ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine has announced that it will institute new strategies for tailgating and a no re-entry policy at Alfond Stadium, beginning with the 2018 season.
 
The following policies will be new for the 2018 football season:

• No re-entry to Alfond Stadium
• All tailgate lots will close at the end of the first quarter
• Lots C (Buffalo Wild Wings), D and E (homecoming only) will require a $20 per car payment for entry

"The University of Maine Police Department and Athletic Department evaluate security requirements and needs annually," says UMaine chief of police, Roland LaCroix. "We have decided to follow best practices as provided by The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) in regards to no re-entry. This policy is not intended to penalize our fans but to ensure a safe environment for everyone to enjoy Black Bear football."
   
NEW SEASON MEMBER ENTRANCE:
This year, fans with season memberships will have a devoted entrance to the Leadbetter's Lot B, as we ask our season members to enter at "Gate A", as seen on the Tailgating Map. Season members must show their Leadbetter's Lot tailgate pass to enter the lot. 

SINGLE GAME/GROUP TICKET TAILGATE ENTRANCE:
Those who purchased single game or group tickets and wish to tailgate are asked to enter the campus using "Gate B", taking Long Road to both the "Buffalo Wild Wings Lot C" and "Lot D". "Lot E" will be used for Homecoming only.

NEW TAILGATING FEE:
There will be a $20 fee for those who wish to take advantage of our tailgate this season in Lot C, Lot D and Lot E (homecoming only). The charge is waived for our Season Members as an added benefit. Those who wish to take advantage of our free family and alcohol free tailgate can do so in "Lot A" behind the stadium and beside "Gate A". 

NEW TAILGATING TIMING AND NO RE-ENTRY:
Tailgate lots will open three hours prior to kick off, however new this season the lots will close at the end of the first quarter of the game. In conjunction fans will not be able to reenter the game, once they leave the stadium. The stadium will continue to offer its beer garden. Alcohol sale will end at the start of the third quarter. The beer garden area will remain open until the end of the third, to allow fans to finish their beverages and watch the game from the endzone area.

DAY OF GAME FEE:
As part of our new ticketing system, there will also be a new day of game per-ticket fee of $5. In order to take advantage of the best pricing we ask our fans to purchase their tickets ahead of the game they wish to attend. 

For a complete overview of all updates and alterations to our tailgate policies and procedures for 2018, please view the video below.


 
Season Memberships and single game tickets for UMaine Football are on sale now! To reserve your seats for the 2018 season, please call 207.581.BEAR or purchase online at GoBlackBears.com/tickets!
 
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