Initiatives For UF-Miami University Football Game
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 | Football
The University of Florida announced several points of interest on Tuesday related to its season-opening football game against the Miami RedHawks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff in The Swamp is set for 12 p.m. and the contest will be carried live on ESPN.
Initiatives To Know For the 2010 University of Florida Football Season
Tobacco Policy
The University of Florida is a Tobacco Free Campus; this includes both smoking and smokeless tobacco. The use of all tobacco products is prohibited and violators are subject to ejection.
Heat Plan Initiatives
Due to an expected high heat index for the early-season games, fans are encouraged to properly hydrate and to wear loose clothing and a hat to avoid heat exhaustion. Sunscreen of at least 30 SPF is recommended, repeating the application several times over the course of the afternoon. Sunscreen should be applied while the skin is dry and four ounces is needed for adequate protection.
People should get out of the sun if dizzy and should drink plenty of fluids, such as water and Gatorade. Another key is to avoid excess alcohol, since it will compound heat problems. Spectators with G-1 respiratory or cardiac disease should be especially careful, and everyone should proceed immediately to an aid station if help is needed.
· Cool Misting Tents in the concourses of the north, south and west sides of the stadium
· Additional fans on east side concourse
· Gator hand fan giveaway at gates courtesy of UF & Shands
· Sunscreen giveaway at Verizon Wireless Gator FanFest outside Gate 2 of the O'Connell Center
· Cooling Hand Towel giveaway at Verizon Wireless Gator FanFest outside Gate 2 of the O'Connell Center
· Plastic cups with ice for free at concessions stands
· 12-Ounce waters on sale at concessions stands for $1
· 100 Water fountains operational in stadium
· Officers at gates looking out for fans in heat distress and directing to aid stations
· Stephen C. O'Connell Center via Gate 1 open for football fans during the second half of the contests versus Miami (9/4) and USF (9/11) to watch the game on the big screens and cool down
*Spectators must have a football ticket for entrance
General Guidelines for High-Temperature Days
· Wear loose fitting clothing and a hat
· Sunscreen of at least 30 SPF - repeat application
· Get out of the sun if dizzy
· Drink plenty of fluids - water and Gatorade
· Avoid excess alcohol - it will compound heat problems
· If you have G-1 respiratory or cardiac disease be especially careful
· Go immediately to an aid station if you need help
Gator Fan Fest
Gator FanFest, Presented by Verizon Wireless, is located just outside Gate 2 of the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Starting approximately 3 hours prior to Saturday's game, fans will have an opportunity to participate in interactive games, meet and receive autographs from members of the Gator cross country and lacrosse teams, win free prizes and listen to the Gator Network pre-game radio show live and more from 9 a.m. until kickoff. It's fun for the whole family and admission is free!
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