1. Definition
Tailgating is defined as parking in a designated location/area and/or setting up non permanent facilities (such as tents and tables) to consume food and non alcoholic beverages prior to an athletic event. Alcohol (malt beverages and unfortified wine) for those INDIVIDUALS OF LEGAL AGE may be permitted for the premises outlined below.
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.
3. Conduct
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. Tailgating Areas/Times
Tailgating with food and non alcoholic beverages is permitted on all areas of campus.
The New Parking Deck next to the Carol Grotnes Library and Information Commons is available for parking only – tailgating is not permitted.
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
• Duck Pond Field
• Durham Park
• Edwin Duncan Hall Lot
• Farthing Auditorium Lot
• Greenwood Lot
• Holmes Center Lot
• John Thomas Hall Lot
• Justice/Coltrane Halls Lots
• Katharine Harper Hall Lot
• Raley Lot
• Rivers Street Parking Deck
• South Lot
• Stadium Lot
• Legends Lot
• Student Recreation Center Lot
• University Drive Parking Spaces
• New Parking Deck next to the Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons
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 Boone, and the laws of the State of North Carolina.
Alcohol consumption will not be permitted in any area during or after the game.
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.
Tailgating sites will not open prior to 9:00 A.M. before the official beginning of the event.
Tailgating will not be permitted during the football game.
5. Consumption of Alcohol
Consistent with North Carolina State Law, only malt beverages and unfortified wine may be possessed or consumed. Spiritious liquor is not permitted.
Kegs and other common containers are not allowed at any time.
Glass containers are not allowed.
Drinking games (included 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.
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.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages on any other part of the campus or on public streets that run through or are adjacent to the campus is prohibited.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages may begin no more than 3 • hours
before the starting time of the event.
6. Consumption and Preparation of Food
No food may be sold without proper University permit (either Food Services and/or Athletics).
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.
Open flame fires, including fire pits, are prohibited.
7. Trash
All groups and individuals participating in tailgating are responsible for proper disposal of their trash and other debris such as charcoal.
Trash containers will be provided throughout campus.
8. Solicitation
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.
Only Appalachian State University Athletics or their designated representatives will be allowed to sell merchandise.
9. Structures
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 (University Facility Use Policy 5.1).
