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# 2017 Football Schedule All times listed in Eastern Time Zone. A Sept. 2 vs Temple 3:30 p.m. Sept. 9 vs Georgia 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Boston College noon Sept. 23 at MI State 8 p.m. Sept. 30 vs Miami OH 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at UNC Chapel Hill TBA Oct. 21 vs USC 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 vs NC State 3:30 p.m. Nov. 4 vs Wake Forest 3:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Miami FL TBA Nov. 18 vs Navy 3:30 p.m. Nov. 25 vs Stanford TBA AEDs An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is used to treat individuals who experience sudden cardiac arrest. The University maintains AEDs in a state of readiness for public access as well so the general public can respond to a cardiac emergency. Accessibility/ADA Tickets Fans requiring special assistance are urged to make arrangements with the Murnane Family Ticket Office at 574-631-7356 well in advance of home football games. (see Tickets.) On Game Day, visit the Murnane Family Ticket Office located inside the main entrance of Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. If inside the stadium, refer to Ticket Services near Section 27. See Elevators access to assist guests See Wheelchairs Parking See Shuttles Handicapped-accessible parking is located in the Bulla Lot, located off of Bulla Road, just west of Twyckenham Drive. Accessible parking is $30 and payable via cash at the entrance of the lot on Game Day. A valid state issued ADA/handicap placard or license plate is required. Admission to Stadium Everyone regardless of age is required to have a ticket to enter Notre Dame Stadium, Corbett Family Hall, O Neill Hall, and Duncan Student Center. Alcohol Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted to be brought into Notre Dame Stadium or on central campus. Alcohol is only permitted in designated tailgating and premium seating areas. 3
There is a Zero Tolerance Policy for possession of alcohol within the seating areas of the stadium, as well at the upper and lower concourses. Anyone found in possession of alcohol, in any of these areas, will be escorted from the premises. Alcohol is ONLY distributed in the premium seating areas. Guests of the University must be 21 years or older to consume alcoholic beverages. LEVY reserves the right to check proof of legal drinking age and the right to discontinue the sale of alcohol at any time during an events. Alumni Association (see Eck Visitors Center) Amplified Sound Speakers that stand alone, are excessively loud, or are connected to an amplifier are NOT permitted in the parking lots. ATMs Available in the lower concourse of the stadium near Sections 9 and 10 and Sections 27 and 28 and in Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center at Gates 9 and 10. Athletics University of Notre Dame has 26 varsity athletic programs. For more information about Notre Dame Athletics, see und.com. B Baby Changing Stations Available in all restrooms in Notre Dame Stadium, except men s restroom 1209 near Section 13/14. Bagpipe Band The Notre Dame Bagpipe Band s rendition of Scotland the Brave has become Notre Dame s battle hymn, in a way, as it is the song played to lead in the Fighting Irish as they prepare to take on their opponent of the day. The kilt clad group of 14 plays this song along the Player Walk route, heading south from Hesburgh Library to the Knute Rockne Gate of Notre Dame Stadium. They begin tuning on Library Quad just after the Glee Club wraps up their performance. Bag Policy Backpacks, duffel bags, and tote bags are NOT permitted in the stadium. Cinch sacks, drawstring, and sackpack bags ARE permitted. ALL items are subject to inspection at the stadium gates upon entrance. Band The Notre Dame Marching Band is the oldest marching band in the country, originating in 1846. The Marching Band will now be seated in the student section on Game Days. Band s Schedule Football Friday Trumpets Under the Dome at Main Building Rotunda at 4:10 p.m. Warm-up then step-off from Golden Dome at 4:20 p.m. 4
Pep Rally at 6 p.m. For locations, see Pep Rally. Midnight Drummer s Circle at Main Building Steps at 11:59 p.m. Game Day at Main Building Pregame Concert at Bond Hall 90 minutes before kickoff Drummer s Circle following pregame concert Step-off from Main Building to stadium 45 minutes before kickoff Band takes the field ~30 minutes before kickoff Halftime performance inside stadium Basilica of the Sacred Heart The Basilica of the Sacred Heart serves as the mother church of the Congregation of Holy Cross in the United States. It is in the Basilica that Holy Cross religious profess final vows, that seminarians are ordained priests, and where deceased religious are commended to God. Likewise, it is a place of worship and prayer for students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as for regular worshippers, pilgrims, and countless visitors. Bigger Than Brick Bigger Than Brick is the theme for the unveiling of many spaces within Notre Dame Stadium, O Neill Hall, Duncan Student Center, and Corbett Family Hall. The theming is derived from a quote in the 1930 Alumnus magazine which stated: No one can come to the new Stadium without absorbing...this other, this deeper, Notre Dame. Notre Dame is bigger than brick and far more than mortar. On social media follow #NDBiggerThanBrick. Buses Bus parking is located at the Innovation Park (IP) Lot. Bus parking is $300 per game. Overflow in Notre Dame Federal Credit Union lot. Groups arriving in bus caravans with five (5) or more buses should contact the Murnane Family Ticket Office at 574-631-7356 for additional information and to purchase parking passes ahead of time. C Cameras/Camcorders Cameras and camcorders are permitted inside Notre Dame Stadium as long as they do not compromise the view of others. Campus Dining (see Appendix) Campus Events For campus events across Notre Dame on home game weekends, please check out gameday.nd.edu and select the corresponding home game you are attending. See VenueND at venue.nd.edu for opportunities to host an event around campus. Campus Map 5
