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Battle for the Shoe • Eastern

2024 Battle for the Shoe

Saturday, October 5th, 2024

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Flag 10:00 AM
Freshman 12:00 PM
JV 2:00 PM
Varsity 04:00 PM

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Tickets

Do I need a ticket for admission?

Yes. All Spectators and game day volunteers ages 3 and up must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are $10 per person (plus fees) if purchased on/before 9/25. If purchased after 9/25 they will be $15 (plus fees). Sale ends 10/3. Tickets are valid for all four games.

Children aged 2 and under do not need a ticket to enter.

Players, cheerleaders, coaches and unit directors do not need to purchase a ticket.

Important

Tickets will not be available at the gate. Tickets must be purchased online prior to 10/4 and picked up from your Unit Director.

Where do I park?

Across Hewitt Street from the main gate 2 entrance of the stadium is the main parking lot, Rynearson Lot.

 

Is tailgating permitted?

Yes, tailgating is permitted.

 

Where do I enter the stadium?

Gate 2 across Hewitt Rd from parking lot.

 

Can spectators leave and re-enter the stadium?

Yes. Spectators may re-enter with a valid wristband.

Can I walk around the stadium?

No. Please respect barriers and signs.

 

Can I bring my stadium chair?

Yes, stadium chairs are allowed at our event.

 

Where do I sit?

Families and friends of both the Colts and Stallions will sit on the home side under the main press box.

 

Who is the home/away team?

The Colts are the home team. The Stallions are the away team.

 

Which sideline will the Colts/Stallions use?

Colts will be on the sideline closest to the fans (home side), Stallions will be on the opposite sideline.

 

Can I bring food and drinks into the stadium?

No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the stadium.

 

Will there be concessions?

Yes. Concession stands and food trucks will be open for you to purchase food and drinks.

 

Where are the restrooms?

Restrooms for spectators are located on the concourse.

Who has access to the field?

Players, cheerleaders, coaches, unit directors, and limited game day volunteers will have access to the field. This will be strictly enforced!

 

Will volunteers use the press box?

Yes

 

Can players/cheerleaders use the locker rooms?

Players will use the visiting locker room under the stadium. There will be also a tent setup in the endzone.

 

Where do players/cheerleaders warm up?

Teams will warm up in the end zones and on the perimeter of the field.
 

Do I need to bring water for my player/cheerleader?

Players/cheerleaders can bring water bottles/jugs.

 

Will there be a 50/50 drawing?

No

 

Are umbrellas allowed?

Yes, umbrellas are allowed. Tents are not allowed.

 

Are bags allowed?

Yes, bags are allowed but may be checked by staff.

 

Tailgating

Tailgating is allowed in the parking lot.