Ivytalk wrote:
Are you missing the DelState game out of loyalty to Edgar Johnson, or do you just have a scheduling conflict?
Hitting a different game. My youngest son is a big Oregon fan and they just don't come East very often so I'm making my first ever trip to Charlottesville to watch the Ducks stomp UVA.
Great place, nice stadium... too bad the team stinks. I think you'll find the town/campus are very similar to UD/Newark. Parking is a bitch though. If you don't have a pass, they will probably steer you to the JPJ Arena which is a nice hike to the stadium. We forget how spoiled we are at Hen games.
bluehenbillk wrote:
Hitting a different game. My youngest son is a big Oregon fan and they just don't come East very often so I'm making my first ever trip to Charlottesville to watch the Ducks stomp UVA.
Great place, nice stadium... too bad the team stinks. I think you'll find the town/campus are very similar to UD/Newark. Parking is a bitch though. If you don't have a pass, they will probably steer you to the JPJ Arena which is a nice hike to the stadium. We forget how spoiled we are at Hen games.
I've only been through Charlottesville once but the campus does look a helluva lot like UD.
89Hen wrote:
You are a "contributor" at $100, but I don't know if that level gets you in.
I think it is - I'm pretty sure the e-mail said any UDAF member.
I'm left with them impression from what I've looked at that you can give them much smaller amounts and be considered a member of the UDAF. The UDAF website doesn't say anything about a minimum gift, and neither does the actual donation page.
bluehenbillk wrote:
Hitting a different game. My youngest son is a big Oregon fan and they just don't come East very often so I'm making my first ever trip to Charlottesville to watch the Ducks stomp UVA.
Great place, nice stadium... too bad the team stinks. I think you'll find the town/campus are very similar to UD/Newark. Parking is a bitch though. If you don't have a pass, they will probably steer you to the JPJ Arena which is a nice hike to the stadium. We forget how spoiled we are at Hen games.
Craft Beers of Delaware - Two Delaware Beer Gardens will now be open inside Delaware Stadium. They will sell Delaware beers from Dogfish Head Brewery and 16 Mile Brewery. Access to the Gardens will be exclusively for UDAF Donors, Premium Box Seat Holders and Delaware Diamonds Society (DDS) members. At the game, UDAF members will need to check in at the Beer Garden to receive a season pass; Box Holders will show their game ticket for access; and DDS members will show their membership card. Beers will be limited to two per person (at time of purchase) and can be brought to your seats. Sales will end at the start of the fourth quarter.
We hope to see you all in attendance on Thursday evening as we begin a new era of Delaware Football. To make sure that you are ready for the game on Thursday, we want to provide you with updates below on enhancements related to your fan experience.
SINGLE GAME PARKING NOTES - Due to enhancements from construction around the stadium, The Woods Lot, located off of Route 4 will be used as staff parking. PLEASE NOTE THAT PATRON PARKING IN THIS LOT WILL BE LIMITED TO TWO HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF, AND BASED ON AVAILABILITY. This is a change from last year and applies ONLY to the Woods Parking Lot. For a full parking map please visit bluehens.com.
NEW FOR 2013!
Craft Beers of Delaware - Two Delaware Beer Gardens will now be open inside Delaware Stadium. They will sell Delaware beers from Dogfish Head Brewery and 16 Mile Brewery. Access to the Gardens will be exclusively for UDAF Donors, Premium Box Seat Holders and Delaware Diamonds Society (DDS) members. At the game, UDAF members will need to check in at the Beer Garden to receive a season pass; Box Holders will show their game ticket for access; and DDS members will show their membership card. Beers will be limited to two per person (at time of purchase) and can be brought to your seats. Sales will end at the start of the fourth quarter.
Upgrades for Box Seat Holders - This year, the seating arrangements in the boxes in Delaware Stadium have been converted to bench-style seating to improve fan comfort and enhance the appearance of the Stadium. The blue benches will include a supportive back. This addition was shared with box holders earlier in the summer, but a small number of box seats remain available and anyone interested in upgrading should call the ticket office at 302 831-2257.
Delaware Diamond Bob Carpenter Club Entrance - For the ongoing safety and security of our student-athletes, coaching staff, game-day personnel and fans, DDS members will now access the Bob Carpenter Club using the front main entrance of the Bob Carpenter Center (BCC) that faces South College Avenue of the BCC. The front doors will be open ninety minutes before games for DDS members and their guests.
A NEW Tradition - We invite you to come out and greet members of the Blue Hen football squad during pre-game as they march down Stadium Drive escorted by the Delaware Marching Band, Cheerleaders, and Spirit Groups to the locker room. The walk will begin approximately two and one-half hours before kickoff each game. Also, postgame the team, along with the band will perform the Alma Mater to the Student Section.
Fan Zone - The Fan Zone, featuring live music pre game and family fun, opens two hours prior to kickoff and has been relocated to the parking area adjacent to Hospitality Village. The opener on 8/29 will feature entertainment by Radio Disney.
SEASON TICKET HOLDER INFORMATION
Season Ticket Holder Benefits Cards – The Season Ticket Holder Benefits card is back for 2013! The Season Ticket Holder Benefits card offers great savings around town and NEW for 2013 you can show your card at any concessions stand inside of Delaware Stadium to receive 10% off your concession purchase (excludes Chick-Fil-A, Grotto and alcohol sales).
Season Ticket Holder Giveaway – Please visit the main Guest Relations kiosk inside Delaware Stadium near the west main gate entrance and show your Season Ticket Holder Benefits card to receive a complimentary football pop-up helmet with key fob schedule item for your use this season.
Other Game Giveaways – As part of Thursday’s Blue Hens Back 2 School Bash, a special Delaware Football lunch cooler giveaway will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 1,000 young Blue Hen fans (12 & younger) as they enter the west, east and north entrances to Delaware Stadium during pregame. Also, the official 2013 Blue Hens Football schedule poster will be distributed to fans beginning at the start of the 4th quarter at the west, east and north entrances as they exit Delaware Stadium. Posters and coolers are subject to availability.
Game time is slated for 7:30 P.M. with parking lots opening four hours prior to kickoff and the stadium opening two hours prior to kickoff. As always, for everything gameday visit us online at http://www.bluehens.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. See you on Thursday! GO HENS!
Montana State is looking into allowing beer sales in the stadium starting next year. Only catch is when you leave you can't get back in, not even at halftime. At least that is what they are throwing around.
canyoncat wrote:Montana State is looking into allowing beer sales in the stadium starting next year. Only catch is when you leave you can't get back in, not even at halftime. At least that is what they are throwing around.
Yeah. UD banned kegs in the parking lot right around my senior year. Then they banned re-entry.
That took a lot of fun out of the stadium. The crowd was always gone for the first half of the third quarter, but they came back lubed up and loud!
I think you'll find the town/campus are very similar to UD/Newark. Parking is a bitch though. If you don't have a pass, they will probably steer you to the JPJ Arena which is a nice hike to the stadium. We forget how spoiled we are at Hen games.