Notre Dame campus maps are available from our Guest Services Teams (GSTs) throughout campus or at maps.nd.edu. Captioning Open captioning will be provided on a portion of both the east and west ribbon boards. The captioning will be provided for all spoken word that comes thru our in-stadium sound system. Charcoal Grills Charcoal grills are NOT permitted in our parking lots or inside Notre Dame Stadium. Cell Phone Charging Stations Available on lower concourse near Sections 7-12, Section 26, and Gate D. On mezzanine near top of Ramp E. On upper concourse near top of Ramps A, B, and E. Available in coat check in premium space areas. Chair Backs Due to the close proximity of seats in Notre Dame Stadium, chair backs are NOT permitted. Must provide medical documentation. Child Admission (Infant Admission) For comfort, security reasons, everyone regardless of age is required to have a ticket to enter Notre Dame Stadium, Corbett Family Hall, and the Duncan Student Center. Comments, Concerns, and Contacts (Feedback) Game Day appreciates when guests share compliments, feedback, or concerns and are invited to share them with us by email at gameday@nd.edu or calling our toll-free automated voicemail system at 877-ND1-FANS. For the latest updates, please follow us on Twitter @gamedaynd. Concessions (see Appendix) Student Concessions are operated by student groups to help support the general funds of the residence halls and their student groups by offering a variety of concessions across campus throughout the day and run until gates open. Container Policy For the safety of all our guests, bottles, cans, coolers, thermoses, flasks, or any other type of container deemed to be potentially harmful in any way are prohibited. Corbett Family Hall (east building) A gift from alumnus Richard Corbett features: The Rex and Alice A. Martin Media Center and Notre Dame Studios (1st floor) Department of Anthropology (2nd floor) Department of Psychology (3rd, 4th, and 5th floors) Downes Club Hospitality (7th floors) Hank Family Forum (8th floor) Seven on 9 (9th floor) Press box and radio booths (9th floor) Courtesy Carts Courtesy carts operate as a FREE, FLAG-DOWN, ONE-WAY service for all guests coming to Notre Dame Stadium. 6
Football Fridays o 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Game Day Saturdays o Begin at 10 a.m. for 3:30 p.m. kickoff o Begin at 11 a.m. for 5 and 7:30 p.m. kickoff Run until gates open (90 minutes before kickoff) Post-Game Day Saturdays o Begins 30 minutes post game for up to one hour from Gates A and D. Due to extreme pedestrian traffic, starts 30 minutes post game. Courtesy Guidelines Notre Dame is committed to Safety as our top priority A spirit of hospitality Enthusiastic fan support A family-friendly atmosphere Good sportsmanship Unacceptable behavior Rude conduct toward other guests or stadium personnel Disruptive, unruly, or intoxicated behavior Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures Possession of alcohol in Notre Dame Stadium Use of tobacco, e-cigarettes, or smoking in Notre Dame Stadium Guest who display unacceptable behaviors will be subject to sanctions, including refusal of admittance, removal, and/or arrest. Credit Cards New this season, guests will be able to use credit cards to purchase food and beverage at concession stands and portables in all areas of the stadium. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. D Deep Fryers Deep Fryers are NOT permitted on campus or in the parking lots. Diaper Bag A diaper bag is permitted with a child present, though will be subject to inspection upon entering Notre Dame Stadium. Directions to campus White Field Douglas Road will be open to two-way traffic on Game Day. Exiting off the Indiana Toll Road at Exit 77: Take Douglas Road, east and follow traffic directions into White South Lot or continue east through the first roundabout then go north to White North Lot. Burke Golf Course South From State Road 933 and Angela Boulevard: Turn east; entrance into lot is one block on the north side of Angela. Prior to one-way traffic, from Notre Dame and Angela, drive west on Angela, it is two blocks. The entrance will be on the right side. 7
Burke Golf Course North From State Road 933 and Dorr Road: Turn east towards campus on Dorr Road (at WNDU TV station). Near the entrance gate to campus, follow signs and turn right into the Dorr Road Lot (Formerly D6 South) Bus parking (Innovation Park) From State Road 933 and Angela Boulevard: Go east on Angela take the second right onto Leahy Drive. RV Parking (Notre Dame Federal Credit Union) From Indiana Toll Road at exit 77: Proceed north (left) on State Road 933 to Cleveland Road, then east to Juniper, then south to the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. Bulla Lot (handicapped-accessible parking) Game Day handicapped-accessible parking is located in the Bulla Lot (Formerly D-Bulla), just west of Twyckenham Drive, on Bulla Road. For access to this lot, you must present your state issued disabled placard or display a qualifying license plate at the time of entry. Accessible shuttle service is provided at no additional cost and will transport patrons to/from Gate 4 of the north dome in the stadium area. Important Information GPS When arriving close to campus, please do not depend on you GPS to get you exactly where you need to be, with various new road construction, and one-way traffic patterns GPS systems are not up to date. Drones The University of Notre Dame prohibits any use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or drones on campus. The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits the operation of any UAS within a five-mile radius of an airport. Given the University s proximity to the South Bend International Airport, any use of UAS on campus is strictly prohibited. Duncan Student Center (west building) A gift from alumnus Raymond T. and Mrs. Sally Duncan features: E Hagerty Family Café, Midfield Commons, Innovation Lounge, and several other new restaurants (1st floor) Grojean Family Loft, a student media center and climbing wall (2nd floor) Smith Center for Recreational Sports (3rd and 4th floors) The Meruelo Family Career Center (5th floor) The 1842 Club (5.5 floor) Dahnke Ballroom, NBC Sports (7th floor) Rasmus Family Club (8th floor) Corporate Boxes (9th floor) Football game management (9th floor) Eck Visitors Center The Visitors Center, adjacent to the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore, stands close to the Notre Dame Avenue entrance to campus. Both buildings opened in 1998 to serve as a first stop for visitors. 8
