student Conduct. Violations
of this policy may result in ejection or removal of your person or property (e.g., towing a
vehicle) from Appalachian’s premise, or may lead to other grounds for legal sanctions or
disciplinary action, as appropriate and available to the University, including but not limited to a
loss of tailgating privileges, termination or expulsion.


== Additional References ==
== Additional References ==

Revision as of 19:00, 22 February 2021

Policy 106.2

Introduction

1.1 Appalachian State University (“Appalachian”) desires to create a safe and enjoyable tailgating experience for the Appalachian community and its visitors. This policy provides University rules for tailgating at athletic events on campus.

Scope

2.1 This policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and any other individual who participates in athletic tailgate activities at Appalachian.

Definitions

Policy and Procedure Statements

University Tailgating Designations

4.1.1 For a listing of permissible areas on campus for tailgating or game day parking, please review the Appalachian Tailgating and Parking Map. Areas available for tailgating are subject to change and may be modified before each athletic event as determined by the Appalachian Department of Public Safety.

Tailgating Hours

4.2.1 Tailgating and tailgating setup for athletic events is not permitted before 9:00 AM on weekends or 5:00 PM on weekdays, unless otherwise announced by the Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs. Tailgating is prohibited during the athletic event competition and during halftime. Tailgating will be permitted for one hour after the completion of an athletic event.

Parking and Roadways

4.3.1 In parking lots with designated parking spaces, only one parking space per vehicle is permitted. Unless otherwise directed by University officials, tailgating activity that takes up vacant parking spaces or extends into additional parking spaces, or otherwise interferes with vehicle traffic flow is prohibited.

4.3.2 Tailgate equipment (e.g., grills or canopies) may not be placed in roadways or areas in a manner which impedes traffic, as determined by University officials and assigned parking lot personnel.

4.3.3 Roadways and aisles must remain open for emergency and service vehicles and may not be blocked for any reason. Large gatherings or crowds which inhibit ingress or egress, or block roadways or aisles, or otherwise infringe upon the rights of others are prohibited.

4.3.4 Tailgating from elevated surfaces, including standing and grilling, is not permitted. Examples of elevated surfaces, include on top of vehicles, truck beds, buildings roofs, and trailers. Notwithstanding, in instances where individuals are standing in truck beds, then no more than 4 individuals, may stand in a truck bed at any given time. Unless otherwise prohibited in this policy (e.g., Section 4.7.3) this restriction does not apply to elevated levels of parking garages.

Motor Homes

4.4.1 RVs, trailers, and motorhomes must receive prior approval to park on campus parking lots the night before an event from Appalachian’s Parking and Transportation Office.

Amplified Sound

4.5.1 No amplified sound, nor DJs or live bands are permitted, unless prior written approval is obtained from the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs.

Tailgating Alcohol Consumption

4.6.1 Alcohol may only be consumed in tailgating designated areas as identified in Section 4.1, unless otherwise permitted in Appalachian Policy 106.1 – Alcoholic Beverages. Additionally, alcohol consumption is only permitted in these areas during tailgating hours as referenced in Section 4.2.

4.6.2 The only alcoholic consumption permitted during tailgating are beer and unfortified wine.

4.6.3 Anyone consuming alcohol during tailgating hours must be the age of twenty-one (21) or older. Additionally, upon request by a University official, anyone consuming alcohol in a tailgate designated area must be able to present a valid driver’s license or other valid photo identification showing that they meet the age requirement.

4.6.4 Kegs and other common containers are prohibited, unless prior written approval is obtained from the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs.

4.6.5 Glass containers are prohibited.

4.6.6 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.

Tailgating Food Consumption and Preparation

4.7.1 Propane and charcoal grills are the only permissible sources of cooking. Open flames, including fire pits, are prohibited.

4.7.2 Grills must be attended to at all times when in use, and operators must have an ABC 2.5- pound or greater all-purpose fire extinguisher within 15 feet of the fire.

4.7.3 Grilling under canopies, tents or on parking structures, such as parking garages or parking decks, is prohibited.

4.7.4 Burned coals or residue from cooking may not contact the paved surface of a parking lot. Additionally, hot coals must be completely extinguished with water prior to leaving a tailgating site.

4.7.5 No food may be sold in a designated tailgating area without a University permit approved by Campus Dining and the Athletics Department.

Trash

4.8.1 All individuals are responsible for the proper disposal of their trash and other debris, such as charcoal, as a result of tailgating activities. Recycling is strongly encouraged.

Restrooms

4.9.1 Restroom facilities available to the general public during tailgating may be found on the Appalachian Tailgating and Parking Map.

Tobacco and Related Products

4.10.1 The use of tobacco and related products on University property is prohibited except in accordance with Appalachian Policy 303.25 - Tobacco and Related Product Restrictions on University Property.

Structures

4.11.1 Canopies or tents are permitted in designated tailgate areas, but may not exceed ten feet by ten feet (10’ x 10), unless prior written approval is obtained from the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs.

4.11.2 Canopies or tents may not interfere with adjacent parking spaces, nor obstruct sidewalks, walkways, or fire lanes. Additionally, tents must be secured; however, stakes and poles may not be driven into the ground and tents may not be anchored to buildings.

4.11.3 Permanent or semi-permanent structures may not be constructed or placed in tailgating designated areas, without University approval as outlined in Appalachian polices.

Solicitation

4.12.1 No sales activities are permitted on Appalachian property, including tailgating designated areas, without University approval as outlined in Appalachian policies. Appalachian’s Athletics Department and its designated representatives are the only units permitted to sell Appalachian merchandise at athletic and tailgating events.

Conduct and Enforcement

4.13.1 Individuals attending events at Appalachian are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner. Persons acting in a disruptive, disrespectful, disorderly or unlawful manner, or deemed to be unreasonably intoxicated, may be asked to leave the premises, or subject to other enforcement measures as available to the University.

4.13.2 Appalachian will enforce violations of this policy when the University has authority to do so pursuant to federal and state law, ordinances of the Town of Boone, UNC System policies, and other Appalachian policies, including the Appalachian Code of Student Conduct. Violations of this policy may result in ejection or removal of your person or property (e.g., towing a vehicle) from Appalachian’s premise, or may lead to other grounds for legal sanctions or disciplinary action, as appropriate and available to the University, including but not limited to a loss of tailgating privileges, termination or expulsion.

Additional References

Alcoholic Beverages (Policy 106.1)
Events Involving Possession and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Procedural Checklist (Policy 106.2)
Tobacco and Related Product Restrictions on University Property (Policy 303.25) (includes map indicating designated smoking locations

Authority

The UNC Policy Manual, Chapter 100.1, Section 502

Contact Information

Public Safety and Risk Management 828.262.2150

Original Effective Date

July 16, 2009

Revision Dates

August 30, 2012
October 21, 2015
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