Bears Fan Code of Conduct

The Northern Colorado Athletic Department is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable sports & entertainment experience. Northern Colorado fans have a right to expect an environment where:

• Student-Athletes respect and appreciate each and every fan.
• Guests will be treated in a consistent, professional and courteous manner by all event and team personnel.
• Guests will enjoy the event experience free from disruptive behavior, including foul or abusive language or obscene gestures.
• Adult guests who choose to consume alcoholic beverages will do so in a responsible manner. Intervention with an impaired, intoxicated or underage guest will be handled in a prompt and safe manner.
• Guests will sit only in their ticketed seats and display their tickets when requested.
• Guests who engage in fighting, throwing objects or attempting to enter the competition area will be asked to leave the stadium.
• Guests will smoke in designated smoking areas only.
• Guests are prohibited from bringing/wearing any obscene or indecent messages, signs or clothing.
• Guests will comply with requests from event staff regarding stadium operations and emergency response procedures.

The event staff has been trained to intervene where necessary to help ensure that the above expectations are met, and guests are encouraged to report any inappropriate behavior to the nearest usher, police representative or guest services staff member. Guests who choose not to adhere to these provisions will be subject to removal from the stadium.

POLICIES, SERVICES AND FEATURES

Alcoholic Beverages | Disabled Services | Field Access | Gift Shop | Guest Relations Center | Junior Bears Club | Lost and Found | Lost Children and Companions | Perkins Family Zone | Prohibited Items | Stadium Re-Entry | Smoking Locations | Gate Operations | Parking | Tailgating

• Colorado State Law prohibits anyone from bringing alcoholic beverages into Nottingham Field
• Persons found with alcohol on their person outside the stadium gates have two options: dispose of the alcohol or return it to their vehicle. Before a guest passes through a gate, they must dispose of the alcohol
• CSC Event Staff will be positioned at every entry gate to inspect bags, packages, coolers and blankets for compliance with the stadium policies and to monitor alcohol abuse
• No person who is obviously impaired will be allowed into the stadium
• All guests who appear to be 40 years of age or younger will be required to show valid identification before purchasing alcoholic beverages
• Colorado State Law states that a person be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to purchase, possess and/or consume an alcoholic beverage
• A valid state photo identification or driver's license is required to purchase alcohol
• No alcoholic beverages will be sold to individuals perceived as intoxicated
• All alcohol sales cease at the end of the third quarter

Disabled Services

• Parking: There are over 40 reserved parking spaces available for properly licensed or tagged vehicles of disabled persons. There are spaces available in adjacent lots L, Y and circle drive at the west of Nottingham Field.
• Drop-Off Area: Disabled guests may be dropped off at gate 5 on the west side of Nottingham Field. Vehicles must exit this area immediately and proceed to an available parking lot.
• Wheelchair Seating: Reserved seat locations for wheelchairs are available on the west side of Nottingham Field in sections C and E. One companion per wheelchair can accompany the disabled guests in this section. Companion seats can be requested at the Guest Relations Center located on the west concourse behind section D.

Field Access

Only authorized personnel will be permitted on the field prior to, during and after the game. Any unauthorized persons gaining access to the field will be removed and subject to ejection.

Gift Shop

The gift shop, operated by Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore, is located on the west concourse behind Section B. The Guest Relations Center is located on the West concourse behind section D. This service center operates from the time the gates open until 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game.

Guest Relations Center

Guests may obtain driving directions, parking information, game day information, offer suggestions, voice concerns, and request assistance from Northern Colorado Athletics Guest Relations Representatives. The Guest Relations Center is also the location for the Lost and Found. The phone number game-day phone number for guest relations is (970) 351-2249.

Junior Bears Club

Junior Bears Club
The official fan loyalty program for youth ages 13 and under. Guests can sign up for membership at the Guest Relations Center located on the West concourse behind section D or at any ticket sales location. A membership cost $30 per child and benefits include free admission to all UNC home athletic events, t-shirt, membership card, subscription to club newsletter, and invitations to special events featuring Klawz and UNC athletes.

Lost and Found

The Northern Colorado Athletic Department is not responsible for recovery, storage, safe keeping, preservation or return of any lost or found item at Nottingham Field. With that understanding, guests who wish to claim or report lost articles during an event should visit the Guest Relation Center located on the West concourse behind section D. Any item found by a member of the game-day staff should be brought to the Guest Relations Center. Guests who would like to inquire about items lost at a previous event should call the Athletic Department at (970) 351-2534.

Lost Children and Companions 

In the event a guest becomes separated from his or her child or a member of his or her party, please take the guest to the Guest Relations Center located on the West concourse behind section D. Before releasing a child to an adult who claims to be their parent or guardian, the Guest Relations Supervisor must be certain that the child knows the person, and they should check I.D. if there is any doubt. The designated family section is located in the upper level of section G. This section was created to give families the option to enjoy the ballgame in an alcohol free environment. This section is general admission seating only. All Junior Bears Club members are required to sit in this section unless they have purchased a ticket in the reserved seating sections in other areas of the stadium.

Perkins Family Zone

The designated family section is located in the upper level of section G. This section was created to give families the option to enjoy the ballgame in an alcohol free environment. This section is general admission seating only. All Junior Bears Club members are required to sit in this section unless they have purchased a ticket in the reserved seating sections in other areas of the stadium.

Prohibited Items

For the safety and security of our guests, the following items are not permitted into the stadium:

• Outside food or beverages
• Bottles, cans or liquid containers
• All hard-sided coolers, containers and cases larger than 12 x 12 x 12
• Flags
• Animals (with the exception of service animals for the disabled)

Any items deemed hazardous by game management personnel will not be allowed in the venue. Law enforcement and security officials have the right to inspect any item at any time for the purpose of spectator / participant safety.