The Visitors Center houses a 150-seat auditorium and presents an introductory video about Notre Dame. Student-guided tours leave the Visitors Center weekdays at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Football Fridays at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Tours are free and no reservations are necessary. The Eck Visitors Center is also home to the Notre Dame Alumni Association Headquarters. Call 574-631-6000 or email ndalumni@nd.edu. Eddy Street Commons Opened in the summer of 2009 immediately south of Notre Dame s southern boundary, Eddy Street Commons is a new urbanist, mixed-use development that creates for the first time a college town adjacent to the campus. Elevators PUBLIC ELEVATORS (in stadium): Lower Concourse o Near Sections 9 and 10, between Gates A and B (east) Upper Concourse o Near Section 109 (east) ADA ACCESSIBLE ELEVATORS (in stadium): Lower Concourse o Near Section 28, between Gates D and E (west) Upper Concourse o Near Section 126 (west) Emergency If you see something, say something! In the event of an emergency, notify the closest Notre Dame Stadium personnel. Notre Dame Security Police is available 24-hours a day at 574-631-5555. Recommend DO NOT CALL 911 from cell phone on Game Days, call 574-631-5555. Text IRISH <space> and the issue to 69050 on home game Saturdays. Evacuation Please follow in-stadium instructions heard over the loudspeaker to the nearest exit in an orderly and calm manner to seek shelter in a nearby campus building. Please be prepared to use an alternative exit route if necessary as your usual route of exit may not be available during an emergency. FOR A TORNADO WARNING OR A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WITH LIGHTNING WARNING: Gate A o Jordan Hall of Science o Hesburgh Library o Joyce Center Gate B o Joyce Center Gate C o Joyce Center o Mendoza College of Business 9
Gate D o Mendoza College of Business DeBartolo Hall o Gate E o DeBartolo Hall o O'Shaughnessy Hall o Fitzpatrick Hall o Cushing Hall o Decio Faculty Hall North Tunnel o Decio Faculty Hall o Hesburgh Library o Jordan Hall of Science F Fan Fest Fan Fest is located throughout the second floor of the Joyce Center concourse and operates on home game Saturdays from: 3:30 p.m. kickoff 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 5 p.m. kickoff 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. kickoff 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Former Notre Dame football players will be available to sign autographs every home football game Please check gameday.nd.edu for details, noting information is subject to change. Feedback (see Comments, Concerns, and Contacts) Field Access General field access is NOT permitted, pregame, in-game, or postgame. For more information on field access opportunities please visit und.com/upgrades. Fighting Irish Media Fighting Irish Media (FIM) is the communications arm of Notre Dame Athletics striving to tell great Notre Dame stories through the lens of athletics. They use writing, statistics, video, social media and more in their efforts to convey the deep meaning of Notre Dame. You can see a variety of their work at UND.com. Fire Please call 574-631-5555 for any issues related to a fire while on campus. Notre Dame Fire Department operates on campus 24/7 and is available to assist guests while on campus and is the oldest university-based fire department in the nation dating back to 1879. First Aid Please contact the closest Notre Dame personnel to request medical assistance to your location or call Notre Dame Security Police at 574-631-5555. Guests inside the stadium may visit any of our four first aid rooms: Lower Concourse: 10
Section 10, Between Gates A and B (east) Section 25, Between Gates D and E (west) Upper Concourse: Section 110 (east) Section 127 (west) * Nursing mothers welcome in all locations. Unable to store pumped milk or supplies. Ice available. Food (see Appendix) Football Fridays at the Eck Football Fridays hosted by the Notre Dame Alumni Association on home game Fridays are from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. outside of the Eck Visitors Center. Tailgate food fresh from the grill, live interviews with Notre Dame celebrities, services projects, visits from campus spirit groups, live music, photo booth, On the Sidelines faculty lectures, giveaways. Admission is free. G Game Day Each season our team works to enhance the Game Day experience for everyone joining us on campus. We are committed to constantly evaluating each and every aspect of a Notre Dame Game Day with respect to hospitality, communication, safety, security, and more. Thank you for joining us here on campus to be part of our history and traditions! Since our inception in 2009, Game Day Operations has been charged with overseeing all aspects of home football and Shamrock Series weekends. We recognize how extraordinary the game weekend is experience is for Irish fans and visiting guests and are committed to creating an unforgettable weekend for all those on campus each weekend. A crucial part of achieving this is through remarkable hospitality and guest services, providing information and resources, and inviting everyone to customize THEIR visit to campus! The University believes Notre Dame home football weekends are a special experience and we realize how important they are to our alumni, fans, and guests. Each season we continue to build upon the positive momentum that we have established. We invite feedback, in hopes of our continuously enhancing your Game Day experiences. We are committed to making the Notre Dame home game weekend experience better than ever. The Game Day team, as part of the division of Campus Safety and Event Management, is excited about the upcoming football season and we are eager to welcome our Fighting Irish fans and guests to campus! Visit gameday.nd.edu. Game Day Guides Game Day Guides are pamphlets to assist guests with weekend event information. They are available around campus from our Guest Services Team (GSTs) and in the Eck Visitors Center or can be downloaded from gameday.nd.edu. They are courtesy of Notre Dame Athletics, the Notre Dame Alumni Association, and Game Day Operations. Game Day Run Club Run Club is a guided, running tour of campus on Game Day mornings. Visit gameday.nd.edu for more info and for advanced registration. Runs are $15 per participant with T-shirt and start at 11
