GUIDES TO SUCCESSFUL TAILGATING
Tailgating can be a means to renew acquaintances and build camaraderie among Eastern Illinois alumni, students and fans. We need your cooperation in emphasizing responsible tailgating so the well being of all who attend Panther home football games can be maintained. For your safety and for safety of others, Eastern Illinois Department of Athletics requires compliance with the criteria in the “Procedures” provided.
* Failure to meet any of the conditions as presented in the “Procedures” may lead to sanctions including, but not limited to:
1) Temporary or permanent loss of future tailgating privileges.
2) Immediate closure of tent activity or tailgate area by authorized University personnel and/or
3) Prosecution for violation of state laws/local ordinances relating to alcohol and/or safety.
* University Police Department shall be allowed to conduct periodic checks for liquor compliance if deemed necessary.
Tailgate Area
To ensure the safety of alumni, students and fans, the following procedures must be adhered to in the tailgate area which is designated by the white cyclone fencing.
1) Tailgating starts four hours prior to game time.
2) Vehicles within the fenced area at kickoff must remain until the end of the third quarter.
3) No kegs. Coolers only.
4) No glass containers allowed, cans only.
5) No large receptacles that will hold multiple individual servings allowed.
6) Must be 21 years of age to consume alcohol.
