Football Preparations In Place For Saturday's Home Opener

WEST CHESTER, Pa.- West Chester University officials released its standard preparation for Saturday's football home opener vs Gannon. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. at John A. Farrell Stadium. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and expect delays.
 
It is Hall of Fame Day at Farrell Stadium as the Golden Rams continue their 2018 campaign. At halftime, West Chester will honor its 2018 Hall of Fame class, which is comprised of seven individuals and the 2008 national championship women's lacrosse team.
 
Fans traveling to the game are encouraged to arrive early and expect delays. Car-pooling is also very strongly encouraged. Early parking will begin in R Lot at 8 a.m. and the remaining lots will be fully open at 9:30 a.m. with the gates opening at 10:30 a.m.
 
Fans are also strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets ahead of time by calling the WCU Ticket Office at (610) 436-2266. Tickets purchased online at: http://wcupatix.com, or over the phone. Phone orders will be left at the Will Call window. This should help alleviate long lines at the ticket windows on the day of the game. West Chester University students can purchase tickets for friends and family during the week at the SSI Window in Sykes Student Union Center, or by calling the WCU Ticket Office.
 
Tickets are $13 reserved chair-back seating, $12 reserved bench seating, and $10 general admission. The visitor's side seating is all general admission. Senior Citizens are $7. Both active duty military personnel and veterans are free with valid military ID card. Group rates are also available. Parking in stadium lots is $5.
 
However, space is limited. Tailgating is permitted in Lot R only. That is the lot south of Farrell Stadium. Alcohol is NOT permitted in the tailgate area. The tailgating policy includes the following procedures:

• Vehicles must park in designated spaces and may only use one space per vehicle.Parking across spaces is not permitted.
• RV's and trailers must register with the WCU Athletic Department by the close of the business day prior to arrival by calling 610-436-3555.These vehicles may be directed to park in appropriate areas as directed by public safety officers.
• Cooking may be done on natural gas or propane grills that are a minimum of two (2) feet above the parking surface and safely away from any combustible materials.Charcoal grills may not be used on any campus property.
• All parking lots must be kept clean.Please dispose of trash in the receptacles provided throughout the parking lot.
• No amplified sound, DJ's, excessively loud car stereos, or portable radios.
• No glass container of any type may be used.
• All parking lots must be cleared of tailgaters and game attendees 90 minutes after the completion of the athletic event.

 
WCU BAG-CHECK POLICY
West Chester University has a bag-check policy in place at all its major events, including home football contests. The policy requires anyone with a bag to open the bag and allow it to be searched prior to entering the stadium or large event venue.  Should the bag carrier not want their bag searched they will not be permitted to enter the stadium or venue with it. A clear bag would be acceptable as we can view contents.