Gate 2 of Joyce Center. For 3:30 p.m. kickoff runs begin at 8 a.m., for Miami OH, run begins at 8:30 a.m., and for USC, run begins at 9 a.m. Please note: There is not a run club on Sept. 9 vs Georgia. Please check out the Kelly Cares Game Day Chase 5K/10K at gamedaychase.com. Game Day Yoga Join the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, RecSports, and Game Day to energize your home game mornings with free yoga that is open to all ability levels. Check-in for participants will occur at Rolfs Sports Recreation Center at 9 a.m. Register at mcwell.nd.edu. Gates (Entrance) by letter Gate A Dan Devine, northeast side Gate B Ara Parseghian, southeast side Gate C Frank Leahy, south side Gate D Lou Holtz, southwest side Gate E northwest side North Tunnel Gate Knute Rocke, north side Entrances to Hospitality Areas by door number Media o Enter Corbett Family Hall Door 4 Corbett Family Hall o Door 3 Levels 7, 8, and 9 hospitality areas o Door 4 Media entrance, Level 7 and 8 hospitality areas Duncan Student Center o Doors 14, 15, 16, or 17 O Neill Hall o Door 10 Gates Open ALL gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. All times listed are Eastern Time Zone. 2 p.m. for 3:30 p.m. kickoff 3:30 p.m. for 5 p.m. kickoff 6 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. kickoff Doors to hospitality areas will open to guests 2 hours prior to kickoff Duncan Student Center (Doors 14, 15, 16, 17) Corbett Family Hall (Doors 3, 4) O Neill Hall (Door 10) Golf Cart (see Courtesy Carts) Grills Propane grills are permitted, but gas cylinders must be under 20 pounds. Charcoal grills are NOT permitted in the stadium or parking lots. Grotto 12
The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is one-seventh the size of the famed French shrine where the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette on 18 occasions in 1858. Visiting the site on one of his many trips to his native country, Notre Dame founder Father Edward Sorin vowed to reproduce it on the campus of his new university. A gift from Rev. Thomas Carroll, a former theology student, made it possible in 1896. Boulders from surrounding farms, most weighing two tons or more, were used in its construction. A small piece of stone from the original grotto in France is located on the right-hand side of the shrine directly below the statue of Mary. To Notre Dame students and alumni, the Grotto is a special place to spend a few quiet moments, and especially during football weekends and finals, you might have difficulty finding a candle to light. Hundreds of students have proposed marriage here; outdoor Masses are celebrated regularly; and the Rosary is prayed every day at 6:45 p.m., every day of the year, rain or shine. Guest Services Team (GSTs) As an extension of Notre Dame s Usher Program, our GSTs are positioned around campus to assist guests and provide assistance. Please look for staff in Green Blazers or polos around campus and driving Courtesy Carts while visiting Notre Dame. Personnel are available to assist guests at Stadium Booths and inside Stadium bowl area: Lower Concourse Gates A, B, C, D, and E Upper Concourse Section 107/108 and Section 126 Guest Text Assistance Text IRISH <space> and the issue to 69050 on football Game Day from 8 a.m. to ~ 1 hour post game. Participation in our service is free of charge, but standard carrier text messaging and data charges will apply. Guglielmino Athletics Complex The Gug This state-of-the-art facility houses the football locker rooms, coaches offices and meeting rooms in addition to enhanced sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and weight room equipment areas for all Notre Dame student athletes. Limited access tours are available on home game Fridays from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free and open to the public during these hours unless otherwise noted. H Hesburgh Library (Touchdown Jesus/Word of Life Mural) In honor and tribute to the late Father Theodore Hesburgh, the University library was renamed the Theodore Hesburgh Library in 1987. This building, which was the largest college library in the world when it opened in 1963, now joins with several other libraries on campus collectively called the Hesburgh Libraries to contain 3 million volumes, 2 million microfiche units, more than 17,000 serial subscriptions, and 12,000 audio recordings. The building is also traditionally an important gathering place for students on campus, whether they want to collaborate in groups, embark on a pursuit of study materials, or make use of the latest technology in their entrepreneurial research. 13
The library features the Word of Life Mural often referred to as Touchdown Jesus. With Jesus depicted in a famous mural as the Word of Life, facing Notre Dame Stadium as the great teacher, the 14 stories of the Hesburgh Library make an impact on football fans and on scholars from around the world. The image can be seen over the north end zone. It is 132 feet high and 65 feet wide, containing 81 types of stone from 16 countries. Father Hesburgh was University president for 35 years from 1952 to 1987. Hospitality Seating FAQ What sort of premium seating options will be available as a result of the new construction? There are two types of premium seating options loge boxes and club seats. Loge boxes are available on Level 7 and 8 of the Duncan Student Center and on Level 7 of Corbett Family Hall. Club seats are on Level 7 and 8 of the Duncan Student Center and Corbett Family Hall. A hospitality area also is planned for the top level of the south side of the Duncan Student Center and the north side of Corbett Family Hall. Will the new premium seating options be handicapped accessible? Yes, accessible seating will be available on all seating levels. I am not a season ticket holder at Notre Dame Stadium. How can I purchase new premium seats? Current season ticket holders and donors to Notre Dame have priority to purchase new premium seats. To secure a spot on the waitlist for season tickets, should they become available, contact us at 574-631-3500. Hotels Area hotel information can be found at the Morris Inn, Eddy Street Commons, or visitsouthbend.com/places-to-stay. I Internet/Wi-Fi For guests to login to Notre Dame wireless internet, direct them to the network entitled NDStadium17. The first time they connect to this wireless network this season, they will be asked to register. J Joyce Center The Edmund P. Joyce Athletic and Convocation Center, often called the Joyce Center, is a 9,149-seat multi-purpose arena that opened in 1968. The main arena, Philip J. Purcell Pavilion, is located in the southern portion of the facility, opened in October 2009, is home to our basketball and volleyball teams. Joyce Fieldhouse The Edmund P. Joyce Fieldhouse is the volleyball practice facility, the Castellan Family Fencing Center, and the Fighting Irish Digital offices. It is under construction for the 2017 season. K Kids Clubs 14