All bags including purses, small bags and diaper bags will be allowed but are subject to search.

Prohibited items must be returned to cars or disposed of before entering the venue. There are no provisions to check items at the gates. 

Stadium Re-Entry

Nottingham Field has a NO RE-ENTRY policy. Guests who choose to leave the stadium will not be allowed to re-enter. Only exceptions are for emergencies. In these cases, pass-outs are allowed at gate 6 for legitimate purposes only on a case-by-case basis. Guests will need to receive a hand stamp upon exiting and present a valid ticket stub and their hand stamp to re-enter the stadium. If students are allowed re-entry they will need to provide their Student ID and hand stamp to re-enter the stadium.

Smoking Locations

 Smoking at Nottingham Field is allowed in designated areas located throughout the stadium. Smoking is not permitted in seating areas, restrooms or concourses except where designated.

GATE OPERATIONS

Ticket Office
The University ticket office is on the lower level of the University Center which is located between 10th and 11th Avenues at 20th Street.

Ticket Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

UNC Ticket Office
UNC, Campus Box 76
2045 10th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80639
Ticket Phone: 970-351-4849 (4TIX)
Fax: 970-351-4850
Ticket Office Web site:

Ticket Sales
Gates open for ticket sales 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Game-day tickets can be purchased at stadium gate six and other places to be determined. Advance tickets can be purchased at the UNC Ticket Office during their scheduled hours of operation or on game-day.

Children fewer than 32 inches tall do not require a ticket to enter the stadium, but must share a seat with an accompanying adult.

Group Sales
Groups of 25 or more qualify for a discounted ticket of $6 per person and are restricted to the Field Reserved seating sections. For more information, guests may call the Athletic Marketing office at 970-351-2116.

Will Call
Located at Gate 1 and will open one hour prior to kickoff. The following tickets can be picked up at Will Call with Valid Identification: www.unco.edu/tickets

• Pre-purchased tickets
• Coaches pass list guests
• Guests may also drop off tickets for other guests to pick up.

The following tickets can be picked up at Gate 4.

• Visiting team pass list guests
• Student-athlete pass list guests

Nottingham Field Seating Capacity
Stadium Capacity = 8,878
West Stands = 5,390
East Stands = 2,023

Special Seating Areas

• High Plains Club: Premier hospitality and seating area at Nottingham Field
• North Terrace: Premium covered outdoor seating that includes meal and drinks.
• South Terrace: Sponsor covered outdoor box and suite seating
• Band Seating: Section S is reserved for "The Pride of the Rockies" marching band
• Visiting Team: The visiting team is seated in section A on the west side of Nottingham.
• North End Zone: The only general admission seating open for sale to the general public
• The Cage: This is the UNC student section and is located in the east stands - sections M through R
• Perkins Family Zone: Alcohol free family general admission seating located at the upper portion of section G. Junior Bear Club members sit free in this section.

PARKING

Parking spaces are available for approximately 2000 vehicles in the lots near and adjacent to Nottingham Field. There is a $5 fee to park in the lots adjacent to the stadium. Once inside the lots, guests may park in any available space. Proper licensing is necessary to park in handicap spaces.

Guests may enter the parking lots at any of three locations:
1. Entrance A - located at 17th Avenue and Alles Drive directly south of Nottingham Field
2. Entrance B - located off of 20th street near the Judy Farr center to the north of the stadium
3. Entrance C - located at the intersection of 20th Street and 14th Avenue

Tailgating
Tailgating is allowed in the parking lot to the east of Nottingham Field. Proper registration must be completed and a fee of $20 per standard vehicle and $40 per oversized vehicle applies. For registration information click on the following link: Tailgating Registration Form in PDF Format
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Game Day Staff Parking
Free parking is available to all game-day staff in lot J and lot B. Lot J is located southeast of Butler Hancock Athletic Complex and directly east of the tennis courts. Lot B is to the east of the intersection of 20th Street and 14th Avenue and can only be accessed from eastbound 20th Street. These two lots are reserved for all involved with the operation and production of the football game and are only available on a first come first served basis.

Overnight Parking / RV Camping
Overnight parking is not allowed in University parking lots. For exceptions to this rule, guests should contact UNC Police at 970-351-2245.

Bicycle Parking
Bike racks are available outside the perimeter fence at the northeast corner of Nottingham Field.

Handicap
There are over 40 reserved parking spaces available for properly licensed or tagged vehicles of disabled persons near Nottingham Field. There are spaces available in adjacent lots M, L, Y and the circle drive on the west side of the stadium. Guests using the handicap parking spaces must present a valid government issued handicap parking permit and be transporting the disabled person. Parking fees still apply. Violators will be referred to the general parking lots.

Disabled guests may be dropped off at gate 5 on the west side of Nottingham Field. Vehicles must exit this area immediately and proceed to an available parking lot.

Valet Parking
The valet service is exclusively for Northern Colorado Athletic Fund members who have contributed at a designated minimum level. Qualified members will drop their vehicle off in the circle drive west of Nottingham Field at Gate 5. The valet attendants will take possession of the vehicle and park it in the Bethel Baptist Church parking lot immediately south of Nottingham Field on 17th Avenue.

Library Access
Lot D, north of the Candelaria academic building, is reserved for library patrons. Those wishing to access the library must enter at entrance C and take an immediately left turn at the parking cashier to enter lot D. There is no charge for accessing this lot.