Houston Roughnecks Tailgating Guide
The following are tailgating guidelines applicable to the Houston Roughnecks Football games played at Rice Stadium, on the campus of Rice University. These guideline are designed to ensure:
- The comfort and enjoyment of game day patrons;
- The safety, security and well-being of all people associated with game day activities;
- The safeguarding and preservation of all public property under the management of Rice University;
- All tailgaters understand they are responsible for maintaining a safe and family friendly atmosphere at their tailgate;
- All guests on campus are required to comply with applicable University policies and rules as well as Federal and State of Texas laws and regulations;
- Possession and consumption of alcohol on Rice University property, including its buildings, facilities, grounds, and parking areas is subject to the laws and regulations of the State of Texas and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Subject to applicable law and university policy, alcohol consumption is permitted in the parking lot and official tailgate areas. Law enforcement will patrol these areas for the enforcement of applicable laws.
Tailgating Policies
- Tailgating will be allowed in the West Lot 5 parking lot.
- All Parking lots will open 4 hours prior to kickoff.
- All parking at Rice Stadium will require a purchased parking pass; it is recommended to purchase in advance but cashless parking will be available on a first come, first served basis.
- Saving spots will not be allowed. If you would like to tailgate near friends, please arrive together.
- Tailgating will be limited to one parking space for each valid parking pass.
- One parking pass = one parking space; you must have the correct number of parking passes for your tailgate setup.
- Tailgaters may not cross over into any drive lanes.
- Tailgating will end at the start of the game, and will not be allowed postgame.
- The use of "Unmanned Aircraft Systems"(UAS) or "Drones" and other remotely controlled aircraft or ground vehicles is strictly prohibited.
- Anyone possessing or operating such devices on Rice University’s campus is subject to confiscation of the item, removal from campus and possible legal action in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- RV's, buses, and oversized vehicles will need to purchase a minimum number of parking passes to accommodate the size of their vehicle and tailgate setup.
- For safety, fans may not stand, sit, or congregate on the tops of vehicles, buses or RV's.
- Generators are not allowed in any parking lots on Rice University’s campus.
- Barbecues in tow will also be required to have an additional purchased pass. You will not be allowed to buy one at the gate.
- Music/Audio speakers must be respectful to others.
- Music speakers may not produce sound greater than 68 decibels in accordance to the City of Houston sound ordinance.
- No Pets of any kind are allowed at Rice Stadium except, certified service animals.
- Liquid charcoal starter or other flammable liquids are strictly prohibited.
- Charcoal may be started with an electrical starter designed for this purpose or quick starting charcoal is recommended.
- Open flames are allowed but all barbecue pits left unattended must be extinguished.
- Fire extinguishers are required when using charcoal grills at your tailgate.
- Ash containers and trash containers are located in West Lot 5.
- Hot ashes, cinders, smothering coal, or other hot materials must be disposed of in the official Ash dumpsters only, not trash cans or on the ground.
- All areas must be cleaned and trash must be disposed of in the trash cans.
- For safety purposes, all tents, chairs, etc. must be put away before entering Rice Stadium. Neither Rice University, nor the Houston Roughnecks nor the UFL are responsible for any stolen items.
- In order to ensure the safety of our fans, no golf carts, Segways, motorized coolers, skateboards, bicycles, or large balloons will be allowed for use by fans in the parking lots.
- All cooking equipment shall be situated away from crowds, buildings, vehicles or combustible materials. A minimum clearance distance of three (3) feet is required, and a minimum class 2A-10B:C fire extinguisher with a current service tag is required at each cooking area.
- LP-gas cooking appliances shall be UL listed and approved for use.
- LP-gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position to keep from falling and positioned to prevent impact from vehicle traffic.
- No banners promoting a product nor a corporation may be hung without the consent of Rice Athletics Marketing & Learfield Sports Marketing (corporate tailgates may identify the company on its site).
- Any violation of the fire safety regulations will be subject to citations being issued by the City of Houston Fire Inspector.
- Rice University and the Houston Roughnecks reserve the right to revoke tailgating passes of those who do not comply with these guidelines
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