Sign up now for the Notre Dame Kids Club for $35 for a Gold Membership (local), and $20 for a Blue Membership (out of town) to save more than $200 in free tickets, passes, discounts, and more. Gold & Blue Kids Club membership benefits include: Gold Membership Benefits - $35 (total value $178): An official Kids Club card (to show to ticket office for your game ticket) ND Kids Club Seasonal letter (Fall/Winter/Spring) Free admission to all regular season home Irish soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, baseball, and softball games* One free and one half price ticket to select regular season Irish hockey, and one free ticket to two preselected, non-conference men s and women s basketball games (based on availability) A birthday card from the Leprechaun or from an Irish Coach One free voucher to a Notre Dame Football Stadium Tour Kids Club Passport o Get your passport stamped at five total home sporting events at Notre Dame and win a FREE large one topping pizza from Papa John s A new kids club autographed poster will be available each season (fall, winter and spring) and can be picked up at events Blue-Gold Game Ticket o Autograph session/football Fan Day Blue Membership Benefits - $20 (total value $22): ND Kids Club seasonal email (Fall/Winter/Spring) A birthday card from the Leprechaun or from an Irish Coach Blue-Gold Game Ticket o Autograph session/football Fan Day One free voucher to a Notre Dame Football Stadium Tour *Family and friends will need to purchase additional tickets at the Murnane Family Ticket Office for soccer, volleyball, men s lacrosse, baseball, and softball. Based on availability. **Members registering after Nov. 1, 2017, will not be eligible for free hockey, women s basketball, and men s basketball tickets. All members must be registered by April 1, 2018, to receive benefits, including a free Blue-Gold Game ticket. Please call the Murnane Family Ticket Office at 574-631-7356 to buy your pass today! L LaBar Practice Field The LaBar Practice Complex enters its sixth season of use and is home to the outdoor practice fields of the Fighting Irish football team. A gift of Rees and Carol LaBar, the practice fields are located directly south of the Guglielmino Athletics Complex. LaBar Practice Field is free and open to the public from: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday 3:30 p.m. kickoffs 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday 5 p.m. kickoff 15
2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday 7:30 p.m. kickoffs The Lakes St. Mary s Lake to the west and St. Joseph s Lake to the east serve as a park and nature preserve, providing picturesque walking/jogging trails, and host to various student water activities. Locker Room Tours Locker Room tours are NOT available on home game Friday or Saturdays, as they are being prepared for the Irish. Please contact the Murnane Family Ticket Office for more information on stadium tours during the week and on non-home weekends at 574-631-7356 or at und.com/tours. Tours scheduled to resume in October 2017. Lost Guest/Child (See Safe in the Seat) M Main Building The Main Building, with its famous Golden Dome, is a centerpiece of Notre Dame s past and present. Today, it serves primarily as a headquarters for administration, although it still contains classrooms, harking back to a time when it was a crossroads where students learned, ate meals, and resided. This structure is actually the third building to stand on the site. It was built in 1879, the same year in which the previous building was destroyed by fire. The Golden Dome was added to this building in 1882 and was most recently regilded in 2005. The regilding process uses only about a fistful of gold leaf to cover the entire structure. Atop the Dome, you will find a 19-foot-tall, 4,000-pound statue of Mary, the Mother of God, Notre Dame ( Our Lady ). With this beautiful adornment, the Main Building is 187 feet tall, making it the second tallest structure on campus after the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Maps (see Appendix) Martin Media Center (MMC) The Rex and Alice A. Martin Media Center and Notre Dame Studios are on the first floor of Corbett Family Hall. Mascot The Leprechaun is the official mascot at The University of Notre Dame. Mass Game Day Weekends Saturdays: 3:30 p.m. kickoff Temple, NC State, Wake Forest, Navy 30 minutes after the game Basilica of the Sacred Heart Residence Halls: Alumni, Dillon, Keough, Ryan, Sorin, and Siegfried Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Mass will be cancelled for games that end after 8:30 p.m. 5 p.m. kickoff Miami (OH) No postgame Mass 16
7:30 p.m. kickoff Georgia and USC 4 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 4:30 p.m. Leighton Concert Hall, DPAC Sundays: Basilica at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11:45 a.m. Sacred Heart Parish Center at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. in the Crypt Medical Device Bag Medical device bags are permitted, though will be subject to inspection upon entrance to Notre Dame Stadium. Morris Inn Notre Dame The Morris Inn is a AAA 4 Diamond Hotel, placing the hotel in the top 5 percent of hotels in the United States. It sits at the heart of Notre Dame s campus. Call Direct Line: 574-631-2000, Reservations: 800-280-7256, or Sales and Events: 574-631-1400. N Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame Stadium is located on the University of Notre Dame s campus with a capacity for ~ 78,000 guests with 74,000 in bowl and 4,000 premium spaces. It was built in 1930, renovated in 1997, and 2014. Nursing Mothers May utilize one the four first aid rooms for a more private area to nurse or pump. Or you can visit upper west first aid to use the more comfortable chairs available there for nursing moms. Please note: The University of Notre Dame is unable to store pumps or breast milk during the game. We are happy to provide guests with ice for their personal storage of milk. O O Neill Hall (South Building) A gift from Helen and Charles Schwab in honor of her brother Joe O Neill. The Schwabs are significant donors to the University and major donors to O Neill Hall includes: Department of Music and Sacred Music at Notre Dame LaBar Family Performance and Rehearsal Halls (1st floor) Michuda Family Rehearsal Hall, lecture hall, and music library (3rd floor) Departmental offices and practice rooms (4th and 5th floors) South Club hospitality (4th floor) P Parking All parking lots open at 7 a.m. on Game Day. Overnight parking is NOT permitted in ANY Game Day parking lots. All vehicles must exit the parking lots within three hours of the conclusion of the game. **New in 2017** Stadium and Joyce lots will have a defined "emergency access" lane in the center of each aisle way. Tailgates are not permitted to set up chairs, tables, canopies, etc., within that area. 17
