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Purpose:
The purpose of this statement is to set forth University policy with
regard to requests to sponsor, arrange and hold scheduled events or
activities on University property near or adjacent to Koch Arena and/or
the Levitt Athletic Complex, Cessna Stadium, Eck Stadium/Home of
Tyler Field, and the Heskett Center intramural fields, in
connection with intercollegiate athletic contests.
Preamble:
The University occasionally receives inquiries and requests from
colleges and universities, or entities associated with those colleges
and universities, i.e., alumni associations, foundations, booster
groups, etc., to sponsor, arrange and hold activities or events in
connection with the colleges and universities' involvement in
intercollegiate athletic contests at Wichita State University athletic
venues (hereinafter generically referred to as "tailgating
events"). The purpose of this statement is to enunciate
University policy in regard to requests for such tailgating events in
order to protect University facilities and to seek to assure the safety
of participants.
Policy Statement:
1. Tailgating events may only be held in areas designated by
the University and during times approved by the University.
Decisions regarding athletic venues and areas immediately adjacent
thereto, including parking lots, will be made by the Director of
Intercollegiate Athletics. Decisions regarding the Heskett Center
intramural fields will be made by the Director of the Heskett Center.
2. Tailgating events must be approved and sponsored by a college or university which has entered into an agreement for the use of a Wichita State University athletic venue in connection with a scheduled game, or approved and sponsored by an entity officially associated with the college or university.
3. No tents or tent stakes may be used on University parking lots.
4. Cereal malt beverages may be served at tailgating events; provided, however that no kegs or glass bottles are permitted.
5. All tailgating events must be in full compliance with applicable laws and University policies and procedures, including the University's policy on cereal malt beverages (see Section 11.07).
6. Sponsors of tailgating events shall control the service of
cereal malt beverages by using bartenders or having specific
individuals designated to take responsibility for the service of said
cereal malt beverages.
7. Sponsors of tailgating events must take responsibility for
the wholesomeness and safety of any food items served or
provided. Sponsors are encouraged to use the University's
designated athletic venue concessionaires or the University's
designated food service provider.
8. No bonfires or other open fires are permitted.
Implementation:
This policy shall be included in the WSU Policies and Procedures
Manual and shared with appropriate constituencies of the
University.
The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics shall have primary responsibilty for publication, dissemination and implementation of this University policy.
Effective Date:
February 14, 2005
Revision Date:
May 19, 2005