ATTENTION ASU FANS HEADED TO UR

[Saint3333]

If you didn't get the email the weekend plans are below. UR can't stop App Nation from starting early with parking restrictions. Look they're even throwing a parade that day. Paint it BLACK!

Greetings Yosef Club Members,

Below you will find important football game day information about Appalachian tickets, parking, tailgating and information about the city of Richmond. We look forward to seeing you all there. Go Apps!

Stadium Address:
3200 Maplewood Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221

All purchased tickets must be picked up at one of the following locations:
• The ASU athletic ticket office (located in the Holmes Center) — Wednesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-noon.
• The Omni Richmond Hotel (100 S. 12th Street, downtown Richmond) — Friday, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• The Appalachian will call window at UR Stadium — Saturday beginning at 5 p.m.
Parking:
• General public parking is $5 and is located in several areas surrounding the stadium; App Fans can park in lots 3, 4 and 5 which are first come first serve.
• Lots marked 'ABC off' do not permit alcohol.
• Parking lots open three hours prior to kickoff.
• The Richmond Police Department WILL enforce the "No Parking" restriction on neighboring streets. Be alert to signage, as automobiles will be towed in those no-parking areas.
• There are several options to park east of the stadium off McCloy Street and on the following streets: Grant Street, French Street, Condie Street, and Douglasdale Road. Police officers will direct patrons to these areas.
• The following blocks are labeled NO PARKING in front of the residential houses: Idlewood Avenue, Rosewood Avenue, Maplewood Avenue, Freeman Road, Nansemond Street, and Rothesay Road
Gatherings in Richmond & Tailgate

Friday Night Gathering in Richmond
The Richmond Alumni Chapter will host a pre-game social on Friday, December 4th from 7pm until at Bailey's Smokehouse and Tavern on West Broad Street in Richmond.
7502 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294.
(804) 755-6800.
The chapter will provide a few light snacks, other food and beverages will be your responsibility. Please RSVP to Bruce Haring by Friday, December 4th at 2pm at [email protected] so we can be sure to have enough space.

Saturday Pre-Tailgate Gathering
Since the parking lots don't open until 4:00 p.m., join fellow Mountaineer fans at Bandito's Burrito Lounge from 12:30 - 3:00. Enjoy lunch and drinks in a private room room reserved for App fans, with big screen TVs. 2905 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, VA 23221
804-354-9999

Saturday Tailgate
The Alumni Association is hosting a pre-game tailgate in the stadium, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy smoked chicken and Virginia-style pulled pork bbq, cole slaw, baked beans, potato salad, rolls, iced tea, lemonade, and apple cobbler from Extra Billy's under tent seating. The tailgate cost is $16 for adults/ $12 for children and pre-registration is required. To RSVP, click here.RSVP before Thursday at 3 p.m.

The City of Richmond Events:
James Center Grand Illumination 2009- On Friday, December 4, Downtown Richmond will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Grand Illumination at the James Center (10th & E. Cary Streets) Be there right at 6pm to experience a family tradition that lights up downtown during the holidays.

The 26th Annual Richmond Christmas Parade- Saturday, December 5, 10:00am (Downtown) http://www.richmondchristmasparade.org/

Go Apps!

[AppStsGr8]

Good info! But to be clear, UR is not trying to stop App Nation. Everyone faces the same city restrictions. CITY restrictions. Looking forward to having a great time with your fans then watching a great game! xthumbsupx

Understood completely. Can't wait until game time!

[CrackerRiley]

So, just to clarify. These parking lots don't open at all until 3 hours prior to the game or you just can't perform "tailgating activities"? Is just parking our car more than 3 hours prior to the game acceptable in these designated lots?

[ur2k]

So, just to clarify. These parking lots don't open at all until 3 hours prior to the game or you just can't perform "tailgating activities"? Is just parking our car more than 3 hours prior to the game acceptable in these designated lots?

They don't open the lots until 3 hours before the game. There will be a line around the block until 4pm when they open them up.

[CrackerRiley]

They don't open the lots until 3 hours before the game. There will be a line around the block until 4pm when they open them up.
OK, thanks. So we'll get there early to wait in line for the lots. That's what I was expecting.

[HappyAppy13]

why will they not open till 4?

and is there a better place to park than these "lots", or somewhere we can park earlier?

thanks

[ur2k]

why will they not open till 4?

and is there a better place to park than these "lots", or somewhere we can park earlier?

thanks

Stadium's on city-owned property, etc etc. Those are the rules.

You can park anywhere you want in the City of Richmond earlier - whether or not you can tailgate there is a whole other story.

[HappyAppy13]

Stadium's on city-owned property, etc etc. Those are the rules.

You can park anywhere you want in the City of Richmond earlier - whether or not you can tailgate there is a whole other story.



oh, gotchya.

do you reccomend parking in those lots or parking elsewhere in the city?

[Eight Legger]

The stadium is a few miles from the heart of downtown. You wouldn't want to park downtown if you're coming to the game. The stadium is just a few blocks from Carytown, a stretch of shops and restaurants with a few parking garages mixed in. You can park there if you want, but you wouldn't want to (or probably be able to) tailgate there.

I would only recommend parking in Carytown if you're not tailgating. If you're tailgating, just wait for the stadium lots to open.

http://www.carytownrva.org/

[ur2k]

If you want to tailgate near the stadium, I would shoot for those lots. And they really are closed up until 3 hours before the game.

If you don't plan on tailgating. Park near Carytown, hit up some bars/restaurants and walk on over to the game when ever you feel like it. The stadium is about 4 or 5 blocks from Carytown.

[HappyAppy13]

The stadium is a few miles from the heart of downtown. You wouldn't want to park downtown if you're coming to the game. The stadium is just a few blocks from Carytown, a stretch of shops and restaurants with a few parking garages mixed in. You can park there if you want, but you wouldn't want to (or probably be able to) tailgate there.

I would only recommend parking in Carytown if you're not tailgating. If you're tailgating, just wait for the stadium lots to open.

http://www.carytownrva.org/



thanks for the info and link xthumbsupx
gonna be a great game