Tailgating policies are in effect for all lots and available to review when planning your tailgate. Follow the directions of the parking attendants as you arrive. Do not hold spots for late arrivals. Stadium and Joyce lots will begin to be parked in a safer and more efficient manner. From 7 a.m. until 9 a.m., vehicles will be allowed to park in spots of their choosing within their assigned lot. Starting at 9 a.m., vehicles will begin to be parked in zipper filled manner. This means that vehicles will be park in the order in which they arrive. Parking attendants will direct you into the next available stall. Vehicles will not be allowed to deviate from the parking attendant s direction. Various law enforcement personnel will be on duty in the parking lots before, during and after the game. In the event of an emergency dial 911 from any campus, public, or mobile phone. Use one space per car including tailgating. Please maintain the aisles for emergency vehicle traffic. Vehicle size may be no larger than 6.5 feet wide and 20 feet long. Box trucks, motorcycles, vehicles with trailers or tow-ins, and non-registered golf carts or pedal cabs are not permitted on University property. Tailgate parties are not permitted during the game. Kegs are not permitted on campus, in the parking lots, or adjacent areas. Abuse of the rights of others will not be tolerated in the parking lots or on any University grounds. Large parties are not permitted on campus, including parking lots. Charcoal grill or deep fryer use is prohibited on University property. The maximum propane cylinder size is 20 lbs. Alcohol is prohibited in Notre Dame Stadium and central campus. Smoking is prohibited in the stadium. Speakers that can stand alone, are excessively loud, or are connected to an amplifier are prohibited. Live band or DJs also are not permitted. Pedal Cabs Game Day offers a pedal cab service to guests throughout the game weekend. The cabs seat two adults and are operated by student clubs from across campus. All proceeds from the service will go toward the operator s student club. Friday: 3 p.m. 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. for 3:30 p.m. kickoffs Saturday: 10 a.m. 4 p.m. for 5 p.m. kickoff Saturday: noon 6:30 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. kickoffs Pep Rallies The Fighting Irish kick off home game weekends with pep rallies each Football Friday night. Unless otherwise noted, pep rallies begin at 6 p.m. Temple (Sept. 1) outside the Rockne Memorial Building Georgia (Sept. 8) Hesburgh Library Quad Miami (Sept. 29) Eddy Street Commons USC (Oct. 20) Hesburgh Library Quad North Carolina State (Oct. 27) Purcell Pavilion Wake Forest (Nov. 3) Compton Family Ice Arena Navy (Nov. 17) Compton Family Ice Arena 18
There is no admission charge and there are no tickets required for the rallies, which begin at 6 p.m. For each outdoor rally, there also will be a band performing beginning at 5 p.m. Prohibited Items/Permitted Items Safety and security rules will be strictly enforced and violators may be removed for failing to comply. Future ticket privileges may be revoked. PROHIBITED at TAILGATES: Amplified Sound Speakers that stand alone, are excessively loud, or are connected to an amplifier Box trucks, motorcycles, oversized vans Charcoal grills Deep fryers Kegs Open flames (e.g., fire pits) Propane cylinders larger than 20 lbs) Stakes While on the campus of Notre Dame, selling or solicitation of items is NOT permitted. Drones or UAS PERMITTED at TAILGATES: Propane grills are permitted, but gas cylinders MUST be under 20 lbs. Tents or canopies PROHIBITED in STADIUM: Weapons of any kind Alcohol Artificial noise makers Backpacks, duffle bags, or tote bags Cans or glass bottles Diaper bags (Unless child is present) Drones or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Fireworks or explosives Food or beverage GoPro or Selfie Sticks Large containers or coolers Laser or pen pointers Luggage Opened water bottles or other drinking containers Signs or banners Smoking, tobacco, or e-cigarettes (St. Joseph County ordinance) Stadium chairs or seat backs (Unless medical reason with documentation) Strollers The throwing of any object at any time Any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate 19
PERMITTED in STADIUM: Blankets Binoculars Cameras and limited use of camcorders Cell phones and pagers Radios Rain apparel Umbrellas Unopened, sealed water bottles Please Note: Cameras, camcorders, radios, and umbrellas are allowed as long as they do not compromise the view of others. Personal Message Requests (Video Board) At this time due to the number of requests received, we are unable to accommodate personal message requests on our video boards. Photos Professional photos can be purchased from University Communications at Notre Dame by visiting photos.nd.edu. Player Walk The Fighting Irish will proceed south from Hesburgh Library to the North Tunnel/Knute Rockne Gate of Notre Dame Stadium. We encourage everyone to get your spot early along the path to see the Irish head into the stadium. The Irish will start to walk at approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes before kickoff: 1:15 p.m. for 3:30 p.m. kickoffs 2:45 p.m. for 5 p.m. kickoff 5:15 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. kickoffs The team enters Notre Dame to American Land by Bruce Springsteen and following our Notre Dame Bagpipe Band. Programs Football program are sold at various locations around the stadium concourses. Public Safety Information The Public Safety Information desk and Lost and Found are located on the west side of Notre Dame Stadium between Gates D and E near Section 27. For questions after the game, please contact NDSP at 574-631-5555. Purcell Pavilion Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center has a capacity for 9,149 guests and fans and was renovated in 2009. R 20
