Lock Haven University Tailgating and Picnicking

Lock Haven University would like to invite you to partake in its newest game environment initiative, the LHU Tailgate Zone. We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for parents, alumni, fans and supporters of Haven Athletics for home LHU football games at Hubert Jack Stadium. 

For legal and safety reasons, we ask you to adhere to the following stipulations. Further questions can be answered by the LHU Public Safety Office.

• Tailgates and picnicking will be permitted only in designated areas.
• All tailgates include one parking space (Cost is $25 for the Foundation and Jack Stadium VIP lots; $5 for Jack Stadium general parking with no tailgating).
• All vehicles must be confined to their designated space.  Any additional amenities, grills, furniture, etc., must be used within the allotted space at the Jack Stadium and Foundation lots.
• No RVs and other large vehicles are permitted at this time.
• Any tailgate event may begin three hours before the start of the game and no later than one hour following the conclusion of the game.
• Tailgating is intended for small groups. Tailgaters are encouraged to incorporate food into their activity and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.
• The possession and consumption of alcohol is permitted ONLY within the constraints of the law.  Alcohol can only be consumed prior to the game. Those violating any laws or university policies are subject to removal from the tailgating/picnicking areas and/or possible criminal and university judicial sanctions.
• Only those individuals over the age of 21 may possess, consume, transport, or store alcoholic beverages (tailgaters must have I.D. available at all times). Violators will be cited under PA Crimes Code, Section 6308. Supplying alcohol to a minor is a misdemeanor – violators will be arrested.
• All alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages must be in cans, plastic bottles, or containers made of Styrofoam, plastic or a like substance.  Glass beverage containers are prohibited.
• All vehicles and bags are subject to inspection.  The following items are prohibited: beer kegs, party balls, multi-quart containers of beer, or similar large volume containers items.  Drinking games and all associated drinking paraphernalia are prohibited (beer pong, beer funnels, etc.). Prohibited items will be confiscated by Public Safety.
• Cooking may be done only in the Foundation and Jack Stadium VIP lots on natural gas or propane grills that are a minimum of two feet above the parking surface and safely away from combustible materials. 
• Individual vehicle owners are responsible for the proper disposal or removal of litter from their area following the conclusion of each tailgate. Receptacles will be provided.
• Public Safety and university staff/faculty will monitor tailgate activity and enforce any laws or policies which are violated.  Refusal to comply with university police or faculty/staff will result in immediate removal from the tailgating/picnicking area.
• The University is not responsible for any damage or theft of property incurred while tailgating.
• All tailgaters must respect the rights of others using the tailgating area. Tailgaters will be asked to leave the area immediately if they are disruptive, disorderly or violate state laws.
• Amplified sound systems are prohibited.
• Participation in activities such as throwing footballs, frisbees etc. are prohibited due to the highly congested parking space. Cornhole and latterball are permitted.
• Soliciting and sales of any food, merchandise, or other products is not permitted by anyone unless they have the proper written University approval to do so.
• Platforms and stages are not permitted by anyone unless they have the proper written University approval.
• No overnight parking or camping allowed.  There are no utility hookups available.
• Generators are not permitted
• No smoking or use of tobacco products
• All University policies are enforced throughout Campus including tailgate areas.
• The University Police or any other law enforcement agency reserves the right to remove any individual or group who fails to abide by these guidelines, are deemed unruly, or are not abiding by the spirit of tailgating in the University Community.
• Permanent removal from the tailgating zone will be enforced for anyone who fails to follow these policies.