• Band Parents - GoTo the Parents Only page for pre-game Tailgate Party information.
• About 1 hour prior to kickoff, the Band begins its march from Grinnell Arena to the stadium via Southwest Quad, and ...
  • Enters the stadium at the Northwest gate,
  • Sits in section 8 (Green Area).
• There are a lot of good (excellent!) photo/video spots along the route of march (see map at the bottom of this page for locations). Good photos/video can also be obtained as the Band marches on the road at the South end of the Yellow Lot (see parking plan below).
• Many/most Band Parents sit in Sections 7 and 9. (Note - Late in the 2007 Season Sections 9 and 10 were reserved for student seating. Stay tuned for an update regarding Band Family usage of these sections.)
• The Press Box provides shelter from the weather for seats in rows Z and above in Reserved Sections 5, 6, and 7.
  • Caution - some views may be blocked by support structures (see photos below ).
• Premium seats (real seats with arm rests) are available - contact the Ticket Office ( for pricing/availability.
• Season Tickets:
  • Click this link to get a Season Ticket Order Form from UMass Athletics.
  • Band Parents -- GoTo the Parents Only page for special Season Ticket information.
  • Season Tickets include a pass for parking in the "Yellow" Lot (ref Parking Plan below).
    • In-stadium parking (e.g., "Green" Lot) is available ($75 extra) - contact the ticket office
      (Ticket Information hot link provided below Parking Plan).
  • Season Tickets include three "Buy One / Get One Free" ticket coupons.
    If you have season tickets and don't plan to use the coupons, click this link if you'd like to share them with Parents who have a need. We will contact you to make arrangements...
• Game Day Tickets: $12 General Admission; $15 Reserved.
  • Buy tckets at the East- and West-side entrances - ticket booths open 2 hours befor kickoff.
  • Stadium gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff.
• Restrooms are located in the South-Central end of the stadium complex; port-a-potties are available in the immediate vicinity of the Stadium.
• Concession stands are located at field level throughout the stadium complex - beverage/goodie vendors roam the stands.
• A home-side Wheelchair Access Ramp to the stands is on the Southwest end of the stadium. There is no special wheelchair seating area that I am aware of ... but the aisle at the bottom of the stands is wide enough to accommodate them.
• Prior to the half time and post game ("5^th Quarter") performances, the Band assembles in groups/sections to warm up in the North and West areas adjacent to the stadium (see parking plan ... Green Lot area and area where the word "West" appears).
• During the 3^rd quarter, Band members are free to grab a bite to eat and socialize with family and friends. Bring cookies/brownies/... to attract them!
• During the game, the Tuba Section sometimes roams the stadium ... watch for "Tuba Antics."
• After the game, Mr. Parks assembles and addresses the Band behind the stadium (see parking plan ... area where the word "West" appears) - be sure you save some film / video tape to capture this event! After the Band is dismissed there will be a somewhat *brief* opportunity to meet/greet Band members. *Brief* because ...
• Following dismissal, the majority of Band members return to Grinnell Arena via buses awaiting them in the Green Lot.

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