Re-entry/Exit/Passes Out Notre Dame Stadium does NOT permit passes out of the stadium for re-entry to the stadium. Recycling (Sustainability) Be a part of Notre Dame s efforts to go green! Below is an overview of Notre Dame s recycling program on game day. Recycling in the parking lots: Parking lot attendants in the reserved lots will distribute to each incoming car: 2 blue bags for recycling and 1 clear bag for trash. Additional blue recycle bags can be found in the blue bins located at various light poles throughout the Stadium, Joyce, Library, and several other parking lots. Teams of volunteer students circulate through the Stadium, Joyce, Library, Bulla, and Bookstore tailgate lots, distributing blue recycle bags to fans. In an effort to promote recycling and keep the most congested parking lots clean, large recycling and trash containers will be placed throughout the Stadium and Joyce (North) lots for guests use. Fans can leave their tied-up recycle and clear trash bags at their vehicles for pickup before kickoff or take them to one of the recycle/trash dumpsters located in the parking lots. o Acceptable items for recycling no food or liquids please: Bottles glass and plastic Aluminum cans Plastics #1 - #6 Clean cardboard Clean paper Please place all other waste materials in the clear bag provided. Recycling in the stadium: Blue recycling containers will be located near the concession stands along the walls of the interior concourse areas. o Acceptable items for stadium recycling no foods or liquids, please: Plastic bottles Empty plastic or paper food containers free of food debris (e.g., empty popcorn bucket) Clean paper Clean cardboard Please place all food and non-recyclable items in the trash receptacles located throughout the concourse areas. Restrooms Men s and women s restrooms are located within the stadium, and all have changing stations, except for Men s Restroom #1209 near Section 13/14. Family Restrooms: Lower Concourse: Near Sections 9 and 10 by elevators Upper Concourse: Near Sections 111 and 112 Retail (Merchandise) Stadium Shop Trailers (outside of the stadium) Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to kickoff 21
Stadium Shop Booths and Kiosks (inside of the stadium) Saturday: 2 and 1/2 hours before kickoff to 1 hour after the game ends Hammes Bookstore and Cafe Eddy Street Commons Friday: 7 a.m. 10 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. 10 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore Friday 8 a.m. 12 a.m. Saturday 8 a.m. 10 p.m. (day games) 8 a.m. 12 a.m. (night games) Sunday 8 a.m. 9 p.m. Leep Varsity Shop Friday 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. 9 p.m. (day games) 8 a.m. 10 p.m. (night games) Sunday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. South Stadium Shop (Gate B) Thursday 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. 9 p.m. (day games) 8 a.m. 12 a.m. (night games) Huddle Shop (LaFortune) Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. Kickoff Dellelce Family Hockey Shop Hours of operation vary depending on events check store for hours RVs RV parking is located in and around the lots surrounding the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union, located at 1828 Moreau Drive. RV parking for the 2017 season is available for $125 to purchase the day of the game at the entrance to the lot. Parking passes for RVs are NOT available to purchase in advance. S Safe in the Seat A program devised to reunite children or persons who may be vulnerable if they become separated from their group while attending home football games. Safe in the Seat wristbands can be obtained from Guest Services booths located on the lower concourse at Gates A, B, C, D, and E or upper concourse booths near Sections 126 and 107/108 after entering Notre Dame Stadium. School Colors Notre Dame's official colors for the University are blue (Pantone 289) and gold (Pantone 117). 22
Seat Cushions Seat cushions that are single soft foam are permitted. However, due to the close proximity of seats in the stadium, chair backs are NOT permitted, unless a medical note is provided. Seat cushions can be rented on the day of the game at kiosks located inside each gate. Security For Notre Dame Security Police, please call 574-631-5555 for any issues while on campus. Notre Dame Security Police operate 24/7 on campus. Selling of Items The University does NOT allow solicitation or selling of items on campus or in parking lots during home games. Shamrock Series The Shamrock Series is Notre Dame s home-away-from-home game series, which began in 2009 when the first game of the series was played in San Antonio at the Alamodome (Alamo Bowl). The Shamrock Series is on hold for 2017. The series went on to New York in 2010 at Yankee Stadium (New York Yankees); Washington, D.C., in 2011 at FedEx Field (Washington Redskins); Chicago in 2012 at Soldier Field (Chicago Bears); Dallas in 2013 at AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys); Indianapolis in 2014 at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis Colts); Boston in 2016 at Fenway Park (Boston Red Sox); and returned to San Antonio is 2016 at the Alamodome. Shamrock Village Shamrock Village is an opportunity to experience a Notre Dame Football Weekend in South Bend with a first-class pregame experience. Whether you would like to host your clients, employees, or bring family and friends, the Shamrock Village provides a VIP experience that will meet all your pregame needs and expectations. It opens three hours before kickoff and closes 15 minutes after kickoff in the Baseball Lot (former Gold Lot). For more information on the Hospitality Village, please visit notredamehospitality.com. The Shirt In its 28 th year, The Shirt Project began in 1990 as a means to raise money to fund Notre Dame student activities, a cause it continues to support today. Visit theshirt.nd.edu. The 2017 Shirt is navy with central theme of the design as the beginning of a Notre Dame football game, capturing the excitement of the crowd and the chills every fan experiences when "Here Come the Irish" begins to play in the stadium. The players walking out to the coin toss and the cheerleaders running with the "Irish" flags symbolize the energy of the start of the game and serve to unite players, students, and fans. Both the front and back designs feature views of the new additions to the stadium, giving a glimpse of the future of football in Notre Dame Stadium. Shuttles Shuttles begin at 6 a.m. and operate until 2 hours post game or until all lines are gone for guests. ADA Parking Shuttles: Available to/from Bulla Lot to Joyce Center North Dome Gate 4. White Field Shuttles: Available to/from Hesburgh Library. 23
