2014 Florida-Georgia Classic ? #UFvsUGA Game Day Information
Friday, October 31, 2014 | Football
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—This Saturday, the Orange & Blue nation will descend upon Jacksonville for the annual Florida-Georgia game, scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. at EverBank Field. The game will be televised nationally on CBS.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early. EverBank Field officials will be conducting thorough security wanding and bag inspections at each entrance. Officials have the authority to inspect purses, clothing and other items. Gates open at 1:30 p.m., and there is a strict no re-entry policy.
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Ticket Information
A limited number of tickets are still available for the game. Visit www.GatorZone.com/tickets for more information.
The general public parking lots are expected to fill up five hours prior to kickoff and lots open at 6 a.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, and take the JTA Stadium Shuttle. For more information, please contact JTA at 904-630-3100 or visit www.jtafla.com.
Gator Walk
The Florida football team is expected to arrive at Gate 1 of EverBank Field at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday. Fans are welcome to line up and cheer on the Gators as they arrive at the stadium.
Tailgating Information
The City of Jacksonville will enforce its municipal code concerning prohibition against alcoholic beverages on the city sidewalks and streets. Tailgating will be allowed in the parking lots and areas around the stadium, but once you leave the vicinity of your vehicle, strict adherence to the ordinance will be enforced by the City of Jacksonville Police. No open containers will be allowed.
Fans are reminded that when they are tailgating, the State of Florida prohibits open containers in automobiles except in locked glove compartments or locked trunks. Police will strictly enforce this law.
Prohibited Items
o No purses or bags larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches
o No cameras with lenses longer than six inches
o No coolers or containers including cans, cups and bottles
o No strollers or umbrellas
o No pets (except special services)
o No food or beverage from outside the stadium
o No seat cushions
o No video or audio recorders
o No whistles, noise makers, air horns or laser pointers
o No poles or sticks
o No knives, guns or any type of weapons or explosives
o No smoking (except in designated areas)
o No promotional materials
o Any other item deemed unacceptable by stadium management.
o No Re-Entry
There are no provisions to check items at the gates or in the stadium. Fans will be asked to take prohibited items to their vehicles or dispose of prohibited items at the entrance of the stadium. EverBank Field is NOT responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen or damaged. Possession of prohibited items is grounds for ejection from the stadium. Game tickets will be forfeited.
The Touchdown Clubs and all other gates will open at 1:30 p.m. for Saturday's 3:30 p.m. kickoff. Fans are encouraged to move into their seats sooner than usual to avoid last-minute gate pressure, which frequently occurs prior to kickoff.
Those with special needs should contact Stadium Operations at (904) 633-6100. They will need to provide the number of the gate they plan to enter as well as their special needs. Special service animals are welcome.
North End Zone Seating Information – Sections 317 (West) and 329 (East) via Main Concourse
Guests entering through any ticket gate (stadium gates open at 1:30pm, two hours prior to kickoff) can access the Main Concourse using the escalators inside Gates 2 or 3. You must exit the escalator on the Main Concourse to access the following routes below:
1. Access the Main Concourse and proceed to the stairs in the North End Zone (NEZ) on the Main Concourse behind Sections 222 and 224. Proceed up the stairwell to the 5th Level (next accessible level) and once you have exited the stairs, walk left or right down the pathway to the sections which will be labeled and staffed at the entrances to the seating sections.
2. If travelling on Ramps 2 or 3 (defined by the gates they are next to), proceed to the 5th level and use the stairs located at the ramp switchback. Staff will be there to direct you up the stairs. Once on the North End Zone (NEZ) Deck, walk left or right down the pathway to the sections which will be labeled and staffed at the entrances to the seating sections.
3. For ADA Access –
a. You may enter the stadium using the North Side Disabled Lobby entrance to access elevators. Take the elevator up to the 5th level and after departing the elevator, proceed left or right down the pathway to the sections which will be labeled and staffed at the entrances to the seating sections. The West Section of ADA Seating is accessible from the entrance to Section 320 and the East Section of ADA Seating is accessible from the entrance to Section 326.
b. OR You may enter the stadium through Gates 2 or 3 and access the escalators exiting on the Main Concourse. From the Main Concourse, proceed to the elevators in the North End of the Stadium (across from Sections 222 and 224 between the stairwells). Take the elevator up to the 5th level and after departing the elevator, proceed left or right down the pathway to the sections which will be labeled and staffed at the entrances to the seating sections. The West Section of ADA Seating is accessible from the entrance to Section 320 and the East Section of ADA Seating is accessible from the entrance to Section 326.
sideline safety zones
Located throughout the downtown area, the Sideline Safety Zones, presented by Williams Scotsman, are the fastest way to get help during the Florida-Georgia weekend, before and after the game.
Locations:
Georgia-Florida Welcome Center presented by Chase
(Lot K next to Metropolitan Park)
Friday, October 31, 8 a.m. – Midnight
Saturday, November 1, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Inside The Jacksonville Landing
Friday, October 31, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Saturday, November 1, Noon-2 a.m
Outside The Jacksonville Landing
(Corner of Laura Street and Independent Drive)
Friday, October 31, 6 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 1, Noon-2:30 a.m.
Bay Street (Shipyards) across the street from Maxwell House Coffee
Friday, October 31, 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 1, Noon-10 p.m.
Touchdown Showdown
Outside EverBank Field's south end zone
Saturday, November 1 only, 10 a.m. – end of game
RV City
Friday, October 31, 6 p.m.-3 a.m.
Saturday, November 1, noon-2 a.m.
Amenities: Access to taxis, cell phone chargers, telephones, computers, first aid and local maps. Area will be stocked with complimentary water, coffee and snacks. Staffed with helpful volunteers and medical services provided by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
For more information on the Sideline Safety Zones visit FLGA.org or call the Sideline Safety Zone hotline (904) 630-SAFE (7233).