Signs All signs/banners all prohibited inside Notre Dame Stadium. Smoking Smoking, tobacco, or e-cigarettes are NOT permitted by order of St. Joseph County ordinance. Notre Dame Stadium does NOT permit passouts or re-entry during home football games. Smoking is prohibited in Notre Dame Stadium. Smoking is also prohibited within 25 feet of any building on campus, including entrances to Notre Dame Stadium. Social Media Game Day hosts social media accounts with up-to-date information on Notre Dame football game day weekends and beyond. Notre Dame provides a variety of social media accounts to follow depending your needs. Coming in for the football weekend? Follow the Game Day account. Want general Notre Dame news and a look behind the traditions? Follow the main athletics account, Fighting Irish. And lastly, want to go INSIDE the team? Follow @NDfootball for an insider's look at your Fighting Irish football team. Twitter: @gamedaynd, @NDFootball, @FightingIrish Instagram: @NDgameday, NDFootball, TheFightingIrish Facebook: Notre Dame Game Day, NDFootball, FightingIrish Snapchat: NDFBrecruiting, NDIrish Solicitation or Selling of Items The University does NOT allow solicitation or selling of items on campus or in parking lots during home games. Stadium Enhancements Enhancements to Notre Dame Stadium include outdoor club-level seating within the east and west buildings. Additionally, terraces will adorn each of these buildings, allowing for a view of both campus and the playing field. Restrooms on all levels include new lighting, flooring, and fixtures. All bathrooms were renovated and now comply with accessibility standards. Sinks and trough urinals have been replaced by new individual wall mounted fixtures. All water closets now have automatic flush valves. Every restroom has new LED lighting and speakers for the public address and paging system. Dropped ceilings are gone, and the original structure painted. Look up and notice the period specific light fixtures. New toilet partitions sport art deco-inspired numbers and echo the branding graphics within the concourse. Improved amenities, coupled with aesthetic branding, will make restroom visits less foreboding. Benches and drink rails now appear throughout the concourses. The backs of the benches were constructed from reclaimed bleacher wood, as were the drink rails. New portable concessions stands, condiment stands, and trash/recycling also have been introduced. While lower bowl concessions facades were painted to highlight the 24
original beadboard trim from the 1930s stadium, every stand is now outfitted with multiple video monitors that can feature either game coverage, menu options, or both. Floor graphics in this area bring the feeling of the field inside the concourses. Fans will know if they are standing on the extended 20-, 30-, 40- or 50-yard line. These field graphics also serve as a way-finding cue to identify where fans are in areas within the stadium. Customers will enjoy the refreshed concessions menu developed by Levy, the new concessionaire, which features new low price points for key menu items. The entire lower bowl has been reseated, with seats now two inches wider than in the past. The "gold" seats are now blue. The video board in the south end zone (96 feet across by 54 feet high) will enhance the fan experience and generate a greater level of excitement. The content will feature live game action, replays, celebratory moments in Notre Dame history, and promotion of Notre Dame core values. Ribbon boards will run the length of Corbett Family Hall and Duncan Student Center buildings, approximately 3.75 feet in height. Like the video board, these ribbons will feature key game information, stats, and important messaging. Video monitors (149 of them, most of them 55 inches in width) in various locations throughout the concourses emphasize a special focus on concession stand facades. A new audio system has been installed featuring concert-quality sound. A speaker array flanks each side of the video board in the south end of the stadium, and the sound system in the concourse areas is new. An open, fan-facing Wi-Fi network is available throughout the seating area of the bowl and the concourses, allowing fans to more easily stay connected with their mobile devices. Notre Dame has partnered with AmpThink to design and build the network, with approximately 1,200 access points installed throughout the bowl and concourse. Cellular coverage has been greatly enhanced through the addition of a distributed antenna system (DAS). The existing press box was completely removed and replaced by additional seating. The press box will moved to the east side of the stadium. NBC Sports will continue to broadcast home football games from the west side of the stadium. Enhancements to the south side of the stadium include a redesigned Frank Leahy Gate, creating a grand entrance to Notre Dame Stadium. Stadium Map and Seating (see Appendix) Stadium Tours Tours of Notre Dame Stadium and campus are offered throughout the year. For more information, including current tour dates and times, visit und.com/tours or Eck Visitor Center. Please Note: Stadium tours are NOT available beginning at noon on Thursday and all day Friday and Saturday of home game weekends. Free Tunnel Tours are available on home game Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Knute Rockne Gate. Private stadium tours and experiences may be requested by contacting VenueND at 574-631-1400 for non-home game weekends. More information is available at venue.nd.edu Strollers Strollers are NOT permitted in the stadium. Fans are encouraged to store strollers in their vehicle. Unattended strollers left outside the stadium are at the discretion of the patron. The 25